Technology in Projects

Over the past week students have been learning how to use, and applying technology to present their project work. Students are using open source presentation software (very similar to PowerPoint) to present what they are learning about the earths different Biomes, including energy pyramids, food webs, and adaptations within these ecosystems. In addition, student teams continue to use internet resources to develop their understanding.

On Tuesday Lisa Mann, a parent, as well as a USC professor in animation will visit our class to conduct a workshop with our students. She will be teaching us how to use art and animation to show how energy is passed through a food chain. Student teams will create their own animation sequences to demonstrate this process.

Study Island

5th grade students: Please log into StudyIsland.com (students should already know their username and password) to complete the following Science lessons:

Pretest (required 1st)
3c - Ecosystems
5f - Observation vs. Inference

Goal: 80% correct (for 3c and 5f)
Due: December 17th

This is a 5th grade assignment, as it helps prepares for the CST (California State Test) in 5th grade science. It is optional for 4th and 3rd graders.