WHAT IS SOUND?
SCIENCE ACTIVITY DUE: MAY 28, 2012
Create a guitar out of materials from home! You’ll be jammin’ on this guitar
while experimenting with vibrations.
empty paper towel rolls
about 5 rubber bands
empty tissue box
scissors
1. Cut a small hole in one of the two smallest sides of the box.
2. Put the paper towel roll in the hole and tape it in place. This
makes it look like a guitar.
3. Put the rubber bands around the box covering the hole. You can put
them around the long way or the short way. Strum your guitar by running your
finger tips over the rubber bands, or try plucking each band by itself.
4. Decorate as you wish by adding construction paper, stickers, etc.
Feel free to be unique and create your guitar any way you wish, as long as
you are using the materials above!
Social Studies 3D PROJECT Due May 14
Build a Native American Shelter
Social Studies Project Due on: May 14, 2012
Objective: Demonstrate understanding by creating visuals.
Possible Materials: Construction paper, straws, craft sticks, pipe cleaners,
clay, and small white board.
Directions: Have your child build a tepee, long house, or adobe building.
Think about the ways in which the Native Americans depended on natural
resources to create their shelters. It must be a 3-D visual sitting on a hard
or sturdy white board (or anything that will help the shelter stand). Please
make sure the white board is not bigger than 15” X15”. Also, attach note
cards explaining three interesting facts about the group or shelter that you
chose. Do not forget a title, your name and date.
Pretend you are a Native American and have fun creating your home!!
Points: 40 points
Name, date, title: 5points
3D display of shelter: 15 points
Information (on note card): 10 points
Presentation: 10 points
UNIT 4: SOCIAL STUDIES: Our Country Today Review
Test: April 10, 2012
(Below is a general guide to help you please use s.s book and workbook pages
as well.)
1. Who is the leader of the country?
2. Who leads the state?
3. Who runs the state?
4. What is a monument?
5. Who is a citizen?
6. What does the President do?
7. What does the Congress do?
8. What does the Supreme Court do?
9. Know the symbols of United States of America.
10. What are the responsibilities of governments?
11. Know how to identify main idea and details (workbk p. 37) * It was a
beautiful shirt. The shirt was red and pink. The shirt had stripes. It was
also soft.
12. Know how to draw and read a map or grid (workbook p. 40,45)
*THE FIFTY STATES-SOCIAL STUDIES ACTIVITY PART 1*
Due April 3, 2012
(Please write neatly and in complete sentences, practice for fluency as you
will present to class)
1. What is the name of your state?
______________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the capital of your state?
______________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the population?
____________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the state flower and state bird?
______________________________________________________________________________
5. What is an important landmark of your state?
______________________________________________________________________________
6. What’s an interesting fact about your state?
______________________________________________________________________________
7. What states border your state?
______________________________________________________________________________
8. What is the common weather in your state?
______________________________________
9. What is one major city in your state?
______________________________________
*THE FIFTY STATES-SOCIAL STUDIES ACTIVITY PART 2*
Cut out an outline of your state with the construction paper given to you.
Write the name and capital of your state. Draw a picture of your state bird
and flower inside it. Also, draw an symbol of the weather your state has.
Dinosaur Diorama Science Project
Due: February 21, 2012
Create your own prehistoric dinosaur scene in a box. Just draw or add
pictures to the box with a background and- welcome to the Mesozoic Era,
the "Age of Dinosaurs."
Information:
On note cards write three different facts about your dinosaur. For example,
you can include where the name comes from or what it means, what they eat,
and any cool fact about your animal that is interesting. Have fun researching
about your dinosaur! Each fact must be in complete sentences!
STUDENTS Type of Dinosaur
Hamza Brachyceratops
Yusuf Corythosaurus
Saabith Microceratops
Tooba Triceratops
Amar Brachiosaurus
Fatimah A. Iguanodon
Abdul Samad Barosaurus
Shayaan Deinonychus
Fatima C. Albertosaurus
Ismael Darawsha Andesaurus
Ismael Domin Edmontosaurus
Roshni Maiasaura
Taha Oviraptor
Shalina Velociraptor
Otmane Diplodocus
Imran, Ayhaam Lambeosaurus
Alisha, Ahmed Saltopus
Maaz, Zeyna Spinosaurus
Ibrahim, Hovan Stegosaurus
Ehan,Aneeqa Tyrannosaurus Rex
Interviewing Your Parent:
