Scholastic Challenge

http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2014

This site takes you to Scholastics Summer Challenge. It is really cool. You can log in your minutes reading to win or earn items.

Summer Activities

Keep the saw sharp! #7
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/23428
Try these activities to keep your brain in shape this summer. There are also some great sites as you scroll down.

Bill Nye Energy

Ask your parent's permission prior to watching anything on youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btLU2lb3-xs

Last Spelling Test

This will be a normal test. It is just shortened due to the Triple I trip.

1. menacing
2. rotund
3. delve
4. gossamer
5. inflicts
6. Bonus Word: fastidious

Branches of Government

Mr. Nussbaum
http://mrnussbaum.com/government/

Try to memorize the rap song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY

If you don't like rap, here is another option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuFR5XBYLfU

Poetic Devices Used in Lyrics

http://www.xiryl.com/poetic-devices-in-lyrics.html

Charles Darwin Survival Game

Click on the link and follow the directions. Learn something new.
http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/darwin-survive-game.htm