Rocks and Water

Our Rocks and Water test will be on Friday, the 14th. Study your notebook notes: Rock Cycle Vocabulary, "The Rock Cycle", Earth's Interior, Rock Cycle Diagram, Water Cycle Student Notes, The Water Cycle graphic organizer, Fossil (definition and drawing), and Fossils Study Guide. Also, here are some websites to get into:
the rock cycle (https://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/testskills.html),
earth's layers https://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/structure/) ,
the water cycle (http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/water-cycle.htm),
and fossils (https://www.amnh.org/ology/features/layersoftime/). Have fun!

Fossils!

Fossils show that the earth is always changing. Here is your link for a virtual dino dig: https://tvokids.com/school-age/games/dino-dig.
Tell me your idea about how fossils show that the earth is always changing. Click on Comments and blow me away with your genius! Don't forget to sign your name.

The Water Cycle

Today, we learn about the Water Cycle! Water is a big reason that the earth changed in the past, is changing right now, and will change in the future.
Go to this site to learn more:  http://www.discoverwater.org/blue-traveler/ I will give you about 10 minutes to explore.
In the comments, tell me how you think water has changed our earth. Be sure to sign your name.

Alabama's Branches of Government

1. Complete reading "The Judicial Branch".
2. Read "How does a bill become a law?".
3. Watch video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag 
4. Make triangular pyramid like example. Glue into history notebook.
5. Answer Alabama Constitution Bingo questions. Choose answers from "Constitution Word List" on back of Week 8 newspaper.

Human Body Systems

1. Watch video here.
2. Complete "Amoeba Sisters Video Recap" worksheet.
3. Watch BrainPop video here. You'll need Mrs. Burgett to log in her username and password.
4. Complete "Body Systems Quiz" worksheet.
5. Watch video here
Only the five body systems that we've discussed in class will be tested tomorrow. Know the main organ or part of the system and what the system does. Think about how systems work together. Be able to tell how two systems might work together to help the body do something.