Social Studies Unit 3 “Working Together” activity sheet
*As we have been learning about what income is and where it comes from,
interview one of your parents to see where their income comes from. Please
write neatly in complete sentences. If you need more space you can use
another sheet of paper. Have fun getting to know what your parent does and
feel free to write down any extra information you found interesting during
your interview. This assignment will be due on: January 17, 2012
1. What is your job?
2. What do you do there and what are your responsibilities?
3. How many hours do you usually work?
4. What kind of people do you work with?
5. Do you have a uniform or equipment do you work with?
6. What is the transportation you take?
7. What is stressful about your job?
8. What is the best part about your job?
9. What are some things you do with your income?
10. What do you want to be when you grow up and why? (This question is for
the interviewer)
SCIENCE PROJECT ON HABITATS:
DUE DEC. 20TH,
Directions: Pick one kind of habitat that we learned about (desert, tundra,
rain forest, forest, pond, or ocean). In a shoe box you will need to draw or
paste pictures of your habitat. You will also need to include pictures of
plants and animals that live in the habitat. Then write information (4 facts
about your habitat) on note cards and know your information to present.
Please follow directions above; if the project is not according to the
directions, points will get taken off. You must use a regular size shoe box
and note cards.
Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals Research Project
DUE: Friday, October 28, 2011
As we are learning on how animals grow and change students learned about
different animal classifications and characteristics. To reinforce the
understanding of animal classifications, students will research on an animal
and its characteristics.
1. Choose any animal that belongs to the amphibian, reptile or mammal
group.
2. Research about your animal and answer the following questions in a
booklet form. (Construction paper is given to you, just add papers inside and
staple!)
3. Please write answers in complete sentences with capitalizations and
end marks.
4. Add illustrations or paste pictures to your booklet.
5. Know your information to present to the class.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of your animal?
2. Which group does it belong to?
3. Characteristics of your animal (what they eat, where they live, type
of body, etc.)
4. Fun facts about your animal
5. Is it endangered?
RUBRIC:
1. Name, date, title…10
2. Booklet form…10
3. Information…10
4. Presentation…10
Social Studies Project on Communities
Due: 9/26/11
Students have been reading and learning about different kinds of
neighborhoods. Each student needs to choose a community and create their own
neighborhood. Students will present their projects to the class.
1. Pick a community (urban, rural, or suburb)
2. Draw or paste pictures of the community on construction paper, add
details.
3. Write three things about your community on note cards.
4. This project is expected to be done by students with minimal parental
assistance.
RUBRIC:
1. Illustration- 10 points
2. Name, Date, Title- 10points
3. Presentation-10 points
4. Information- 10 points
WHAT IS SOUND?
SCIENCE PROJECT DUE: MAY 31, 2011
Create a guitar out of materials from home! You’ll be jammin’ on this guitar
while experimenting with vibrations.
empty paper towel rolls
about 5 rubber bands
empty tissue box
scissors
1. Cut a small hole in one of the two smallest sides of the box.
2. Put the paper towel roll in the hole and tape it in place. This
makes it look like a guitar.
3. Put the paper towel roll in the hole and tape it in place. This makes
it look like a guitar.
4. Put the rubber bands around the box covering the hole. You can put
them around the long way or the short way. Strum your guitar by running your
finger tips over the rubber bands, or try plucking each band by itself.
5. Decorate as you wish by adding construction paper or paint!
Build a Native
American shelter
Social Studies Project Due on: May 2, 2011
Objective: Demonstrate understanding by creating visuals.
Possible Materials: Construction paper, straws, craft sticks, pipe cleaners,
clay, and white board.
Directions: Have your child build a tepee, long house, or adobe building.
Think about the ways in which the Native Americans depended on natural
resources to create their shelters. It must be a 3-D visual sitting on a hard
or sturdy white board (or anything that will help the shelter stand). Please
make sure the white board or stand is a small size as we do not have much
room to place it. Also, have attached note cards that will be given,
explaining three facts about the group or shelter that may be interesting! Do
not forget a title, your name and date.
Have fun doing the project!!
Points: 40 points
Name, date, title: 5points
3D display of shelter: 15 points
Information (on note card): 10 points
Presentation: 10 points
The Solar System Science Project
Due: 2-28-11
We are learning about our solar system but would love to know more about each
planet. Please help your child research fun facts about the given planet.
Each child will create a diorama of a planet using a shoe box. A planet is
already chosen below. You can draw, or paste pictures of your planet. Also,
add at least 3fun facts about your planet using note cards or regular paper.
Be creative and have fun learning about your planet!
