We have been learning about weather, specifically about the sun's angle of insolation, the different zones of the earth (tropical, temperate, polar), and the water cycle. Students also learned about hurricanes: its causes, effects, and safety. We especially discussed Hurricane Irene and students shared their experiences. Finally, we did an experiment last Friday to show how water evaporates and condenses to make a cloud on the top of a pie pan.
This week students will examine the water cycle more deeply by acting it out, comparing the different parts, and examining examples of the water cycle in the real world. Students will learn about humidity and complete a concept map. On Friday students will receive a review sheet to prepare for their test next week. Students will receive homework in Science either every night or every second night. However, students will not receive homework September 8th due to many sports games.
If you would like your child to have his or her own Competitive Edge textbook, please send in $15.00 ASAP (as mentioned in the introductory letter). I will order these textbooks this week. If your child does not purchase a textbook it is possible s/he will be sharing with another student and will not get to write in it.
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