I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day and was able to get lots of rest!
This week in science... we will continue with our geology unit as we explore ocean currents as well as how knowledge about sound helps scientists explore the deep ocean. Students should be working on their ocean animal models. Models should be 3-D, homemade, and have a moving part (i.e. no solid blocks of model magic)... be creative!
This week in Social Studies... we are taking a deeper look at slavery in the US by acting out the stories of 7 slaves. Students have read about these real characters and are ready to answer questions in a talk show-like format.
This week in Math... we are exploring geometric solids! How will our knowledge of polygons help us understand and analyze the properties of pyramids and prisms?
ASSIGNMENTS:
Monday - No school, Memorial Day
Tuesday - WKS: Practice 11-1
Wednesday -No Homework
Thursday -Begin working on Geometry Review Guide -- Due Monday, June 1
Friday - No Homework
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Week of May 18-22
ALL 5th Graders -- Please be sure to turn in signed permission slips for the Natural History Museum. Mrs. McCann's class still needs two more parent volunteers to join us! Let me know if you can help us out in that way.
SOL Week is Here! Please make sure all students get a good night's sleep this week and have hearty breakfasts!
Monday - Math
Tuesday - Reading
Wednesday - Science
Thursday - Social Studies
Friday - Make Ups
SOCIAL STUDIES - Students have been handed back their unit tests from this year. (If they were returned to me). Students should take some time this week to look back over their tests as the content is directly from the SOLs. Please be sure to return the tests to Mrs. McCann on Friday.
SOL Week is Here! Please make sure all students get a good night's sleep this week and have hearty breakfasts!
Monday - Math
Tuesday - Reading
Wednesday - Science
Thursday - Social Studies
Friday - Make Ups
SOCIAL STUDIES - Students have been handed back their unit tests from this year. (If they were returned to me). Students should take some time this week to look back over their tests as the content is directly from the SOLs. Please be sure to return the tests to Mrs. McCann on Friday.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Week of May 4-8
It's raining, it's pouring -- the forecast looks like it's going to be a wet week. I hope everyone is able to stay dry!
This week in Science... we are finishing our rough drafts of our ocean animals projects. We will spend time in-class revising, editing, and creating our final products! Students will soon be receiving information about the presentation aspect of the project. We are also continuing our study of the earth as we explore the origins of earthquakes and volcanoes!
This week in Social Studies... we are finishing up US History to 1877! Monday, students will get their Civil War tests back. They should make sure they correct mistakes and get a parent signature on the test. This week we will explore some key points of Reconstruction as well as begin reviewing content from the beginning of the year to prepare them for the SOL in two weeks!
This week in Math... we are continuing our geometry unit! We will explore properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons. While there is usually more than one name for a polygon, we always want to use the most specific one! We will also review perimeter and explore how to determine the area of a quadrilateral and a triangle.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Monday - Practice 6-4; both sides
Tuesday -WKS: Area of parallelograms
Wednesday -WKS: Area of triangles
Thursday -WKS: Area of triangles
Friday -No Homework
This week in Science... we are finishing our rough drafts of our ocean animals projects. We will spend time in-class revising, editing, and creating our final products! Students will soon be receiving information about the presentation aspect of the project. We are also continuing our study of the earth as we explore the origins of earthquakes and volcanoes!
This week in Social Studies... we are finishing up US History to 1877! Monday, students will get their Civil War tests back. They should make sure they correct mistakes and get a parent signature on the test. This week we will explore some key points of Reconstruction as well as begin reviewing content from the beginning of the year to prepare them for the SOL in two weeks!
This week in Math... we are continuing our geometry unit! We will explore properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons. While there is usually more than one name for a polygon, we always want to use the most specific one! We will also review perimeter and explore how to determine the area of a quadrilateral and a triangle.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Monday - Practice 6-4; both sides
Tuesday -WKS: Area of parallelograms
Wednesday -WKS: Area of triangles
Thursday -WKS: Area of triangles
Friday -No Homework
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