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Tri fold your paper
Label it Worms
Label the type of symmetry
Label 1st section-Flatworm
Write the scientific name for that worm (hint...use your book)
Draw a picture
Label the parts of the worm
Write three interesting facts about the flatworm

Label 2nd section-Roundworm
Write the scientific name for that worm
Draw a picture
Label the parts of the worm
Write three interesting facts about the roundworm

label 3rd section-Segmented Worms
Write the scientific name for that worm
Draw a picture
Label the parts of the worm
Write three interesting facts about the segmented worm

your name is in lower right corner and color of your group
Due Tuesday
If you hand it in tomorrow (no homework over our fall break:) then you can receive extra credit.

Guess Who Game
Fifth Grade Science
Complex Invertebrates

Label the top section: Mollusks
Choose three types of mollusks.
Find two characteristics about that mollusk.
List the type of symmetry it has.

Write the three things on the cover of the paper and glue onto the large piece. As you lift the flap that the three facts are on, draw a picture of the mollusk and write its name under the drawing.

Label the middle section: Echinoderms
Choose three types of echinoderms.
Find two characteristics about that echinoderm.
List the type of symmetry it has.

Write the three things on the cover of the paper and glue onto the large piece. As you lift the flap that the three facts are on, draw a picture of the echinoderm and write its name under the drawing.

Label the third section: Arthropods
Choose three types of arthropods.
Find two characteristics about that arthropod.
List the type of symmetry it has.

Write the three things on the cover of the paper and glue onto the large piece. As you lift the flap that the three facts are on, draw a picture of the arthropod and write its name under the drawing.
Rubric Total points /53
Neatness /5 points
Spelling /3 points
Mollusks
Each mollusk has two interesting facts and symmetry is identified. /9 points
Each mollusk has a picture. /3 points
Each mollusk has a name written under the picture /3 points
Echinoderms
Each echinoderm has two interesting facts and symmetry is identified. /9 points
Each echinoderm has a picture. /3 points
Each echinoderm has a name written under the picture /3 points
Arthropods
Each arthropod has two interesting facts and symmetry is identified. /9 points
Each arthropod has a picture. /3 points
Each arthropod has a name written under the picture /3 points

Due Thursday
Find 3 pictures (from any source) of a product of a chemical reaction.
Using the internet (or someone who knows chemical equations!) find 3 chemical equations. Copy the equation out properly and label the reactant and label the product.
There will be a quiz on Thursday based on the science experiment we performed in the lab on Tuesday. You may use the notes you wrote (in class) on Wednesday for an aide for the quiz.

Just a reminder...
Please know that your child is more than welcome to come in for science help. I am here by 7:30am each day. If they ever have any questions about homework or something we are studying, don't let them (or you) be frustrated at home. Put the assignment away, and have them here at 7:30am the following morning. My goal is to have the kids love science-not to be frustrated with the subject. I offer tutoring sessions on Thursday mornings at 7:30 for anyone having difficulties or just need a litte help. The most important thing is to be here at 7:30am. Thanks for your help.

WANTED POSTER! (Fifth Grade)

Due Monday
Rough copy in your notebook
We will type the good copy on Monday in the computer lab.
1. Research your arthropod
2. Write down important/interesting information in your notebook.
3. Being creative, write a wanted poster for your arthropod in your notebook.
4. Bring it to school so that we can type it on Monday.
5. Use the descriptions of what to look for in about your arthropod in your research.

Sample

WANTED

We will look for pictures of your arthropod on Monday.

KISSING BUG

I like to sleep at night in the cracks of your floor.
I love to steal your blood from you. I will pierce
your lips, eyelids or ears while you sleep. How
will you know that it's me? Well, X marks the spot.
When my wings fold over, they make an X on my abdomen.
If you find this Kissing Bug...Beware!
Sheriff Hughes

Sixth Grade Science Test Review for Chapter 10 Lesson 1
Test in Wednesday

Study the notes from the power point presentation.
Be able to explain the Law of Conservation of Matter.
Be able to label a chemical formula.
Be able to explain the evidence that a chemical change has occurred.
Understand the idea that when elements react with other elements that new substances are formed. (Hydrogen and Oxygen create Water)
Study Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions. Be able to identify which reaction releases and which reaction absorbs energy.
Understand and identify a synthesis, decomposition and replacement reaction.
Look at the speed of chemical reactions. How does temperature affect the speed of a chemical reaction? How does surface area affect the speed of a chemical reaction?
Look at the notes that you wrote for the Quick Lab for the Rate of Reaction to understand how surface area affects the rate of a reaction.

Fifth Grade Science Test Review

Simple Vertebrates
Make sure that you can give an example of the simplest animal. Describe the symmetry of it.
Give an example of a cnidarians and the type of symmetry it has.
Look over your notes and scientific drawings of the worms. Be able to identify the type of worms that have flat bodies and one's that have simple digestive systems.
Give an example of a mollusk and the type of symmetry it has.
Give an example of an echinoderm and the type of symmetry it has.
Identify the largest animal group on Earth.
Name three kinds of fish.
Frogs, toads and salamanders are _____________________.
Lizards, snakes, turtles and alligators are _____________________.
Define cold blooded
Why are birds designed to fly.
Name two characteristics of a mammal
Describe the characteristics of a mammal.
Compare a vertebrate to an invertebrate.
Explain two advantages of being warm blooded.
Explain two advantages of being cold blooded.