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Generation Science
Research Report
The fourth graders are learning about new Next Generation Science Standards
through exploration and research. We are asking for your help with the research
part of our next project at home. By Monday, May 2, your child should come to
school with printed information that you and your child have already discussed at
home. Please research the following information with your child:
Brain
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During the weeks of testing (April 25-April 29 and May 9-13), students will not
have nightly homework pages such as HOT Topic or Language Review, but they
will still be expected to read for 20 minutes every night and gather research for
their report. Please send all printed pages to school by Monday, May 2nd. We
hope you enjoy researching with your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team
Eye
o How does light reflect from objects and enter the eye to be
seen?
o What are the parts of the eye?
o What is the significance of this topic as a scientist?
o How does your topic relate to your life?
o Find or draw a diagram to visually represent your topic
o If possible, research an experiment that has been done on your
topic. How would you summarize the experiment?
During the weeks of testing (April 25-April 29 and May 9-13), students will not
have nightly homework pages such as HOT Topic or Language Review, but they
will still be expected to read for 20 minutes every night and gather research for
their report. Please send all printed pages to school by Monday, May 2nd. We
hope you enjoy researching with your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team
Codes
o How does Morse Code work and why was it used?
o How is information coded for transfer with high-tech devices,
cell phones, text messages?
o What is the significance of this topic as a scientist?
o How does your topic relate to your life?
o Find or draw a diagram to visually represent your topic
o If possible, research an experiment that has been done on your
topic. How would you summarize the experiment?
During the weeks of testing (April 25-April 29 and May 9-13), students will not
have nightly homework pages such as HOT Topic or Language Review, but they
will still be expected to read for 20 minutes every night and gather research for
their report. Please send all printed pages to school by Monday, May 2nd. We
hope you enjoy researching with your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team
Waves
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During the weeks of testing (April 25-April 29 and May 9-13), students will not
have nightly homework pages such as HOT Topic or Language Review, but they
will still be expected to read for 20 minutes every night and gather research for
their report. Please send all printed pages to school by Monday, May 2nd. We
hope you enjoy researching with your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team
Fossil Fuels
o Where do fossil fuels come from?
o How does their use effect the environment?
o What is the significance of this topic as a scientist?
o How does your topic relate to your life?
o Find or draw a diagram to visually represent your topic
o If possible, research an experiment that has been done on your
topic. How would you summarize the experiment?
During the weeks of testing (April 25-April 29 and May 9-13), students will not
have nightly homework pages such as HOT Topic or Language Review, but they
will still be expected to read for 20 minutes every night and gather research for
their report. Please send all printed pages to school by Monday, May 2nd. We
hope you enjoy researching with your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team
Renewable Energy
o Where do fossil fuels come from?
o How does their use effect the environment?
o What is the significance of this topic as a scientist?
o How does your topic relate to your life?
o Find or draw a diagram to visually represent your topic
o If possible, research an experiment that has been done on your
topic. How would you summarize the experiment?
During the weeks of testing (April 25-April 29 and May 9-13), students will not
have nightly homework pages such as HOT Topic or Language Review, but they
will still be expected to read for 20 minutes every night and gather research for
their report. Please send all printed pages to school by Monday, May 2nd. We
hope you enjoy researching with your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team