Assignments Week of May 10th
Ok guys! This is the week BEFORE West Test- so we have a lot of reviewing to do this week.
Basically we will be doing practice questions/review for Reading/Language Arts, Science, SS and Math all week.
Monday we will be singing our cell songs in science
All week in SS we will be taking care of deposits, writing checks and balancing the check books. The kids will have rent due soon, and they are trying to make sure to still have enough money to have a popcorn movie day after west test next week. I’ve been rewarding them and fining them all week for behavior, so it should be interestingJ
In Math this week, along with the reviewing, we will be learning about graphs, ordered pairs, and probability.
In science, we will be watching some science videos targeting life science, earth science and physical science, they are really awesome video’s that kind of reviews a lot of concepts in a fun way!!
We are almost done so just hand in there!!!
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LOOK FOR THE INSURANCE SLIPS ON WEDNESDAY AND THE PERMISSION FORMS/INFO FOR THE JUNE 2ND TRIP BY THE END OF THE WEEK
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Edible Jello Animal Cell- Trial 1
Our first trial of our edible cell didn't go so well. We did learn alot of things and we are trying again today.
Things we learned:
-The jello must be completly firm- not almost firm
- M & M's, Laffy Taffy and sprinkles are not good candy choices as the coatings melt and the colors go everywhere. The laffy taffy got really slimy.
- The little baggies were not a good choice either.
Things we are changing for trial 2:
- using clear plasic containers
- letting the jello set until firm
- using corn kernels as the lysosomes instead of sprinkles
- using cherry slice gumdrops instead of laffy taffy
- using smarties intead of m & m's
- and we might use a spoon to hallow out holes to put our candy in and then put more jello that has already set up on top of it so that our candy really looks like it is in the center of the cell.
If our 2nd trial works- you'll find out tomorrow and hopefully we'll have some pictures too:)
Things we learned:
-The jello must be completly firm- not almost firm
- M & M's, Laffy Taffy and sprinkles are not good candy choices as the coatings melt and the colors go everywhere. The laffy taffy got really slimy.
- The little baggies were not a good choice either.
Things we are changing for trial 2:
- using clear plasic containers
- letting the jello set until firm
- using corn kernels as the lysosomes instead of sprinkles
- using cherry slice gumdrops instead of laffy taffy
- using smarties intead of m & m's
- and we might use a spoon to hallow out holes to put our candy in and then put more jello that has already set up on top of it so that our candy really looks like it is in the center of the cell.
If our 2nd trial works- you'll find out tomorrow and hopefully we'll have some pictures too:)
Assignments: May 3rd
Assignments Week of May 3rd
READING:
Back to our Book: In My Family
Vocabulary:
Culture: the customs, beliefs, and arts of a group of people
Chile: the fruit of a pepper plant, which is often used to make hot seasonings
Mesquite: a shrub or small tree found in the southwestern United States and Mexico; it’s wood is used to make charcoal
Barbecue: a special kind of grill or pit used for cooking outdoors
Accordion: a musical instrument with keys and hand-operated bellows
Confetti: tiny pieces of paper, often thrown during celebrations
Monday:
Review Vocabulary
All Groups: What’s in a Name? activity
Whole group do w/b 109 practice books
Tuesday: Whole Group reading of story
In my Family writing/drawing activity about an important event or tradition in their family
Wednesday: Go over the Windstock Book Report- Silent reading time
Thursday: Small Group Re-Reading of Story
Discuss and do questions
Friday: Test
Language Project: You Be the Teacher!
This is a fun project and it’s a GREAT review for language skills right before the West Test.
Basically, each student will become the Language Teacher. They will each get a language skill such as nouns, adjectives, etc. And they will have to “teach” it to the class. They will come up with a mini lesson and a little activity- maybe a game or a “test” as well. They really love this one!
