Math Test Tomorrow

We've been working hard learning to subtracting 2-digit number with regrouping.  We've practiced a lot over the last several weeks.  We've practiced with fun games too.  Keep practicing the subtraction facts with your child too!

Writing Like a Scientist!

The students have been working hard!  The students made a follow-up experiment by changing one part of the first experiment.  Some groups actually changed a few things.  The students had to write a question and make a hypothesis.  Then they wrote their procedure pages and then they got their supplies and tried out their experiment.  The next day the students wrote their conclusion pages that told whether their hypothesis was right or not.  Today the students tried to add more science information in their conclusions.  Tomorrow the students will be looking over the Information Writing Checklist and try to revise their lab booklets.  Students will also be making a writing goal too.  Here's a video of some of the students' experiments:  Writing Like a Scientist Video

Rocks, Rocks and more Rocks

We are learning about our Earth.  Yesterday we learned about rocks and minerals.  The students enjoyed getting a close up look at the different kinds of rocks!  We talked about how rocks are different sizes, shapes, colors, and textures.  Many students want to bring in their own little rock collections to share with the class.  That's great!  We're looking forward to seeing all the interesting rocks!

Science Writing

The students are learning to write like scientists. Yesterday we wrote a question and made an hypothesis.  Then we wrote the procedure and conclusion page.  Our question was "Will the little car go farther off the ramp on the carpet or the bare floor?"  The students then wrote their hypothesis or what they think the answer might be.  Then I set up the ramp and I tried it out and the car went farther on the bare floor just like everyone thought!  Then the students wrote a conclusion to explain their thinking. Today, we look at some real science books and how they wrote up their procedures. Then the students set up their own ramp and tried it out with their own toy cars and rewrote their own procedure page.  They included a "You will need" section, labeled the pictures they drew, and numbered and wrote out the steps so someone else could repeat the procedure!  They sure worked hard!

Buddy Activity - 7 Habits of Happy Kids

On Wednesday, we worked with our 5th grade buddies and talked about the 2nd habit - Begin with the End in Mind/Have a Plan.  We discussed realistic goals versus unrealistic goals.  Then everyone wrote a realistic goal.  Several students shared their goals.  Ask your child about his/her goal.

Celebrating Another Success!

Caroline finished Addition in Xtramath!  Congratulations Caroline and keep up the good work as you move onto sutraction!

Social Studies - Unit 2

The students have been learning about landforms, regions and natural resources.  We've talked about weather and climate too.  We reviewed for the Unit 2 test today and the test will be on Friday.  We'll review a bit on Wednesday and Thursday too.  Your child can review at home this week and return his/her social studies book on Friday.