Language Arts: In Language Arts, students should be studying regularly for
the 100 Greek and Latin Roots quiz. You can expect to see some short quizzes
coming home to help them prepare for this quiz. We will continue in Spalding as
usual. In Literature, students will continue reading The Wizard of Oz, and
discuss characterization. Students will write a how-to essay.
History:
Students will learn about how the capitol was planned and built in DC. They
will read about Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the next two presidents of
the United States. They should continue filling out their presidential profiles
packets as we read with any new facts they find about each president.
Science:
In science, students will spend time preparing for the circulatory system exam
and then start their student of the respiratory system. They will learn the
pathway of air to the alveoli and how the air is cleaned, warmed, and moistened.
