Stuck in the Middle
FMS 7th Grade Newsletter: Week of May 13-17
Classroom Notes
ELA
Math
We had a great week reviewing with Quizlet Live, wrapping up surface area and volume of prisms, earning math game time, and a student led House Day. As we finish up the school year, we look forward to reviewing with math games.Ms. Barker and Mr. Chalupny wish you all a fantastic summer break.
Life Science
Week at a Glance:
This week we will be finishing up our ecology unit! The post test for this will be on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week
Learning Target for the Week:
I CAN identify the basic
characteristics of a symbiotic
relationship, including
mutualism, commensalism
and parasitism, and list
examples.
Important Vocabulary
- Symbiosis
- Commensalism
- Mutualism
- Parasitism
- Parasite
- Abiotic
- Biotic
- Adaptation
- Natural Selection
- Understand and define ecological factors that makeup our planet.
Social Studies
Super excited to share that the Fulton Rotary Club has chosen to fund our grant, "Making History Come Alive"! This $1000 grant will provide us with costumes and materials to be able to do more project-based learning. We also received not one, but TWO ipads to use next year to record skits, interviews, etc. and to share out our amazing projects on social media!
Week at a Glance:
We wrapped up the year with our battles of the Revolution. It was a great year and we have enjoyed working with this group of 7th graders! Have a wonderful summer!
Learning Target for the Week:
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the American army versus the British army, and explain the American victory.
Key Terms & Events: rebel, revolution, natural rights, inalienable rights, Declaration of Independence
Questions? Email your child's social studies teacher:
Heather Yates - hyates@fulton58.org
Lara Brunk - lbrunk@fulton58.org