Wednesday May 30, 2012
MATH: This week we are working on the concept of volume.
length * width * height. We will be using centimeter cubes
to help us solve these problems.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 235.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue our study of the three animals.
We will also look at and discuss how the animals react to
a change in their environment.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: We will be continue with Chapter 7 Lessons 2 and 3.
New Jersey and the Civil War and Inventions and
Industry.
No homework tonight.
Parents: Don't forget the field trip this Friday. We depart at
9:15AM and return at 4:30PM.
Please make sure your child dresses for the weather and wears
comfortable shoes. No sandles, crocks, or flip flops. We will
be doing alot of walking. Also every person should have at
least 3 bottles of water for the day.
Have a good evening....
Wednesday May 23, 2012
The only homework for tonight is to review for the math test.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday May 22, 2012
Field Day will be on June 5th. This is a half-day of school.
Homework for tonight:
MATH: Unit 10 test on Thursday.
SCIENCE: Worksheet due tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Textbook page 167 questions #’s 1-3 in complete sentences.
Monday May 21, 2012
FIELD DAY has been postponed because of the rain until Wednesday.
More information tomorrow.
MATH:
A. Study Link page 255. Students can use a calculator.
B. Math test on Thursday.
SCIENCE:
Animal Locomotion worksheet due Wednesday. This will be letter graded.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Read pages 168-173.
Have a good evening.
Friday May 18, 2012
Homework for the weekend.
SCIENCE: Fiddler Crab and Millipede quiz on Monday.
MATH: Unit 10 math test on Thursday.
Don't forget volleyball game tonight at EBHS at 6:30 pm
Have a good weekend.
Thursday May 17, 2012
MATH: Test on Thursday.
Unit 10 Math Test Thursday May 24th.
Concepts to Review
1. Review what symmetry is.
2. Know how to identify a line of symmetry in a shape. I will be asking
you to draw shapes that have various lines of symmetry.
For example:
A. Draw a shape that has only 1 line of symmetry. This shape
is a ____________.
B. Draw a shape with 2 lines of symmetry. This shape is a _____________.
C. Draw a shape that has more than 2 lines of symmetry.
This shape is a ___________.
3. Review how to use a transparent mirror to draw the reflected image.
4. You will need to solve rate problems. See journal pages 312 and 313.
5. Also review these previously learned skills:
A. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.
B. Using a protractor to identify and measure angles.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Monday. Fiddler Crab and Millipede
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Wednesday May 16, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 253.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Monday. Review fiddler crab and millipede fact sheets.
You will also have to label a diagram for each
animal.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have agood evening.
Tuesday May 15, 2012
MATH: Journal page 283.
SCIENCE: Fiddler Crab & Millipede Quiz on Monday 5/21/.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read pages 162-167.
Monday May 14, 2012
MATH: This week we will finish Unit 10 and begin Unit 12. Both of these
units are very short. For homework tonight: Study Link page 223.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue our study of the African Dwarf Frog,
Fiddler Crab and we will begin preparing for the arrival of the
Millipedes. Today students received the fact sheet about the
millipese and taped it into their science notebooks.
For homework tonight: Read Millipede fact sheet.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Today we began Chapter 7. We will also continue working
in our grade level American Revolution groups on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
For homework tonight: Haver Sack and sewing thread for
tomorrow. If you did not see the handout from last Friday
please scroll down for a copy of the handout.
Today I also sent home the math test, social studies test and the science
quiz from the week before NJ ASK.
Have a good evening.
Friday May 11, 2012
Attention Fourth Grade Revolutionaries!
Next week, each student will be sewing their own Haver Sacks (a revolutionary
backpack). By Tuesday, please send in a piece of material that measures 18 x
24 and a spool of thread that matches the material. The material doesn’t
need to be new (a recycled pillow case or a piece of old blanket would be
fine). If you would like to purchase a piece of material we have found that
Walmart has a good selection and reasonable prices.
Thank you in advance,
Your Fourth Grade Teachers
Have a good weekend.
Thursday May 10, 2012
This week is 4th grade NJ ASK testing.
Students should be eating breakfast, bring a book to read for testing, and
getting a good nights sleep.
I will not be assigning any homework this week.
Have a good evening..
Wednesday May 9, 2012
This week is 4th grade NJ ASK testing.
Students should be eating breakfast, bring a book to read for testing, and
getting a good nights sleep.
I will not be assigning any homework this week.
Have a good evening..
Tuesday May 8, 2012
This week is 4th grade NJ ASK testing.
Students should be eating breakfast, bring a book to read for testing, and
getting a good nights sleep.
I will not be assigning any homework this week.
Homeroom 26: PTA Plant sale on Wednesday afternoon.
Have a good evening
Monday May 7, 2012
This week is 4th grade NJ ASK testing.
