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Friday, December 4, 2009 Christmas program today (abbreviated class schedule) **I've added a link to my "Links" page. I told the kids I'd give them a list of some science gift ideas to add a little educational variety to their Christmas lists! SCIENCE: We reviewed natural resources. Students took a quiz over renewable and nonrenewable resources. We then started the DVD, "All About Natural Resources." Homework: None SPELLING: Test Homework: None Thursday, December 3, 2009 SCIENCE: Today we learned about natural resources that are renewable and nonrenewable. Students did a WS about natural resources and turned it in. 5th period did not have time to complete theirs in class, so it became homework. Homework: Study for the quiz tomorrow about natural resources (Use your notes). 5th period needs to complete the WS. SPELLING: No WB page Homework: Study for your test tomorrow: Students with less than an A average in spelling need to write their words 2X each by Friday. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 SCIENCE: Today we reviewed weathering and erosion on p. 188-194. Students completed WB pages 67-68 and turned them in. They received notes on natural resources that they need to KEEP in their notebooks. We then began a class discussion about natural resources, how everything comes from the earth, and renewable natural resources. Homework: None SPELLING: WB p. 54 Homework: Finish WB p. 54 Monday, November 30, 2009 SCIENCE: Today we read and discussed p. 188-194 about weathering and erosion. If you were absent today, you MUST read those pages two times since you missed the lesson. Homework: None SPELLING: No workbook page today Homework: Copy your spelling words into your agenda. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 **Craft day today. Students did not rotate classes. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Monday, November 23, 2009 **Homeroom students, please remember to bring what you signed up for to our craft day tomorrow!! SCIENCE: Today students turned in their moon journals. (Hurray!!) We reviewed geological features on the projector, then students completed an assignment over geological features and turned it in. Homework: Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!! SPELLING: No spelling this week Homework: None Friday, November 20, 2009 **Please make sure you return your progress reports on Monday if you haven't already! SCIENCE: Today we had a power point lesson about the geological features of the Earth. Students received notes to keep in their notebooks. Homework: Moon journal Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Due on Monday!!! SPELLING: Test Homework: None Thursday, November 19, 2009 Please make sure you return your progress reports tomorrow!! SCIENCE: Today students began chapter 5 and read p. 178-181 in class. We then discussed the word "geology" and talked about some basic geological features. Students then did a hands-on activity with soil and water to demonstrate how water can change land over time. Homework: Moon journal SPELLING: WB p. 52 (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. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Happy Birthday, Levi! Progress reports went home today!! Please sign and return as soon as possible. Letters went home today to my homeroom about our craft day next Tuesday. Please read the letter (on blue paper) and if you can volunteer to bring refreshments, send back with your child tomorrow. Thanks! SCIENCE: Today students received their chapter 4 tests back. We went over the tests and turned them in. They will go home in Friday folders this weekend. Because the students were so interested in the NASA documentary yesterday, I decided to let them watch two more segments of it today. I know these kids will have a great time at the Space Center in April! Homework: Moon journal (Moon sets at 5:41 tonight, so go out and look early!) SPELLING: WB p. 51 (due tomorrow) Homework: Finish WB p. 51 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 17, 2009 SCIENCE: Chapter 4 test; We then watched some of the NASA 50th anniversary documentary Homework: Moon journal SPELLING: WB p. 50 (due tomorrow) Homework: Finish WB p. 50 if not finished in class Monday, November 16, 2009 *Today my homeroom class watched the live launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. It was the first time for many of the students to ever see a launch. Cool!! SCIENCE: Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test over chapter 4. Homework: Moon journals; STUDY FOR YOUR TEST!!! SPELLING: WB p. 49 due tomorrow Homework: WB p. 49 if not finished in class; copy your words into your agenda. Friday, November 13, 2009 SCIENCE: Today students did TCAP review questions on p. 170-171 (1-7) on a sheet of notebook paper. We checked it together in class. If you were absent today, you will need to answer these questions and turn it in. We also checked the study guide. Homework: Moon journal (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday); Study for your test on Tuesday!! SPELLING: Test Homework: None 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.
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