Science Newsletter 2-23-17

Good evening!

A few science updates...

We've been learning about rocks and now we've learned all 3 types!  We've also learned how all 3 go together to make the rock cycle!  We'll be having a test over the rock cycle on Thursday, March 2.  Students received a list to study and a study guide.  The study guide is due by Wednesday, March 1 but students are welcome to turn them in early if they'd like!  I also have blank copies of the rock cycle on my website under the "My Resources" tab if anyone would like to use that to help them study! 

Here is the list to study for the rock cycle test:

Sedimentary:

*Sedimentary rocks are formed by extreme pressure under large bodies of water over millions of years

*Can form from sediments, the remains of living things, or dissolved minerals.

Igneous:

*Igneous rocks are formed from melted minerals that have cooled and hardened.

*Can form above ground (from lava/volcanoes/form quickly) or below ground (magma/form over millions of years)

*Can have small, large, or no mineral pieces showing

Metamorphic:

*Metamorphic rocks are formed from extreme heat and pressure deep underground over millions of years

*Metamorphic rocks can form from any type of rock (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic)

*Can be formed from all 3 types of rocks because all 3 types can be found underground

*Can either have bands or no bands

Rock Cycle:

*Rocks are made of minerals

*Be able to fill in a diagram of the rock cycle (will have the oval rock spaces filled in for you to start you off)

(You'll have a word bank to help you fill in the rest of the rock cycle)

**You will not need to know the names of the sub-categories for each rock

We are nearing the end of earth science in the next few weeks!  We will then spend the last part of the year on physical science topics!

We got to see the Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana on Monday!  Their presentation was so entertaining and impressive; it was a great experience for all of us!  Here is a link to a YouTube video about them if you're interested! 

Saakumu Dance Troupe

JMMS is participating in the St. Baldrick's fundraiser this year and we are off to a great start!  So far, the school has been selling wristbands, suckers, and shirts to help raise money for research on childhood cancer.  We are encouraging students to participate and for all of you to attend the event on Sunday, March 12 if you can!  It's a great cause!

Be sure to keep checking your child's online grades to make sure you and your child are aware of how they are doing in their classes!  As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!  Have a great evening!