Students should be eating breakfast, bring a book to read for testing, and
getting a good nights sleep.
I will not be assigning any homework this week.
Today everyone received a permission slip for tomorrow's event
"An Afternoon at the Movies". Please ensure that your child returns to
school with this permission slip tomorrow. Students can bring a snack and
drink for the movie. Remember snacks must be peanut free.
Homeroom 26: PTA Plant sale on Wednesday afternoon.
Have a good evening.
Friday May 4, 2012
Homework for the weekend.
On Saturday night at 11:34 PM there will be a Supermoon.
The moon will be 30% closer to the Earth and 14% brighter.
This is the only time in 2012 that this will happen.
Don't forget that next week we begin NJ ASK testing.
Please make sure you eat breakfast and get a good nights sleep.
Also have something to read during testing.
Have a good weekend.
Wednesday May 2, 2012
Today was our trip to the New Jersey State House and Old Barracks Museum.
Eventhough we had a little rain, everyone had a great time.
Please ask your child to share with you what they learned today.
Some lucky 4th graders even got the opportunity to see Governor Christie
walk by their tour group.
For homework tonight:
A. Social Studies test tomorrow.
B. Science quiz on Friday.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday May 1, 2012
4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP REMINDERS FOR Wednesday May 2, 2012.
Our trip departs Frost School at 8:30AM. Please arrive at 8:15 AM.
Please wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking. NO FLIP
FLOPS or CROCKS. Dress for the weather. Don’t forget your lunch and please
place your lunch in a supermarket plastic bag since you will have to carry
your lunch. Write your name on your lunch bag.
Homework for tonight:
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Friday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Test on Thursday.
Have a good evening......
Monday April 30, 2012
MATH: On Tuesday we have the Unit 9 math test. We will also be working
in Unit 10 using transparent mirrors. We will be learning about
lines of relection and lines of symmetry. These will be hands on
activities.
For homework tonight: Review for tomorrows math test.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue our study of the African Dwarf Frog.
Later in the week the frogs will arrive and students will be
placing them into their habitats. We will observe these
frogs in their environments and students will get a close up
chance to see how these animals survive and interact in their
habitat.
We will also be creating the habitat for the Fiddler Crab
which will arrive later next week.
For homework tonight: We will be having a quiz on Friday of
this week. It will cover the notes from our notebook dealing
with animal studies and the African Dwarf Frog.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Today the 4th grade began the Grade level American Revolution
Activity. Ask your child what role they are playing in
this event. We will also be working in Chapter 11 this week
as it deals with state government and ties into our field trip
on Wednesday.
For homework tonight: Study for the Chapter 6 test on Thursday.
Have a good evening..
Friday April 27, 2012
Don't forget.
Math test on Tuesday,
Field Trip on Wednesday,
Social Studies test on Thursday.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday April 26, 2012
MATH: Unit 9 test on Tuesday.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 6 test on Thursday.
Wednesday April 25, 2012
MATH:
Unit 9 test on Tuesday May 1st. see handout.
UNIT 9 MATH TEST
CONCEPTS TO REVIEW
1. Review Journal pages 248-249 and 252-253.
2. Know how to change a fraction to a decimal and then to a percent.
(You will be allowed to use a calculator)
3. Review how to find the perimeter and area of rectangles, parallelograms
and triangles.
Know the formulas. You will have to show the number models and correct
units with each answer. Remember: (Perimeter is distance around the
outside and area is inside).
Formulas:
Area of a rectangle =’s length * width or base * height.
Area of a parallelogram =’s base * height
Area of a triangle =’s (base * height) / 2
4. Review using parentheses to make a number sentence true.
(10 + 40) * 6 = 300
TEST DATE: Tuesday May 1st.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Chapter 6 test on Thursday May 3rd. See handout. AND 5
questions for tomorrow.
NAME _____________________________________SOCIAL STUDIES
CHAPTER 6: BUILDING THE GARDEN STATE
STUDY GUIDE
DATE OF TEST: ___________
I. Review the following:
• Toll
• Canals
• Monopoly
• Paterson
• Suffrage
• Strike
• Labor Union
II. Be able to identify the importance of the following:
• John Fitch
• Alexander Hamilton
• John Colt
• Railroads
• Dorothea Dix
• Lucy Stone
• Robert Fulton
III. Be able to explain the changes that took place in New Jersey in the
early 1800s in the following areas: transportation, business, social
reform.
IV. Be able to read and interpret circle and line graphs, text pages 152-
153, 159.
_______________________________________
Student signature
_______________________________________
Parent signature
Have a good evening......
Tuesday April 24, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 205. You may use a calculator.
SCIENCE: Read Dwarf African Frog fact sheet. Make sure you bring this
paper back to class.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
5 questions for Thursday.
Have a good evening.
