We did a simulation about the causes that led to the American Revolution today. It was a perfect example of how the colonists fought against the British Parliament. The last straw was when I proclaimed there would be a "stamp tax" on their papers in order to be graded.
I'm sure they will have a lot to say about it. I was proud of them and how they handled things!
Assignments today:
Math--WB p. 71
Reading--Finish Treasure Hunt on "Tolliver's Secret"
Tomorrow we are going to have a "Boston Tea Party". It should be a good time.
Have a wonderful night--the weather is wonderful!
Mrs. E.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Solar System
Here is our version of the solar system. We created the sun, planets (and dwarf planet!) and moon out of paper mache. Note: Our solar system is NOT to scale!
Northshore Mining...
We had a great field trip today to Northshore Mining Co. We didn't see mining "in action" because of the shutdown, however, we were able to get right into the pit to examine rocks and check out how water is pumped out of pits. We learned about the continental divide and where the water goes. It was fascinating. I was excited that we were able to get into our own "backyard" to explore what is happening and relate it to what we had been studying.
You may see some interesting "samples" (aka huge rocks) coming home tonight!
Here is today's homework:
Reading: Finish the book "Walk Two Moons"
Math: Chapter 6 pre-test
Social Studies: Chapter 11 Chapter Tour
Science: Simple Machines projects (due on Wednesday)
I can't wait for Ironworld on Friday!!!
Have a nice evening,
Mrs. E.
You may see some interesting "samples" (aka huge rocks) coming home tonight!
Here is today's homework:
Reading: Finish the book "Walk Two Moons"
Math: Chapter 6 pre-test
Social Studies: Chapter 11 Chapter Tour
Science: Simple Machines projects (due on Wednesday)
I can't wait for Ironworld on Friday!!!
Have a nice evening,
Mrs. E.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
I'm Really Excited!!
The end of the year is coming up fast--but there is still a lot to learn!!
No homework for today except----
1. Get a good night's sleep
2. Eat breakfast tomorrow
MCA Science testing is tomorrow be ready and prepared to do your best!
There are several assignments due on Monday:
Reading: Finish reading the novel "Walk Two Moons"
Math: Chapter 6 pre-test p. 292-295 (1-44)
Also, we have been talking about simple machines and there is a project due next Wednesday. Here are all the directions:
Simple Machines Project
Grade 5
May 2009
Simple machines are EVERYWHERE!!! Now that we have learned a bit about the different kinds of simple machines and how they work, you are going to put what you know into action. You may choose to do one of the following projects. You need to think about your strengths as a student and choose the project that you feel you will do the best on. All projects will require a presentation and a report. Each project is worth 100 points and will be a large part of your science grade for the quarter. The due dates and work times will be listed below. I am excited to see what you can come up with—be creative! You are scientists!
Schedule for Simple Machines Project
Thursday, May 14 Introduction to Simple Machines Project
Friday, May 15 Project Ideas due and Work Day
WORK AT HOME OVER THE WEEKEND
Monday, May 18 Work at Home
Tuesday, May 19 work time at school, work at home
Wed., May 20 Projects Due/ Presentations
Thursday, May 21 Finish Presentations
Project #1: Report and Presentation
For this project you will need to research one or two simple machines and give a presentation to the class. You will be responsible for writing a complete report that includes the following parts:
Report:
Cover
Table of Contents
Information:
When was this machine invented?
Who invented it?
How does the machine work?
Where can you find these simple machines in our everyday lives?
What are some examples of these simple machines and how do they work?
What has the machine been used for in the past?
Bibliography
Your report should have at least three sources of where you get your information and you should include this in a bibliography at the end of your report.
Presentation: You need to come up with a presentation that is 3-5 minutes long to tell the class what you have learned about in your study of the simple machines. You can make a PowerPoint presentation, a poster presentation, use the overhead, create a song and perform it—be creative. You need to tell the class everything that you had found out about the machines. You will be graded on the presentation and report as follows:
Report:
Cover __________/ 5
Table of Contents __________/ 5
Information __________/30
Bibliography __________/5
Neatness/Grammar __________/5
Presentation
Information presented is correct and logical __________/ 25
Creative __________/ 15
Organized __________/ 10
Total __________/ 100 points
Project #2: Create a “Rube Goldberg” Machine
Rube Goldberg was an artist who made cartoons of simple machines put together to do a common task. If you choose this project you will be responsible for creating a “cartoon” design of a “Rube Goldberg” type machine and actually build it for a presentation.
