Electricity

In Natural Science, we are learning about electricty and the scientists who investigated it.  Benjamin Franklin used a metal key and kite string for an experiment.  Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb.  But what exactly is electricty?
Electricity is a form of energy, created when electrons move from one atom to another.  
Below is a video about static electricity.  Static electricity is the movement of electrons between two materials.  Electrons can move easily between materials when we rub them together.  This creates static electricity.

An electrical current is the movement or flow of electrons between atoms.  Some types of matter have electrons that move easily from one atom to another.  We call these electrical conductors.  One example of an electrical conductor is metal.  Wires are made of metal because they are excellent electrical conductors.
Below is a link to an interactive activity about electrical currents and electric circuits.
Electric Current

Ferdinand and Isabella

In Social Science, we are learning about Spain under the rule of Ferdinand and Isabella.  They became known as the Catholic Monarchs.  In 1474 when Enrique died, Isabel declared herself as queen.  But Juana, Enrique´s daughter, wanted to be queen.  So there was a war between their supporters.  In 1479, Isabel won the war and Fernando became the King of Aragon.

Test your knowledge about Ferdinand and Isabella.  Below is a link of a fun game to see how much you know!

Isabella Quiz

Reconquista Quiz

Reformation Quiz

We are also learning about the Age of Discovery.  There were many explorers during who discovered different places around the world.  One of the most famous explorers of this time was Christopher Columbus.  In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue!
Here is a webpage about Christopher Columbus with different activities you can try.

Christopher Columbus

The Present Perfect and the First Conditional

In English we are learning about how to use the future to talk about things we are planning to do.  We use the present continuous for future plans and for talking about an action that is happening right now.  We use the present continuous to talk about something we´ve already planned.  Here are some examples.

I am going camping.
You/We/They are going camping.
He/She/It is going camping.

Below are some exercises for practicing the present continuous for future.

Present Continuous for Future Exercise 1

Present Continuous for Future Exercise 2

We use the first conditional to talk about future events that are likely to happen.
If we take John, he'll be really pleased.
If you give me some money, I'll pay you back tomorrow.
If they tell us they want it, we'll have to give it to them.
If Mary comes, she'll want to drive.
The 'if' clause can be used with different present forms.
If I go to New York again, I'll buy you a souvenir from the Empire State Building.
If he's feeling better, he'll come.
If she hasn't heard the bad news yet, I'll tell her.
The "future clause" can contain 'going to' or the future perfect as well as 'will'.

Below is a link to a video and some exercises about the first conditional.

The First Conditional