Watch the brainpop movie Measuring Matter. In three separate sentences, explain what the words mass, volume, and density mean. Describe how you measure each property.
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In the book "Mountains" by Seymour Simon, we learned several ways that mountains can be formed. Describe one type of mountain and the process by which it was formed. Write 5-8 sentences to make a complete paragraph.
Both the French and the Spanish were important in Florida's early history. In your OPINION, which nation do you think influenced Florida the most in the 1400's? Use evidence from Newsletter 8 to support your opinion. Write a complete paragraph with 5-8 sentences.
This week we are learning several important European explorers. One unsuccessful explorer was Panfilo De Navaez. Pretend that you are De Navaraez and write a first hand-account of his experience as a journal entry.On Veterans' Day we honor heroes who have served our country bravely in the armed forces. What does it mean to be a hero? How can we learn from our nation's veterans to be heroes every day? Write a paragraph with 5-8 complete sentences.
Our fabulous Florida is home to some endangered flora and fauna that need our protection! Choose one endangered species from Week 5 Florida Studies Weekly Newsletter that in your OPINION is the most important species to protect. Explain why this species is important for our environment with three supporting facts. Write a paragraph with 5-8 sentences.
We are learning all about keystone species in the longleaf pine forest ecosystem. Choose either the longleaf pine or the gopher tortoise (both keystone species) and explain HOW it supports the ecosystem. What other plants and animals benefit because this keystone species exists. Write 5-8 complete sentences.
Click on the following link to view a short video about the cuttlefish, a master of disguise in the underwater world.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/worlds-deadliest-ngs/deadliest-cuttlefish-camouflage After watching the video, describe how the cuttlefish uses mimicry and camouflage to survive. Write at least 4 complete sentences. If you have extra time, use googlejr safe search to find more information about the cuttlefish. This week we are working on comparing and contrasting. Choose a favorite book character and tell how they are the same or different from Kai from "Kai's Joureny to Golden Mountain". Write 3-5 complete sentences with text based evidence from the story. The theme of a book is it's central message or a lesson that you can learn through reading. Most books have a theme that can be grouped into a larger category such as "sacrifice" or "journey". Identify a book that you have read recently. Describe it's theme in your own words. Tell the theme category that you believe it fits into. Use TEXT BASED EVIDENCE to support your answer. Write 3-5 complete sentences. You may comment on your friends' posts in complete sentences AFTER you have completed your own post. |