SCIENCE: We will be wrapping up comparing and contrasting adaptations displayed by animals and plants that enable them to survive in different environments such as life cycles variations, animal behaviors and physical characteristics. (SC.5.L.17.1) Short test on this Tuesday or Wednesday (depends on how much we accomplish in class).
We'll be starting our new unit on weather and the water cycle this week as well.
SOCIAL STUDIES: We are also studying ancient Americans. Students will be able to compare cultural aspects of ancient American civilizations (Aztecs/Mayas; Mound Builders/Anasazi/Inuit). So far we've learned about the Maya, and will be focusing on the Aztec, Anasazi and Mound Builders this week.
SUPER GREAT NEWS! Another Donor's Choose project was funded! We will be getting two new tablets this week. Students will be able to use these tablets with our new robots as well as for other purposes. I'm looking forward to the interesting ways students will be able to use both of these new things.
TESTING THIS WEEK
Unit Test: Computer Based District Assessment on Life Science Tuesday
Adaptation Test: Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on how much we accomplish in class)
Vocabulary Quiz: Friday Life Science Vocabulary Quizlet Link
