Thursday, November 12, 2009
Happy 40th Birthday, Mrs. Capley!!
**ATTENTION: A blank copy of the Chapter 4 study guide is available in
the "Study Guides" link on the left. Please feel free to print a blank copy
to help you study!
SCIENCE: Today there was a quiz over the phases of the moon. We looked at
images of lunar and solar eclipses on the projector. Students received their
study guides for the test and worked on them in class.
Homework: Finish the study guide; moon journal.
SPELLING: WB p. 46 due tomorrow
Homework: Finish WB p. 46 if not finished in class; STUDY for your test;
Students with less than an A average in spelling need to write their words 4X
each by Friday.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
SCIENCE: My science classes had guidance with Mrs. Rampey today.
Homework: Study for your moon phases quiz tomorrow!
SPELLING: WB p. 46 (due tomorrow)
Homework: Finish WB p. 46 if not finished in class; Students with less than
an A average in spelling need to write their words 4X each by Friday.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
SCIENCE: Today we again reviewed the phases of the moon using the "Moon in
My Room." Students played "Speed Moon" for prizes. We then read p. 164
about lunar and solar eclipses. We demonstrated eclipses using models, then
had a power point lesson over solar eclipses.
Homework: Moon Journal; Quiz over moon phases Thursday; Chapter 4 test next
Tuesday, Nov. 17th!
SPELLING: Students continued to work on their definitions/illustrations
homophone WS.
Homework: Work on definitions/illustrations (due Thursday!)
Monday, November 9, 2009
**ATTENTION HOMEROOM: TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER A 4TH GRADE SHIRT!
SCIENCE: Today students reviewed the phases of the moon. They completed
their flash cards, then did a cut and paste activity of the moon phases and
turned it in.
Homework: If you didn't finish your cut and paste WS, it is homework! Don't
forget your moon journal!
SPELLING: Homophone definitions/illustrations are due on Thursday!
Homework: Copy your spelling words into your agenda. Work on
definitions/illustrations.
Friday, November 6, 2009
FALL FESTIVAL TOMORROW!! BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!
**4th grade shirt orders will be taken through next Tuesday! Another order
form was sent home today. You still have a chance if you didn't buy a shirt
this week!
SCIENCE: Today students received lunar calendars to help with their moon
journals. It should be tucked inside their journals. Students took their
planet quiz, finished filling out their moon phase notes, and began working
on their moon flash cards.
Homework: Moon journal Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Use your calendar to
help you.
SPELLING: Test
Homework: None
Thursday, November 5, 2009
**ATTENTION HOMEROOM! 4th grade shirt orders are due tomorrow! The cost is
$9.00. If you lost your order form, just write what adult or youth size you
want on a sheet of paper and send it in. Checks can be made out to "School
Rulz."
SCIENCE: Today students made bookmarks of the moon phases and watched a
video montage of the Apollo 11 moon landing. We had a power point lesson
over the remaining phases of the moon. Now all phases have been introduced!
Homework: Study for your quiz over the planets tomorrow; moon journal.
SPELLING: WB p. 44 (turned in today)
Homework: Study for your test tomorrow; Students with less than an A average
in spelling need to write their words 4X each by Friday. Students were told
in class whether or not they had to do this assignment.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
SCIENCE: Today we used models of the Earth and moon to demonstrate why the
moon has phases. Students put together their moon journals which they will
begin tonight. They are to keep entries in their journals every night until
it is due on November 23rd. We also started a power point lesson over the
moon phases.
Homework: Begin moon journal; Study for your planets quiz on Friday!
SPELLING: WB p. 43 (due tomorrow)
Homework: Finish WB p. 43 if not finished in class; Students with less than
an A average in spelling need to write their words 4X each by Friday.
Students were told in class whether or not they had to do this assignment.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Happy Birthday, Zach L.!
**4th grade shirt orders are due this Friday! Don't miss out on the first
ever 4th grade class shirt!!
SCIENCE: Today students took a pop quiz over shadows. We learned "The
Planet Song" to help remember the order of the planets. Ask your kids to
share it with you! We did a class demonstration with flour and clay to show
how craters are formed, and we used models to demonstrate the different
phases of the moon.
Homework: Study for your planet quiz on Friday.
SPELLING: WB p. 42 due tomorrow
Homework: Finish WB p. 42 if not finished in class.