The requirement of this project is to construct an 8 step (or greater) machine to do a common household task. You must use a minimum of four simple machines in your task. You will be graded on the following parts:
Plan: ______________30 points
You need to create a plan on paper that shows exactly what you are trying to accomplish. See the cartoon below for an example. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a “cartoon” but just a blueprint of what exactly you will build or construct.
Rube Goldberg gets his think-tank working and evolves the simplified pencil-sharpener.
Open window (A) and fly kite (B). String (C) lifts small door (D) allowing moths (E) to escape and eat red flannel shirt (F). As weight of shirt becomes less, shoe (G) steps on switch (H) which heats electric iron (I) and burns hole in pants (J). Smoke (K) enters hole in tree (L), smoking out opossum (M) which jumps into basket (N), pulling rope (O) and lifting cage (P), allowing woodpecker (Q) to chew wood from pencil (R), exposing lead. Emergency knife (S) is always handy in case opossum or the woodpecker gets sick and can't work.
Construction/Demonstration: ______________70 points
You will need to construct your design and make it work to create the task that you are trying to accomplish. This can be done one of two ways. You may create the machine at home and record with a video camera your machine and how it works and then bring the tape to school so we can watch it working, or you may actually bring your parts to school and set it up here for the demonstration. While you are presenting, be prepared to show what the simple machines are and what types. Be ready to explain the steps of your process.
Total ___________________/100 points
Project #3: Become and Engineer!
Do you have ideas for your own gadgets? See if you can use the concept of simple machines to invent something new. Think about problems that you have around the house doing something. Can you design a machine to do it for you?
For this project you will need to do three things:
Plan _________________20
Create a blueprint of your gadget. You should show what your invention will look like and identify the simple machines that will be used to build it. This will communicate your idea and help you to build it.
Create a prototype _________________70
Create your gadget. Try to use as many things around the house as you can or recyclable materials. You should bring it to class with you on the day of your presentation and be ready to show the class how it works. It should be working!!
Presentation _________________10
Show the class what you have invented and what it will be used for. Explain how you got your idea and who would use it.
Total Points __________________/100
It will be exciting to see what they come up with!!
Have a great night!
Mrs. E.
No homework for today except----
1. Get a good night's sleep
2. Eat breakfast tomorrow
MCA Science testing is tomorrow be ready and prepared to do your best!
There are several assignments due on Monday:
Reading: Finish reading the novel "Walk Two Moons"
Math: Chapter 6 pre-test p. 292-295 (1-44)
Also, we have been talking about simple machines and there is a project due next Wednesday. Here are all the directions:
Simple Machines Project
Grade 5
May 2009
Simple machines are EVERYWHERE!!! Now that we have learned a bit about the different kinds of simple machines and how they work, you are going to put what you know into action. You may choose to do one of the following projects. You need to think about your strengths as a student and choose the project that you feel you will do the best on. All projects will require a presentation and a report. Each project is worth 100 points and will be a large part of your science grade for the quarter. The due dates and work times will be listed below. I am excited to see what you can come up with—be creative! You are scientists!
Schedule for Simple Machines Project
Thursday, May 14 Introduction to Simple Machines Project
Friday, May 15 Project Ideas due and Work Day
WORK AT HOME OVER THE WEEKEND
Monday, May 18 Work at Home
Tuesday, May 19 work time at school, work at home
Wed., May 20 Projects Due/ Presentations
Thursday, May 21 Finish Presentations
Project #1: Report and Presentation
For this project you will need to research one or two simple machines and give a presentation to the class. You will be responsible for writing a complete report that includes the following parts:
Report:
Cover
Table of Contents
Information:
When was this machine invented?
Who invented it?
How does the machine work?
