Upcoming Events: 10/21/15 Early Release Day 10/27/15 End of 1st Quarter D 10/30/15 Teacher Workday 11/5/15 Report Cards Notes from the teacher: If students are absent they need to ask for their make –up work the day they return. Students have 5 school days to make up assignments. Please feel free to contact me: Heather Leazer (704) 872-4666 ext. 1334 heather_leazer@iss.k12.nc.us What are we learning this month in Science? Matter: Properties and Change I can recognize that all mater is made up of atoms. I can recognize that atoms of the same element are similar, but different from atoms of other elements. I can explain the effect of heat on the motion of atoms. I can describe characteristics of particles in different phases. I can compare the physical properties of pure substances that are independent of the amount of mater present (i.e. density, boiling point, melting point, and solubility).