POINTS: Total 36
Name, Date, Title: 6 points
Display: 10 points
Information: 10 points
Presentation: 10 points
Omar Mercury
Saman Venus
Mudassir Earth
Ahmed Z. Mars
Abubaker Jupiter
Noman Saturn
Halimah Uranus
Ahmed S. Neptune
Abdurrahman Mercury
Hajirah Venus
Yasin B. Earth
Fatimah S. Mars
Fatimah Q. Jupiter
Hamza Saturn
Farhan Uranus
Yaseen A. Neptune
Danish Mercury
Mehreen Venus
Saad Earth
Faris Mars
Mohammad Jupiter
Fatima A. Saturn
Ahmad H. Uranus
Alina Neptune
Social Studies Project Unit 3:
“Working Together”
DUE: January 25, 2011
As students are reading a new unit on, “working together” we are learning
that in a community everyone works and helps each other to succeed. We also
discussed what each student wants to be when they grow up and how they would
help the community. Furthermore, we also understand that there are three
things we can do with money: earn, save, and spend.
Please help your child research on a specific career that has been already
given to them, and answer the following questions on the back in complete
sentences. The more details you add the better the research will be. The
booklet that your child has already been given should be used for this
project.
*Use the front cover as a title page, the back of the title page for
illustrations, and the next page for information.
Follow the rubric for full points.
Name, date, title: 5 points
Neatness: 5 points
Information: 12 points
Illustration: 10 points
Presentation: 10 points
Total points: 42 points
QUESTIONS:
1. My research is on a/an :
2. My job helps the community by:
3. One thing that is special about my job is:
4. The uniform and tools worn and used are:
5. The people that I would work with if I had this job:
6. One thing that might be difficult about this job:
SCIENCE DIORAMA PROJECT
DUE: 12-7
Directions: Pick one kind of habitat that we learned about (desert, tundra,
rain forest, forest, pond, or ocean). In a shoe box you will need to draw or
paste pictures of your habitat. You will also need to include pictures of
plants and animals that live in the habitat. Then write information (4 facts
about your habitat) on note cards and know your information to present.
Please follow directions above; if the project is not according to the
directions points will get taken off. You must use a regular size shoe box
and note cards.
RUBRIC:
POINTS: Total of 40 points
Name, date, title=5 points
Neatness= 5 points
Display= 10 points
Information= 10 points
Presentation= 10points
Amphibians and Reptiles Research Project
DUE: Friday, October 29, 2010
As we are learning on how animals grow and change students learned about
different animal classifications and characteristics. To reinforce the
understanding of animal classifications, students will research on an animal
and its characteristics.
1. Choose any animal that either belongs to the amphibian or reptile
group.
2. Research about your animal and answer the following questions in a
booklet form. (Construction paper is given to you, just add papers inside and
staple!)
3. Please write answers in complete sentences with capitalizations and
end marks.
4. Add illustrations or paste pictures to your booklet.
5. Know your information to present to the class.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of your animal?
2. Which group does it belong to?
3. Why does it belong to that group?
4. What does your animal eat?
5. What is its habitat?
6. Fun facts about your animal
7. Could it be endangered?
RUBRIC:
1. Name, date, title…10
2. Booklet form…10
3. Information…10
4. Presentation…10
Social Studies Project on Communities
Due: 9/27/10
Students have been reading about different kinds of neighborhoods. Each
student needs to choose a community and create their own neighborhood.
Students will present their projects to the class.
1. Pick a community (urban, rural, suburb)
2. Draw or paste pictures of the community.
3. Use construction paper or SMALL poster board.
RUBRIC:
1. Illustration -10 points
2. Name, Date, Title -10 points
3. Presentation- 10 points
Total Points-30
Social Studies Project: INTERVIEW
DUE:
Interview one parent for the job they do. Ask them the following questions
below. You may ask additional questions to make your interview report more
interesting.
Write the questions and answers on a piece of paper. Make sure the paper has
your name, date, and a title. Number the questions that you ask.
When you are done, take some photographs or draw pictures interviewing your
parents. This will give your report a perfect visual. Take the sheet of
paper, and illustration and attach it to construction paper. Have fun
learning about your parent’s job and the services they do for others!
QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW:
1. WHAT IS YOUR JOB TITLE, WHAT DO YOU DO THERE?
2. WHERE DO YOU WORK?
3. WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
4. HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU DEAL WITH?
5. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
6. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU MAY NOT LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
7. (ask more questions if you would like)
POINTS: Total 35 points
Name, date, title written neatly on paper- 5 points
Questions- 10 points
Display- 10 points
Presentation to the class- 10 points