Monday April 23, 2012
HOMEROOM 26 PARENTS:
Last Friday we sent home a letter, and a Parent, Student, Teacher
Information Guide for the NJ ASK. If you have not seen this, please ask
your child for the letter and packet.
MATH: This week we will be finishing up Unit 9. We will continue to
focus on changing a fraction to a decimal and then to a percent.
We will also learn how to multiply and divide using decimals.
Details about the Unit 9 test will be announced later in the week.
We will also begin Unit 10 which deals with symmetry and lines
of reflection.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 201. You can use a calculator.
SCIENCE: This week we continue to work in our Animal Studies program.
We will be focusing on animal needs in their habitats. We will
also begin learning about the African Dwarf Frog which will be our
first animal to arrive. Students will also be working in
cooperative groups to create a habitat for their frogs.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will complete Chapter 6. Details about the
Chapter 6 test will be announced later in the week.
We will be jumping to Chapter 11 in preparation for
next weeks field trip to the New Jersey State House and
Old Barracks Museum.
For homework tonight:
5 questions for Thursday. see below.
Find out the answers to these questions and write them down on another sheet
of paper.
Due: Thursday April 26.
1. Who is the Governor of New Jersey?
2. Who are our US Sate Senators? (There are two)
3. Who is our US Congressman/woman?
4. What is the name of our NJ Senator for our district?
5. What are the names of our Assembly Representatives for our district?
(goes along with question 4)
Wednesday April 18, 2012
MATH:
A. Study Link page 197.
B. Math test on Friday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: For Friday read pages 154-157.
SCIENCE: Due Friday worksheet Studying Animals. See below:
Name___________________________
Science Lesson 1 Thinking About Animals and Their Homes
Studying Animals
Think of an animal you have seen. The animal is ______________________.
You want to study the behavior of this animal in the classroom. You will
need to do certain things in order to bring this animal into the classroom.
Respond to the following questions about the animal. (All answers must be in
complete sentences) This will be letter graded.
Use another sheet of paper if you need more room.
1. What would you need to do to give the animal a suitable home away
from its natural home?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. What general types of things would you need to include in the
animal’s new home?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. How would you find out exactly what the animal needs to survive
in the classroom?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. How would you go about obtaining this animal for our classroom?
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. If you could actually bring this animal into our school as a class pet
to study what problems or concerns might we have with your animal?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Have a good evening...
Tuesday April 17, 2012
MATH:
A. Journal page 251 skip question number 4.
B. Math test on Friday.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Worksheet Getting Around New Jersey.
Monday April 16, 2012
Welcome back. I hope everyone had an enjoyable spring vacation.
MATH: This week we begin Unit 9.
We will be focusing on fractions, decimals and Percents. We will be
learning how to convert(rename) easy fractions to decimals and
then changing the decimal to a percent. We will be learning how
to use the calculator to do this step.
For homework tonight:
A. Study Link page 195 and 196.
B. Unit 8 math test on Friday. If you did not see the study guide
there is a copy on Tuesday April 3rd entry.
SCIENCE: Today we began our Animal Studies unit. We will spend the next
few days learning about animals and their homes. We will be
learning about the habitats that our animals will need to survive.
The animals that we will be using are African Dwarf Frogs, Fiddler
Crabs, and Millipedes. Each of these animals lives in a different
habitat. Students will be working in cooperative groups to
build these habitats.
Homework for tonight:
Answer this question on another sheet of paper in complete
sentences.
How might you attract an animal into your backyard? Explain
in detail your idea.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will continue with Chapter 6. In the early
part of this week we will look at how transportation
changed and developed in the early years. We will also
look at the first factory towns in New Jersey, and finish
the week with how people improved life for others.
This is a very short chapter.
No homework tonight.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday April 3, 2012
Just a quick note before spring vacastion.
We will be having the Unit 8 math test when we return from vacation on Friday
April 20th. Everyone received the review page today. I have attached a copy
below.
Unit 8 Math Test
Concepts to Review
1. Finding the perimeter using given information. (Remember perimeter is the
distance around the outside of a polygon. (you add to find the perimeter)
2. Finding the area of a given shape by counting squares.
Journal pages 227, 232 and 233.
3. Drawing a shape for a given perimeter and area.
Journal page 238 question 7.
4. Finding the area of rectangles,parallelograms and triangles
using the formulas:
Rectangles area = length * width or base * height Journal pages 232-233
Parallelogram area = base * height Journal pages 236-238
Triangle area = base * height / 2 Journal pages 240-242
Review these other previously learned skills for the test.
5. A spinner question very similar to the Unit 7 test.
6. A probability question.
7. Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.
TEST DATE Friday April 20th.
Enjoy your vacation.....
Monday April 2, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 185.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read pages 140-145.
