January 13

Our first short-week back from break went very well.  It was nice to have a few extra days off, but great to get back to the routine of school!

SCIENCE-We began our study of the human body last week with a discussion of how the body moves.  This week we will look at how it is given form (skeletal system) and how bones are connected (joints).

UbD-Last week we also began our long-term research project about the human body.  The kids are in groups and each group will be researching one body system and trying to convince the group (Survivor-style) that their system is the best.  Various systems will be "voted off" and only one system will remain.  The "winning" body system will be the one that the kids determine is the most essential system.  

SPELLING/GRAMMAR-We will be back to spelling and grammar this week.  The spelling assignment and grammar packet will be due on Thursday and the tests will be Friday.

Next weekend will be a four-day weekend as the kids do not have school on Monday or Tuesday.

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