May 16th, 2014
Class activities for Friday, May 16
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Friday.
Reading: Today was a MobyMax Reading Skills practice or AR test day.
Writing: None today.
A collection of poems will be due Monday, May 19.
Math: We continued practicing fractions today. We used Khan Academy to practice three skills:
- Comparing improper fractions and mixed numbers
- Decomposing fractions
- Understanding multiplying fractions and whole numbers
Homework is to work on MobyMax Math or Khan Academy for 15 minutes or more, and to level up on the skills listed above if not done in class.
Science: We learned about what food is for plants. Humans need to take food into their bodies to grow. But plants can get about half their growth just by combining carbon dioxide from air and water. The plants use the air and water to make sugars, and about half of a plant’s leaves, stems, roots, and wood is made from sugars. Homework is to finish the Is it food for plants? review page.
Social Studies: We learned about the physical landforms of the US, and made a made to show the mountains, plains, plateaus, valleys, and basins were.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 3
- Hours with no magnets (best: 73): 16
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
