Thursday, December 15, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Homework:  New notebook if needed

ACTIVITIES:
  • Wednesday and Thursday daily review
  • Begin work on packet.  Each page SHOULD be neat, colorful, and your BEST work!
  • You will most likely NOT finish the packet today. 
  • We will continue with the packet either tomorrow or after the break.








4th Grade Science

1.  Homework:  New binder after the break AND coloring tools!!!

ACTIVITIES:
  • Finish the 2nd experiment










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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

Test and Project Due TODAY!!


1.  Copy homework:  New notebook after break if needed

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Turn in Project if needed
2.  Check homework
3.  Test!!!
Subject:  History
Test No. US1.5
Date:  12/14/11
Period:  HR/Grp
4.  Complete scantron AND test.  Turn into FROG BOX.
5.  Read or Draw.  We will do our Wednesday daily review tomorrow.










4th Grade

1.  Homework:  New binder after the break and coloring tools!

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Complete part 1 of 2nd experiment









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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Homework:  Test Tomorrow! Project Tomorrow! Finish Region sheet if needed.

Activities:
  • Complete Tuesday daily review
  • Finish bottom of page 76 if needed
  • Play jeopardy review game
  • Begin homework





4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy homework:  Have Test signed if needed

2.  Activities:
  • Complete experiment #1 Go with the Flow





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Monday, December 12, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1. Homework:  Test Wed. study note cards; Project due Wed; Have project signed for 3 points extra credit; finish brochure if needed

ACTIVITIES
  • Complete last week daily review (if needed)
  • Complete Monday daily review
  • Read and complete pages 75 & 76
  • Finish brochure if needed






4th Grade Science

1.  Homework:  Have test signed if needed


ACTIVITIES:

1.  Finish 1/2 of "Go with the Flow"








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Friday, December 9, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy homework:  NONE

2.  Copy TOC:
12/09 US1.5c Social Groups of the colonies    p.75
12/09 US1.5c Social Groups of the colonies    p. 76

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete ENTIRE daily review
  • Finish Colonial Brochure
  • Begin pages 75 & 76





5th Grade Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

ACTIVITIES:
  • Students will be paired together
  • Materials passed out
  • Review "Go with the Flow" experiment
  • Complete activity





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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy down homework: Test 12/14~study cards; Project due 12/14

ACTIVITIES:
  • Review regions on SmartBoard
  • Complete Wednesday & Thursday daily review
  • Complete Region Sort-this is graded and you MAY use your notebook or note cards




4TH GRADE SCIENCE

1.  Copy homework:  none

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete Unit Test~place in the FROG BOX when finished.
  • Read or draw






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US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy homework:  Test 12/14, study cards; Project due 12/14

ACTIVITIES:
  • Review regions on smart board
  • Complete graded activity - 15 questions on a Tree Map using note cards
  • Complete daily review
  • Read or Draw when finished











4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Unit Test tomorrow! Study!

ACTIVITIES:
  • Review games using smart board~get ready for the test tomorrow!








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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy homework:  Study note cards test 12/14; Project due 12/14

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete Tuesday daily review
  • Cut out 3 sets of note cards
  • Complete map activity (pg. 70) of the 13 colonies




4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy homework:  Study guide - test 12/08; binder check 12/08

Activities:
  • Read Thomas Edison p. 90 and 91
  • Complete Thomas Edison section of tree map
  • Read or Draw when finished

Saturday, December 3, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy homework:  Work on notebook; project due 12/14
2.  Copy TOC:
12/05 The Colonies Song      p.74

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete Daily Review for Monday
  • Complete pictures of colonial Regions
  • Learn Colonies Song





4th Grade Science

1.  Copy homework:  Test has been moved to Thursday.  Study for test!

ACTIVITIES:
  • Finish Ben Franklin Tree Map
  • Complete Michael Faraday and Samuel F.B. Morse

Friday, December 2, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

TOC:  12/02 Colonial Regions Pics  p. 73

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete daily review and place in the FROG BOX
  • Work on colonial region notes
  • Begin pictures for the regions if time allows






4th Grade Science

TOCS:
12/02 4.3 Benjamin Franklin   p. 86
12/02 4.3 "                             "   p. 87
12/02 4.3 Samuel F.B. Morse    p. 88
12/02 4.3 "                             "    p. 89
12/02 4.3 Thomas Edison           p. 90
12/02 4.3 "                       "          p. 91

ACTIVITIES:
  • Read and learn about Benjamin Franklin; underline important information.
  • Complete a Tree Map to organize our information.
  • This is graded!
  • Mrs. Gibson will collect at the end of class; we will complete Morse and Edison on Monday.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy Homework:  Project due 12/14

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete Vocabulary Quiz - don't forget the extra credit! Put in the FROG BOX.
  • Read or draw until everyone finishes.
  • We will work on the notes for Southern, Mid Atlantic, and New England. Pages 67, 68, and 69.




