Happy Earth Day!

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)

 

What Does it Mean to be Green? Read Aloud (video)

 

Peppa Pig: Recycling Episode (video)

The Lorax (original cartoon – 25 mins)

 

The Lorax Project

Earth Day Activities

EcoKids Games

 

 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!

Water Cycle Boogie

Dirt Made My Lunch

Decomposition

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

The Lorax wants you to.

Sweet Nothings

Here is a tutorial on how to draw NOTHING.

How To Draw Nothing from Betsy Streeter

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!

MATH 5: Post Test 4 Prep

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

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.