Social Studies: Happy New Year! We returned from break starting a brand new topic: The Roman Republic. We spent this week learning about Rome's geography and how a republic works. We will move deeper into Rome's rich history next week.
Science: We've started off the new year with a new phenomenon: Why do I look the way I do? Students have shared a lot of questions that they have about their own traits. They have figured out that traits are inherited, environmental or both. Next week we will continue investigating our questions and look at chromosomes and DNA.
Literacy: Happy New Year! Students finished their wonderfully narrated Atlas Obscura projects just before vacation, and we've enjoyed watching one another's videos. Kudos to everyone! Students were given the opportunity to work on Omnictionary projects this week, as we had chrome books in the class. Monday we will begin Latin Unit 7. The test will be next week!
English: Welcome back! Despite the shortened week, students stayed busy in class! We visited the library and students chose historical fiction novels for their new project this month. Students will be creating timelines, writing letters to an author, and providing summaries of their novel and historical event. Furthermore, students will use these novels for a project in their literacy class as well. Students should be reading a total of one hour this weekend.
Math: Last week students learned about two-step equations. Students were taught the traditional way we solve equations while linking back to the tape diagram model students learned in the last module. Students will have a quiz on Tuesday, January 8th. Be sure to study!
