Weekly Spotlight:*Bring in worms & habitat on Monday.
*Chapter 2, lesson 2 & 3 Social Studies Test on Tuesday.
*Chapter 1 Math Test on Wednesday.
Coming Attractions:
*Worm Race Tracks due on Tuesday, September 20.
*First magazine turn-in on Tuesday, September 20.
*Second magazine turn-in on Tuesday, September 27.
*Third magazine turn-in on Thursday, September 29.
*Early Dismissal on Friday, September 30, 11:00.
Homeroom Happenings:
Science - Our Worm Study will begin on Monday. Please have your child bring in their worm habitat on Monday. This unit will allow the children to learn more about and go through the steps of the Scientific Method. We will ask questions, make our hypothesis, form a plan, test our hypothesis, collect data, and draw conclusions based on our results. The children will also learn about variables and the need to control variables during this study.
Social Studies - We filled out our "how to study" sheet on Thursday. The children will need to write at least 2 ways they studied and get a parent's signature. If they attach this to the back of their test, they will earn 2 bonus points. The test will be on Tuesday. It will cover chapter 2, lessons 2 and 3 only.
Items to know for test:
*Explain what the Constitution is and why it is important.
*Identify three levels of Government.
*Describe the responsibilities of each of the three branches of Government (study your Patriotic Quest).
*Explain how the Constitution can be changed.
*Identify two ways that a person can become a citizen of the U.S.
*Identify three types of services that are paid for by taxes.
*Identify at least three responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
*Explain why voting is an important responsibility in the U.S.
Here are some links to help your child prepare for the test:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/index.htm
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/games/interactive.html
http://www.kids.gov/
http://www.congressforkids.net/games/threebranches/2_threebranches.htm
Spelling - We are going to take this week off of spelling. Instead, we will focus on vocabulary from our science and social studies units.
English - The students took the Noun test on Friday. They will receive their Noun tests back on Monday. We will go over the answers at this time. Also on Monday, the children will take their next pretest. They will receive their pretests & contracts on Tuesday. On Thursday, we will begin our first lesson.
Reading - This week, we will continue to focus on story structure. The children will also explore character and setting in depth. When your child is reading at home, you can practice and review story structure by asking them to identify characters, setting, and plot (which includes the problem, sequenced events, and the solution).
Mrs. Sulima's Math Class:
Monday - We will fill out our "how to study" sheet for the chapter 1 test which will be on Wednesday. Our focus for the day will be on extended responses. HW: Focus for Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday.
Tuesday - We will continue reviewing extended response. The class will also review for the chapter 1 test. HW: Study for Chapter 1 Test.
Wednesday - Chapter 1 Test. There will be an extended response on the test. Bring you signed "how to study" sheet to class today!
Thursday - We will take a pretest on chapter 8 - Adding and Subtracting Decimals. The lesson for the day will be on Decimal Sense. HW: WB 93.
Friday - Decimals and Place Value. HW: Finish WB pg. 92, if not finished in class.
