Thank you everyone so much for the Christmas gifts! I appreciate them very much. Hope everyone has a safe and fun Christmas. Please remember to true meaning of Christmas.
See you on January 2, and hopefully we will all be refreshed and ready to learn.

Love,
Mrs. Fail

Study Stations:
We have not learned all these vocabulary words, I just got this online. But, this will help you review for the test tomorrow.

Flashcards

Flashcards 2

Slideshow

Tonight each class has a post assessment due for homework.
Flashcards need to be completed and any missing work.

EVERYTHING is due by Friday.
Test: 12/14/12

Parents,

 

We are planning to have a Christmas party on Dec. 17th during lunch time (11:30a-12:30p) in the cafeteria. All classes will be combined for this celebration so we welcome as many parents as possible! Students will be exchanging a wrapped book (include who the book is from so that students don't get their own book!) and are asked to bring one canned food item that will be donated to a local food bank. Please don't spend anymore than $5 on the book.  You can also use donated books instead of purchasing a new book if you prefer.   

Please sign up using the link below to bring food/drink, games or other items on the list and come celebrate as we get ready for our Christmas break!

Go to this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C48ADA62AA46-christmas

and simply sign up!

If your child has any food allergies, please send me an email letting me know what foods we need to avoid.  

The field trip was great today! Tonight please study and complete flashcards. Science flashcards are due tomorrow for a grade. The words are listed on the test information post.


Christmas Party~ Dec. 17 11:30 to 12:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring a book (wrapped or unwrapped) and a can for our food drive.
All parents are welcome to join the fun!

Field Trip tomorrow!

Parent Drivers: Please be at school by 8:15 to get your list of students and directions. We will be leaving from the side parking lot by the playground at 8:30-8:35 sharp.

Students need to bring:
Lunch
Jacket
Money for gift shop

IF you want to sign your child out tomorrow when we return....you must come back to the school and go through the procedures. Please do not go straight home.

I look forward to a fun and educational day!

To know for test:

Definitions:

Elements

Atom

Proton

Neutron

Electron

Compound

Mixture

Solution

Suspension

Physical Change

Chemical Change

Combustion

Quantitative

Qualitative

Weight

Mass

Matter

Density

Buoyancy

Luster

Law of Conservation

Malleability

Ductility

Texture

Luster

Odor

How do you measure an irregular object?

How to read a Freezing/Boiling point graph

How to read a density graph

Extra Credit for Science test. Due Friday (Test day)

Parents and Students: There will be a short quiz on Monday about elements, compounds, and mixtures. You will be allowed to use the periodic table. Study the practice sheet we did in class.

Please do not expect reports to be graded quickly. My weekends are planned with Christmas events and I want to read each report thoroughly. In time, I will get them all graded.

Love all,
Mrs. Fail

Periodic Table

Chemistry for Kids

How to Read Periodic Table

Several room parents are planning a Christmas party on Dec. 17. If your child has any food allergies we need to be aware of, please let us know ASAP. I know one students has a Red Dye 40 allergy so please keep this in mind if you want to purchase snacks.

More details on the party soon...

Thanks

Social Studies Reports are due TOMORROW!!! Students have had four weeks to complete the project. Any late reports will have points deducted. Please remember to attach the rubric to the report so I can easily grade it.

:-) Thank you,
Mrs. Fail

Classroom Christmas list:

Kleenex
Paper Towels
A stepping stool
Pencils!!!
Books

We have used supplies this year. Any donations from Santa would be wonderful!

Homework tonight is a Matter Review Sheet and finish report.

For class:
Chemical Changes
A closer look
Chemistry for Kids

Tonight's homework is to bring a small irregular object to school so we can measure the volume in class.

Reminders:
Field Trip money due tomorrow.
Field Trip is Dec. 11
Social Studies Report due Friday

Helpful Websites during this unit on Matter

Chemistry for Kids

States of Matter

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend. Get an early start on that Christmas shopping.
We had a Social Studies test on the Revolutionary War today. Progress Reports went home on Thursday; if you have not signed and returned them, please do so Monday.

Reminder:
Reports due Dec. 7
Field Trip money due Dec. 5

*** Please remember students must have an introduction, body, and conclusion for the report and to attach rubric to paper. ***

Introduction Paragraph

Should get the reader's interest so that he or she will want to read more.

Should let the reader know what the writing is going to be about.

List the key points of your paper.

Body

Details on the key points stated in introduction. (Several Paragraphs long)

Conclusion Paragraph

Your conclusion is your opportunity to wrap up your essay in a tidy package and bring it home for your reader.

Include a brief summary of the paper's main points.

May use:

Quotes

Ask a question

Suggest results/consequences

5B and 5C

American Revolution Project

Purpose: Students will be analyzing and researching why colonists resisted British policies before and after 1775. They will also have an opportunity to focus on important battles, people and/or other events of the American Revolution for further class discussion. Students should also be able to discuss how these battles, people and/or events had an impact on the final outcome of the Revolutionary war.

Directions:

1. Begin by choosing one of the major events, battles or people listed on the last page.

2. After researching your topic, type out a three page report that describes your topic. You must include the following things in your report to receive full credit:

If you have chosen a battle please answer the following questions in your report:

Ø  What is the name of your chosen battle?

