ELA- Mr. Jones
We have started writing about our companion novels. We have also introduced the chapter topics that students will need to write for their Companion Book. They are: characters, symbolism, theme, and a choice of different techniques for author’s craft. We will have mini-lessons starting next week on these different topics.
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Science- Mrs. Creath
We spent this past week learning about the circulatory system, its functions and how the heart and our blood vessels work. Friday the students dissected earthworms in preparation for next Tuesday’s pig dissection field trip.
Social Studies- Mrs. Pettid
This week in Social Studies we have revisited “How Do We Know What We Know?” and we have begun looking at Rome.
Students began the week with a look at an archaeological expedition in southern Russia and the discovery of the tomb of a warrior priestess. Students were able to follow the expedition, see the anthropological clues, and the results of a surprising dna test.
On Thursday, we began looking at the geography of Rome and how it allowed the city-state to become a powerful empire. Next week, we will look at the Punic Wars.
