Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Tuesday, November 26, 2008

Science--All periods have no homework.

Social Studies
Period 1--Get explorer project grade sheet signed. Complete the Henry Hudson worksheet using your textbook.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get your explorer project grade sheet signed. Complete your rough draft of your biopoem.

All Classes--You may resubmit your explorer project by next Friday--December 5th. Be sure you use your words if you are rewriting your project. Do not copy and paste from a website.

After Thanksgiving break we will have a test in Social Studies for periods 2, 3, and 4 and a test in Science for period 1. Both tests will be towards the end of the week.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Monday, November 23, 2008

Science
Period 1--We worked on Investigation Three extension labs today. No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Read the article--"What is Matter Made of?" and complete the worksheet. This is a graded assignment. Return "What a Reaction!" paper signed.

Social Studies
All Classes--Return papers signed that were sent home on Friday.

Have a great night! Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Social Studies
Period 1--No homework. We had our test today. Your grades are posted. You did a GREAT job!
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Study flashcards.

Science
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Study Investigation 3 study guide. Test tomorrow.

Looking Ahead to Next Week
We plan to wrap up Jamestown related activities on Monday and Tuesday of next week in Periods 2, 3, and 4. We will have a test after Thanksgiving--towards the end of the week. Period 1 will move into Henry Hudson's search for the northwest passage. In Science Period 1 will complete the Investigation 3 extension activities. Periods 2, 3, and 4 will read and complete the article--"What is Matter Made Of?". This will take us into a study of atoms, elements, and molecules.

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Science
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Investigation Three test on Friday. Study your study guide.

Social Studies
Period 1--Test tomorrow. Study your flashcards, Columbus webhunt answers, and Europeans Come to the Americas study guide.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--We started activities on Jamestown today. You did a great job on the webquest and 3-D map! Continue to review flashcards on Roanoke, Henry Hudson, and Jamestown. We are planning a test for next Tuesday.

Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Science
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Read the story "What a Reaction" and complete the worksheet. This will be graded. You have a test on Investigation 3 on Friday. Study your Investigation 3 study guide.

Social Studies
Period 1--You have a test on Thursday on Columbus. Study your flashcards, study guide, and webhunt questions.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Study flashcards.

Have a warm night!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008

Science
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Investigation 3 Test will be on Friday. Begin to study Investigation 3 study guide.

Congratulations! All classes did a great job on their labs today!

Social Studies
Period 1--Do workbook page 32. This will be graded. There will be a test on Thursday. Study flashcards, your study guide (Europeans Come to the Americas), and your answers to the Columbus webhunt.
Period 2--Do workbook page 39. This will be graded. Study flashcards.
Period 3--Study flashcards.
Period 4--Do workbook page 39. This will be graded. Study flashcards.

Have a great night!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Science
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Finish the study guide on Investigation 3.

Social Studies
Period 1--Do the Columbus study guide. Study flashcards.
Period 2--Do the Hudson study guide. Study flashcards.
Period 3--Study flashcards.
Period 4--Do the Hudson study guide. Study flashcards.

Looking ahead to next week--Period 1 will be having a Social Studies test towards the middle of the week. Study flashcards, Columbus webhunt questions, and Columbus study guide. Periods 2, 3, and 4 will be having a Science test towards the middle of next week. Study the Investigation 3 study guide.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Science--No homework.
Social Studies--Study flashcards.
In Science in Period 1 today students carried out an experiment on concentrations. Tomorrow we will be relating concentrations to ratios. In Periods 2, 3, and 4 students finished the extension labs related to concentrations. We will finish going over the labs tomorrow, and students will receive the investigation 3 study guide. A few students finished presenting their explorer projects today! Many students did a great job!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Science--No homework.
Social Studies--Today we presented our explorer projects to the class. Since we ran out of time, we have a few students who will present tomorrow.
Have a great night!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Monday, November 11, 2008

Science--All classes--no homework.

Social Studies--All classes--Your explorer project is due tomorrow. Remember to follow the minimum content requirements--at least 4 paragraphs with 5 sentences per paragraph. You also need at least two pictures--one of your explorer and a map showing where he traveled. Parents, thank you for your support with this project! Several students have handed their projects in early, and they did a great job!
Last week we held parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday and Thursday evening. If you did not have a conference, but you would like me to contact you please give me a call here at school at extension 3219. In Science and Social Studies I am generally pleased with fifth grade's progress. Most of our students show enthusiasm for learning and are putting forth a good effort!
Have a fantastic night!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Science--Get papers signed.

Social Studies--All Periods--Finish the journal question on the presidential election--What will you tell your children when you are an adult about this presidential election? Include at least 5 facts you learned as you completed the activities. Your facts can be related to the candidates, the issues, and the outcome of the election.

Reminder--Your explorer project is due on Tuesday. Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet you received when you started the project. Content minimum--4 paragraphs with 5 sentences in each.

P.T.O. Fundraisers have arrived! You may pick them up at school.

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Science--No homework.
Social Studies--Today we watched Mr. McCain's concession speech and Mr. Obama's victory speech as we wrapped up our activities related to the presidential election. Mr. Obama was the winner of our class election as well. Fifth grade showed great enthusiasm as they participated in election related activities over the past three classes!
Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4--Finish your electoral vote maps. You may use the links at MSNBC or CNN to help you.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Finish your flashcards for the people and places on page 178 of your textbook.
Explorer Projects are due next Tuesday!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Science--No homework

Social Studies--We continued to learn about concepts related to the presidential election today. This included an overview of the candidates' positions on the issues, an introduction to electoral votes and the number needed in order for a candidate to win, and a class mock election. Be sure to watch election returns tonight on the news!

Period 1--No written homework
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Continue making your flashcards. Page 174--Do Northwest Passage, profit, Henry Hudson, and Hudson River. Page 178--Do vocabulary words only.
Explorer Projects are due next Tuesday!
Have a great night! Be sure to vote!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Monday, November 3, 2008

Science--All classes do not have homework.
Social Studies--We are preparing for tomorrow's presidential election as we learn about the candidates. Tomorrow we will be introduced to the Electoral College and the role it plays in determining our next president. Just a reminder--All classes have the Explorer project due next Tuesday.
Tonight's Social Studies Homework
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Make 8 flashcards for the terms, people, and places on page 168 of your textbook. Use the index cards given to you in class.
Have a great night!