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= Grade 6 S.T.E.M =

Prior to your scheduled time in the S.T.E.M. Lab you will need to research bridge construction and engineering. Here's where to start your research:

1. ** Print sources ** have been reserved for this assignment. Please see the booktruck. For Reference sources, use the index or Table of Contents to locate specific information.

2. ** Web Path Express (on Destiny) ** - Provides several scientific websites but you will need to narrow your search by using these keywords: bridges and construction or bridges and engineering. You must link the two terms by using "and". Make sure to visit the PBS site.

3. ** Databases **:


 * //** World Book Advanced / Britannica / Grolier ** (including the **New Book of Popular Science**.)// Some of the search results may also offer you additional websites.


 * ** //Gale Student Resource Center Junior// ** (not //Student Resource Center)// - Use either the basic search screen or combine terms for an advanced search. Do not use PowerSearch. **//Tip://** Note the "Related Subjects" on the left side menu. These will lead you to additional sources.

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 * **// Marshall Cavendish Science Reference Center -//** (also available in print reference)
 * //** Image Quest ** -// Use this photo database for images. Images may also be downloaded from database articles in encyclopedias, etc.

4. ** Websites **: In addition to the websites provided by Destiny's Web Path Express (visit them first), use the links below to locate additional information.

Bridge Basics - This website discusses and identifies a variety of bridge structures.

Bridge Building Lab Manual - Learn about bridge design.

Build a Bridge - NOVA site that provides information on four bridge types and also gives you an opportunity to build a bridge virtually.

Bridges - Newton's Apple site that includes vocabulary of bridge building. Watch the video that demonstrates the scientific forces involved in bridge building. You'll be surprised to see the materials used to build one of the bridges.

Discover Engineering - Exactly what do engineers do and why are they important? Fun site.

Guide to Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania - Take a tour of scenic bridges after you've finished your research. Some bridges are in our area.

Structures Around the World - Exploratorium web site that gives an overview of bridge construction.

Grade 6 - Science - Mr. O'Neill


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=Mr. O'Neill - Microscope= You may need to use [|The World Book Online] (Kids / Student / Advanced / Discover) or [|Grolier Online] (New Book of Knowledge / New Book of Popular Science / Grolier Mulitmedia). The titles in the are the various encyclopedias on each database. Choose the one that is best for this assignment. Destiny's WebPath Express will also link you to additional websites.

[|The Microscope]- Includes a diagram describing the parts of a microscope.

[|How to Use a Microscope]- Learn the parts of the microscope and then take a quiz.

[|Name the Parts]- Online quiz for the parts of the microscope.

http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzbio.html http://www.az-microscope.on.ca/history.htm [|Virtual Elec]