A copy this letter was sent home the week of January 19, 2009. Please make sure that your child showed you the shark information letter:
The fourth and fifth grade Target classes will be completing a study of sharks for the remainder of the year. This is typically a high interest topic for the students. A major component of this unit is the dissection of the Dogfish shark. In order for a student to dissect, they must show understanding of the shark and its body. The students will be given three different tests on the shark and they must get a 90% or better on each test to be able to complete the dissection activity. We want students and parents to be aware of the expectations for this unit, so we would like for each parent and child to sign the permission sheet to relay that you are all aware of the expectations and dates of the various tests. The students will be given study sheets to help them study for the test.
In addition, if you would not like for your child to participate in dissection, please let us know. They will still be required to take the tests. However, on the day of dissection, they will be provided with an alternative activity to complete at Chalker. We will be completing the dissection at
Lassiter
High School
. As soon as we know the date for dissection, we will send home a permission slip. We will need some parent help for this trip, so if you are interested in helping, please let us know.
Thank you for your help and support. Let us know if you have any questions.
Donna Long, Lori Schwartz, and Dana Stewart
Shark Test Dates: (Wednesday – 4th grade Thursday-5th grade)
Shark General Knowledge Test: Feb. 18/19
Shark External Features Test (Identify and know the function): Feb. 25/26
Shark Internal Features Test (Identify & know the function): March 4/5
