August 26 - 30

My apologies for being a bit slow getting this posted, but we've been caring for a sick cat and were at the pet emergency room most of Thursday evening.

Augustus (Gus)  2002-2013

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Congratulations to Julianne. She was elected as Student Council Representative from Homeroom 402.
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This Week's Plans and Activities

Monday, August 26    (Gold Day)
1. Science - Finish up pendulum graph work
2. Science - "Herkle" game - If you like Battleship, you'll love Herkle!
3. Science - Pendulum video clip
       * Pendulum Video Clip
4. Homework: Southern state/capital  test on Thursday
       * Online Practice Games

Tuesday, August 27   (Blue Day)
1. FOSS Science Stories
2. Pendulum checkup (i.e. Easy Quiz!)
3.  Homework: Southern state/capital  test on Thursday

Wednesday, August 28   (Gold Day)
1. Science - Begin investigations on boats
                    (Why some things float and other things don't)
2. Science - Making lifeboats
3. Homework: Southern state/capital  test on Thursday

Thursday, August 29   (Blue Day)
1. Social Studies -Review Southern States and Capitals
2. Social Studies - Map test
3. USA Weekly #2
4. USA Weekly puzzle on p. 4 (Optional for extra credit)

Friday, August 30   (Gold Day)
1. Science - How many passengers can a lifeboat hold?
                    (capacity; buoyancy)
2. Science - Collecting data and graphing results
3. No weekend homework