TESTING!
Science (5th grade only) yesterday, May 16th
ELA (English language arts): Thursday, Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Math: next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
What else?
WRITING:
Choice Piece #3
MATH:
We are finishing the last pages from Unit 7 and taking the post-test this week.
We will also begin our unit on Geometry.
SCIENCE:
Reading Chapters 1-3 (taking notes)
Energy Scavenger Hunt
SCIENCE FAIR:
Conduct the science experiment.
Question, hypothesis, materials, procedures, data table should be completed by this Friday.
If you don't already have it, purchase a display board.
SONGS (optional):
We are making slide shows for the songs that we are singing for the end of the year.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Classwork May 16th: Wrapping it Up
We are wrapping up several major projects:
SOCIAL STUDIES
Know Your Rights: read and summarize each of the 27 Amendments to the Constitution.
Government Prezi: students have created presentations with a partner showing the branches of the government and the checks and balances.
SCIENCE
Science Fair: students should have a question, hypothesis, materials, and procedures. It is time to do the experiment! Make sure to record data on the data sheet AND then change the procedures to reflect exactly what they did in the experiment.
CISPUS JOURNAL (5th grade only)
Students had 25 questions to answer in their small Cispus memo books. These were due last week, but many forgot. I have given a week extension.
MATH
Arnold: working out of Algebra.
Greene, Knox, Lafayeette, Steuben: pg. 289-290.
Washington: pg. 283-285.
PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Square Footage: Pick three things to measure and calculate their square footage (area = length x width).
EXTRA:
Kids are now starting to put together slide shows for the songs that we are singing for the end of the year concerts (June 14th @ 2:00pm and 6:30; June 15th @ 9:00 am).
SOCIAL STUDIES
Know Your Rights: read and summarize each of the 27 Amendments to the Constitution.
Government Prezi: students have created presentations with a partner showing the branches of the government and the checks and balances.
SCIENCE
Science Fair: students should have a question, hypothesis, materials, and procedures. It is time to do the experiment! Make sure to record data on the data sheet AND then change the procedures to reflect exactly what they did in the experiment.
CISPUS JOURNAL (5th grade only)
Students had 25 questions to answer in their small Cispus memo books. These were due last week, but many forgot. I have given a week extension.
MATH
Arnold: working out of Algebra.
Greene, Knox, Lafayeette, Steuben: pg. 289-290.
Washington: pg. 283-285.
PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Square Footage: Pick three things to measure and calculate their square footage (area = length x width).
EXTRA:
Kids are now starting to put together slide shows for the songs that we are singing for the end of the year concerts (June 14th @ 2:00pm and 6:30; June 15th @ 9:00 am).
Friday, May 6, 2016
Some Helpful Math Sites
Division from Skillswise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/division
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/0/
Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/
INTERACTIVE
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
Math Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html
Math Aids
http://www.math-aids.com/
Catchup Math
http://catchupmath.com/math-games/
Arcademic
http://www.arcademics.com/
Study Jams
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/division
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/0/
Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/
INTERACTIVE
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
Math Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html
Math Aids
http://www.math-aids.com/
Catchup Math
http://catchupmath.com/math-games/
Arcademic
http://www.arcademics.com/
Study Jams
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
5th Grade: Packing List for YOU KNOW WHERE
FOR BUS TRIP
BANDANA!
Backpack (for day hikes)
Hat (for sun)
Reuseavble Water Bottle
Sleeping bag or blanket (can go in big bag)
Pillow (can go in big bag)
2 Pencils (+lead refills or pencil sharpener)
FOR BIG BAG
Sleeping Bag (can go on bus)
Pillow (can go on bus)
Fitted Sheet
Warm windproof jacket / Rain Gear
2-3 changes of under clothes
2-3 changes of outer clothes
Lots of extra socks
Shoes (waterproof / hiking boots are best)
Pajamas
Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, soap, washcloths, brush, etc.) IN A PLASTIC BAG
OPTIONAL
Camera
Chapstick
Bug Spray
Reading Materials
Stationary and stamps
DO NOT BRING
Knives, Radios, Cell Phones, Electronics, Video Games, Money, Food, Snacks, Fishing Gear, Valuable Items, Barnyard Animals
BANDANA!
