Math: The students finished their unit on graphs and how to interpret information from graphs. We created graphs with a scale and interval. Please continue to review over your child's multiplication facts weekly. It is imparative that each child knows their mulplication facts before the 2nd nine weeks or they will not be able to receive an S or above in math.
Websites:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/
http://www.allmath.com/flashcards.php
Social Studies: The class just finished our unit on the 5 Regions in the United States. Our class studied the Midwest Region. We had a great time. We will start space, explorers, and astronomy. Below are some interesting websites for you to explore.
Space travel site:
Planets
http://www.rense.com/general72/size.htm
Moon Phases
http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/vphase.html
Explorers
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/1400.shtm/
Explorers: Games about explorers
http://library.thinkquest.org/6297/games.htm
Know your states!
http://www.funbrain.com/where/index.html
Weather the class just finished our unit about weather and how it affects our lives. We have been learning about storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. The student's made their own water cycle using a large baggie. This was an exciting experiment that illustrates all the stages in the water cycle.
Solar System we are starting our unit on the solar system. The students will explain the day/night cycle of the earth. We will learn what causes the different phases of the moon, the moon's phases, and compare and contrast the physical attributes of star patterns, and planets.
Our entire class will write stories about Honoring Our Heroes. Each student will write about someone that they admire and considere their hero. I am so impressed with each child's cursive and creative writing. Please continue to read and write with your child at home.
