Grade 5: Weeks of December 6-17th

We are studying Newton's Third Law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We have discussed examples of balanced and unbalanced force, acted examples in front of the class, and did an inquiry on balanced and unbalanced for using a balloon. Students will further delve into gravitational pull and learn that all objects fall at the same rate, despite mass, given equal air resistance. Finally we will review Newton's Laws and examine how each law is applied in daily life. Students will receive a test on Newton's Laws on Tuesday December 14th or Wednesday December 15th.

Grade 6: Weeks of December 6-17th

We are wrapping up our unit on the rock cycle. Students are completing a story on a sedimentary rock of their choice: shale, limestone, conglomerate, sandstone, or coal. They detail the journey of their sedimentary rock, accurately describing the processes that occurred to form it. We will also learn about metamorphic rock and how it forms under intense heat and pressure. Students will draw a diagram of the entire rock cycle. Grade 6 will have the Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rock test on Tuesday, December 14th.

Grade 7: Weeks of December 6-17th

We are continuing to learn about the circulatory system. This week we will watch video clips of the circulatory system and its role in transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes. We will learn how to keep our heart healthy, and how to prevent a heart attack and stroke. Students will design a poster to promote healthy hearts. The circulatory system test will be next Tuesday or Wednesday (December 14-16). Our sheep heart has been ordered and we will be dissecting it when it arrives!

Grade 8: Weeks of December 6-17th

This week we are examining water pollution and human impact on the hydrosphere. We will learn about Linfen, China, one of the most polluted cities in the world, and discuss this year's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Students will use their knowledge of water health indicators to determine how water has been affected in both areas. Please note students have a test on Friday.