Mr. Hepperle Class

STUDY JAMS!

This site is so cool!  There is so much fun information about all of the science we learn in 3rd grade and others!  I wish we had more time to go through these!

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

Rocks & Minerals

Here is a great site for you to look more into the minerals that we investigated in class.

http://geology.com/minerals/

 Animal Research Project

Since we are in full swing with our Animal Research Project, the students are learning as much as they can about all living things.  Below are some websites that we reccommend to students as they are conducting their research and have been deemed appropriate for kids.  Good Luck!

• National Geogrpahic for Kids:  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/
• Fact Monster:  http://www.factmonster.com/dk/science/encyclopedia/animals.html
• Enchanted Learning:  http://www.enchantedlearning.com
• Brain Pop: http://brainpop.com/

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                       pswd:  bobcats

Earth Day-

Here are some links for you to look at how YOU can make an impact on our Environment:

http://www.post-itonetree.com/main/registration.aspx 

Recycling-  Did you know you can bring most recyclable items from home to Springs Ranch Elementary to be recycled?  There is a huge recycling "dumpster" by the regular trash dumpsters.  Also, just a few blocks from our school (East on Carefree) is the El Paso County recycling area for those hazardous items like paint, batteries, electronics, etc.  Here is the link to find out more:    

El Paso County Environmental Services