Science

====We have started our final major topic - plant and animal adaptations. We start with a short unit about how energy moves through an ecosystem and had a test on it. We also learned about structural and behavioral adaptations, Instinctive behaviors, and learned behaviors. We are taking a break from this topic in order to review for MCAS, but will return to it once science MCAS is over. Science MCAS dates are 5/16 and 5/17.====

We are currently working on our MCAS review. We watch videos and discuss topics from elementary school science as well as 5th grade science. We are also using a web-based program called ASSISTments to do practice MCAS questions. These problems are then reviewed in class the next day.

Earth, Solar System, and Phases of the Moon
Interactive Phases of the Moon

Weather
Weather Wiz Kids

Animal Adaptations
Animal Fact Sheets Animal Adaptations Eco Kids Adaptation Games Animal Needs Game Animal Camouflage Game