What a great day! Students were dressed so nice for picture day.
Tonight, please study the NE region states for the quiz tomorrow. The quiz will be on the states only. Friday there will be a test on all SS notes and flashcards.
Some students are still missing a Pocahontas classwork assignment and/or an Explorers Research assignment. We spent two days on each in class last week and whatever was not finished was for homework. I have graded the assignments. To view go to GoogleDrive, students should have the document in their name folder. Just open the document and view the comments for the grade.
5C students- I will be finished tonight on grading.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Picture Day Monday!
Please study over the weekend. Monday flashcards are due. There will be a quiz on the Northern states on Tuesday. Wednesday, several students have their projects due on their state. Test FRIDAY.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Picture Day Monday Sept. 30!!!
Homework this week is to complete flashcards on Quizlet.com or regular note cards. The flashcards are due Monday, one week from today. Students have been emailed a list of words and as soon as I get home at 4:15 I will scan the glossary of the Social Studies book for them. Other definitions not found in the book will be in the notes.
Today we learned that there were more explorers than just Columbus. We learned about Ponce De Leon and Henry Hudson!
Today we learned that there were more explorers than just Columbus. We learned about Ponce De Leon and Henry Hudson!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Homework tonight is on the computer. There is an email titled: "Food Web Homework"
Paper copies were provided for those who needed it.
I found this, it is a cool link to study food chains.
Food Chains
Paper copies were provided for those who needed it.
I found this, it is a cool link to study food chains.
Food Chains
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
We had a blast today in 5B and 5C with our outside lab. The homework is to finish flashcards (which students have been working on for 2 weeks) and study. There will be a homework assignment tomorrow (Wednesday). Then I am just requiring students to study until the test on Friday. Students will be getting a study guide in class on Thursday to help them review.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
FREE BOOKS
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Free Books
Free Books
Happy Friday! We have had a good week learning about Ecosystems.
Just for review,
Producers- ALL PLANTS
Consumers- Organisms that eat the plants or other animals
Decomposers- Breaks down dead organisms (bacteria, fungi, mushrooms)
There will be a test next Friday. I provide students with many things to help them review. However, all test questions will mainly come from the notes, powerpoint, and flashcards. All other activities in class, readings, homework, classwork, etc, is practice related to the notes/PowerPoint. For example, if students study the biomes foldable, the same information will be on their notes/PowerPoint. I have to teach to all learning styles, so what is a great study tool to one student, may not be for another. Here is my list of recommended study materials:
1. PowerPoint (from Movenote http://www.movenote.com/v/ewTHyEK3j583G and http://www.movenote.com/v/LZj_JVcrJbq )
2. Green and Blue notes sheet that was filled out while watching the PowerPoint, so again the same information.
3. Flashcards on the vocabulary words that were taught in the PowerPoint.
4. Biome Foldable- Related to biomes section of notes.
5. Worksheets- all worksheets relate to a topic from the notes
6. Blog "Ecosystems Symbaloo" link- games and extended information that review what we learned in notes.
7. Food Web/Food Chain examples- relates to topic in notes.
8. Chapters 5 and 6 in the Science Book (Emailed to them)- not all topics in the book are important. Mainly focus on the reading that relate to the notes.
9. I may send video links for students to watch that relate to a topic. Watching them will help students review. The video will relate to a topic from the notes/PowerPoint.
So, I am not saying students have to study all these things. I'm just providing these things for you. Studying notes, flashcards, and PowerPoint are the requirements.
Just for review,
Producers- ALL PLANTS
Consumers- Organisms that eat the plants or other animals
Decomposers- Breaks down dead organisms (bacteria, fungi, mushrooms)
There will be a test next Friday. I provide students with many things to help them review. However, all test questions will mainly come from the notes, powerpoint, and flashcards. All other activities in class, readings, homework, classwork, etc, is practice related to the notes/PowerPoint. For example, if students study the biomes foldable, the same information will be on their notes/PowerPoint. I have to teach to all learning styles, so what is a great study tool to one student, may not be for another. Here is my list of recommended study materials:
1. PowerPoint (from Movenote http://www.movenote.com/v/ewTHyEK3j583G and http://www.movenote.com/v/LZj_JVcrJbq )
2. Green and Blue notes sheet that was filled out while watching the PowerPoint, so again the same information.
3. Flashcards on the vocabulary words that were taught in the PowerPoint.
4. Biome Foldable- Related to biomes section of notes.
5. Worksheets- all worksheets relate to a topic from the notes
6. Blog "Ecosystems Symbaloo" link- games and extended information that review what we learned in notes.
7. Food Web/Food Chain examples- relates to topic in notes.
8. Chapters 5 and 6 in the Science Book (Emailed to them)- not all topics in the book are important. Mainly focus on the reading that relate to the notes.