4th grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Study guide; Test and binder check Wed.

ACTIVITIES:
  • Check power notes from last night
  • The discovery of electromagnetism(Thomas Edison & Michael Faraday) 1:08
  • Getting to know:  Electricity (Ben Franklin) 15:00
  • Morse Code & Building the Capital Rotunda (Samuel F.B. Morse) first 2 minutes

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Homework:  Vocab Quiz tomorrow - study; project due 12/14; finish vocab pg. 72 if needed

Activities:

  • Daily Review to Wednesday
  • Finish passing out papers if needed
  • Complete vocab map p. 72 if needed
  • Begin notes on the geographic region





4th Grade Science
1.  Copy down homework:  Do pages 84 & 85; study the study guide, test 12/07; binder check 12/07

Activities:
  • Finish pages 82 and 83
  • Begin homework, pages 84 & 85-power notes




Binder Check Schedule
Tuesday - Orange
Wednesday - Red
Thursday - Turquoise
Friday - Yellow

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy down homework:  Study cards quiz thurs; correct test if needed; finish vocab pics, no white spaces

2.  Copy TOCS:
11/29 US1.5b Regions Organizer p. 66
11/29 US1.5b Southern notes p. 67
11/29 US1.5b Mid Atlantic notes p. 68
11/29 US1.5b New England notes p. 69
11/29 US1.5b 13 colonies Map p. 70
11/29 US1.5b Vocab Map p. 71
11/29 US1.5b "               " p. 72

Monday, November 28, 2011

US1.5a Colonial America

1.  Copy homework:  Study flashcards~quiz Thurs; complete pg. 63; have test signed if needed

TOC:  11/28 US1.5a Colonies Map   p.65

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete daily review
  • Study note cards for 5 minutes
  • Complete map of the colonies
  • Begin homework






4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Study Guide- test 12/07; binder check 12/07; have quiz signed if needed

ACTIVITIES:
  • put completed quiz in binder
  • work on unit study guide using your binder

Friday, November 18, 2011

US1.5 Colonial America

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

2.  Question to think about:  What were the 2 reasons the colonies were settled?

3.  TOCS:
11/18 US1.5a Pictures and Notes  p.  63
11/18 US1.5a Notes                      p.  64






ACTIVITIES:
1.  Daily Review
2.  Colonies & Reasons for Establishment worksheet and pictures

Thursday, November 17, 2011

US1.5a Colonial America

1.  Copy down homework:  Color vocab map~no white spaces!
2  Copy TOCS:
11/17 US1.5a Vocab Maps        p. 61
11/17 US1.5a  Vocab Maps       p. 62

Question:  The new colonies in the New World were settled for 2 reasons.  Do you know these reasons?  (This is not a bell ringer - just think!)

ACTIVITIES:
  • Daily Review
  • Vocab Maps - make them side by side!
  • Flashcards if time allows (put your old cards in a baggie for home or trash)






4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Study guide ~ Quiz tomorrow and binder check

2.  Copy down TOCS:
11/17 4.3 Electromagnets           p. 77
11/17 4.3 "                " questions p. 78

ACTIVITIES:
  • Check power notes from last night
  • Complete pages 77 and 78

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration ~ Test today!!!

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Complete Scantron.  Put your name on it and the test!
Subject:  US1.4
Test No: HR/GRP
Date:  11/16/11
Period:  Unit Test

2.  Fill out the scantron & your test completely! Put the test in the frog box. Place scantron beside it.

3.  Read or draw



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework: Do page 75-76; study guide - quiz Friday, binder check Friday

 ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete other 1/2 of 73 and 74
  • Hand out pages 75 and 76
  • Begin pages 75 and 76~this is homework!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Color pages 46-49, 53, 56, 58, 60 if needed; test tomorrow - study!

