Animal Questions

SCIENCE

You are curious about animals! Here are the answers to some questions you asked in class last week that we didn't have time to answer.

How do we say the "baba" that snail have?
        Snails have SLIME.

Do jellyfish have eyes?
     Some jellyfish have ocelli: light-senstive organs that do not form images but can detect light. However, the Box Jellyfish has 24 eyes, two of which are capable of seeing color.

What kind of animal is plankton?

     Plankton (singular plankter) are any organism that lives in the ocean or sea and can't swim. These organisms include different animals, algae, or bacteria. 

How do snakes lay eggs?

Animal Documentaries

SCIENCE

As we continue studying the animal kingdom, watch the first episode of the BBC series Planet Earth. There are more episodes of this documentary available online! 

Also, watch the BBC series Life. This episode is about cold blooded animals. Leave a comment about what you learned or ask questions!

Superlatives vs Comparatives

ENGLISH

Keep up the good work and practice using the superlative and comparative!!
Below are games to play to keep learning!
REMEMBER: Use the comparative (-ER) when comparing two things.
                       Use the superlative (-EST) when describing something that is the most.

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/comparatives-and-superlatives

http://www.eslgamesplus.com/comparatives-superlatives-wild-zoo-animals-vocabulary-grammar-interactive-monkey-fun-activity/

http://eslkidsworld.com/Interactive%20games/Grammar%20Games/Comparative%20&%20Superlatives/comparatives%20and%20superlatives%20animals%20football%20quiz.html

Please leave a comment using as many compartive and superlative sentences you can think of!
I think you are the greatest 4th grade class! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!