Also- for about 15 minutes before lunch we will be continuing to play our book report games
SPELLING:
Monday: w/b 90 Tuesday: w/b91 Wednesday: w/b92 Thursday: Pretest Friday: Test
Lamb, often, castle, listen, comb, climbed, fasten, crumbs, soften, thumb, doubt, whistle, honest, rhyme, answer, column, numb, tomb, glisten, hasten
BONUS:
Alligator, fiesta, mosquito, vanilla, patio
Math: Measurement
(We will have to include symmetry in the mornings before lunch this week. We are just out of time, but luckily symmetry is quick to pick up)
Monday: Units of Length:
Intro to using a ruler- label ruler, measure a few things in the room and do w/s 21 in class- brainpop H/W: Measurements in my life and 16-1
Tuesday: Units of Weight:
Intro to units of weight- watch brainpop- use scales to weigh different objects- w/s 34
H/W: 16-3
Wednesday: Capacity:
Intro- brainpop- lab filling many different things like beakers, jugs, etc and measuring their capacity H/W: 16-2
Thursday: Measuring Temperature:
Intro- brainpop- go outside/inside in different areas and take the temperatures and read them- H/W 16-11
Friday: Measurement Review
Big review of all the measurement skills we learned and reteaching if needed
VISIT\
http://www.mrsrenz.net/mathsites.htm#msmt-time
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/
SCIENCE: Plant and Animal Cells
This week we will be continuing plant and animal cells.
Monday: Make Edible Animal Cells J
Tuesday- Thursday: Create a Cell song- it can be rap, country, jazz, whatever you want. Make up your own tune or use the tune of your favorite song, but the song must educate us about Plant and Animal Cells
Friday: Present and sing our song- I may just record you and share on our blogJ
SS: Economy Unit:
We will be participating in an economy unit. We will be learning about money and banking, and jobs, etc.
This is a fun unit- but it could take about 2 weeks to complete!
READING:
Back to our Book: In My Family
Vocabulary:
Culture: the customs, beliefs, and arts of a group of people
Chile: the fruit of a pepper plant, which is often used to make hot seasonings
Mesquite: a shrub or small tree found in the southwestern United States and Mexico; it’s wood is used to make charcoal
Barbecue: a special kind of grill or pit used for cooking outdoors
Accordion: a musical instrument with keys and hand-operated bellows
Confetti: tiny pieces of paper, often thrown during celebrations
Monday:
Review Vocabulary
All Groups: What’s in a Name? activity
Whole group do w/b 109 practice books
Tuesday: Whole Group reading of story
In my Family writing/drawing activity about an important event or tradition in their family
Wednesday: Go over the Windstock Book Report- Silent reading time
Thursday: Small Group Re-Reading of Story
Discuss and do questions
Friday: Test
Language Project: You Be the Teacher!
This is a fun project and it’s a GREAT review for language skills right before the West Test.
Basically, each student will become the Language Teacher. They will each get a language skill such as nouns, adjectives, etc. And they will have to “teach” it to the class. They will come up with a mini lesson and a little activity- maybe a game or a “test” as well. They really love this one!
Also- for about 15 minutes before lunch we will be continuing to play our book report games
SPELLING:
Monday: w/b 90 Tuesday: w/b91 Wednesday: w/b92 Thursday: Pretest Friday: Test
Lamb, often, castle, listen, comb, climbed, fasten, crumbs, soften, thumb, doubt, whistle, honest, rhyme, answer, column, numb, tomb, glisten, hasten
BONUS:
Alligator, fiesta, mosquito, vanilla, patio
Math: Measurement
(We will have to include symmetry in the mornings before lunch this week. We are just out of time, but luckily symmetry is quick to pick up)
Monday: Units of Length:
Intro to using a ruler- label ruler, measure a few things in the room and do w/s 21 in class- brainpop H/W: Measurements in my life and 16-1
Tuesday: Units of Weight:
Intro to units of weight- watch brainpop- use scales to weigh different objects- w/s 34
H/W: 16-3
Wednesday: Capacity:
Intro- brainpop- lab filling many different things like beakers, jugs, etc and measuring their capacity H/W: 16-2
Thursday: Measuring Temperature:
Intro- brainpop- go outside/inside in different areas and take the temperatures and read them- H/W 16-11
Friday: Measurement Review
Big review of all the measurement skills we learned and reteaching if needed
VISIT\
http://www.mrsrenz.net/mathsites.htm#msmt-time
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/
SCIENCE: Plant and Animal Cells
This week we will be continuing plant and animal cells.
Monday: Make Edible Animal Cells J
Tuesday- Thursday: Create a Cell song- it can be rap, country, jazz, whatever you want. Make up your own tune or use the tune of your favorite song, but the song must educate us about Plant and Animal Cells
Friday: Present and sing our song- I may just record you and share on our blogJ
SS: Economy Unit:
We will be participating in an economy unit. We will be learning about money and banking, and jobs, etc.
This is a fun unit- but it could take about 2 weeks to complete!
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