Week of August 20-24

Week of August 20-24

Science

* Finish up the work with pendulums by investigating the result of changing the length of the pendulums.

* Read the science story "Swingers Through History"

* Review pendulum notes and graphs

* Play "Swinger Bingo"

Social Studies

* We'll be starting our unit on Native Americans.
     {Take a look at this website on Native American games and toys}
      http://www.nativetech.org/games/index.php

* The project of learning states and capitals will be a long-term ongoing project. This week we're concentrating on the Northeastern states.

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