http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2014
This site takes you to Scholastics Summer Challenge. It is really cool. You can log in your minutes reading to win or earn items.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Summer Activities
Keep the saw sharp! #7
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/23428
Try these activities to keep your brain in shape this summer. There are also some great sites as you scroll down.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/23428
Try these activities to keep your brain in shape this summer. There are also some great sites as you scroll down.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Bill Nye Energy
Ask your parent's permission prior to watching anything on youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btLU2lb3-xs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btLU2lb3-xs
Monday, May 12, 2014
Last Spelling Test
This will be a normal test. It is just shortened due to the Triple I trip.
- menacing
- rotund
- delve
- gossamer
- inflicts
- Bonus Word: fastidious
Branches of Government
Mr. Nussbaum
http://mrnussbaum.com/government/
Try to memorize the rap song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY
If you don't like rap, here is another option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuFR5XBYLfU
http://mrnussbaum.com/government/
Try to memorize the rap song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY
If you don't like rap, here is another option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuFR5XBYLfU
Friday, May 9, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Charles Darwin Survival Game
Click on the link and follow the directions. Learn something new.
http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/darwin-survive-game.htm
http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/darwin-survive-game.htm
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Animal Adaptations Video
Get your parent's permission before watching the following.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKLSbpITFp8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKLSbpITFp8
Friday, May 2, 2014
New Words test 5-9
- metaphor
- consonance
- repetition
- alliteration
- inherited traits
- western expansion
- gold rush
- migrate
- hibernate
- precision
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
More on the Way Back Weekend
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Children's Art Festival and Way Back Weekend
On Saturday, April 26th there will be an art festival at Heritage Station. It is open from 11-2.
Next weekend, May 3rd. Heritage Farm will have their Way Back Weekend. If students go and write about what they learned while there, they will earn an extra 15 points in Social Studies for this nine weeks. The cost is 5.00 for students.
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.com/pages/pdfs/WayBackWeekends2014.pdf
Next weekend, May 3rd. Heritage Farm will have their Way Back Weekend. If students go and write about what they learned while there, they will earn an extra 15 points in Social Studies for this nine weeks. The cost is 5.00 for students.
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.com/pages/pdfs/WayBackWeekends2014.pdf
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Lewis and Clark Corp of Discovery
Mr. Nussbaum has the right site for us to discover more. Check it out!
http://mrnussbaum.com/lcflash/
http://mrnussbaum.com/lcflash/
Monday, April 14, 2014
Resurection Baskets
We will be putting together resurrection baskets this Thursday. This
will count for a reading grade. Students will think of a traditional or
non-traditional item found in an Easter basket. The important aspect of
the item is that it must connect symbolically to the passion, burial, or resurrection of Christ.
I gave the example in class that the grass in the basket may represent the rebirth of spring. Just as the grass dies in the winter and revives in the spring, so did Christ die and come back.
I gave the example in class that the grass in the basket may represent the rebirth of spring. Just as the grass dies in the winter and revives in the spring, so did Christ die and come back.
- Students will need enough of the item chosen to share with the entire class.
- We have 14 students in our class.
- I will provide the grass and the container.
- Students will take the "basket" home on Thursday and explain the symbolism of each item to you. Then again they may have to recall, as I am sure they will want to eat any edible items.
- There will also be a writing assignment.
- Absent students on Thursday will be excused from bringing in the item to share.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
New Words Test 4-11
- horrified
- agony
- cooperate
- artificial
- ecosystem
- habitat
- community
- amendments
- constitution
- government
1.
Horrified-shocked and scared Verb
2.
Agony-suffering extremely noun
3.
Cooperate-working together Verb
4.
Artificial- made by man not
natural adj.
5.
Ecosystem-interaction of living
things in a given environment Noun
6.
Habitat-a place where something
normally lives Noun
7.
Community-living things in a given
area Noun
8.
Amendments-an add on that is needed
for a motion, bill, or constitution Noun
9.
Constitution-an established
arrangement Noun
10.
Government- a group of people that
make laws Noun
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Monday, March 31, 2014
Bill Nye Videos
Check out these Bill Nye Videos with your parent's permission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJYPo2qhOM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svqieBM2ijs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Ffxog1skE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH3IFUDkGt8 plants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJYPo2qhOM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svqieBM2ijs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Ffxog1skE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH3IFUDkGt8 plants
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
F.Y.I Testing and Begging for Snacks
Dear Parents,
I would be most appreciative if you
would volunteer to send in a snack for next week during testing. So many
students forget to bring a snack, and taking a test on an empty stomach is
detrimental. Basic needs such as a full belly and plenty of rest are the most
important rudimentary elements of success.
Examples for snack may include, but is not limited to the following,
Granola bars, cereal, crackers,
chips, apples, oranges, cheese sticks, pepperoni, beef jerky, carrots, celery,
fruit snacks, bananas, water bottles, cheese balls, cookies, fruit juice boxes,
Capri Sun.
