English:
This past week, students practiced in their ELA review booklets for the upcoming ELA, which will occur the week we return from Spring Break. We also reviewed for and took an X Skills test for Workshop Three, which tested the critical reading skills and vocabulary they acquired over the past workshop. At the end of the week, students were introduced to their next whole-class novel, The Testing, by Joelle Charbonneau. We will spend the next several weeks working with this novel. Students will be reading both in class and out, so please expect to se the novel at home.
Family & Consumer Science:
Students are beginning the Sewing Unit. They will learn how to sew on a button and mend a seam this week. Each Student will need to bring in an 8oz bag of Poly-Fil stuffing for their upcoming pillow project. They will need their stuffing by the end of next week (March 13).
Science:
This week in science, students continued their study of the Respiratory System. A quiz was given on Wednesday. We explored lung capacity in a laboratory investigation. Students used balloons to measure lung capacity and discussed/predicted what might affect a person's vital capacity. We also constructed working mini-models of the respiratory system using plastic bottles and balloons. Next week, we will conclude our investigation of the Respiratory System and begin to explore the Circulatory System.
Mathematics:
Both classes will take a Cumulative Assessment on Thursday March 12th. Extra help will be given on Tuesday and Wednesday. There are 12 Multiple Choice questions and 4 Constructive Response on the exam. Please make sure that your child is reviewing over the weekend. They should review Chapters 1 - 9. They should study notes and can also use the Big Idea website. Have a nice weekend!
Social Studies:
This week we will be completing our study of the the Bill of Rights with a reading of an excerpt from “Little Brother”. We will then begin study of the Early New Nation under the first six Presidents.
