Fun Atmosphere Video

Earth's Atmosphere

Read about the layers of the atmosphere:
Kids Geo
Science for Kids

Multiplying Fractions

Now try out this step by step tutorial.  Can you find where they should have used cross cancelling?

Take a self-check quiz.

Hydraulic Fracturing -- Scholastic News Supplement

The main article in your Scholastic News talks about earthquakes in Oklahoma due to hydraulic fracturing.  See what else you can learn about it here.

Scholastic Video -- Earthquakes

Science News for Students articles:
Explainer: What is Fracking?
Fracking Waste and Quakes

Fractional Recipe Assignment

Your math homework over the break is to find a recipe with at least 3 fractions in it and post it on Kidblog.  You then need to triple the recipe and cut it in half.  Please make sure that you type the list of ingredients neatly.  I suggest using bullet points or numbers.  I posted a sample recipe for you to look at under my daughter's account.

Don't forget to include the instructions for the recipe and the amount that the recipe makes.  For extra credit, you may choose to make the recipe and post a picture of yourself making it.  (You don't need to actually cook unless you want extra credit.)  Be creative.  This is a good way to share a favorite family recipe.

Iready bonus:  Those of you who complete at least 4 Iready math lessons over the break can claim an Iready bonus from me when we get back.

Multiplying Fractions

Learn how to multiply fractions with the video below:

Plant Review Video

Watch the Bill Nye video below for a review of plant basics:

Be the Plant Professor -- Resources

How did plants develop photosynthesis?

Plant Basics

Why leaves change color

Photosynthesis for kids

What is pollination?

Plant pollination strategies

A Plant Puzzle

Photosynthesis (the big picture)