(I do have limited space in my mini-fridge. )
J Thank
you in advance for your help.
Please make sure your child gets at least 9 hours of sleep and a hearty
breakfast every day next school week. ***I would go ahead and send them with a
snack just in case.
Also, please note that most of our testing begins by 8:30 and ends by
12:00. It is important that your child is on time, and does not leave before
noon.
Schedule and Musts
If you do not have your basic needs met, you will not do as well on the test. It is time to "sharpen the saw".
Our testing time will be limited to mornings. In the afternoon we will review for the test the next day. Tests are subject to change.
Mon.
Math
Vocabulary
Spelling
Tues.
Reading
Science
Math
Wednesday
Reading Language Arts
Math
Thursday
Social Studies
Grammar
Friday
In View I.Q Test
- Get at least 9 hours of sleep each night. Go to bed early. If you are sleepy, you can't concentrate.
- Eat a healthy filling breakfast. Hungry rumbling bellies distract from your test and your best. Bring a snack every day next week. No Candy Allowed!
- Play and exercise after school. Let your brain have a rest. You will not have homework, so have fun each night, and be ready to work in the morning.
Our testing time will be limited to mornings. In the afternoon we will review for the test the next day. Tests are subject to change.
Mon.
Math
Vocabulary
Spelling
Tues.
Reading
Science
Math
Wednesday
Reading Language Arts
Math
Thursday
Social Studies
Grammar
Friday
In View I.Q Test
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Practicing for the Terra Nova
The Terra Nova is the type of test you will be taking. This site gives you the types of questions that will be on the actual test. Since this is the same maker of the tests you will be taking next week, it is a good choice to do all of this practice test.
http://www.mhschool.com/math/2002/teacher/teachres/stateres/terranova/pdf/M4tnp.pdf
http://www.mhschool.com/math/2002/teacher/teachres/stateres/terranova/pdf/M4tnp.pdf
Reading Language Arts Practice Test
Put your answers on the practice bubble sheets. Do not forget your name and date.
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/7th/7th-read.pdf
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/5th/5thLA.pdf
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/7th/7th-read.pdf
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/5th/5thLA.pdf
Monday, March 24, 2014
Brain POP USE IT AS YOUR HOMEWORK!
http://www.brainpop.com/search/search.weml?keyword=fraction
Brain Pop is a fantastic place to review. User Name: sjwv Password: irish
Here are some subjects to type in and review. Every bit helps. Many videos have games or activities to do. There is no way I am going to be able to cover everything I want to before we take our tests next week. Make sure to study every single night. This site is an easy and fun way to do so.
Math
fractions
word problems
patterns
measurement
graphs
place value
Science
magnets
water cycle
vertebrate
invertebrate
animal adaptations
plant reproduction
the moon
food chain
density
scientific method
Social Studies
Bill of Rights
Continents
U.S Symbols
Congress
graphs
time line
Reading Language Arts
topic sentence
writing a letter
main idea
strengthening sentences
conjunctions
sentence fragments
puntuation
run on sentences
dialogue
Brain Pop is a fantastic place to review. User Name: sjwv Password: irish
Here are some subjects to type in and review. Every bit helps. Many videos have games or activities to do. There is no way I am going to be able to cover everything I want to before we take our tests next week. Make sure to study every single night. This site is an easy and fun way to do so.
Math
fractions
word problems
patterns
measurement
graphs
place value
Science
magnets
water cycle
vertebrate
invertebrate
animal adaptations
plant reproduction
the moon
food chain
density
scientific method
Social Studies
Bill of Rights
Continents
U.S Symbols
Congress
graphs
time line
Reading Language Arts
topic sentence
writing a letter
main idea
strengthening sentences
conjunctions
sentence fragments
puntuation
run on sentences
dialogue
New Spelling Words Test Friday 3-28
- witch
- which
- bureau
- opponent
- specimen
- present
- presence
- emerge
- faint
- tremendous
- there, their, they're as BONUS
Language Mechanics GAMES for Testing Next Week
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/punctuation/index_pre.html Punctuation Campground
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm Comma Chameleon
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/goforgold/content_builder/dswmedia/g4c34/nadia.htm Go for the Gold Quotes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Bea_2ANKJ5o Funny Video
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm Comma Chameleon
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/goforgold/content_builder/dswmedia/g4c34/nadia.htm Go for the Gold Quotes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Bea_2ANKJ5o Funny Video
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Math Practice
I am just re-posting this in case it was forgotten. All of my students will benefit from these math games.
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
Food Chain Game
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm
Play all parts of this game, and choose other connected/related activities at the bottom. Make sure to do the"meat eater, plant eater, or both".
Play all parts of this game, and choose other connected/related activities at the bottom. Make sure to do the"meat eater, plant eater, or both".
Revolutionary War Museum
http://library.thinkquest.org/11683/heroes.htmlhttp://library.thinkquest.org/11683/heroes.html
Expectations of the Revolutionary War Museum
1.
