Handwriting
We brainstormed words with a "bossy e" or a "silent e" that make the other vowel say its name in words such as:
cave --> long a
Pete --> long e
ride --> long i
cove --> long o
cute --> long u
We wrote one word for each vowel three times and the date once.
Math
We explored strategies for estimating the answer when subtracting two digit numbers.
For example:
68 - 23 = ?
1) Round to the nearest 10.
68 --> 70
23 --> 20 70 - 20 = 50 So 50 would be your estimate.
2) Just look at the tens.
68 has 6 tens
23 has 2 tens 6 - 2 = 4 So 4 tens or 40 would be your estimate.
3) Leave the top number alone and round off the bottom number.
68 --> 68
23 --> 20 68 - 20 = 48 So 48 would be your estimate.
We started to work on page 108 making sure to only use estimates and to show how we estimated.
Science
We watched a Brain Pop on the Earth's structure. We learned that the Earth has three main layers: the crust, the mantle, and the core.
We wrote notes about each layer and did the Brain Pop quiz.
Fine Arts
We finished our Olympic Rings collage from yesterday.
No School tomorrow as it is a Professional Development day for staff members.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010.
Computers
We practiced sending and reading e-mails. We sent secret message e-mails by typing our message using a Wingding font. Then the receiver had to reply to the message and change it to a readable font and send a reply.
French
We wrote notes in French about the mascot named Sumi. We also worked on a wordsearch about the Winter Olympics.
Math
We did corrections and then played the Tic-Tac-Toe adding game on page 107.
Fine Arts
We painted a large sheet using the Olympic ring colours of yellow, red, blue, and green. Then we traced and cut out 5 black Olympic rings. Next day we'll assemble our collages.
We practiced sending and reading e-mails. We sent secret message e-mails by typing our message using a Wingding font. Then the receiver had to reply to the message and change it to a readable font and send a reply.
French
We wrote notes in French about the mascot named Sumi. We also worked on a wordsearch about the Winter Olympics.
Math
We did corrections and then played the Tic-Tac-Toe adding game on page 107.
Fine Arts
We painted a large sheet using the Olympic ring colours of yellow, red, blue, and green. Then we traced and cut out 5 black Olympic rings. Next day we'll assemble our collages.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
Handwriting
We brainstormed "eigh" words that have a long a sound such as neigh and sleigh. We wrote three words three times and the date once.
Math
We worked on the three digit adding questions in our duotangs. One question involved writing a story questions, solving it, and explaining the solution.
Example:
Story Question
Thomas collected 375 hockey cards and Jessica collected 468 hockey cards. How many cards did they have altogether?
Solve
375 + 468 = 843
Explanation
375 = 300 + 70 + 5
+ 468 = 400 + 60 + 8
300 + 400 = 700
70 + 60 = 130
700+ 130 = 830
5 + 8 = 13
830 + 13 = 843
Assembly
We had a special guest today - Lorna Tuffs. She ran in the Olympic Torch Relay. She brought her torch even and wore her special outfit. She talked about how the run was set-up and how she felt carrying the torch. It was very interesting. Mr. English also unveiled Olympic Rings that are going on the roof of the school. They looked very neat.
Science
We added Earth to our planet chart and watched a BrainPop on Earth and took a quiz.
We learned Earth is the only planet with life because we are at the perfect distance from the Sun to have a temperature conducive for life. Also, we are the only planet with water, an oxygen atmosphere, and carbon, which is the building block for all life.
Show and Share
This week is a free topic so we heard about 3D books, Hot Wheels cars, a hockey card game, hockey on the weekend, and Bakugans. We're sending get well wished to Thomas's grandpa after his hospital stay.
We brainstormed "eigh" words that have a long a sound such as neigh and sleigh. We wrote three words three times and the date once.
Math
We worked on the three digit adding questions in our duotangs. One question involved writing a story questions, solving it, and explaining the solution.
Example:
Story Question
Thomas collected 375 hockey cards and Jessica collected 468 hockey cards. How many cards did they have altogether?
