Next Week: This week, we will begin our STAAR Rockin' Review. 

Help from home: practice multiplication (two-digit x two-digit) and division (three-digit divided by one-digit) equations. 

This Week : We conducted an experiment about the properties of conductors and insulators. We used a simulator to explore circuits, where they get their energy, and how to power them. 

Next Week : We will read about the properties medical scientists use to engineer artificial skin for people with amputations or severe burns. This is a process that uses electricity and circuits to help the person be able to sense touch and feel warmth, even after they have lost essential nerve endings. 

This Week : We learned about advancements in science and technology after WW2, including changes to the oil and natural gas industry, space travel, and population growth. 

Next Week : We will learn about citizens rights and responsibilities including voting, serving on a jury, and civil rights. We will talk about how to stay informed on important issues, and conflict resolution within the government. 

I am sending home homework next week! This is a one page assignment for students to interview a person about the responsibilities of citizenship. They will ask questions about voting, running for office, staying informed on current issues, and serving on a jury. This assignment will be sent home MONDAY and is due THURSDAY.