2nd-3rd TAG “What’s The Matter in The Kitchen? (2nd)/”Cooking Chemistry” (3rd) This unit examines a couple of things. It will focus on the digestive system in conjunction with changes in matter (solids, liquids, and gases). Changes will be examined through changes in heat, cooking, and mixtures of various ingredients. Students have learned about the importance of the first part of digestion –the tongue and how it is necessary and how our tongue has different areas that can taste sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. Ask your child about the tongue mapping activity!
4th TAG “Camp Interdependence” This unit focuses on interdependent relationships between plants and animals in National Parks. The students will study national parks and their importance and why they are necessary. Students will examine popular parks such as Yellowstone and the Everglades as well as not so popular ones like Biscayne and Great Basin. Students will learn about the attributes of a National Parks and what makes a National Park an actual National Park. Ask your child about Mr. Wealthy and what they did with his 262 million acres! 5th TAG “Changes of Georgia’s Coast” This unit focuses on Georgia’s barrier islands and why Georgia needs them! Students will look at changes that have occurred over time and what must be done to save the islands. Students will engage in research about the importance and history surrounding the lighthouses located on the islands as well as discussions of tides, endangered animals in ocean habitats, and beach ecology to name just a few topics. Ask your child about their lighthouse adventure/history! There will be a focus on one particular barrier island – Tybee Island, which will culminate in an overnight field trip February 28th-March 2nd, 2018. NOTE: Final payments for field trip is on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018.
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