Solve
375 + 468 = 843
Explanation
375 = 300 + 70 + 5
+ 468 = 400 + 60 + 8
300 + 400 = 700
70 + 60 = 130
700+ 130 = 830
5 + 8 = 13
830 + 13 = 843
Assembly
We had a special guest today - Lorna Tuffs. She ran in the Olympic Torch Relay. She brought her torch even and wore her special outfit. She talked about how the run was set-up and how she felt carrying the torch. It was very interesting. Mr. English also unveiled Olympic Rings that are going on the roof of the school. They looked very neat.
Science
We added Earth to our planet chart and watched a BrainPop on Earth and took a quiz.
We learned Earth is the only planet with life because we are at the perfect distance from the Sun to have a temperature conducive for life. Also, we are the only planet with water, an oxygen atmosphere, and carbon, which is the building block for all life.
Show and Share
This week is a free topic so we heard about 3D books, Hot Wheels cars, a hockey card game, hockey on the weekend, and Bakugans. We're sending get well wished to Thomas's grandpa after his hospital stay.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010.
Handwriting
We brainstormed "oo" words that have a short u sound such as book and good. We wrote three words three times each and the date once.
French
We wrote notes about the mascot Quatchi in French.
Math
We compared our strategies for solving three digit adding questions and read over page 102.
Science
We added Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto (a dwarf planet) to our chart.
We brainstormed "oo" words that have a short u sound such as book and good. We wrote three words three times each and the date once.
French
We wrote notes about the mascot Quatchi in French.
Math
We compared our strategies for solving three digit adding questions and read over page 102.
Science
We added Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto (a dwarf planet) to our chart.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010.
Handwriting
We brainstormed "u" words that say ooo such as tulip and June. We wrote three words three times each and the date once.
Math
We finished page 101 and worked with a partner on creating a strategy for adding three digit numbers (page 102). We also estimated how much money was raised at yesterday's Coin Drive.
Computers
We spent a double class practicing our e-mail skills. Everyone took home their logins, passwords, and a class address list.
We brainstormed "u" words that say ooo such as tulip and June. We wrote three words three times each and the date once.
Math
We finished page 101 and worked with a partner on creating a strategy for adding three digit numbers (page 102). We also estimated how much money was raised at yesterday's Coin Drive.
Computers
We spent a double class practicing our e-mail skills. Everyone took home their logins, passwords, and a class address list.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Handwriting
Today we brainstormed "oo" words that say ooo such as school and cool. Write three words three times and the date once.
French
We watched this video on the Olympic Mascots Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi. Then we wrote some notes in French about Miga.
Math
We did the page 100 activity with a partner and did the first question on page 101 by ourselves.
Coin Drive for Haiti
We met in the gym with many community members and covered the gym lines with coins. The money raised will go to the Red Cross to help the people of Haiti.
Science
Working in partners, pairs researched a planet, and found out the following information:
Appearance
Length of Day (in Earth hours or days)
Length of Year (in Earth hours or days)
Composition
Moons
Special Features
Size (in kilometers or related to Earth's size)
Next we pooled our information for Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Show and Share
More favourite books included "Geronimo Stilton", "Magic Thief", "Dinosaur Cove" (a series), "The Mouse and the Motorcycle", "Mary Kate and Ashley - Two of a Kind", and a books about pirates.
Today we brainstormed "oo" words that say ooo such as school and cool. Write three words three times and the date once.
French
We watched this video on the Olympic Mascots Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi. Then we wrote some notes in French about Miga.
Math
We did the page 100 activity with a partner and did the first question on page 101 by ourselves.
Coin Drive for Haiti
We met in the gym with many community members and covered the gym lines with coins. The money raised will go to the Red Cross to help the people of Haiti.
Science
Working in partners, pairs researched a planet, and found out the following information:
Appearance
Length of Day (in Earth hours or days)
Length of Year (in Earth hours or days)
Composition
Moons
Special Features
Size (in kilometers or related to Earth's size)
Next we pooled our information for Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Show and Share
More favourite books included "Geronimo Stilton", "Magic Thief", "Dinosaur Cove" (a series), "The Mouse and the Motorcycle", "Mary Kate and Ashley - Two of a Kind", and a books about pirates.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010.
Computers
We started working with our school e-mail accounts today. Everyone's e-mail login and password plus a class list of addresses will be sent home to parents later this week.
Remember these IMPORTANT E-MAIL RULES:
1. Don’t share your password.
2. Remember e-mail is like a postcard.
3. Use appropriate language in your e-mails.
4. Don’t send chain e-mails.
5. Remember pictures and stories belong to the author.
6. Be respectful, responsible, safe, and build relationships.
Math
We continued working on page 98 using estimating and adding strategies.