Monday, November 2, 2009
SCIENCE: Today we reviewed rotation, revolution, and shadows. Students
completed a WS over rotation and revolution and turned it in. Students then
took a pre-test over the 9 planets. There will be a quiz over the 9 planets
on Friday! They will need to know the order of the planets as well as how to
spell them correctly. We also read and discussed p. 154 and 160-161.
Homework: None
SPELLING: WB p. 41 (due tomorrow)
Homework: Finish p. 41 if not finished in class; copy your words into your
agenda.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Today 4th grade had our annual Harvest Breakfast. We also had our HABITS
reward day. We did not rotate classes.
SPELLING: Test
Homework: None
Have a happy and safe Halloween!!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
**Please remember to bring the items you agreed to bring to the Harvest
Breakfast tomorrow. The breakfast will be from 7:45-9:30.
SCIENCE: Today students sang the Rotation and Revolution song and did the
motions with a partner. They completed a WS over rotation and revolution in
class. We had a power point lesson about shadows, did a class demonstration
about shadows, "The Shadows of the Lighthouse," then 1st-4th periods did a
shadows WS and turned it in. 5th period did not have time to do this
assignment today. They will do it on Monday.
Homework: None
SPELLING: WB p. 39 (turned in today)
Homework: Study for your test!!! Students with less than an A average in
spelling need to write their words 4X each by Friday. Students were told in
class whether or not they had to do this assignment
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Happy Birthday, Nathan!!
SCIENCE: Today we learned the difference between rotation and revolution.
We had a power point lesson about these two concepts and learned why the
earth's revolution and tilt causes seasons. Students received notes about
rotation and revolution for their notebooks. We also learned a song about
rotation and revolution today and learned how to sing in a round!
Homework: None
SPELLING: WB p. 40
Homework: Students with less than an A average in spelling need to write
their words 4X each by Friday. Students were told in class whether or not
they had to do this assignment.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
**Animal projects are on display in the ramp and the 4th grade hallway. Come
check them out if you happen to be by the school. They turned out FABULOUS!
I'm very proud of all my wonderful students!! :)
SCIENCE: Today students received their chapter 3 test grades back. We
started a new unit/chapter about earth and space science. We read and
discussed p. 146-151 and learned about rotation of the earth.
Homework: None
SPELLING: WB p. 38
Homework: None
Monday, October 26, 2009
Please bring back your report card if you have not brought it back yet.
SCIENCE: Chapter 3 test
Homework: None
SPELLING: WB p. 37 (due tomorrow)
Homework: Copy your words into your agenda.
Friday, October 23, 2009
**Please remember to bring back your report card if you did not bring it
today. Thanks!
SCIENCE: Today we finished the DVD, "All About Fossils." We passed around
some examples of petrified wood and a fossil. We then played the Pirate Game
and reviewed for the test on Monday.
Homework: STUDY FOR YOUR TEST!!!!
SPELLING: Test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22, 2009
**Report cards went home today! Please sign and return as soon as possible.
Thanks!
SCIENCE: Today we got a new seating chart. We checked the WS students did
yesterday in homeroom and turned it in. Students presented their group
activity about their extinct animals to the class. We had a powerpoint
lesson over fossils. Students then watched the DVD, "All About Fossils."
Homework: Study for your test on Monday.
SPELLING: WB p. 36
Homework: Study for your spelling test tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
4th grade had vision/hearing screenings today. Students did not rotate
classes.
SCIENCE: Keep studying for your test next Monday!
SPELLING: WB p. 35 (completed in class)
Homework: None (No 4X each this week.)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
**Reminder: Tomorrow is vision/hearing/blood pressure screening for 4th
graders. Students are eating lunch with their homeroom classes on
Wednesday. My homeroom eats from 11:56-12:26. Also, my homeroom may bring a
snack and drink of their choice tomorrow.
SCIENCE: Today we checked our study guides. We reviewed the pyramid of
extinction, then students worked in groups to tell the story of how everyday
animals might go from thriving to extinct.
Homework: Study for your test on Monday.
SPELLING: WB p. 34
Homework: None
Monday, October 19, 2009
SCIENCE: Today students received their animal project grades. The grade
sheet will go home in Friday folders. We reviewed thriving, threatened,
endangered, and extinct animals. We also read and discussed p. 122-125.
Study guides were handed out and are due tomorrow. CHAPTER 3 TEST IS MONDAY,
OCTOBER 26th!!!
Homework: Finish study guide (also available on "Study Guides" to print off
if you need an extra copy to study) We will check answers tomorrow.
SPELLING: WB p. 33 due tomorrow
Homework: Copy your spelling words into your agenda.