In Science we learned the Rock Cycle Song that goes to the tune , Row, Row,Row Your Boat! We had so much fun!
In Social Studies we have continued reading the Birchbark House about a Native American Family and their lives and times through the different seasons. We also continued working with Mr. Jacques on a website called icivics.org. We passed a bill that was signed by the President into law!
In Math we finished our assessment on Chapter 7 and have moved on to Chapter 8 where we are working with fractions. We have compared them, and we will be adding and subtracting them as well as mixed numbers.
We have loved writing this week!! We described our Fantasy Bedrooms! We got to design anything that we wanted using rich, descriptive adjectives. Have you ever seen the show, Extreme Makeover? These are the types of bedrooms that they were writing about! Very Cool!!
Enjoy your vacations with your family next week! Stay safe and have fun!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
In Science we took a quiz on sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. We used our sample rocks to match our observations.
In Social Studies, students are continuing to read The Birchbark House, a novel that follows a Native American family through the cycle of one full year. We were also lucky to have a guest, Mr. Jacques, who shared an exciting website called iCivics. We learned about Maine's two Representatives in the House and students utilized this website to craft and pass a bill through the House of Representatives.
We are studying poetry in Language Arts and have written Cinquains, practiced onomatopoeia and alliteration, and have chosen a poem to illustrate.
Negative and positive numbers are the topic of Math in this unit. We are learning how they differ, how to add and subtract positive and negative number, and tools such as the number line that can help us understand them better. We will also take a mid-year assessment that will help the teachers make sure that all students are on target and provide any additional help that may be needed.
We have enjoyed six weeks of CHOICES lessons with Officer Phil Jones of the Bridgton Police Department. We learned how to make good choices, how to deal with peer pressure, stress management, and had a lesson on drug and alcohol awareness. We also set goals for ourselves and went out to see his cruiser. We wrote five paragraph essays on everything that we learned and we will celebrate next week with cake, t-shirts from the CHOICES committee, and readings from our essays!
Finally,we will have a panel discussion for fourth and fifth graders on how to be Effective Citizens, sponsored by the Parent Involvement Committee. This will be on Friday, February 18. The panel will include parents who are nurses, EMTs, forest rangers, and other exciting professions. This gives our kids ideas on setting goals for themselves for the future
In Social Studies, students are continuing to read The Birchbark House, a novel that follows a Native American family through the cycle of one full year. We were also lucky to have a guest, Mr. Jacques, who shared an exciting website called iCivics. We learned about Maine's two Representatives in the House and students utilized this website to craft and pass a bill through the House of Representatives.
We are studying poetry in Language Arts and have written Cinquains, practiced onomatopoeia and alliteration, and have chosen a poem to illustrate.
Negative and positive numbers are the topic of Math in this unit. We are learning how they differ, how to add and subtract positive and negative number, and tools such as the number line that can help us understand them better. We will also take a mid-year assessment that will help the teachers make sure that all students are on target and provide any additional help that may be needed.
We have enjoyed six weeks of CHOICES lessons with Officer Phil Jones of the Bridgton Police Department. We learned how to make good choices, how to deal with peer pressure, stress management, and had a lesson on drug and alcohol awareness. We also set goals for ourselves and went out to see his cruiser. We wrote five paragraph essays on everything that we learned and we will celebrate next week with cake, t-shirts from the CHOICES committee, and readings from our essays!
Finally,we will have a panel discussion for fourth and fifth graders on how to be Effective Citizens, sponsored by the Parent Involvement Committee. This will be on Friday, February 18. The panel will include parents who are nurses, EMTs, forest rangers, and other exciting professions. This gives our kids ideas on setting goals for themselves for the future
Friday, February 4, 2011
We Are Working In a Winter Wonderland
We did a lot this week in Science! We tested our mystery objects from our homemade rocks. We also observed our crystals. We discovered that the shape of the crystal does not ever change!
In math we worked on positive and negative numbers and the order of operations. We learned an acronym that helps us to remember what operation to do first...it is PEMDAS!!!! (Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally :)
In Social Studies, we have started reading a beautiful novel called , The Birchbark House, that will give us a wonderful appreciation for the Native American culture. We also continue to study the states and capitals of the S.E. United States.
Progress reports will be sent home today! Have a wonderful wintery weekend!
In math we worked on positive and negative numbers and the order of operations. We learned an acronym that helps us to remember what operation to do first...it is PEMDAS!!!! (Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally :)
In Social Studies, we have started reading a beautiful novel called , The Birchbark House, that will give us a wonderful appreciation for the Native American culture. We also continue to study the states and capitals of the S.E. United States.
Progress reports will be sent home today! Have a wonderful wintery weekend!
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