9. I may send video links for students to watch that relate to a topic. Watching them will help students review. The video will relate to a topic from the notes/PowerPoint.
So, I am not saying students have to study all these things. I'm just providing these things for you. Studying notes, flashcards, and PowerPoint are the requirements.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
The office made every teacher a Sign Up Genius for volunteers/ classroom needs. Here is the link and I will put in the left side of my blog.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044DABAF2BA46-mrs
Just a reminder that we have a Science Ecosystems test next Friday.
Flashcards are due on the test day.
I have explained to students if they study 15 minutes at home, they should do fine on the test. The way I do things is teach the first week all the information, then review the second week for the test. We will not learn any new information at this point. Students have their blue and green notes, PowerPoint presentation, and flashcards that will help them study the most. I have emailed Chapters 5 and 6 to them from the book so they can read at home if needed.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044DABAF2BA46-mrs
Just a reminder that we have a Science Ecosystems test next Friday.
Flashcards are due on the test day.
I have explained to students if they study 15 minutes at home, they should do fine on the test. The way I do things is teach the first week all the information, then review the second week for the test. We will not learn any new information at this point. Students have their blue and green notes, PowerPoint presentation, and flashcards that will help them study the most. I have emailed Chapters 5 and 6 to them from the book so they can read at home if needed.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Good Afternoon,
I have a few things I need to share with you today.
1. The attraction books went home today for the PTO fundraiser. I do not know much about it, but you can always email the PTO if you have questions. If I get information soon, I will share.
2. Just so everyone is clear: There is an in-school project that I am giving between Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Radford and I. The project relates to Biomes. Mrs. Jenkins will be grading the assignment according to the technology requirements. I will grade the project based on the scientific requirements. The project will be completed at school! Mrs. Radford will be assisting with research. Many students think there are 3 projects, but I assure you, they only have one. The due date has not been determined because it will take a while to research in their specials. Our overall goal is to help students understand the proper researching skills. I realize students have other things to do at home. Therefore, I do not think you should worry about it at this point. Again, this Project will be completed at school. Maybe once the due date is assigned they may need to finish at home.
3. I have emailed or handed back every student's homework assignment. Online submissions were email their grade, their answers, and correct answers. :-) I love it!
4. Homework- In 5B and 5C most students had about 10 minutes left on the notes. I would like for them to finish if they can because we review tomorrow.
5. I have condensed all the link on the side related to Ecosystems on the "Ecosystems Symbaloo" link. My goal is to make one for each topic so my blog is not so jumbled.
Thanks and let me know if you need me.
I have a few things I need to share with you today.
1. The attraction books went home today for the PTO fundraiser. I do not know much about it, but you can always email the PTO if you have questions. If I get information soon, I will share.
2. Just so everyone is clear: There is an in-school project that I am giving between Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Radford and I. The project relates to Biomes. Mrs. Jenkins will be grading the assignment according to the technology requirements. I will grade the project based on the scientific requirements. The project will be completed at school! Mrs. Radford will be assisting with research. Many students think there are 3 projects, but I assure you, they only have one. The due date has not been determined because it will take a while to research in their specials. Our overall goal is to help students understand the proper researching skills. I realize students have other things to do at home. Therefore, I do not think you should worry about it at this point. Again, this Project will be completed at school. Maybe once the due date is assigned they may need to finish at home.
3. I have emailed or handed back every student's homework assignment. Online submissions were email their grade, their answers, and correct answers. :-) I love it!
4. Homework- In 5B and 5C most students had about 10 minutes left on the notes. I would like for them to finish if they can because we review tomorrow.
5. I have condensed all the link on the side related to Ecosystems on the "Ecosystems Symbaloo" link. My goal is to make one for each topic so my blog is not so jumbled.
