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November 26, 2007

Week of November 26th

In Earth Science this week we are studying Earthquakes.  Students were assigned a Junior Geologist project on Nov. 26th.  This project is due December 18th.

In Life Science we are studying Mitosis and Meiosis.  Student will be creating books on these processes.

In Physical science we are studying Energy Transformations.  Students will use the following web sites to help learn about various forms of energy.

http://www.energy.gov/energysources/index.htm

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/

http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/

http://www.eere.energy.gov/

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html

November 13, 2007

Week of November 12th-Nov 20th

In Earth Science we are finishing our study of the layers of the earth.  A quiz will be given on the layers of the earth on Thursday.  The quiz will consist of 5 short answer questions.  Students will be provided short answer topics prior to the quiz.  For the remainder of the week students will study plate tectonics and create a presentation.

In Life Science we are studying photosynthesis, respiration, mitosis and meiosis.  Students will take a test Next Tuesday November 20th covering chapter one and two.

Helpful Web Site: http://cellsalive.com/

In physical science we are finishing our study of solutions, acids and bases.  Students will also study the different types of heat transfer.  Students will have a unit test on Tuesday November 20th.

Web site: http://scienceview.berkeley.edu/showcase/flash/juicebar.html