We talked in science today on how a roller coaster works and the energy it needs. The potential energy is all the stored energy you have at the top of the first hill and kinetic energy is the energy in your movement down the track.
Homework
Reading- 20 minutes
Spelling- study words, contractions worksheet
English- wkst., Verb Zoo
Science- weekly [...]
Verb zoo is a way to add to our noun town in a creative and fun way. All 10 animals in the zoo will be doing some sort of an action verb. I will be interested to see what animals are in your zoos.
What do you think about Winnie and the tough decision she must [...]
Today we had lots to do in reading, writing, science, and English. Tuck Everlasting is getting very detailed with chapter ten talking about the Tuck’s home. We finished typing our invention or staying healthy essays in the computer lab. Tomorrow our Noun Town will grow with verbs. I will be asking for your final science [...]
Today we read about what animals are called who eat other animals, plants, or a combination of the two. We also talked about why it is important to keep your teeth healthy by setting up an experiment with three hard boiled eggs in a cup of water, diet pop, and regular pop. Tomorrow we will [...]
Yesterday we started the novel Tuck Everlasting. So far we have learned the three events that seem to have no connection, but eventually will. Those three events are: Mae Tuck riding to town to meet her sons, Winnie deciding to run away, and a stranger in a yellow suit. What could the connection be?
Homework
Reading- 20 [...]
Information was handed out today on the fifth grade science fair. Mark the date of April 29 from 6:00-7:30 in the gym at Southwest Elementary. Time will be given in class this week to look for a project to complete. The actual testing of the project and poster for the project will be completed at [...]
Today was the last day of the ISAT testing and all of you did a fantastic job!!! Get ready for a fun and explosive day tomorrow!
Homework
Reading- 20 minutes
Spelling- study words
Science- bring diet coke 20 oz tomorrow
Other- choir concert tonight 7:00 in the high school gym
Just one more day to go and ISAT 2010 is complete! I am very proud of all of you and how hard you are working to do your very best on the test. We will finish up the math sessions tomorrow and have a relaxing Friday.
Homework
Reading- 20 minutes
Spelling- study words
Science- bring 20 oz diet coke [...]
Today in science we did a chemical reaction with hydrogen peroxide and yeast. What happens when you combine the two? Warm foam that oozes out of the bottle like toothpaste! Look at the pictures below! (click on the title elephant toothpaste)
Great job today on the first reading and math ISAT tests. All of you took your time and checked over your answers before turning it in. That is a great habit to get into. Tomorrow we will do the writing test. Remember to eat a good breakfast and get plenty of sleep!
Homework
Reading- 20 minutes
Spelling- study [...]
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