April 8 - 12

In social studies this week we'll be taking a look at the Indian Removal Act of 1830 that led to the infamous "Trail of Tears." In science, students will continue their study of the sun, moon, and stars with a beginning look at the cycle of moon phases over a month's time. Also this week, the social health presentation is set for Wednesday, April 10 and Officer McCarley will be in for the D.A.R.E. class on Thursday, April 11.

Science Journals were picked up Friday for a check of this week's work. Plan on the journals being due every Friday for the remainder of the year. If your student has lost their journal, it needs to be replaced with an inexpensive composition book or small (half size) spiral notebook.
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This Week's Agenda

Monday, April 8  (Gold)
     1. Read articles on westward expansion and the Indian Removal Act of 1830
     2. Sort video clip. (#1 below)
     3. Comprehension and interpretation worksheet
     4. Writing activity (Letter to the Editor from Cherokee viewpoint)
     5. No homework  (except for makeup work as needed)
Tuesday, April 9  (Blue)
     1. Bell Work: Dolly Madison Q & A
     2. Science Investigation 2: Phases of the Moon
     3. Add vocabulary to Journal
     4. No homework  (except for makeup work as needed)
Wednesday, April 10  (Gold)
     1. Social Health presentation  (www.socialhealth.org)
     2. No homework  (except for makeup work as needed)
Thursday, April 11  (Blue)
     1. D.A.R.E. with Officer Steve McCarley GPD
     2. No homework  (except for makeup work as needed)
Friday, April 12  (Gold)
     1. Bell Work:  Teddy Roosevelt Q & A
     2. A log for four days of night sky viewing will be coming
         home. It will be due Friday, April 19.
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Video Clips to Watch
1. A short documentary produced for a middle school presentation:  Trail of Tears
2. Discussion of the Trail of Tears - Good background for parents:  Trail of Tears 2
3. Phases of the Moon
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Do At Home Project
For anyone anxious for another do-at-home project, here's a cool easy to make sundial from the National Wildlife Federation. As usual this would receive extra credit. Just bring the finished project in or post a picture on the class Facebook page.

   >  Make Your Own Sundial