Math and Science
Happy vacation week! We are going to be wrapping up 2 chapters this week, one in math and one in science. Math tests will be on Friday, April 13th. This test will cover chapter 9. Chapter 9 has a focus on geometry, and specifically area. Students will need to be able to properly apply formulas to find the area of parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids. Students will also need to understand how area and perimeter change as the dimensions of shapes change. A practice test is available on the McGraw-Hill website, and will give students 5 extra credit points if completed. In science, we are finishing up our study on adaptations and evolution. Students will have a choice whether to take their test Wednesday or Friday, depending on their readiness. Either way, this test will be OPEN BOOK. Students should be sure to reread the chapter and study vocabulary. The book is there as a tool, but hopefully not needed for every single question. English Language Arts, Reading and History The theme for the week will be Cause and Effect. We'll be talking about energy and resources, and cause and effect in the story "Building Green". Instead of the traditional vocabulary and Friday test it has been fun and different to work on a diagram with accompanying paragraphs about "My Green Home." This will include vocabulary.The website I used last year is gone but just google designing a green home for all kinds of good ideas. We'll use some class time to do some research on this idea. This is due on Friday. Cause and Effect will also come into play when we discuss Greek Science and Greek philosophy as class actiivities. Students are beginning the next pen pal letter process. The pen pals from Israel are asking for a connection to social media with your children. If you are ok with your child communicating with the student in Israel, please send an email or a note indicating your permission. We continue with Massachusetts Book Award Books, and Tom Sawyer, about to read the most famous scene in all American literature. The cave section. Comments are closed.
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