Monday, December 1, 2014

Homework and Notes from 12/1/14

Homework:

Math:
Square Root Work
#s 1-40 Finding the Power of 2

ALL Classwork needs to be finished

English:
Finish Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
December 1st, 2014 Reading Journal in Packet

Science
The Ever-Changing Surface of the Earth - Part 1: Erosion
Finish Both Writing Prompts

1. Make a list of land forms. Beside each, name the process that created the landform. For example, Niagara Falls was created by water erosion. List as many as you can think of.

2. Compare and Contrast) Compare wind erosion to water erosion. How are they alike?       How are they different?

Social Studies
Finish The Yosemite Indians of the Ahwahnee Valley
Short Answers/Crossword Work

Notes:


In Science we learned and talked about erosion of the Earth. If you've ever had the privilege of traveling to foreign countries or even across the United States, you've certainly observed the many different land forms that make up the fascinating surface of our Planet Earth! But there's something about these land forms that is impossible to notice with just a casual glance. From the vast plains and plateaus to the rolling hills, towering mountains, and deep valleys, the Earth's surface is very gradually, but very constantly, being molded and worn down by a process called erosion.(EdHelper)


In Social Studies we learned and talked about the Yosemite Indians. Native Americans lived in North America thousands of years before non-Native Americans set foot here. They grouped themselves together into clans, or tribes. Each tribe had its own way of living. This made each tribe unique. The Yosemite Indians belonged to a group or clan known as the Miwok. Yosemite, pronounced yoh-sem-i-tee, was a name given to this tribe of Native Americans by the white newcomers. It is thought to be close to the pronunciation of an Indian word "uzumati," which means grizzly bear.(EdHelper)



In Current Events, we read an article entitled Lucky Ohio Turkeys "Mac" And "Cheese" Trot Away To Retirement! from Dogo NewsEvery year, two turkeys manage to escape the Thanksgiving table thanks to a special pardoning granted by the President of the United States of America. This year was no exception! On Wednesday, November 26th, President Obama used his powers to free a 49-pound turkey named "Cheese" and a lucky spare named "Mac" and allowed them to trot off to Morven Park, in Leesburg, Virginia, where they will spend the rest of their lives in blissful retirement. (Dogo News)




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