January 14-18

We've started work on our new module in science - Food and Nutrition. I'm sure you heard about our model of the digestive system that we created last Friday in class. It was a bit gross at times (the kids' favorite part, of course), but everyone seems to have a better understanding of how our bodies break down food for our bodies to use.

We'll be starting some investigations this week on testing different foods for some of their component nutrients. (fats and sugars this week). Thanks to everyone who's been sending in some food items needed for our testing.

In social studies this week we'll be continuing our study of the Colonial Period immediately prior to the Revolutionary War. A scavenger hunt for answers to questions on this period will be one of our activities.

At the beginning of February, we're starting our class activities leading up to our visit to Biz Town in March. Look for a lot more information coming up soon! Also, don't forget that if you haven't sent in the $20 fee for Biz Town to your homeroom teacher, that's due by January 31.

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This Week's Agenda 

(*** After reviewing plans for the week, Mrs. Ashley and I have made some alterations in scheduling shown in the Newsletter sent out on the MIS website. This is the schedule we're following for the coming week.)


Each class begins with Bell Work that the students pick up as they enter the room and a short viewing of the online CNN Student News for the day.  Homework for each day is to complete any unfinished class work.

Monday, January 14
1. Science: Mapping your tongue
2. Social Studies: Construction of a fact book on the 13 colonies

Tuesday, January 15
1. Science:Testing foods for fat content
2. Social Studies: Continue work on Colonies fact book if time allows

Wednesday, January 16
1. Science: Foss Science Stories pages 10-13 (Sugars)
2. Science: Story question worksheet

Thursday, January 17
1. Science: Reading and interpreting the fat test from Tuesday
2. Social Studies: Finish social studies fact books
3. Social Studies: USA Weekly #11

Friday, January 18
1. Science: Using yeast as an indicator for sugar content
2. Science: Science/math challenge