We Rock!

This week we will begin our science unit on Rocks and Soil, and we will start our next SEM unit on dinosaurs and fossils.

To get you started on our "rocking" adventure, I'd like you to think about different rocks you have found (and maybe even kept). How would you describe them, sort them, or classify them? Try to use words that describe the texture, density, hardness, and coloring of the rock. Try to avoid words like "big", "heavy", or "cool".

In your reply to this post, please list 15-20 words that could be used to describe, sort, or classify different kinds of rocks. We'll be using your lists to help us as we begin our rock collections so think about your choices carefully.

Please remember your initials at the end of your reply. Please post your reply by Friday, Nov. 7th so you can get full credit.

Thank you

If you were the president...

We've spent several weeks talking about our government and the responsibilities of our nation's leaders. Think about what you've learned and respond to this post:

If you were the new president, what would you do first to help the citizens or country?

Be sure to include details explaining how you would accomplish your goals, and tell why you think this goal would be important for our country.

Please include your initials at the end of your reply. Your reply is due by Friday to earn full credit.

Service Animals

In our story this week, "Rosie, the Visiting Dog", we learn about how one dog helps people. Think about what Rosie does in the story and why she does it.

List at least 5 things dogs (or another service animal) can do to help people. Be sure to explain how the animal's training helps people.

For example, training a dog to pull on a rope can help someone open a door because you can tie a piece of rope to a door for the dog to pull so it opens the door for someone who can't do it for themselves.

Don't forget your initials.

Thank you

World Famous Paleontologists

You are a member of a famous paleontology team who has just discovered a dinosaur bone! The Paleontology Society has asked you to write about your search and recovery of such an amazing fossil for their monthly newsletter. Remember, this is a well-respected publication so spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and the accuracy of your facts are important.

You need to use at least 3 singular nouns, 3 plural nouns, 3 pronouns, and 2 proper nouns. Make sure you put your initials (for each member of the group) at the end of your article.

Remember, the editors are very picky and will not publish anything that is not correct. You may want to write your article on paper first so your group can edit and revise before you post your article to the blog