WEEK 26

NEWSPAPER BOOK REPORT EXAMPLE
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read p. 76-88
Math - Finish Ch.3 test (No parent help)
Finish p. 89
Writing-Finish Rough Draft of American Revolution Story
Newspaper Book Report Due Thursday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read p. 97-111
Math - Team A-p. 121HW WKBK/p. 134 Daily
Team B- p. 170 Daily/157, 158 Hw Wkbk
Newspaper Book Report Due Thursday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish Math - p. 301-302
Finish Bookmark
Finish Final Draft of Revolutionary Writing

Weather Unit Review…Test-Thursday, March 12th.

1. Describe the three levels of the Earth’s atmosphere. Which level has the most pressure? Thickest? Where does most of the weather take place?

2. Why is air pressure highest at sea level?

3. Describe what happens in an area of high pressure.

4. What are convection currents?

5. What happens to cause a sea breeze?

6. Describe the flow of the California current.

7. Where on Earth does the water evaporate the fastest?

8. Understand: humidity, current, precipitation and wind.

9. Understand the difference between: cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus and stratus clouds.

10. What are condensed small water droplets that are near ground level?

11. Describe what a barometer, hygrometer, anemometer and thermometer measure.

12. Every air mass has two characteristics…what are they?

13. Understand different air masses and the type of weather they bring.

14. What is the difference and what results from a cold/warm front?

15. How does wind interact with a tropical depression?

16. Describe what happens in a hurricane. On land, at sea, how fast are the winds?

17. If air pressure is going up each day what can you infer about the weather that is coming? Why? Explain.

PRESIDENTIAL CUBE

This project will give you the opportunity to research one of our nation's past presidents! You will present and explain your cube in front of the class for an oral grade.

Directions: You may gather information about your president using your Social Studies book, encyclopedias, other books, the Internet, or any other appropriate resources. Neatly type or write the information onto a separate piece of paper and glue it to the cube. Cover a square tissue box with white or colored paper. Decorate your cube with borders and accents. You may use colored pencils, markers, crayons, stickers, construction paper, or any other appropriate materials.

Your cube has six sides. Below is a list of the information that must be on the cube.

Side 1: The President's Name (in large letters)
• The years he served as president
• His numerical order (Washington was the 1st president)
• The number of terms in office (each term is 4 years)
• Optional information: political party (republican, democrat, etc.) and vice presidents
Side 2: Previous life experience
• This side should include any information about previous jobs held by this president (lawyer, governor, actor, etc.)
Side 3: Major Historical Events during the president's term
• List any historical events that occurred while that president was in office (was there a war during his term, etc.)
• This side should also mention any well-known policies enacted by the president such as FDR’s "New Deal."
Side 4: Personal Information
• This information must include the date of birth and death (if applicable), the cause of death, and information on his family (wife, children, etc.)
Side 5: Map of your president's home state
• This map should be hand drawn, in color, include the capital and the city of the president's birth
Side 6: A picture of the president
• A hand drawn picture of your president
• This picture can be traced or sketched free-hand. It cannot be a photocopy, a photo from a book, or printed from a computer.
Remember: Neatness and Creativity Count