Week of 5/28/13 - 5/31/13

TOOTHPICK BRIDGES & TOWERS
On Wednesday, students will test the strength of their toothpick bridges and towers. Textbooks will be used to test towers, and bottles of sand will be used to test bridges. Projects should be finished over the weekend using only white Elmer's glue and flat toothpicks. Projects may be dropped off in Mrs. Kenner's room anytime before class on Wednesday. Students are also welcome to work in the classroom during lunch or after school on Tuesday.

DRAW THE LINE - RESPECT THE LINE
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and next Monday's lessons will cover material from the Draw the Line - Respect the Line curriculum. Students will practice the skills needed to resist peer pressure so they are able to stick within their own limits. Students will also learn how to protect themselves from HIV, other STDs, and unplanned pregnancies.

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK
1. Check grade reports posted online
2. Toothpick projects due Wednesday
3. Great America $ and permission slips due Friday

Week of 5/20/13 - 5/24/13

TOOTHPICK BRIDGES & TOWERS
Students will work in groups to design and build a bridge or tower made out of toothpicks. All supplies and work time will be provided in class during the week. Students will have five class periods to work (Monday-Friday). A contest will be held next Wednesday, May 29 to determine which project can support the most weight.  Bridges will be tested by holding a load of sand, and towers will be stacked with textbooks.

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK
1. Retake "Earth in Space" quiz at lunch this week if needed
2. Bring science textbook back to class by this Friday, May 24
3. "Draw the Line" parent letter due this Friday, May 24 for students not participating 
4. Toothpick projects due next Wednesday, May 29

Week of 5/13/13 - 5/17/13

SOLAR SYSTEM
We will spend a few days this week continuing to learn about our solar system. Topics will include planets, stars, galaxies, and measurements in space. Students will also participate in kinesthetic activities outside in order to model the revolution and size of Earth in our solar system. 

HOMEWORK
Monday (5/13): Finish notes on "Our Solar System" - due Wednesday
Tuesday (5/14): Finish flashcards; Finish Monday's notes; Quiz Friday
Wednesday (5/15): Finish notes on "Stars and Galaxies" - due Thursday; Quiz Friday
Thursday (5/16): Study for tomorrow's space quiz
Friday (5/17): TBD

Week of 5/6/13 - 5/10/13

DENSITY & BUOYANCY
This week, we will return to the unit on density and buoyancy so students can have an opportunity to apply their knowledge in several fun labs.  On Monday, students will participate in a lab to determine the densities of three mystery canisters.  They will then learn how to calculate pressure, force, and area using a balloon trap demonstration on Tuesday.  In the labs on Wednesday and Thursday, students will create their own submarines and foil boats to further explore the topics of floating and sinking.  We will conclude the week on Friday with a story and video about Archimedes' Principle. 

HOMEWORK
Monday (5/6): Worksheet pg. 17 & 11
Tuesday (5/7): None
Wednesday (5/8): Finish "Cartesian Diver" lab
Thursday (5/9): Finish "Foil Boat" lab
Friday (5/10): None