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Science Project – Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Grade 4 Science Research Project

1 Vertebrate and 1 Invertebrate

Find out details about a vertebrate and invertebrate of your choice:

·         Habitats

·         Diets

·         How it cares for its own

·         Size, weight & lifespan

·         Defenses against enemy

·         Unique behaviors

·         Other interesting facts

Create a ‘Double Bubble’ comparing and contrasting these very different animals.  Find out at least 3 things that are similar and 3 things that are different.  Please use as much science vocabulary as you can to describe your animals.  REMEMBER:  Use deeper level thinking.

Example:

In addition to writing the names of the animals, you’ll also be drawing a detailed picture with their habitats as part of the ‘double bubble’ background. When your scientific art piece is complete, you will need to type a 3-paragraph research paper on your findings.  Your paragraphs should include:1st paragraph – What two animals did you select?2nd paragraph – How are your animals the same and different?3rd paragraph – What have you learned from this project?

This project is due Friday, October 21, 2011. Have fun, get creative and learn!

Sincerely,

Ms. Suckoo

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Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Yesterday in Science, we built models that had backbones, and some that didn’t. We then discussed what we observed when we compared the two models. Please ask your child what they discovered about backbones.                    

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Objectives and Homework for October 3 – 7, 2011

English – Students will distinguish between common and proper nouns.– Students will identify singular and plural nouns.– Students will write the plural forms of nouns ending with ‘y’.Homework:  – Tuesday: Pages 21-22 Thursday: Pages 25 AND 27Because of Winn-Dixie – Students will be introduced to the novel ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’. We will be making predictions based on the cover and will then read Chapters 1 and 2.

Math – Students will use subtract multi-digit numbers.

– Students will choose the best strategy to solve a problem.– Students will subtract multi-digit numbers when some digits are 0.– Students will review Chapter 2 to prepare for a Chapter Test on Monday, October 10.– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction and multiplication.Homework – Monday: Group Wingo: Page 30, Groups Lightyear and Francesco: Pages 29-30– Tuesday: Pages 31 AND 33– Wednesday: Pages 35-36– Study for Chapter Test on Monday, October 10Spelling Homework – Study spelling words for test on Friday. – Monday: Pages 32-33– Wednesday: Pages 34-35Science – Students will make a model of a backbone.– Students will describe characteristics of vertebrates.– Students will describe characteristics of invertebrates. Homework – Study for Science Test on Monday, October 10.Bible – Students will learn that God’s word changes lives.– Students will learn what the word ‘omnipresent’ means.Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. – You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other. Deuteronomy 4:35