Student must research their chosen person and
write down the following; interesting facts, their part in the war, and how
they died or their role after the war if they survived.
2.
Students may choose a “talking wax figure”
(standing), a cut out from a tri-fold, or actual picture frame…No matter what
students choose they will be talking as if you were the person displayed. Note to parents, we have talked about these
choices in class.
3.
No matter the exhibit chosen, students must included
the following in their ‘exhibit”
·
Title of your exhibit clearly visible
·
The name of their person clearly visible with
birth and death under the name
·
A “push here for audio button” that visitors will
press, to hear students speak.
·
7-10 Interesting facts about their person. Student
may speak some of these facts but they also need to be posted in the display.
·
An interactive activity related to their person that
the visitors may do… (example decoding)
·
Pictures relating to the person chosen
·
You are not required to have dress up materials,
but it is recommended especially if you are a standing “wax statue”.
Here are some sites to get you started....
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/people.aspx
http://library.thinkquest.org/11683/heroes.html
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/people.aspx
http://library.thinkquest.org/11683/heroes.html
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Google Earth Story
https://support.google.com/earth/answer/148174?hl=en
Okay! This is JUST for EXTRA CREDIT in Social Studies. You are not required to do it. You will need your parents to sign up for a google account, so you can use it on google earth.
The site above gives information on how to create a tour with google earth. The assignment is to use the information and google earth to tell the story, and major events of the American Revolution from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris.
The timeline we are doing in class will help you with major events, but the point is to include the places as well as pictures that represent the events on your tour. If it is easier for you, you can tell the events. You will present your work in class.
Use this site for the tour.
http://www.google.com/earth/
Okay! This is JUST for EXTRA CREDIT in Social Studies. You are not required to do it. You will need your parents to sign up for a google account, so you can use it on google earth.
The site above gives information on how to create a tour with google earth. The assignment is to use the information and google earth to tell the story, and major events of the American Revolution from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris.
The timeline we are doing in class will help you with major events, but the point is to include the places as well as pictures that represent the events on your tour. If it is easier for you, you can tell the events. You will present your work in class.
Use this site for the tour.
http://www.google.com/earth/
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
New Spelling Words Test 2-28
commandeer,
oblivious,
fiercely,
rendezvous,
arthropod,
larva,
Continentals,
enlisted,
characteristics,
traitor
oblivious,
fiercely,
rendezvous,
arthropod,
larva,
Continentals,
enlisted,
characteristics,
traitor
Friday, February 21, 2014
Chronicle of the Revolution
Read news paper clippings of events during the Revolution.
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle.html
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle.html
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
Snowed In Students
Just so you stay caught up...
Math
Casto Practice test
We will review tomorrow, and I still intend to give the test.
Wagner Math Game http://www.iknowthat.com/com/App?File=BluePrints.htm&Type=S&App=BluePrints&Topic=JungleGym
S.S I read If You Lived at the Time of The American Revolution
Science We watched a brain pop video on classification for review, and did a small research activity on a vertebrate of our choice.
Math
Casto Practice test
We will review tomorrow, and I still intend to give the test.
Wagner Math Game http://www.iknowthat.com/com/App?File=BluePrints.htm&Type=S&App=BluePrints&Topic=JungleGym
S.S I read If You Lived at the Time of The American Revolution
Science We watched a brain pop video on classification for review, and did a small research activity on a vertebrate of our choice.
New Spelling Words Test 2-7
- repousse
- encounter
- prideful
- vulgarities
- metamorphosis
- phylum
- grievances
- independence
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Scholastic Book Fair
We will be going to the book fair tomorrow and Friday. Students wanting to purchase need to bring money by Friday.
Don't forget you can order online under our class account as well.
https://clubs2.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LogonForm?esp=SBC/ib/20140107//img/PPCMultipShopLanding/Parents/PCOOL/////
Our class code is GRY7J
Don't forget you can order online under our class account as well.
https://clubs2.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LogonForm?esp=SBC/ib/20140107//img/PPCMultipShopLanding/Parents/PCOOL/////
Our class code is GRY7J
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Change in Plans!!!
Make sure to wear a Hoodie tomorrow instead of dress up. Mass and dress up has been moved to THURSDAY!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week
Tomorrow is a dress down day! Dress as your favorite character, hero, role model etc...
We get points for every participant!
Don't forget we are also collecting rolls of aluminum foil. Each roll equals more points, plus it is for a great cause. This is their facebook site...https://www.facebook.com/BurritoRidersWV
Look it over with a parent please.
Wednesday dress up for Mass. I plan to dressy dress up. :)
Thursday is hoodie day! You can wear jeans with your hoodie, or sweats. There is no limit on the amount of hoodies you wear so pile them on. Each hoodie is a point!
Friday is spirit day! Go over the top in blue and gold/yellow. :)
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