Our science book is available online, just like our math book. Here is the LINK.
The login (tfourth) and password (pass) are the same as Harcourt math.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Science - Rocks Study Guide
Here is a list of things to know, concerning our recent Rocks Unit in Science:
1. There are three kinds of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
2. Weathering is the wearing down of rocks into smaller pieces (sediment).
3. Erosion is the movement of sediment, and deposition is the collection of sediment.
4. Each of the three kinds of rock can turn into each other through heat/pressure or weathering.
5. Rocks contain minerals which become part of our soil - vegetables absorb these minerals, and animals eat those vegetables, so rocks are a part of our diet!
6. Mountain building is caused by movement of the Earth's tectonic plates (earthquakes).
7. Islands can be formed by volcanic explosions that build up land mass so it is above sea level.
1. There are three kinds of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
2. Weathering is the wearing down of rocks into smaller pieces (sediment).
3. Erosion is the movement of sediment, and deposition is the collection of sediment.
4. Each of the three kinds of rock can turn into each other through heat/pressure or weathering.
5. Rocks contain minerals which become part of our soil - vegetables absorb these minerals, and animals eat those vegetables, so rocks are a part of our diet!
6. Mountain building is caused by movement of the Earth's tectonic plates (earthquakes).
7. Islands can be formed by volcanic explosions that build up land mass so it is above sea level.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Free Stuff for Kids
Gino asked for the link, and here it is. Make sure to get a parent's permission before giving any personal information online.
http://www.bestfreestuffonline.com/kidstuff.htm
http://www.bestfreestuffonline.com/kidstuff.htm
Andrew Henry's Meadow
I always share my favorite childhod books with my kids. My all-time favorite is Andrew Henry's Meadow, by Doris Burns. Here's a picture, and some links, as well, if you want to purchase your own copy:
To purchase: http://www.sanjuanbooks.com/
Author Doris Burns: http://www.sanjuanbooks.com/aboutdorisburn.htm
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
This Week in 4th Grade
Happy spring!
This week we are preparing for our first round of MAP tests: Language Arts. We are scheduled to take this section of the MAP next week, in the morning. My students need:
1. Solid night's sleep
2. Healthy, complete breakfast
3. A positive attitude
Students are encouraged to bring an item to share to make "MAP Mix" -- good items to send are:
- a box of dry cereal
- a bag of chocolate chips
- a box of Cheez-It
- a jar of peanuts
- raisins
- small marshmallows
- any dry snack that you can think of
Also, conferences are scheduled for this Friday. You should have received your conference notice from me, if we've scheduled one. If you aren't sure, please contact me a.s.a.p.
Since we are in "MAP mode" for the next three weeks, you will notice that I will not be testing or quizzing as usual. I will not send home Story of the Week for the next three weeks, either.
Instead, students will be working on their Famous Missourian posters in class, as well as conducting labs in earth science. We will be studying probability in math, and practicing games to detect fairness and equity for rules, using our knowledge of fractions, division, and percentages. Our current spelling list is Chapter 22.
This week we are preparing for our first round of MAP tests: Language Arts. We are scheduled to take this section of the MAP next week, in the morning. My students need:
1. Solid night's sleep
2. Healthy, complete breakfast
3. A positive attitude
Students are encouraged to bring an item to share to make "MAP Mix" -- good items to send are:
- a box of dry cereal
- a bag of chocolate chips
- a box of Cheez-It
- a jar of peanuts
- raisins
- small marshmallows
- any dry snack that you can think of
Also, conferences are scheduled for this Friday. You should have received your conference notice from me, if we've scheduled one. If you aren't sure, please contact me a.s.a.p.
Since we are in "MAP mode" for the next three weeks, you will notice that I will not be testing or quizzing as usual. I will not send home Story of the Week for the next three weeks, either.
Instead, students will be working on their Famous Missourian posters in class, as well as conducting labs in earth science. We will be studying probability in math, and practicing games to detect fairness and equity for rules, using our knowledge of fractions, division, and percentages. Our current spelling list is Chapter 22.
Monday, March 8, 2010
S.S. Chapter 7 Study Guide
You may also use your student's Missouri book to review, there is a very good one on page 258.
Know these things:
19th Amendment (gave women the right to vote)
What event led to the Great Depression? (stock market crash of 1929)
In 1964, many Americans feared N. Vietnam would invade S. Vietnam and that ________
(communism would spread across Asia)
In the 1960s, women, Hispanics, and African Americans all ________________
(fought for equal rights)
Who was Sara Breedlove Walker? (first African American millionaire)
The aerospace industry produces _____________________ (goods used in airplanes and space vehicles)
WW I began in _____________________ (Europe)
Which countries did the U.S. fight in WW II? (Germany, Italy, Japan)
What is are allies? (nations that fought together in WW II)
What is communism? (system of government where government owns all resources)
Why was the conflict over communism called the Cold War? (It did not involve a battle)
What is terrorism? (using fear and violence to achieve political goals)
Critical Thinking-
How was the role of the U.S. similar in both world wars?
How was the Cold War different from WW I and WW II?
Know these things:
19th Amendment (gave women the right to vote)
What event led to the Great Depression? (stock market crash of 1929)
In 1964, many Americans feared N. Vietnam would invade S. Vietnam and that ________
(communism would spread across Asia)
In the 1960s, women, Hispanics, and African Americans all ________________
(fought for equal rights)
Who was Sara Breedlove Walker? (first African American millionaire)
The aerospace industry produces _____________________ (goods used in airplanes and space vehicles)
WW I began in _____________________ (Europe)
Which countries did the U.S. fight in WW II? (Germany, Italy, Japan)
What is are allies? (nations that fought together in WW II)
What is communism? (system of government where government owns all resources)
Why was the conflict over communism called the Cold War? (It did not involve a battle)
What is terrorism? (using fear and violence to achieve political goals)
Critical Thinking-
How was the role of the U.S. similar in both world wars?
How was the Cold War different from WW I and WW II?
This Week
S.S. Test over Chapter 7 on Thursday! I will post the study guide on the blog tomorrow.
Math Chapter 21 Test on Friday. We have been working on fractions for two weeks; I am checking students' knowledge of identifying fractions, comparing fractions, and reducing fractions to lowest terms. Please the online Harcourt book for activities and lesson review.
Spelling Chapter 20 Test on Friday.
Also, we will be viewing health films regarding the human body this Friday. If you would like to preview the video, please contact our school nurse, Darla. If you would prefer to exempt your student, just send a note.
Conferences will be held on Friday, March 26. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a conference for that afternoon. Times are available from 12:30 until 3:15. If that day does not fit your schedule, we can meet on a different day.
Math Chapter 21 Test on Friday. We have been working on fractions for two weeks; I am checking students' knowledge of identifying fractions, comparing fractions, and reducing fractions to lowest terms. Please the online Harcourt book for activities and lesson review.
Spelling Chapter 20 Test on Friday.
Also, we will be viewing health films regarding the human body this Friday. If you would like to preview the video, please contact our school nurse, Darla. If you would prefer to exempt your student, just send a note.
Conferences will be held on Friday, March 26. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a conference for that afternoon. Times are available from 12:30 until 3:15. If that day does not fit your schedule, we can meet on a different day.
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