7 Science took a break to work with the microscopes that were donated through DonorsChoose today - we have also been studying how energy and matter move through the environment and will begin looking at human impact and resource use in our world.
8 Science is beginning to study light waves and frequencies and their modern uses and technologies. We just wrapped up the study of sound waves and their uses such as echolocation, ultrasound, and sonar.
7 Social Studies is in the midst of studying Ancient China, we will be working on a small research project focusing on inventions that were created by this culture but they will be due two weeks after break ends. Rubric and Research Questions are in their Showbie accounts to help get the ball rolling.
8 Social Studies will be starting to study Citizenship and the main documents that established our government, along with the roles and responsibilities of the 3 main branches. We will also test our knowledge of our rights and look into some "goofy" laws.
I wish you all a peaceful, restful, and healthy break. See you all in 2017!!