Science
We started a chart of information on each planet and organized our duotangs.
Show and Share
Some more popular books were shared today. They included "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs", Robert Munsch's "Playhouse", "Rebel Power Play", and more "39 Clues" books.
You might want to check out the 39 Clues web site.
We started working with our school e-mail accounts today. Everyone's e-mail login and password plus a class list of addresses will be sent home to parents later this week.
Remember these IMPORTANT E-MAIL RULES:
1. Don’t share your password.
2. Remember e-mail is like a postcard.
3. Use appropriate language in your e-mails.
4. Don’t send chain e-mails.
5. Remember pictures and stories belong to the author.
6. Be respectful, responsible, safe, and build relationships.
Math
We continued working on page 98 using estimating and adding strategies.
Science
We started a chart of information on each planet and organized our duotangs.
Show and Share
Some more popular books were shared today. They included "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs", Robert Munsch's "Playhouse", "Rebel Power Play", and more "39 Clues" books.
You might want to check out the 39 Clues web site.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
Handwriting
We brainstormed "ue" words that say ooo such as Tuesday and glue. Write three words three times and the date once.
French
We finished our notes on the Winter olympic Sport names in French.
Math
We did the Explore and Connect sections on page 96 and started page 98.
Fine Arts
We made flying saucers and designed aliens who might live on a planet ion our solar system.
We brainstormed "ue" words that say ooo such as Tuesday and glue. Write three words three times and the date once.
French
We finished our notes on the Winter olympic Sport names in French.
Math
We did the Explore and Connect sections on page 96 and started page 98.
Fine Arts
We made flying saucers and designed aliens who might live on a planet ion our solar system.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010.
Handwriting
We brainstormed "ew" words that saw ooo such as grew and knew. Write three "ew" words three times each and the date once.
Math
We finally finished p-89 on estimating.
Science
We watched a BrainPop on Pluto.
Show and Share
The class is presenting their favourite books and authors. Today we heard about Joke books, "The 39 Clues" series, hockey books by Mike Leonetti, and "Beastquest" books.
We brainstormed "ew" words that saw ooo such as grew and knew. Write three "ew" words three times each and the date once.
Math
We finally finished p-89 on estimating.
Science
We watched a BrainPop on Pluto.
Show and Share
The class is presenting their favourite books and authors. Today we heard about Joke books, "The 39 Clues" series, hockey books by Mike Leonetti, and "Beastquest" books.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010.
Handwriting
Today we brainstormed "ui" words that make an ooo sound as in fruit and suitcase. Write three "ui" words three times each and the date once.
Math
We finished page 89.
Science
We watched a BrainPop on Neptune. You can watch this video instead. I'm not sure this link will work without a password.
In-Motion
We participated in In-Motion activities with the rest of the school this afternoon.
Today we brainstormed "ui" words that make an ooo sound as in fruit and suitcase. Write three "ui" words three times each and the date once.
Math
We finished page 89.
Science
We watched a BrainPop on Neptune. You can watch this video instead. I'm not sure this link will work without a password.
In-Motion
We participated in In-Motion activities with the rest of the school this afternoon.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010.
Handwriting
We brainstormed "ir" words with the sound as in birthday and girl. Write three "ir" words 3 times each and the date once.
Math
We continued working on page 88&89.
Computers
We tried to Build a Dinosaur by going to the following site at The Indiana Museum
Once there go to the Dinosphere section and then go to the Build a Dino part at the bottom.
Dance
We pretended to be different dinosaurs hatching from an egg and moving around. We also did a group dance where students chose two dinosaurs and danced out a story. Then the rest of the class tried top guess their dinosaurs.
We brainstormed "ir" words with the sound as in birthday and girl. Write three "ir" words 3 times each and the date once.
Math
We continued working on page 88&89.
Computers
We tried to Build a Dinosaur by going to the following site at The Indiana Museum
Once there go to the Dinosphere section and then go to the Build a Dino part at the bottom.
Dance
We pretended to be different dinosaurs hatching from an egg and moving around. We also did a group dance where students chose two dinosaurs and danced out a story. Then the rest of the class tried top guess their dinosaurs.
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