2.  ACTIVITIES:
  • Daily Review
  • Journal Entries - French, Spanish or English
  • Study note cards with a partner for 7 minutes
  • Check Practice Test if needed
  • Review for test tomorrow



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  study guide; test Friday; binder check Friday

2.  TOCS:
11/15 4.3 Electromagnets & Magnetism p.73
11/15 4.3 "                                   " pics  p. 74
11/15 4.3 "                                   " notes p. 75
11/15 4.3 "                                   " notes p. 76

3.  ACTIVITIES:
  • Check study guide
  • Complete 1/2 of 73-74

Monday, November 14, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete KWL on 51 & 52, color pg. 53, study for test Wednesday!

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete daily review
  • Study note cards for 5 mins.
  • Complete pre test
  • Trade with a friend to check answers



4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  Study guide-Quiz Friday, Binder check Friday

TOCS:
11/14 4.3 Measuring Electricity Vocab p.72

ACTIVITIES:
  • Go over vocab on pg. 72
  • Complete study guide

Friday, November 11, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Test Wednesday!

2.  TOCS:
11/11 US1.4c West Africa Notes p. 59

11/11 US1.4c West Africa Pics   p. 60

ACTIVITIES:
  • Review study guide
  • Complete daily review
  • Complete p. 59 and 60



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

2.  TOCS:
11/11 4.3 Series & Parallel Circuits  p. 70
11/11 4.3 "                           " questions p. 71

ACTIVITIES:
  • Complete pages 70 & 71
  • Completed Graded Assignment (Weekly Review #4

Thursday, November 10, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Color pg. 56, complete study guide - test Wed. nb check Wed.

ACTIVITIES:
  • study note cards with partner for 5 minutes
  • complete daily review
  • complete graded activity cooperation/conflict sort
  • begin homework (Study Guide)



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Review page 65

TOCS:
11/10 4.3 Complete Circuits               p. 68
11/10 4.3 "                       " questions  p. 69

Activities:
  • Review yesterday's graded assignment
  • complete pages 68 and 69

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Study cards; complete pg. 58 and color

2.  TOCS:
11/09 US1.4b Notes            p. 57
11/09 US1.4b Pictures        p. 58

ACTIVITIES:
  • Daily Review
  • Glue in pages 57 and 58
  • Complete interaction pictures if needed
  • Complete pg. 57
  • Begin pg. 58 if time allows



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete pg. 67 if needed

ACTIVITIES

1.  Complete daily review (open notebook)
2.  Begin page 67
3.  Read or Draw quietly

Monday, November 7, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Study note cards; have papers signed if needed
2.  TOCS:
US1.4b Cultural Interactions p.56
Tasks:
1.  Study cards for 5 minutes
2.  Complete Monday daily review
3.  Complete illustrations to show cultural interactions





4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Read page 65, have test signed if needed

TOCS: 
4.3 Electrical Circuits    65
4.3 "                    " pics   66
4.3 "                    " notes 67

Tasks:
1.  Begin pages 65 and 66 in class

Friday, November 4, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE - unless you need to complete project!

2.  Bell Ringer:  Which Indians lived in the northeast, Eastern Woodlands?

Activities:
1.  Skits if needed
2.  Study new cards for 5 minutes
3.  Journal entries of explorers





4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Have test signed if needed by Wednesday!

Activities:

1.  Review Test
2.  United Streaming video

Thursday, November 3, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Study new flashcards, help wanted due TOMORROW!

2.  Bell Ringer:  Which American Indians lived in Northern Canada and Alaska?

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Study note cards with a partner for 5 minutes
2.  Complete quiz, put in the FROG BOX
3.  Cut out 2 sets of new notecards, put in your baggie
4.  Complete explorer sort.  This is GRADED and you MAY use your notebook!!!  Put in the FROG BOX
5.  Read or draw quietly



4th Grade Science

1. Copy down homework:  NONE

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Review for Quiz
2.  Complete Quiz but in FROG BOX when complete

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Who Rocks in History?????

Our top 4 October winners for History Rocks are.... 

1.  Ian B. 1:57:23
2.  Hunter F. 1:11:34
3.  Luke G. 59:50
4.  Monica C. 56:50
                                                        

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Study cards, quiz Thursday, help wanted due Friday

2.  Bell Ringer:  Name the Indians that lived in the Great Plains.

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Study notecards for 5 minutes
2.  10-15 minutes to put finishing touches on skits
3.  Present skits




4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  study guide - Test tomorrow - binder check tomorrow

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Review for test tomorrow
2.  Bill Nye video

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

European Exploration

H.W. Study cards, quiz Thursday, and help wanted due 11/4

Bell Ringer:
Name the Indians that lived in the Southwest.