Where can you find these simple machines in our everyday lives?
What are some examples of these simple machines and how do they work?
What has the machine been used for in the past?
Bibliography
Your report should have at least three sources of where you get your information and you should include this in a bibliography at the end of your report.
Presentation: You need to come up with a presentation that is 3-5 minutes long to tell the class what you have learned about in your study of the simple machines. You can make a PowerPoint presentation, a poster presentation, use the overhead, create a song and perform it—be creative. You need to tell the class everything that you had found out about the machines. You will be graded on the presentation and report as follows:
Report:
Cover __________/ 5
Table of Contents __________/ 5
Information __________/30
Bibliography __________/5
Neatness/Grammar __________/5
Presentation
Information presented is correct and logical __________/ 25
Creative __________/ 15
Organized __________/ 10
Total __________/ 100 points
Project #2: Create a “Rube Goldberg” Machine
Rube Goldberg was an artist who made cartoons of simple machines put together to do a common task. If you choose this project you will be responsible for creating a “cartoon” design of a “Rube Goldberg” type machine and actually build it for a presentation.
The requirement of this project is to construct an 8 step (or greater) machine to do a common household task. You must use a minimum of four simple machines in your task. You will be graded on the following parts:
Plan: ______________30 points
You need to create a plan on paper that shows exactly what you are trying to accomplish. See the cartoon below for an example. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a “cartoon” but just a blueprint of what exactly you will build or construct.
Rube Goldberg gets his think-tank working and evolves the simplified pencil-sharpener.
Open window (A) and fly kite (B). String (C) lifts small door (D) allowing moths (E) to escape and eat red flannel shirt (F). As weight of shirt becomes less, shoe (G) steps on switch (H) which heats electric iron (I) and burns hole in pants (J). Smoke (K) enters hole in tree (L), smoking out opossum (M) which jumps into basket (N), pulling rope (O) and lifting cage (P), allowing woodpecker (Q) to chew wood from pencil (R), exposing lead. Emergency knife (S) is always handy in case opossum or the woodpecker gets sick and can't work.
Construction/Demonstration: ______________70 points
You will need to construct your design and make it work to create the task that you are trying to accomplish. This can be done one of two ways. You may create the machine at home and record with a video camera your machine and how it works and then bring the tape to school so we can watch it working, or you may actually bring your parts to school and set it up here for the demonstration. While you are presenting, be prepared to show what the simple machines are and what types. Be ready to explain the steps of your process.
Total ___________________/100 points
Project #3: Become and Engineer!
Do you have ideas for your own gadgets? See if you can use the concept of simple machines to invent something new. Think about problems that you have around the house doing something. Can you design a machine to do it for you?
For this project you will need to do three things:
Plan _________________20
Create a blueprint of your gadget. You should show what your invention will look like and identify the simple machines that will be used to build it. This will communicate your idea and help you to build it.
Create a prototype _________________70
Create your gadget. Try to use as many things around the house as you can or recyclable materials. You should bring it to class with you on the day of your presentation and be ready to show the class how it works. It should be working!!
Presentation _________________10
Show the class what you have invented and what it will be used for. Explain how you got your idea and who would use it.
Total Points __________________/100
It will be exciting to see what they come up with!!
Have a great night!
Mrs. E.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wednesday
Hello!
Today's Assignments:
Reading: Read chapters 35 and 36 (stop at chapter 37) and complete the Lunatic Mystery casebook parts one and two
Spelling: WB p. 155-156
Math: Checkpoint quiz (completed in class)
Social Studies: 13 Colonies Map adn Yellowstone Map Skill sheet (from yesterday, due tomorrow)
Permission slips for our field trips next week were handed out today. We will be going to Northshore Mine on Monday and Ironworld on Friday. Please note that the students will not ber able to wear flip flops or sandals to the mine on Monday. If they don't have proper shoes then they will not be allowed to go--this is a safety issue and the mine's policy.
MCA Science testing in on Friday. Please get a good night's sleep and eat some nutritious food on Friday morning--brain fuel!!
Have a good night,
Mrs. E.
