Wow, here we are in the first part of November already! Time is really flying. PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME TODAY FOR SCIENCE! Your child should bring back their signed progress report as an assignment for 10 points on Monday. If there are any concerns, please write me a note on the progress report, e-mail me, or leave a phone message. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Any late work can be turned in until Monday. Remember that there is extra credit possible also (See last week's blog). Homework Hub is available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the library after school and Mr. Burtis and I are here every lunch time for help. Enjoy your three day weekend!

Monday, November 6th

Science

We will be finishing our mind mapping activity on the topic, "Transportation". One of our focuses at this time is being able to brainstorm with others and celebrating other's good ideas. This activity should take most of the period.

Tuesday, November 7th

Science

Using our mind maps from Monday, we will be choosing 10 important modes of transportation and deciding where on a timeline we think they should be and approximately when they were invented.

Connections

We will continue working on our Literature Circles. Our books are due to be completed on November 10th. Literature Circle job packets and summaries are due this day also. They will also listen to The Skin I'm In.

Wednesday, November 8th

Science

Students will work in teams to choose one of the modes of transportation that was deemed important. They will then research it over a period of approximately 100 years. They will focus on 5 questions: 1) How did the mode of transportation change over time? 2) How is this mode of transportation being used today? In what parts of the world is this being used? 3) How do you feel about this mode of transportation? Do you feel it should be increased, decreased, changed, re-designed, etc. in the world today? 4) Provide a visual of the chosen mode of transportation at the beginning of your time period. 5) Provide a visual of the chosen mode of transportation at the end of your time period.

Groups will decide on their Research Plan today and their Interaction Plan.

Thursday, November 9th

Science

Students will review their Research Plan and their Interaction Plan and begin their research today during class.

Connections

Today is another day for Literature Circles and working to finish the packets before the November 10th deadline. They will also listen to The Skin I'm In. Students will complete their weekly self-evaluation sheet.

Friday, November 10th

Science

Groups will work today to complete their research and to put it into the timeline.