This document contains daily agendas and homework assignments for different grade levels (5th, 6th, 7th/8th) from January 13th through January 17th. On the first day, grades 7th/8th learned about bridge types and forces, 6th discussed earth's layers, and 5th had a science test. Subsequent days covered continuing a toothpick bridge project, finishing presentations on plate tectonics, reviewing a science test, and beginning a science fair project. The document provides an overview of classroom activities and assignments for the different grades during that week.

1. Today’s Hike
1/13/14-1/17/14

2. • BW:
Today’s Hike
7th/8th
1/13/14
– What types of forces act on bridges?
• Agenda:
– Bridge types and Forces Worksheet
– Introduce Toothpick Bridge Project
• Homework:
– Research Bridges
– Watch Video on Blog/Comment
– Start Blueprint for your bridge

3. • BW:
Today’s Hike
6th
1/13/14
– What layer of the earth is composed of
shifting plates?
• Agenda:
– Presentations
• Homework:
– None

4. • BW:
Today’s Hike
5th
1/13/14
– What questions do you have before the test?
• Agenda:
– Investigation 3 Test
• Homework:
– None

5. • BW:
Today’s Hike
7th/8th
1/14/14
– Which are the five types of bridges we discussed in
class yesterday? Are there tensional and
compressional forces found in each?
• Agenda:
– Complete blueprint for your bridge design
– Begin Construction
• Homework:
– Continue Research with Webquest
– Comment on Blog

6. • BW:
Today’s Hike
6th
1/14/14
– If you could only give 3 facts about earth’s
layers, what would they be?
• Agenda:
– Finish Presentations
– Discuss Plate Tectonic Assignments
• Homework:
– Start working on plate tectonics assignments
(to be passed out) Due Tuesday 1/21/14

7. • BW:
Today’s Hike
5th
1/14/14
– What results will you be looking for with your
science fair experiment?
• Agenda:
– Pass back test and review
– Procedural Plan for Science Fair Project
• Homework:
– Work on Procedural Plan

8. Today’s Hike
7th/8th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

9. Today’s Hike
6th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

10. Today’s Hike
5th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

11. Today’s Hike
7th/8th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

12. Today’s Hike
6th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

13. Today’s Hike
5th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

14. Today’s Hike
7th/8th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

15. Today’s Hike
6th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework

16. Today’s Hike
5th
• BW:
• Agenda:
• Homework