1. Study flashcards 5 mins. independently
2. Review maps
3. Pass out skit cards and work in small groups.





Science

H.W.
Study guide for quiz on Thursday and binder check

TOCs
11/1 4.3 Conductors and Insulators p.61
11/1 4.3 Everyday "            "           p.62

1) Experiments and notes

Monday, October 31, 2011

US1.4 European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Study cards, quiz Thursday, Help Wanted due Friday

2.  Bell Ringer:  Name the Indians that lived in the Pacific Northwest.

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Pass out help wanted Rubric
2.  Power point on Exploration
3.  Exit Tickets:  Know the Accomplishments!




4th Grade Science:

1. Copy down homework:  Study Guide - Test Thurs; binder check Thurs
TOCS:
10/31 4.3 Current Electricity p. 58
10/31 4.3 Conductors & Nonconductors p. 59
10/31 4.3 Conductors & Nonconductors p. 60

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Pass out study guide
2.  Use a conductivity tester




ACTIVITIES:
1. 

Friday, October 28, 2011

European Exploration

H.W.
Pick up Dioramas and take them home by 10/31/11

Bell Ringer:
Which American Indians used an irrigation system to water crops?

TOCs
10/28 US1. 4a Explorers home country p.54
10/28 US1.4a  What did the Explores claim p,55

1) finish pages 52 & 53
2) Begin pages 54 & 55
3) Have a great weekend






Science

H.W. None

TOCs
10/28 4.3 Static Electricity p.56
10/28 4.3 "               " questions p.57

1) Go over power notes
2) Complete 56 & 57 in class

Thursday, October 27, 2011

European Explorers

H.W.
Study new flashcards

Bell Ringer:
Which body of water was a highway for explores, settlers, and immigrants?

1) Review Game
2) Pass out quiz
3) cut out new flashcards
4) Finish pictures
5) Complete part 2 of notes on p. 52




Science
H.W.
page - 54-55

1) Complete paragraphs and pictures
2) Hand out power notes 54-55

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Eueopean Explores

H.W. Study cards, vocab quiz Thursday - color vocab pics by Thursday
TOCs
10/26/11US1.4a Notes p.52
10/26/11 US1,4a Organizer p.53
Bell Ringer:
Which ctivy p. 52 and 53 Motivations, itbody of water was an early exploration route?
1) study note cards 5 minutes with a peer
2)Complete fill in the blank activity p. 52 and 53




Science
H.W. Read page 51
TOCs
10/26 4.3 Electricity p.51
10/26 4.3 "              " pics p.52
10/26 4.3 "           " notes p.53
10/26 4.3 "            "  notes p.54

1) correct test
2)Complete paragragh 1 and 2

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

US1.4a European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Study Cards, vocab quiz Thursday~ color vocab pics by Thursday~Finish vocab windows if needed

2.  Bell Ringer:  This is the lowest point in North America.

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Study cards for 5 minutes
2.  Complete Vocab Windows


4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Unit Test
2.  Binder Check

Monday, October 24, 2011

US1.4a European Exploration

1. Copy homework:  Vocab Quiz Thursday - study cards - finish all vocab drawings by Thursday

2.  Bell Ringer:  Name the imaginary line that determines the flow of rivers.

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Vocabulary windows





4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Study guide - test and binder check tomorrow

ACTIVITIES:

1. Finish grade activity if needed
2. Play review game

Friday, October 21, 2011

US1.4a European Explorers

1. Copy down homwork:  NONE

2.  Copy down TOCS:
10/21 US1.4a European Exploration KWL p. 50
10/21 US1.4a "                                         "  p. 51

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Check Homework
2. Study new flashcards for 5 minutes~Quiz Thursday!
3.  Begin Vocabulary Windows





Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE
2.  Copy down TOCS:
10/21 4.2 Let's get moving       p. 50
10/21 4.2 Potential vs. Kinetic p. 51

ACTIVITIES:
1. Graded Assignments p. 50-51; word sort
2.  Play review game if time allows

Thursday, October 20, 2011

US1.4a European Exploration

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete "What I've Learned" about American Indians /  Complete KWL for European Explorers

2.  TOCS:

10/20 US1.4a Vocabulary Windows           p.  46
10/20 US1.4a "                                "          p.  47
10/20 US1.4a "                                "          p.  48
10/20 US1.4a "                                "          p.  49

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Finish Test if needed
2.  Cut out Exploration flashcards if needed
3.  Glue in the 4 Vocabulary Windows
4.  Complete what you've learned about American Indians
5.  Complete the "K" and the "W" for European Exploration
6.  Read or Draw Quietly








