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Create a paper describing the volcano in terms of specific locations, type of magma, type of eruptions, how it is formed, and the effects of that type of volcanic eruption.

Create a power point describing the volcano in terms of specific locations, type of magma, type of eruptions, how it is formed, and the effects of that type of volcanic eruption.

Research and report on animal of monthly animal classification

The student "becomes" this famous immigrant of the U.S.A. by using research to write an autobiography.

Student is to "write" a diary of a generic immigrant (1892-1920) that reflects accurately the experiences a child from this time period could/would have experienced. Use knowledge gained from the novel and classroom activities to create the diary entries as you think that child would have experienced. You need to have 6 entries.

Students are selecting an ocean animal, researching, and writing a report about their animal and designing a poster to aid them in their presentation. The presentation should tell about where their animal lives, what their animal eats, what their animal looks like, and what the adaptations to the habitat are. Students may write their report notes on index cards, or use their posters to help them remember the important facts about their animal during their presentation.

Students presenting their project to the classroom and teache the other students about their ocean creature.