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5^th Science

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5^th Science

Chapter 2 “What is Life?”

2-1 Alive or Not?

--List 5 characteristics of living things.

--Describe the main needs of living things.

2-2 Classifying Life

--Investigate classification systems.

--Compare and contrast the kingdoms of living organisms.

2-3 Science and Society: Viruses

--Determine how the AIDS virus and the cold virus affect humans.

--Outline an article as a tool for remembering big ideas.

6^th Science

Chapter 3 “Minerals”

3-1 Minerals

--Describe the characteristics that minerals share.

--Explain how minerals form.

3-2 Mineral Identification

--Describe physical properties used to identify minerals.

--Identify minerals using physical properties such as streak, and hardness.

3-3 Uses of Minerals

--Describe characteristics of gems that make them more valuable than any other mineral.

--Identify useful elements that are contained in minerals.

7^th Science

Chapter 2 Cells

2-1 Cell Structure

--Identify names and functions of each part of a cell.

--Explain how important a nucleus is in a cell.

--Compare tissues, organs, and organ systems.

2-2 Viewing Cells

--Compare the differences between the compound light microscope and the electron microscope.

--Summarize the discoveries that led to the development of the cell theory.

2-3 Viruses

--Explain how a virus makes copies of itself.

--Identify the benefits of vaccines.

--Investigate some uses of viruses.

8^th Science

Chapter 2 Measurement

2-1 Description and Measurement

--Determine how reasonable a measurement is by estimating.

--Identify and use the rules for rounding a number.

--Distinguish between precision and accuracy in measurements.

2-2 SI Units

--Identify the purpose of SI.

--Identify the SI units of length, volume, mass, temperature, time, and rate.

2-3 Drawings, Tables, and Graphs

--Describe how to use pictures and tables to give information.

--Identify and use three types of graphs.

--Distinguish the correct use of each type of graph.

8^th English

Chapter 1 “Personal Narratives”

This chapter focuses on:

1. Understanding the characteristics of a personal narrative.

2. Identifying appropriate topics and titles of personal narratives.

3. Writing an effective introduction, body, and conclusion.

7^th Religion

Chapter 3 “Divine Gift and Human Response”

1. Seeking the truth

2. Faith—a gift from God and a participation in His life

3. Faith is a virtue, a power

4. The qualities of faith

8^th Religion

Chapter 5 “Jesus and His World”

1. Geography and customs of Israel

2. Roman occupation

3. Variety of languages

4. Life in Nazareth

5. Home life and education

5^th-8^th Physical Education

We will spend the next 3 weeks on football.