Mrs. Hughes' Blog

No 5th grade science class this week due to Terra Nova Testing.
Good luck...you will be brilliant!!!!

My electricians have been experimenting with electricity-both current and static-in the science lab!
They have designed experiments to display both types of electricity.
They researched an electrical device and are now in the process of presenting their project. The models they created are incredible.
We are moving onto landforms so each student needs to bring in a 12x12 piece of cardboard by Wednesday. Please don't buy it-be creative! We will be creating a relief map of the United States and will need the cardboard to do that!

Earthquakes
Introduction Paragraph (1)
Body of the Paragraph (2-3-4)
Conclusion Paragraph (5)

This article on page 238-239 describes the study of earthquakes over the centuries. It explains how human knowledge about earthquakes has changed. Research a major earthquake that occurred in the past. Then write a five paragraph essay that describes the earthquake and it's effects on people's lives.

Create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the ancient view of earthquakes with the modern view.

Complete a cover page with the Location of the earthquake, a picture along with your name and room number.

The essay should be typed. The Venn Diagram is hand written.

Extra 5 points if handed in on Monday, March 15th. Otherwise it is due March 18th.

Things have been rattling and rolling around science this week! The students in both grades have been learning about earthquakes and volcanoes!!!!
Sixth graders have presented their papers on the earthquake that they researched. Fifth graders are getting ready to choose one of three volcanoes to build! Materials for that are due in class on Monday.