May 6

Week of May 6

Problem solving: logical reasoning, flexible thinking, analogies

Science: continue Voyage of the Mimi (symbiotic relationships in nature, organic gardening), classification of animals (vertebrates-Phylum Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda,)

Language Arts: vocabulary worksheets on "The Hobbit" ; view the film and compare/contrast with the play

Research Project: choose an animal for research; begin notetaking in library

Research your endangered animal. Look for the following:

	Reason for existence
	How long in existence
	Why endangered
	Accomplishments to society
	Proud family background
	Design of animal important to survival
	Location of habitat

Choose at least three items to thoroughly describe your animal.

Make a coat of arms representing your animal. Write a story about a particular event (fiction) that the animal experienced. Word process your writing.

Rubric

Research notes (at least 2 pages handwritten)	25
At least two types of sources	10
Coat of Arms	35
Creative Story (at least 1 page word processed)	30
Total	100

This project is due May 21. Be ready to present information about your animal and your coat of arms.

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