Science


1.  Copy down homework:  Study for Unit Test 10/25 and binder check 10/25


2.  TOCS:
10/20 4.2 Work and Energy p. 48
10/20 4.2 Work and Energy p. 49


ACTIVITIES:
1.  Complete Graded Assignment
2.  Video

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

American Indians

H.W.  None

1) Review flashcards for 5 minutes independently
2) Hand out Unit Test
3) When finished with test put it in the frog box.
4) Pick up flashcards in front of frog box.
5) Cut out the flashcards and put the cards in your baggie in the back of your History notebook,
6) Take your other card home you can get a baggie to put them in. 
7) Read or draw quietly when finished with your work.




Science

H.W. Finish Crossword Puzzle

1) TOCS
10/19/11 4.2 Vocabulary p. 46
10/19/11 4.2 Crossword p.47

2) Go over page 45
3) Complete Vocabulary
4) Hand out teacher's copy of study guide and go over it.
5) Start crossword puzzle if time.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

American Indians

H.W. Study for Unit Test and notebook check tomorrow!

1) Hand in Diorama project and Rubric sheet
2) Review Games with the Smart Board






Sience 4th Grade

H.W. Finish page 45
1) Go over homework page 43
2) Read page 44 in class
3)Start 45 in class

Monday, October 17, 2011

US1.3 American Indians

1.  Copy down homework:  Project due Tuesday~Unit Test & Binder Check Wednesday

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Finish study guide if needed
2.  Review resources notes if needed
3.  Study flashcard independently
4.  Play review game



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete A & B on page 43

TOC:
10/17 4.2 Work                          p. 42
10/17 4.2 Work Questions          p. 43


ACTIVITIES:

1.  Read page 40 in class and do A & B on page 41.  Cross out C & D on page 41.

2.  Read page 42 in class.
3.  Cross out section C on page 43.

Friday, October 14, 2011

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

2.  Copy down TOCS:

10/14   US1.3 Study Guide            p. 44
10/14   US1.3 Study Guide            p. 45

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Review Study Guide
2.  Complete page 43



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy Down homework:  NONE

ACTIVITIES:

1. Complete page 38
2.  Complete page 39
3.  Begin page 40 and 41 

October 14, 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

US1.3b American Indians

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete study guide - Unit Test 10/19, Project due 10/18

2. TOCS: 
10/13 US1.3c Natural, Human, Capital Resources p. 43

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Study flashcards
2.  Complete flashcard quiz - put in FROG BOX when finished
3.  Pick up new set of flashcards, cut out and put in baggie
4.  Resources sheet




4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete pg. 39 A&C

2.  Copy down TOCS:
10/13 4.2 Gravity                    p. 40
10/13 4.2 Gravity Questions    p. 41

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Presentations
2.  Complete pg. 38
3 . Begin homework

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

US1.3b American Indians

1.  Copy down homework:  STUDY FLASHCARDS QUIZ TOMORROW ~ DIORAMA DUE 10/18/11

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Finish flip chart if needed
2.  Finish graded activity if needed
3.  Computer Lab for practice quiz



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  PAGE 37 A&B

2.  TOCS:
10/12 4.2 Forces                     p. 38
10/12 4.2 "        " questions     p. 39

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Habitat presentations
2.  Review page 33
3.  Review page 35
4.  Begin 36 and 37

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

US1.3b American Indians

1.  Copy down homework:  Study flashcards, quiz Thursday ~ Project due 10/18

2.  TOC: 
10/11 US1.3b  American Indian Flip Chart p. 42

ACTIVITIES:

1. Finish American Indian notes
2.  Complete Flip chart
3.  Complete Graded Assignment ~ color pictures put in FROG BOX when completed
4.  Read Quietly



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  PRACTICE PRESENTATION ~ DO TOP OF 35~ P. 37 A&B

2.  TOC:
10/11 4.2 SPEED, VELOCITY, ACCELERATION P. 36
10/11 4.2 SPEED, VELOCITY, ACCELERATION P. 37

ACTIVITIES:

1.  SOME PRESENTATIONS
2.  COMPLETE P. 34 AND BOTTOM OF P. 35

Monday, October 10, 2011

US1.3b American Indians

1.  Copy down Homework:  Study flashcards.  Complete drawings for vocab windows, no white spaces. Flashcard quiz Thursday!

Activities:
1.  Cut out new flashcards - keep the old ones~ We are still learning about American Indians!
2.  Study flashcards independently for 5 minutes.
3.  Finish American Indian Notes.




