The next three weeks in class:

History: Over the next three weeks, students will study Ancient China. They will look at the emperor Shihuangdi and some of his accomplishments, as well as the role of technology and trade in the growth of China. Students will take a close look at Chinese culture and economy, as well as the role of Chinggis Khan in the Mongol Invasions. Students will finish up the unit on Ancient China with a look at Khubilai Khan and Marco Polo, the Forbidden City, and the last dynasty. They will begin reviewing for the unit test on Monday.

Science: In science over the remainder of the quarter, students will continue their study of meteorology. Students will learn about air pressure, wind, fronts, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. As a demonstration, students will learn how to build and use a barometer. In groups, students will build and use anemometer.

Language Arts: In Literature, students will discuss whether or not they feel Robin Hood is a hero. This is the precursor to a larger discussion at the end of the book. The quarter finishes with a reading of Pollyanna. In grammar, there is an assessment on chapter 8 this week, then students will write a personal narrative essay. In Spalding there are more words and more markings.

Math: Students will continue working on fractions. There will be nightly homework. The quarter ends with fractions and 4 digit multiplication

11/13/16

WINTER CONCERT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

The next two weeks in class:

History: This week in history, students will close out the Middle Ages unit with the study of Joan of Arc and relevant literature, as well as learning about the Black Death and the role it played in Europe toward the end of the Middle Ages. Students will take a test next week on chapters 17-21, for which they have the study guides. Next week, students will briefly survey the birth and culture of Islam and compare it to what they've learned happened concurrently in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Science: Over the next two weeks, students will study meteorology. They will begin by learning about the water cycle. Then, students will consider how limited earth's drinkable water considering the globe's surface is mostly water. The student's study will then transition to clouds, which will include a demonstration on how clouds formulate and a foldable about the different types of clouds. 

Language Arts: Over the next two weeks, students will continue reading about Robin Hood, his merry men, and the adventures they encounter. Is Maid Marian his true love? We will find out. In grammar, students will master pronouns, and the understood you. Spalding will bring more words and more markings.

Math: Students will continue working on fractions. There will be nightly homework.

11/6

This week’s class motto is: Be Confident

Each week we will discuss a class motto. This week we will discuss confidence. We will discuss how the students can show confidence in their attitude, ability, and overall performance. We will temper this with humility, of course.

The next two weeks in class:

History: This week in history, students will close out the Middle Ages unit with the study of Joan of Arc and relevant literature, as well as learning about the Black Death and the role it played in Europe toward the end of the Middle Ages. Students will take a test next week on chapters 17-21, for which they have the study guides. Please note that this test is largely composed of short-answer questions--students should be prepared to explain concepts we discuss in class and on the study guides.

Science: During the fourth week of the second quarter, students will learn more about Arizona regions, biomes, plants, and animals. This information will be useful for the project due on November 16. Students will review for a test on Wednesday and be tested on Thursday.  

Language Arts: This week in Language Arts, students will work on perfecting the descriptive essay. In Literature, students will continue with the adventures of Robin Hood and the band of merry men. In Spalding there will be words and markings.

Math: Students will continue working on fractions. There will be nightly homework.