Extra Credit

Go to BRAINPOP.com, watch a free educational video then complete two assignments, for example, "Make-a-Map", "Quiz", "Make-a-Movie", or "Challenge" (you will need to print the quiz to hand in).

View "Fragile Planet" and write a short summary of the main idea including supporting details. Attach a 6x6 with your summary that identifies six details with a quick sketch representing that detail.

Click this link: Fragile Planet YouTube video

VISIT RAISETHERIVER.ORG AND READ ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE COLORADO RIVER, THE DELTA, AND CURRENT PROJECTS TO RESTORE THE

RIVER'S DELTA. EMAIL ME OR WRITE A PARAGRAPH LISTING 10 FACTS YOU LEARNED AND SOLUTIONS FOR RESTORATION. MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND PLEDGE TO USE LESS OF OUR VALUABLE WATER RESOURCES.

*Newsela.com article write-ups selected by students must include the big idea, 4 supporting details, and language of the discipline, and whether or not ethical issues are identified. Must attach a printed copy of the article you choose.

**Another great website for Science articles for students that you can select articles from is Science in the News. Click and Search by science interest or study.

https://student.societyforscience.org/sciencenews-students