Thanks and let me know if you need me.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Parents: I have found a way to email the grades and answer
key for those assignments created in Google Forms. Last night’s homework was a
form I created and I have emailed students their grade with answer key. The
email is from noreply and the subject says “Record of Grades.” Those students who turned in a paper copy, please give me some time to grade them. Thanks
I want to remind students and parents that on homework they
can use anything I give them such as, notes, PowerPoints, shared documents,
flashcards and so on. Some grades were very low. I will offer an extra credit Scholastic News if you are
interested please email me.
There is no homework for my class tonight. However, flashcards are due next Friday. I have encouraged students to complete about 10 a night until they are finished. Students may use quizlet.com or paper note cards to complete.
Our Ecosystems Test will be Friday, Sept. 20.
The 5th grade teachers have noticed that many students need help with time management. My personal goal is to give students a graded homework assignment about 2 nights a week. Then flashcards and projects can be worked on between those days. Sometimes students have to finish what they started in class that day. Usually I have already given students 30+ minutes to work on it and they can finish homework if they like. (For example, the biome foldable) In class, all 5th grade teachers encourage students to work on any classes homework if the student finishes early. We will help students use their time wisely in order to manage everything.
I have provided a link to a workbook if parents want to keep this at home for their child. It is like a mini-book with lessons related to what we learn in school. Every topic in this workbook will be covered this year. Just thought I would share. It is a great study guide for tests and EOG.
http://www.triumphlearning.com/what-we-offer/science/end-of-grade-coach-gold-edition.html
The 5th grade teachers have noticed that many students need help with time management. My personal goal is to give students a graded homework assignment about 2 nights a week. Then flashcards and projects can be worked on between those days. Sometimes students have to finish what they started in class that day. Usually I have already given students 30+ minutes to work on it and they can finish homework if they like. (For example, the biome foldable) In class, all 5th grade teachers encourage students to work on any classes homework if the student finishes early. We will help students use their time wisely in order to manage everything.
I have provided a link to a workbook if parents want to keep this at home for their child. It is like a mini-book with lessons related to what we learn in school. Every topic in this workbook will be covered this year. Just thought I would share. It is a great study guide for tests and EOG.
http://www.triumphlearning.com/what-we-offer/science/end-of-grade-coach-gold-edition.html
Monday, September 9, 2013
I hope everyone had a restful weekend. Someone shared their germs with me and I have a cold! Oh well, life goes on.
Homework: Students were emailed an "Ecosystems Worksheet" to submit for a grade. Paper copies were provided for those who needed one. We also created a Biomes foldable in class today and some students did not finished. They need to complete this tonight so we can review it tomorrow.
On a side note, those students who have States projects due on October need to email or show me by Friday a rough draft or collection of data. I need to know students are working and not waiting until the last minute.
Thanks!!! :-)
Homework: Students were emailed an "Ecosystems Worksheet" to submit for a grade. Paper copies were provided for those who needed one. We also created a Biomes foldable in class today and some students did not finished. They need to complete this tonight so we can review it tomorrow.
On a side note, those students who have States projects due on October need to email or show me by Friday a rough draft or collection of data. I need to know students are working and not waiting until the last minute.
Thanks!!! :-)
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Today we learned about the ecosystem. Students were emailed a link to view the presentation and fill out notes. I highly recommend students watch the presentation several times to review for the test in a few weeks. I have provided the link for you.
http://www.movenote.com/v/vGjvXtdnvW7
Tonight for homework students will need to fill out the Summary section on the notes explaining what they learned today.
NC give teachers a list of vocabulary words students are expected to know. For this unit there are around 45 words. I know it seems like a lot, but they have more than two weeks to complete them on Quizlet or flashcards. A list was emailed to students and shared on Google Drive. They are due on the test day (tentative date Sept. 20). If students just complete 10 cards a night, it will only take them 4.5 days to finish.
IMPORTANT- on the last set of flashcards, students were using long and challenging definitions copied from dictionary websites. The definitions need to be on 5th grade level and easy for students to understand. I have explained this to them in class. The PowerPoint presentations, notes, Science book at school, and the link "Ecosystem Vocabulary" on the left side of the blog are all great places for students to find appropriate definitions that are easy to understand.
If you are not aware, 5th grade does have a Science EOG at the end of the year. It is my job to prepare them and their job as students to learn. It will not be easy, but the results will be worth it. Thank you parents for your support!