4th Grade Science
1.  Copy down homework: PRACTICE HABITAT PRESENTATION, COMPLETE TOP OF PAGE 35, POWER NOTES ON MOVING OBJECTS

ACTIVITIES:
1.  A few students will present their projects.
2.  Complete page 34 and begin page 35.

Friday, October 7, 2011

US1.3b First Americans

1.  Copy down homework:  Project due Oct. 18

2.  TOCS:
10/07 American Indian notes Kwakiutl       p. 38
10/07 "                                 " Inuit              p. 39
10/07 "                                 " Iroquois/Lakota p. 40
10/07 "                                 " Pueblo           p. 41

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Complete Vocabulary Windows if needed
2.  Begin American Indians notes




4th Grade Science:
1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Continue with pages 30 and 31

Thursday, October 6, 2011

US1.3a First Americans

1.  Copy down homework:  Finish coloring vocabulary pictures/no white spaces

2.  TOCS:
10/06 US1.3b Vocabulary Windows p. 37

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Study flash cards independently
2.  Complete quiz ~ put in Frog Box when finished
3.  Read Quietly until everyone is done
4.  Begin Vocabulary Windows


4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  Project due Friday ~ Read page 30
2.  TOCS:
10/06 4.2 Moving objects     p. 30
10/06 4.2 "                " pics   p. 31
10/06 4.2 "                " notes p. 32
10/06 4.2 "                " notes p. 33

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Begin pages 30

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

US1.3 American Indians

1.  Copy down homework:  STUDY FLASHCARDS ~ VOCAB AND FLASHCARD QUIZ TOMORROW

2.  TOCS
10/05 US1.3b Map American Indians     p. 35
10/05 US1.3b First American Notes       p. 36

ACTIVITIES:
1. Study flashcards with a partner
2.  Complete First American Map
3.  Complete First American Notes



Science:
1.  Copy down homework:  HABITAT PROJECT DUE FRIDAY!!!

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Turn in binder for binder check
2.  Unit Test ~ test to Frog Box when finished!
3.  Read quietly when finished

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

US1.3a Cactus Hill

1.  Copy homework:  Finish Cactus Hill Picture; study flashcards; vocab & flashcard quiz Thursday

2.  Copy TOC: 
 10/04  US1.3a Cactus Hill notes p. 34

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Study flashcards with a partner
2.  Complete vocab windows from yesterday if needed
3.  Complete Cactus Hill picture




Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  Test and Binder check tomorrow - study! Projects due Friday

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Review game for test tomorrow

Monday, October 3, 2011

US1.3a American Indians

1.  Copy down homework:  STUDY FLASHCARDS - VOCAB AND FLASHCARDS QUIZ THURSDAY - FINISH AND COLOR VOCAB WINDOWS

2.  Make sure you have the TOCS from Friday

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Study flashcards independently for 5 minutes
2.  Complete vocabulary windows



SCIENCE:

1.  Copy down homework:  HABITAT PROJECT DUE FRIDAY STUDY STUDY GUIDE TEST WEDNESDAY

ACTIVITIES:
1.  Complete study guide in class
2.  Magic School Bus Video

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Who spent the most time on history rocks?

The top 5 5th graders for September are:

Sam L.

Kyle F.

Abigail M.

Sydney S.

Rhegan W.

Friday, September 30, 2011

US1.3a American Indians

1.  Homework:  NONE

2.  Bell Ringer:  This region contains the Continental Divide

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Finish test if needed.
2.  Cut flashcards if needed.
3.  Glue in Vocab Windows and begin if time allows.
4. Read quietly while waiting.



4th Grade Science


1.  Copy down homework:  NONE

2.  TOCS:  09/30 4.5 c,d,e,f Quiz     p. 29

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Complete Quiz
2.  Put in Frog Box when complete
3.  Read Quietly
4.  We will complete a pre check on your binders!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

US1.2 Unit Test Today

1.  Copy homework: COMPLETE COVER PAGES - KWL FORMAT

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Model cover pages in notebook
2.  Collect notebooks for notebook check
3.  Complete Test
4.  Test to frog box, cut out flashcards - you MAY throw away your red and blue flashcards!
5.  Read quietly until you receive your notebook back



4th Science

1.  Copy down homework:   QUIZ TOMORROW - STUDY!

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Review power notes and study guide for correct answers


2.  Play review game

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

US1.2 GEOGRAPHY UNIT TEST TOMORROW!!!!