Ø  Where and when did the battle take place?

Ø  Who are the major figures in the battle?

Ø  What side is each figure fighting for?

Ø  Were there any important battle strategies used and/or developed that would be notable in your report? If so, what are they?

Ø  What was the final outcome of the battle?

Ø  Was this battle a significant one in determining the outcome of the war? Please explain your answer.

If you have chosen a person please answer the following questions in your report:

Ø  Who is the person that you have chosen to research?

Ø  When and where was this person born?

Ø  What are some of the important accomplishments of this person?

Ø  How is this person important to the American Revolution?

Ø  What side of the war did they favor and why?

Ø  Where there any particular events or actions of this person that are notable and

Ø  relevant or the Revolution? These should be mentioned in your report.

Ø  What happens to this person after the American Revolution is over?

If you have chosen to do a particular event:

Ø  What event have you chosen to research?

Ø  List specific details of this event and its impact on the Revolution.

Ø  Do not forget to include specific people, dates, and locations when doing the report.

Ø  Describe the impact this event had on the American Revolution, either before or after the Revolution ended.

Paper Specifications:

Ø  Cover page that includes a title, class period, name and date

Ø  Three minimum

Ø  Typed

Ø  Double spaced

Ø  Times New Roman font

Ø  One inch margins

Ø  12 font

Possible project choices:

Ø  The Boston Massacre

Ø  The Boston Tea Party

Ø  The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Ø  The Battle of Bunker Hill

Ø  The Battle of Yorktown

Ø  The Battle of Saratoga

Ø  The Battle of Princeton

Ø  The Battle of Camden

Ø  The Battle of Kings Mountain

Ø  The Battle of Monmouth

Ø  The Battle of Long Island

Ø  The Battle of Vincennes

Ø  The Battle of Lake Champlain

Ø  The Battle of Eutaw Springs

Ø  The Battle of Germantown

Ø  The siege of Fort Stanwix

Ø  The capture of Stony Point

Ø  Paul Revere’s Ride/Fact or Fiction

Ø  George Washington

Ø  Thomas Jefferson

Ø  Ben Franklin

Ø  Samuel Adams

Ø  John Adams

Ø  John Hancock

Ø  Patrick Henry

Ø  Women in the Revolution

Ø  Africans in the Revolution

***if there are any other topics that you have in mind please see me and we can discuss your options.

5A- 

State Research Paper

 For your state research project, research the following information for your chosen state. You may choose one of the original 13 colonies as your state. You may not choose North Carolina! To ensure that you receive all 50 points for your research, be sure to include the following things in your report:

— Official State Symbols (5 pts.)

— Population and race/ethnicity demographics (5 pts.)

—  Major industries or crops of this state (5 pts.)

— Date of statehood (5 pts.)

— Nickname (5 pts.)

—  Region (5 pts.)

— Governor as of 2012 (5 pts.)

— Natural resources (5 pts.)

— Places of interest and celebrities from that state. (7 pts.)

— References (3 pts.)

Total:          /50 pts

The report should be 2 pages typed or neatly hand written. Students are required to have an introduction and conclusion paragraph in the report. The due date is: ________________

Please attach a copy of this sheet to the front of the report.

I am sorry if there was any confusion, the SS test is Friday. :-) We all make mistakes. I have posted the extra credit and study information on 11/24/12.

Please remember, I will not take missing work after a test. Several students are missing assignments and Friday is the deadline. Zeros cannot be made up.

Thanks.

Reminder: Field Trip forms and money.

For Class:

Battle of Saratoga Links
Liberty Kids
Social Studies for Kids
Saratoga

Battle of Yorktown
Social Studies for kids
Yorktown
Liberty Kids

Battle of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill

Progress Reports go home this week. Several students will have zeros for not turning in work. I will not accept late work after a test is given. For example, flashcards are to study for a test. Once the test has passed there is no need to grade flashcards 3 weeks later. Please make sure your child is turning in all work on time!
Thanks. 


Homework Tonight:

After talking about American and British spies in class during the Revolutionary War, answer the following questions:

1.  Would you be a patriot, loyalist, or neutral? Why?

2.  If given the opportunity, would you become a spy for Great Britain? Explain why you choose your answer.

3.  Many women were spies during the war but were unrecognized. Why do you think this is?

4.  What were the consequences of becoming a spy for Great Britain?

5.  What were the benefits of becoming a spy for Great Britain?

6.  How would you go about keeping your secrecy if you were a spy? Explain. 

Many students are confused about an introduction and conclusion paragraph for their report. So, I have listed general things that are found in those intro and conclusion paragraphs. 

Introduction Paragraph

Should get the reader's interest so that he or she will want to read more.

Should let the reader know what the writing is going to be about.

List the key points of your paper.

Body

Details on the key points stated in introduction. (Several Paragraphs long)

Conclusion Paragraph

Your conclusion is your opportunity to wrap up your essay in a tidy package and bring it home for your reader.

Include a brief summary of the paper's main points.

May use:

Quotes

Ask a question

Suggest results/consequences