Mrs. Fail
http://www.movenote.com/v/vGjvXtdnvW7
Tonight for homework students will need to fill out the Summary section on the notes explaining what they learned today.
NC give teachers a list of vocabulary words students are expected to know. For this unit there are around 45 words. I know it seems like a lot, but they have more than two weeks to complete them on Quizlet or flashcards. A list was emailed to students and shared on Google Drive. They are due on the test day (tentative date Sept. 20). If students just complete 10 cards a night, it will only take them 4.5 days to finish.
IMPORTANT- on the last set of flashcards, students were using long and challenging definitions copied from dictionary websites. The definitions need to be on 5th grade level and easy for students to understand. I have explained this to them in class. The PowerPoint presentations, notes, Science book at school, and the link "Ecosystem Vocabulary" on the left side of the blog are all great places for students to find appropriate definitions that are easy to understand.
If you are not aware, 5th grade does have a Science EOG at the end of the year. It is my job to prepare them and their job as students to learn. It will not be easy, but the results will be worth it. Thank you parents for your support!
Mrs. Fail
ECOSYSTEM LINKS
Students now that we have started Science I will be expecting you to review these links any time you have an extra minute. They are also located on the left hand side of my blog. These links will help you review for tests and the EOG!
- Sea and Land Breeze
- Online Book: Ecosystems
- Ecosystem Jeopardy
- Aquatic Biomes
- World Biomes
- Fun with Food Webs
- Analyzing the Ecosystem
- Game: Producer, Consumer, Decomposer
- Game: Herbivore, Carnivore, Omnivore
- Food Chain Game 1
- Food Web Game
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Biome Graph Match
- Biomes of the World
- Ecosystem Jeopardy
- Animal Needs
- Habitat Game
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
We have now completed our first Social Studies unit. Tomorrow we will start Science; the first topic this year will be on Ecosystems. Please make sure students have their headsets tomorrow because we will be listening to notes online.
Quiz Today- Students were given time to complete the quiz in class, then I allowed students to use their notes for 10 minutes. :-) I understand the start of a new year takes some getting used; I will not do this again. Lots of students were nervous about the first quiz. My reasons for open notes was to help students start the year off with a good grade. It will probably take me a few days to grade them and I will call students up to view their grade. Several students have not finished their flashcards on Quizlet or on paper note cards. I will not take anything after today because we are starting fresh tomorrow with Science.
There is no homework other than having headphones. I would suggest spending time working on the States Project. The first group's projects are due near the first of October, don't let it sneak up on you!
Quiz Today- Students were given time to complete the quiz in class, then I allowed students to use their notes for 10 minutes. :-) I understand the start of a new year takes some getting used; I will not do this again. Lots of students were nervous about the first quiz. My reasons for open notes was to help students start the year off with a good grade. It will probably take me a few days to grade them and I will call students up to view their grade. Several students have not finished their flashcards on Quizlet or on paper note cards. I will not take anything after today because we are starting fresh tomorrow with Science.
There is no homework other than having headphones. I would suggest spending time working on the States Project. The first group's projects are due near the first of October, don't let it sneak up on you!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
I hope everyone had a wonderful break.
There will be a short quiz tomorrow on Mayans, Aztecs, and Mapping Skills. I have shared all documents needed for students to study tonight in their GoogleDrive. There is also a yellow note sheet and flashcards for students to study.
Flashcards are due tomorrow. I have called students to my desk if they are missing any work thus far. Everything is due tomorrow or I will not take it. We will be moving on to Science and are finished with Social Studies until mid September.
Below are a list of vocabulary words for students to make flashcards on Quizlet OR handwritten flashcards. Students may use all their notes and/or dictionary.com to help them.
Email me if you have questions. :-)
There will be a short quiz tomorrow on Mayans, Aztecs, and Mapping Skills. I have shared all documents needed for students to study tonight in their GoogleDrive. There is also a yellow note sheet and flashcards for students to study.
Flashcards are due tomorrow. I have called students to my desk if they are missing any work thus far. Everything is due tomorrow or I will not take it. We will be moving on to Science and are finished with Social Studies until mid September.
Below are a list of vocabulary words for students to make flashcards on Quizlet OR handwritten flashcards. Students may use all their notes and/or dictionary.com to help them.
Email me if you have questions. :-)
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