1.  Copy down homework:  UNIT TEST AND NOTEBOOK CHECK TOMORROW!!!!!!

2.  Bell Ringer:  This region contains Death Valley.

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Computer Lab for Pre-test and review activities.



4TH SCIENCE

1.  Copy down homework: 
Complete pages 27-28 and study guide - Quiz Fri.

ACTIVITIES:

1.  Complete paragraphs on pages 25 and 26
2.  Begin Power notes and study guide

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

US1.2 Review Time!

1.  Copy down homework: 
Create your country due tomorrow
Unit Test & Notebook Check Thursday
2.  Bell Ringer:  This region has mountains that stretch from Alabama to eastern Canada. 


Activities: 

1.  Glue in pages 28 and 29

2.  Team Game to Review for Test Thursday - we visit the computer lab tomorrow!


4th Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Read page 25, Habitat project due 10/07

2.  TOCS: 
09/27 4.5 Human Impact on ecosystems    p. 25
09/27 4.5 "                                      " pics  p. 26
09/27 4.5 "                                      " notes p. 27
09/27 4.5 "                                      " notes p. 28

Activities: 
1.  Complete paragraphs 1-3 on pages 25-26

Monday, September 26, 2011

US1.2c Bodies of Water

1.  Copy down homework: 
Create your own country due Wed. 09/28, binder check and Unit Test Thursday - Study!
2.  TOCS:
09/26 US1.2d Key Geographic Features p. 28
09/26 US1.2d Create your own country p. 29
Bell Ringer:  This region is shaped like a horseshoe.

Activities:
1.  Complete Bodies of Water Quiz
2.  Copy down Geographic Features Vocabulary
3.  Begin creating your own country!



4th Science:

1.  Copy down homework:
  Correct test and have signed if needed.

Activities: 
1.  We are going to research our animals in the computer lab! You will need to take your binder and a pencil. 

Friday, September 23, 2011

Pre Test Today

1.  Copy down homework: 
 Quiz on Monday, study flashcards

Activities:

1.  2 Power Points on Water Features

2.  Pre Test - Get a 100% and you do not take the Quiz Monday!

3.  Read Quietly!



4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  None

Activities:

1.  Complete a daily review - this is open notebook and will be graded!

2.  Videos on habitats

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Quiz moved to Monday!!!

1.  Copy down homework:  Study flashcards, Pretest Friday, quiz on Monday, Finish pgs. 25 & 25a if needed

No Bell Ringer today!

Activities:

1.  Check Homework
2.  Finish pages 23 & 24
3.  Finish recording chart pg. 22a
4.  Begin pages 25 & 25a



4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  Habitat Project due 10/07

Activities:
1.   Receive habitat project
2.  Discuss expectations of project

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

US1.2c Bodies of Water

1.  Copy down homework:  draw pictures of water features - color - NO WHITE SPACES!

2.  Bell Ringer:  This huge body of water borders the Coastal Plain.

3.  TOCS: 
09/21 US1.2c B.O.W. matching p. 25 -n- 25a
09/21 US1.2c B.O.W. pics p. 26
09/21 US1.2c B.O.W. pics p. 27

Activities:
1.  Complete pages 23 and 24
2.  Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico
3.  How do you remember the names of the Great Lakes?
4.  Matching activity
5.  Begin homework

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

US1.2c Bodies of Water

1.  Copy down Homework :  Read pgs. 23-24, Study flashcards, Quiz Friday

2. Bell Ringer:  Name the B.O.W. that touches Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama.


3.  TOCS: 
09/20 US1.2c B.O.W. notes p. 23
09/20 US1.2c B.O.W. notes p. 24

Activities: 
1.  Small Group Activities:  Notecards
2.  Complete page 22a - Information chart
3.  Pass out pages 23 and 24 complete in class


4th Grade Science

1.  Copy down homework:  Read pg. 21

2.  TOCS:
09/20 4.5 Habitats          p. 21
09/20 4.5 "           " pics  p. 22
09/20 4.5 "           " notes p. 23
09/20 4.5 "           " notes p. 24

Activities:
1. Begin page 21

Monday, September 19, 2011

Bodies of Water

1.  Copy down homework:  none

2.  Bell Ringer:  Name the 5 oceans.

3.  TOCS:
09/19 US1.2c B.O.W. Map p. 22
09/19 US1.2c B.O.W. Information recording chart p. 22a

 Activities:
1.  Cut out flashcards and add to baggie.
2.  Whole group activity - find your match
3.  Label Map
4.  Post card activity
5.  Fill out information chart



4th Grade

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete Pages 19,20

2.  Watch video about adaptations

Bodies of Water begins!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Happy Constitution Day!

