Horned Dinosaurs

This is the life of a herbivore dinosaur named Parasaurolophus. 

Click the link to see the video on horned dinosuars.
Horned Dinosaur Video

Why do you think Parasaurolophus (dinosaur in the video) had a horn? 

Dinosaurs!!!

Though large in stature, most big dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth were herbivores.

Click the link below to see the dinosaur video
Dinosaur Video

Can you think of three things you want to know about dinosaurs?

Volcanos

The word Volcano name comes from Roman God of fire 'Vulcan'.Volcanoes are openings in the Earth's surface.In other words, volcanoes are holes in the earth's surface from where hot gases and molten metals come out.As pressure in the molten rocks below the earth builds up,it needs to erupt from somewhere.This inward pressure causes some fissures (cracks) on the earth's crust, and when enough pressure builds up a big hole is crated and lava comes out with lot of force and velocity. Volcanoes can be active ,dormant or extinct.When volcanoes are active,hot magma,ash and gases come out and sometimes it seems it is a source of burning fire.

Hot liquid under the earth's surface is known as magma but when it comes out ,it is known as lava.are like safety valves on the earth's surface,when the pressure builds up inside the earth's surface ,this gets released through these holes.

Click the link below to watch the volcano video.
Volcano Video

In complete sentences, explain why a volcano erupts. 

Land Forms

In this animation video ,kids of kindergarten and elementary school can learn various types of land forms. Land forms are natural features of earth's landscape.There are different types of land forms like valleys,mountains,glaciers,delta,coasts,rivers,lakes and island etc.Type of a Land form is based upon a list of different features like slope,drainage,structure and process.

Click on this video and watch the journey of two kids to each type of land form where all of these are explained and defined in an engaging manner.

Land Form Video

Can you name the land forms that are near San Antonio?

Day and Night Explanation

We have day and nights on earth because of the Earth's rotation on its axis. Axis is an imaginary line passing through North and South poles of the earth.The Earth takes 24 hours to complete one rotation around its axis.Half the time i.e.for 12 hours one side of the Earth is facing the Sun,in this side there is Day whereas on the other side there is night.

When we look up in the sky during different times of the day, we see that the sun is moving from one direction to the other.It rises in the East in the morning and sets in the west.In reality,the sun is not moving,it is our earth that is rotating around the sun, this rotation causes day and night as explained above.

Click on the video link to watch an explanation for why we have night and day.

Day and Night Video

In your words, explain why we have day and night.

How Do They Make Toothbrushes?

Have you ever wondered how they make a toothbrush? It is a very fast process that does not involve many people at all. 

Click the link below to see how they make toothbrushes. 
How Toothbrushes Are Made Video

Can you sequence how a toothbrush is made? 

The Water Cycle

One of the things we will learn this year is the water cycle. The water cycle makes life on Earth possible. 

Click the link below to see the video on the water cycle.
The Water Cycle Video

Explain the water cycle in your words.

Build Your Own Solar System

Wouldn't be great if you could create your own solar system? Well now you can! There is an interactive game where you can design your own solar system and see if it will survive. 


Click the link to design your own solar system.
Solar System Game

What is 2 things you learned by playing this game?

Tiny Helpers

Microbes are super-small organisms that live everywhere. Another word for microbe is germ. Scientists say microbes play a big role in helping us stay healthy.

Click the link below to see a short video about microbes.
Microbe Video

Would people be better off without any microbes? Why or why not?

Our Sun

Our Sun is not unique in the universe. It is a common middle-sized yellow star which scientists have named Sol, after the ancient Roman name. This is why our system of planets is called the Solar System. There are trillions of other stars in the universe just like it. Many of these stars have their own systems of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

The Sun was born in a vast cloud of gas and dust around 5 billion years ago. Indeed, these vast nebulae are the birth places of all stars. Over a period of many millions of years, this gas and dust began to fall into a common center under the force of its own gravity.

At the center, an ever growing body of mass was forming. As the matter fell inward, it generated a tremendous amount of heat and pressure. As it grew, the baby Sun became hotter and hotter. Eventually, when it reached a temperature of around 1 million degrees, its core ignited, causing it to begin nuclear fusion.

When this happened, the Sun began producing its own light, heat, and energy.

Could you imagine our planet without a sun? Do you think people could survive without the sun?

Our Solar Neighborhood

Our solar neighborhood is an exciting place. The Solar System is full of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, minor planets, and many other exciting objects. Learn about Io, the explosive moon that orbits the planet Jupiter, or explore the gigantic canyons and deserts on Mars.

Click the link below to check out some of the planets of our solar system.
Solar System Link

What do you think is the most interesting planet? Why?

Amazing Spider Facts

Spiders are invertebrates, which means they don't have backbones.  These small creatures help plants reproduce by pollinating them.  They also help recycle dead trees and animals back into the earth.  They are also a vital source of food for birds, fish, and small mammals.  Without invertebrates, like spiders and insects, many other living things would not survive.

Click the link below to watch a video on spiders

Spider Video

Write 3 facts that you have learned about spiders. (Remember to write in complete sentences)

ISS: Pass The Salt

When there’s nine astronauts aboard the International Space Station, it’s a bit of a full house. The unique crew is made up of people from five different countries: Russia, USA, Denmark, Japan, and Kazakhstan.

At the end of the day, just like on Earth, the dinner table brings the ISS family together.

"Sharing a meal gives us a chance to put aside work and catch up with one another.” Scott Kelly says. "They are good friends to break bread with."

Watch the video above to see how Astronauts float together through dinner.

Dinner in Space Video

Could you imagine eating while your food is floating? What would you think would be the most difficult food to eat in space?

Drumming Up Fans

Niizhoo (nee-shoo) Sullivan, 11, loves to sing. He sings at home, at school, and with American-Indian drum groups. He especially enjoys performing at powwows with his drum group Hay Creek. He is its lead singer. 


Click the link below to see the Indian drumming video.
Indian Drumming Video

Would you like to learn to play an instrument? If so what instrument would you want to play?