Grade 5 Science February

Grade 5s are studying rivers and their landforms and how rivers erode the land around them, changing the landscape constantly. The classroom got very dirty when we poured sediment and water down mountain and plains landscapes to test erosion principles. We discovered most sediment landed in the delta region and most erosion occurred on the steepest slope. Grade 5s will have a river landform test Tuesday Feb. 16th.

The next mini-unit will focus on weathering and erosion, current weathering and erosion problems, and ways to prevent it.

Grade 6 Science February

Grade 6s are creating fantastic power points and presentations of their planets!

Project dates are as follows:
Thursday Feb. 11 - writing and additional project is due
Friday Feb. 12 and Monday Feb. 15 - presentations

Next unit of study is the wondrous universe - black holes and all....

Grade 7 February

Grade 7 students are working diligently on their brain projects to end their unit on biology.

Timelines are as follows:
Thursday Feb. 11 - writing and additional project are due
Friday Feb. 12 and Monday Feb. 15 presentations

Please note any late assignments receive a maximum grade of 70%.

Grade 8 Science February

We are studying chemicals: their benefits, toxic effects, and alternatives and solutions. Students will work in stations and examine chemicals in cosmetics, pesticides, dry cleaning, electronics, and cleaning products. Next unit examines chemical susceptibility, dosage, and subsequent effects.