Monday, April 25, 2011

Week of April 25th

Science:

Monday:  We will continue with our discussion of acid rain and air pollution.  The students will set up an experiment to see the efffects of acid rain on seed germination.  No homework

Tuesday:  We will do an activity to look at how the soil can help buffer acid rain and then move on to learning about the greenhouse effect and global warming.  They will have an article on global warming to read and respond to.

Wednesday:  We will discuss renewable and nonrenewable resources and resource depletion.  No homework

Thursday:  We will finish up the seed germination lab and prepare for the test on Friday.  Students will be able to use their notes and information sheets in their folders but will need to be organized in order to finish the test during the time period.

Friday:  They will have the whole period to take the test and may use their notes and information sheets.  They will need to complete the test during this one time period.


Health

Monday:  We will be looking at the skin and skin problems.  No homework

Tuesday:  We will discuss what happens when the body sweats and do an activity to show this.

Wednesday:  Most of the period will be spent bringing the material together and reviewing for the quiz over the skeletal, muscular and skin systems on Thursday.  They will have a crossword puzzle to complete.   Study vocabulary words and notes

Thursday:  Quiz over skeletal, muscular and integument systems.

Friday:  No health today.  Students will be participating in Book Talk at this time.

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