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Westward Expansion Extra Credit

Each question will be an added 10 points each. I expect thoughtful and quality work.

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Here is this week's newsletter!

Westward Expansion Study Guide

Here is the study guide for next week's Westward Expansion test. It is scheduled for May 13 (Wednesday). Your child will need to bring his or her textbook home to use as a resource. You may also access this information using the e-textbook.

Download Westward Expansion Study Guide

Protective Adaptations Websites

Here are some websites for you to work with your child on protective adaptations:

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/adaptations/index.cfm (thanks to Mrs. Burgan)

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/animalneeds/

http://fen.com/studentactivities/CCCNet/sciencelab/Animals/AnimalAdapts.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/adaptation/

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0211/games/game.cgi

As always, please supervise your child's internet usage.

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Ecosystem Game

Mrs. Burgan sent this Ecosystem website to me. It looks like it would be a fun way to practice ecosystems and help prepare for the test on Friday. Thanks Mrs. Burgan!

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm

As always, be sure to supervise your child's internet usage!

Ecosystem Study Guide

The test is this Friday! Your child should have brought home their Science textbooks tonight. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.

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