1.  Copy down homework:  NONE (We will not sign planners on Fridays, unless you have an assignment).
2.  Bell Ringer:  Which region has rugged mountains from Canada to California?
****Study your flashcards while you are waiting!! Your Quiz is very important!!!

Tasks:
3.  Complete Quiz, put in Frog Box
4.  Take a Constitution word search
5.  Watch video about the preamble(beginning) of the Constitution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLP_HGKq-jg

6.  Read "We the Kids".


4th Grade Science:

1.  Copy down homework:  Read Page 18

2.  Supplies:  Red and blue coloring tools

Tasks: 

2.  Complete rest of page 17

3.  Complete page 18

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Quiz Tomorrow-STUDY!!!

1.  Copy down homework:  Study flashcards, Quiz tomorrow.
2.  Bell Ringer:  Which region contains the Continental Divide?

Activities:
1.  Glue in graded activity on regions.  This will go in the BACK of your notebook.  The next empty page with your bell ringer questions.
2.  Practice Test
3.  Study flashcards


4th Grade Science
1.  Copy down homework:  Read page 17
2.  TOCS: 
09/15 4.5 Food Webs          p. 17
09/15 4.5 "               " pics   p. 18
09/15 4.5 "               " notes p. 19
09/15 4.5 "               " notes p. 20

Activities:
1.  Complete 1/2 of page 17

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

History Rocks web site today!

1. Copy down homework:  Study flashcard, Quiz Friday
2.  Bell Ringer:  Which region has fertile valleys?
3.  If you did not finish pages 18 and 19 you must complete in the computer lab BEFORE you can play any review games.
4. Computer Lab:  Be sure to bring your notebook to the lab.  You MUST score a 90% of better on the practice quiz before you can play the games.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Quiz on Friday! Are you studying?

Write down homework:  study flashcards-quiz Friday.  Have password notecard signed.

TOC:  09/13 US1.2b Region Detective p. 21

Bell Ringer:  This region has mountains from Alaska almost to Mexico.


1.  Study flashcards in class 7 minutes.
2.  Glue in notecards and p. 21
3.  Regions video
4.  Complete p. 21

And the winner is..................

Orange:  Crazy Robots build really good igloos at comfortable places!

Red:  Christina robbed banks riding gravedigger in Alabama Center Point!

Turquoise:  Crazy rappers bought really good ipods at computer places!

Yellow:  Crazy rodents bought rabbit guts in a cook pot!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Who's sentence will win?

1.  Copy down homework:  Complete pages 18 and 19, study flashcards, quiz Friday

2.  TOCS:   09/12 US1.2b Geographic Regions Map p. 20
3.  Bell Ringer:  This region has rivers, river valleys, and grassy hills.

4.  Finish presenting the region sentences and vote for the winner!

5.  Color map of the regions




Violet - Science

1. Copy down homework:  Complete study guide, Quiz and binder check Wed.

2.  TOC:  09/12 4.5 Quiz p. 14
                09/12 4.5 Quiz p. 15
                09/12 4.5 Quiz p. 16

3.  Complete pages 12 and 13 in class - check answers

4.  Pass out study guide - if time remains we will start on it.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Graded Assignment Today!

1.  Write down HW:  NONE

2.  Copy TOCS  09/09 Geo Regions pics p. 18
                           09/09 Geo Regions pics p. 19

Activities:
  • Complete Graded Activity put in the frog box
  • Begin Pictures for the Geographic Regions.  Be sure to draw everything that is described.  Color the pictures.  NO WHITE SPACES!!
  • We will have a few minutes to finish our region sentence and present. 



Science

1.  Copy down HW:  NONE

2. Finish rest of page 10 and page 11

3.  Play Producers, Consumers, Decomposers game

Thursday, September 8, 2011

More Geographic Regions!

1.  Write down homework:  Study flashcards

2.  Write down bell ringer:  Which region has mountains that stretch from Canada to Alabama?

Supplies:  Pages 14 and 15, red and blue coloring tools

Activities:  We will finish page 14



Science - Violet

1.  Write down homework:  Read page 10

2.  Write down the 4 TOCS!

Supplies:  Binder and coloring tools

Activities: 
1.  Check pages 8,9
2.  Put sort in binder
3.  Work on 1/2 of page 10
4.  Play Producers, Consumers, Decomposer Game