Feb 7-11

Dear Students:

This week we will begin Chapter 15: The Atmosphere. We will be covering important details about the air around you, air pressure, layers of the atmosphere and air quality. This important topic will allow us to learn about the composition of the Earth’s Atmosphere and how important it is for living things. We will discuss what are the major sources of pollution and what can be done to improve air quality

This week I would like to focus on thinking skills. Everybody has thinking skills, but few use them effectively. Effective thinking skills cannot be studied; but must be built-up over a period of time. Good thinkers see possibilities where others see only dead-ends. If you are not a good thinker, start now by developing habits that make you ask yourself questions as you read. Good thinkers (or skillful thinkers) are good problem solvers, they can withhold making decisions before they have all (or most of) the relevant information, they are not afraid of the unknown. Also, good thinkers have strong metacognitive skills. They are able to "think about their thinking”. This week I want you to remember these three words: knowledge, comprehension, and application.



Some of the Grades you can find posted in Power school this week are:
Chapter Content Test
Key Terms Test
Work Pack Chapter 14
Project Ocean Zones Chapter 14

Important Dates to keep in mind:
Key Terms Chapter 15 February 9
Chapter 15 Test February 16
Chapter 15 Work Pack February 16