Friday, April 22, 2016

Happy Earth Day!

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Today, April 22, is Earth Day! Join me in Class Connect for a fun lesson on all the ways the earth recycles...


and how we can recycle too!



Speaking of recycling, check out our expertly sorted trash!



Remarkable recycling!




Here are some fun Earth Day movies, crafts, games and activities that I think you will enjoy!

Readworks| Earth Day 2015 (reading passages for grades K-12)

What to Read on Earth Day (books for K-12)
 

The Lorax (original cartoon – 25 mins)
 




 

 Earth Day


By Jane Yolen 


I am the Earth
And the Earth is me.
Each blade of grass,
Each honey tree,
Each bit of mud,
And stick and stone
Is blood and muscle,
Skin and bone.

And just as I
Need every bit
Of me to make
My body fit,
So Earth needs
Grass and stone and tree
And things that grow here
Naturally.

That’s why we
Celebrate this day.
That’s why across
The world we say:
As long as life,
As dear, as free,
I am the Earth
And the Earth is me.






These are the Banana Slug String Band songs I was talking about in class.

Turn up your speakers!




Now get outside! Go for a walk! Enjoy the beautiful day!

The Lorax wants you to.

Monday, April 18, 2016

Sweet Nothings

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Here is a tutorial on how to draw NOTHING.



Here are a few of our nothings...

or should I say SOMETHINGS...


Remember, when you are drawing and you goof... turn that goof into something!

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

MATH 5: Post Test 4 Prep

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Next Monday I will give you a math test on the last four concepts we've covered in math class. The test will be due on Friday, April 22. Here are the concepts to review before the test...

Reading and writing decimals. (5.NBT.3a) 
Comparing decimals to thousandths. (5.NBT.3b)
Rounding decimals. (5.NBT.4)  
Use concrete models to divide decimals to thousandths. (5.NBT.7) 


To prepare for the test, look through your math notebook. If you do not understand a concept, click on the link above and/or watch the Class Connect recording again. Once you are ready, take the practice test. 


 After you take the practice, you can check your answers...

 [click on the pic]

When dividing decimals, ask yourself, "How many groups can I make?"

 In the problem below divide .16 into groups of .04!


If you need help, join me in CC for Math Dojo on Thursday at 12:00 PM.

Thanks,

MATH 4: Post Test 4 Prep

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Next week, we will check for understanding by taking a test on the last 5 concepts we covered in math class. 

Post-Test 4 Concepts:


4.MD.2
Word Problems with Measurement

4.OA.5 
Number and Shape Patterns

4.NF.3a
Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

4.NF.3b
Fraction Word Problems

4.MD.4
Line Plots  


To prepare for the test, look through your math notebook. If you do not understand a concept, watch the Class Connect recording again. Once you are ready, take the practice test. 

 After you take the practice test, you can check your answers here...

 [click on the pic]

If you need help, join me in CC for Math Dojo on Thursday at 10:00 AM.