Backpack (for day hikes)
Hat (for sun)
Reuseavble Water Bottle
Sleeping bag or blanket (can go in big bag)
Pillow (can go in big bag)
2 Pencils (+lead refills or pencil sharpener)
FOR BIG BAG
Sleeping Bag (can go on bus)
Pillow (can go on bus)
Fitted Sheet
Warm windproof jacket / Rain Gear
2-3 changes of under clothes
2-3 changes of outer clothes
Lots of extra socks
Shoes (waterproof / hiking boots are best)
Pajamas
Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, soap, washcloths, brush, etc.) IN A PLASTIC BAG
OPTIONAL
Camera
Chapstick
Bug Spray
Reading Materials
Stationary and stamps
DO NOT BRING
Knives, Radios, Cell Phones, Electronics, Video Games, Money, Food, Snacks, Fishing Gear, Valuable Items, Barnyard Animals
Classwork: May 2nd
Social Studies
We have been studying the American Revolution. This week we are reading chapter 13, writing down main ideas and key details, and evaluating weather or not those details were an advantage for the British or the Patriots. We are also having "Trivia Battles" where students ask questions of each other based on their reading.
Science
We are working on our science fair projects. Students should have a question and an hypothesis by this Friday. They should also check in with you to see if they have your permission to do their experiment at home.
Language Arts
Choice Piece #2 is past due
Choice Piece #3 is due at the end of the month.
Word Journal: 10 words containing "bio-" or "geo-" and 5 other choice words with their definitions.
5th GRADERS ONLY
$3 for snack food at Cispus
Pack your bag
Math
Our students are working in groups named after famous Revolutionary War Heroes
Everyday, your student should have one or two pages of classwork/homework.
In addition we are doing "Math Menu". This is an another attempt to differentiate for students who have a wide variety of needs and abilities. For Menu, students are required to do three open ended questions. They evaluate themselves and turn in their work each Friday. If done early, there is a "dessert" of challenging and interesting math projects to work on.
We have been studying the American Revolution. This week we are reading chapter 13, writing down main ideas and key details, and evaluating weather or not those details were an advantage for the British or the Patriots. We are also having "Trivia Battles" where students ask questions of each other based on their reading.
Science
We are working on our science fair projects. Students should have a question and an hypothesis by this Friday. They should also check in with you to see if they have your permission to do their experiment at home.
Language Arts
Choice Piece #2 is past due
Choice Piece #3 is due at the end of the month.
Word Journal: 10 words containing "bio-" or "geo-" and 5 other choice words with their definitions.
5th GRADERS ONLY
$3 for snack food at Cispus
Pack your bag
Math
Our students are working in groups named after famous Revolutionary War Heroes
Everyday, your student should have one or two pages of classwork/homework.
In addition we are doing "Math Menu". This is an another attempt to differentiate for students who have a wide variety of needs and abilities. For Menu, students are required to do three open ended questions. They evaluate themselves and turn in their work each Friday. If done early, there is a "dessert" of challenging and interesting math projects to work on.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Science Fair!
Science Fair is Tuesday, June 7th!
To be ready, we are going to be writing up the lab report at school.
Each week, one step of the process is due.
The experiment itself is to be conducted at home.
It is never to early to buy a display board.
Please ask your student THIS WEEK what they plan to do. If the project is dangerous (some want to light fires) or use human test subjects, I will require a permission slip.
Due Dates
Question: due April 29th
Hypothesis: due May 6
Materials: due May 13th
Procedures (rough draft): due May 20th + Experiment Completed
Data Table + Procedures (final draft): due May 27th
Conclusion: Due June 3rd
Poster Board Complete: due June 3rd
Science Fair: June 7th
To be ready, we are going to be writing up the lab report at school.
Each week, one step of the process is due.
The experiment itself is to be conducted at home.
It is never to early to buy a display board.
Please ask your student THIS WEEK what they plan to do. If the project is dangerous (some want to light fires) or use human test subjects, I will require a permission slip.
Due Dates
Question: due April 29th
Hypothesis: due May 6
Materials: due May 13th
Procedures (rough draft): due May 20th + Experiment Completed
Data Table + Procedures (final draft): due May 27th
Conclusion: Due June 3rd
Poster Board Complete: due June 3rd
Science Fair: June 7th
Classwork: April 26th
Science Fair: Question (due Friday)
Have a question written up for your science fair project.
Choice Piece #2 Final Draft (due Friday)
Word Journal #6: 10 words beginning with "cred-" + 5 choice words with definitions
Reading: Chapter 12 Notes (re: Declaration of Independence)
Math Menu 7.1
+ Book Work for each math group (check with your student)
Have a question written up for your science fair project.
Choice Piece #2 Final Draft (due Friday)
Word Journal #6: 10 words beginning with "cred-" + 5 choice words with definitions
Reading: Chapter 12 Notes (re: Declaration of Independence)
Math Menu 7.1
+ Book Work for each math group (check with your student)
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