Today's Assignments:
Reading: Read chapters 35 and 36 (stop at chapter 37) and complete the Lunatic Mystery casebook parts one and two
Spelling: WB p. 155-156
Math: Checkpoint quiz (completed in class)
Social Studies: 13 Colonies Map adn Yellowstone Map Skill sheet (from yesterday, due tomorrow)
Permission slips for our field trips next week were handed out today. We will be going to Northshore Mine on Monday and Ironworld on Friday. Please note that the students will not ber able to wear flip flops or sandals to the mine on Monday. If they don't have proper shoes then they will not be allowed to go--this is a safety issue and the mine's policy.
MCA Science testing in on Friday. Please get a good night's sleep and eat some nutritious food on Friday morning--brain fuel!!
Have a good night,
Mrs. E.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday
Here are today's assignments--there is a lot to do for reading today!
Reading: Choose a passage from Walk Two Moons, create a picture of that passage, underline the words that are very descriptive (this was assigned yesterday)
Complete the QAR (Question Answer Response) sheet and the Character Analysis vocab sheet
Read chapters 30-33 (stop at 34)
Math: WB p.70
Social Studies: Map skills WS 99-101 (due Thurs.)
Spelling: week 34 words 3x or 5x each
Thanks!
Mrs. E.
Reading: Choose a passage from Walk Two Moons, create a picture of that passage, underline the words that are very descriptive (this was assigned yesterday)
Complete the QAR (Question Answer Response) sheet and the Character Analysis vocab sheet
Read chapters 30-33 (stop at 34)
Math: WB p.70
Social Studies: Map skills WS 99-101 (due Thurs.)
Spelling: week 34 words 3x or 5x each
Thanks!
Mrs. E.
Monday, May 4, 2009
A Beautiful Day!
I hope everyone gets out to enjoy this beautiful day! I wish the weather would stay like this but they are predicting rain (or so I've heard). Here are today's assignments:
Reading: Read chapters 15 and 16 in Walk Two Moons. Be sure to stop at p. 101.
Language: Finish the concrete poem. If you were one of the students that have not yet handed in the rough draft get that done and also the final copy.
Math: Finish WB p. 65 that we did together in class. For more practice do p.270-271 in your math book (15-36)
Social Studies: Map Skills packet: Physical Map of Canada
FYI....
We will be having an MCA science test on Friday. Only the 5th grade will be testing on that day. It is done on the computer. Please make sure to get a lot of rest on Thursday night and eat a good breakfast on Friday so you can do your best.
We are approaching the end of the school year. Many things are going to happen and rather quickly. We are going to be going to Ironworld on May 22. I need to know if you are going to order food from Ironworld. A sheet with all the choices was sent home with the midterm report last Wednesday. Please have your selections made and handed in by this Wednesday, May 6.
Permission slips for that event will be out shortly.
Also, we are having a "book break" for those who made their reading counts goal for April on Friday. The students who made the goal will be going bowling. A permission slip will be coming to you shortly.
Thanks and have a GREAT night!
Mrs. E.
Reading: Read chapters 15 and 16 in Walk Two Moons. Be sure to stop at p. 101.
Language: Finish the concrete poem. If you were one of the students that have not yet handed in the rough draft get that done and also the final copy.
Math: Finish WB p. 65 that we did together in class. For more practice do p.270-271 in your math book (15-36)
Social Studies: Map Skills packet: Physical Map of Canada
FYI....
We will be having an MCA science test on Friday. Only the 5th grade will be testing on that day. It is done on the computer. Please make sure to get a lot of rest on Thursday night and eat a good breakfast on Friday so you can do your best.
We are approaching the end of the school year. Many things are going to happen and rather quickly. We are going to be going to Ironworld on May 22. I need to know if you are going to order food from Ironworld. A sheet with all the choices was sent home with the midterm report last Wednesday. Please have your selections made and handed in by this Wednesday, May 6.
Permission slips for that event will be out shortly.
Also, we are having a "book break" for those who made their reading counts goal for April on Friday. The students who made the goal will be going bowling. A permission slip will be coming to you shortly.
Thanks and have a GREAT night!
Mrs. E.
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