Friday, February 6, 2009

Week of Feb. 9-13

So I have a new document camera in my classroom hooked up to the computer and my projector (to be shared with others on my team :))



















It has tons of cool features like turning my image negative.... this is using it for instructional purposes isn't it???? How about if it was the kids' idea and they helped me take the picture with the new imager. :) It's great. According to my math class, this picture should be called "Zombie Hand".


Speaking of math classes -- check out Atlantic's HW record! We've been working toward this goal since September and finally reached our goal of 6 in a row! We're working on 10 now. Stayed tuned and find out if we make it.




This week is SCA sponsored SPIRIT WEEK! Students can show school spirit by dressing up each day this week in the following ways:
Monday - Hippie Day
Tuesday - Pajama Day
Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day
Thursday - Husky Spirit Day - wear Husky apparel or dress in green and blue
Friday - Valentine's Colors Day - Wear Red, Pink, and White

This week in Science... we are continuing to explore parts of a cell and their functions. We are also comparing animal cells and plant cells. We will also examine cells through our microscopes. Students will be bringing home a study guide for cells and microscopes on Wednesday. Our Assessment will be Friday, February 20.

This week in Social Studies.. we are continuing to explore key events leading up to and key individuals in the American Revolution. Students have a quiz on Chapter 10 on Tuesday. Notes on Chapter 10 can be found in their SS spirals and students should have completed the History Alive Online Tutorial for Ch. 10. This week we are focusing on key individuals and the writing of the Declaration of Independence. We will discuss and explore ideas and philosophies that are represented in the Declaration.

This week in Math... we will learn and practice several strategies for division! We'll learn the standard algorithm as well as "column division". We will also explore prime and composite numbers and how to find the GCF of two numbers to help carry us in to our fractions unit.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Monday -
WKS: Practice 4-5
Tuesday -WKS: Practice 4-8
Wednesday - WKS: Prime and Composite Numbers
Thursday -WKS: 4-14
Friday -No Homework

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