Wednesday March 28, 2012
MATH:
1. Study Link page 183.
2. Multiplication/division fact quiz on Friday.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 5 test on Monday.
Tuesday March 27, 2012
MATH: Journal page 226.
SCIENCE: Read astronomy pages 22- 25.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
1. Think about what you will do for the next project part.
2. Test on Monday.
Have a good evening.
Monday March 26, 2012
MATH: This week we begin Unit 8. We will review what is perimeter and how
to determine the perimeter of an object. We will also begin learning
how to find the area of a shape. We will start off by counting squares
and work our way into using the formulas: length * width or
base * height.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 169.
SCIENCE: This week we will explore the Native American legends and
constellations. We will also discuss and identify the Chinese
constellations.
For homework tonight: Spring and summer sky quiz tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will finish Chapter 5. We will be learning about
the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan and the Great Compromise and how
these lead to the creation of the U S Constitution. We will also
discuss the Bill of Rights. Towards the end of the week we will
be working on the third part of our Revolution projects.
For homework tonight: Chapter 5 test Monday April 2nd. see handout.
Have a good evening.
Thursday March 22, 2012
MATH: Test tomorrow.
SCIENCE:
A. Project due tomorrow.
B. Spring and Summer sky quiz on Tuesday March 27th.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Finish Battle of Monmouth.
Wednesday March 21, 2012
MATH:
A. Worksheet Fraction of Circles.
B. Math test on Friday
SCIENCE: Constellation project due Friday
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read textbook pages 126-129 for Thursday.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday March 20, 2012
MATH: Unit 7 Math test on Friday.
See last Friday's entry for all the details.
SCIENCE: Constellation cartoon project due Friday.
See yesterdays entry for all the details.
SOCIAL STUDIES: For Thursday read pages 126-129.
Have a good evening.
Monday March 19, 2012
MATH:
A. Study Link page 161.
B. Unit 7 math test on Friday.
SCIENCE: Constellation cartoon project due Friday. (see handout)
CONSTELLATION CARTOON PROJECT
You will choose from one of the following constellations:
Ursa Major/Ursa Minor Cassiopeia/ Cepheus
Draco, The Dragon Pegasus
Perseus, The Champion Andromeda
Orion, The Hunter Taurus, The Bull
Gemini, The Twins Cancer, The Crab
Virgo, The Virgin Corvus, The Crow
Leo, The Lion Cygnus, The Swan
Hercules Scorpio, The Scorpion
Sagittarius, The Archer Capricornus, The Sea Goat
Ophuichus, The Serpent Holder Pisces, The Fish
Aquarius Corona Borealis, Northern Crown
After choosing your constellation, you will create a comic strip with
illustrations and word bubbles to depict the actual legend as it appears in
your astronomy journal. All illustrations must be hand drawn and colorful.
The dialogue can be hand written or typed.
Your comic strip legend will have 8 boxes. Box 1 will be used for
the title of your constellation cartoon. The remaining 7 boxes will be used
for your drawings and dialogue.
If you get stuck, take a look at the daily newspaper for cartoon ideas.
DUE DATE: Friday March 23rd.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Finish Battle of Trenton and Battle of Princeton.
Vocabulary for this part:
Minuteman / Militia Patriot Loyalist
Hessian Continental Army Tory
Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton
Delaware River Morale
Surrender Victory
Have a good evening..
Friday March 16, 2012
Homework for the weekend.
MATH TEST UNIT 7 information.
Concepts to review:
1. Writing equivalent fractions. Ex. 4/5 = _______ 5/10 = _________
2. Comparing fractions using <, >, or =.
Ex: 3/6 ______ 4/8 1/3 ________ 5/6 4/5 ________ 2/5
3. Place given fractions in order from smallest to largest. Journal page 206.
4. Using pattern blocks to solve fractional problems. Journal pages 194-196
and 198.
5. Finding parts of the whole. What is 2/3 of 15? Journal pages 189 and 190.
6. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.
Ex: 2/8 + 3/8 = 5/6 – 3/6 =
7. You will be creating a spinner from given details. Page 211.
8. Also review the following skills:
A. Plotting and labeling rectangular coordinates on a grid
(remember Rutgers University)
B. Multiplication of multi digit numbers.
C. Division of multi digit numbers.
Test Date: Friday March 23rd.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday March 15, 2012
No homework tonight.
Tomorrow I will be sending home the Unit 7 math test information sheet.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday March 14, 2012
MATH: Journal page 202.
SCIENCE: Please spend a few minutes with your child outside to view
the night sky. If you have a set of binoculars or a telescope
you can use them to view the moons of Jupiter. Last night I was
able to see 2 moons around Jupiter. Venus is also visible
and will be the brighter of the two planets in the western sky.
Mars is also visible in the eastsern sky and appears as the red
planet. The winter constellations are also clearly visible.
Happy sky gazing.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Tuesday March 13, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 155.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Decide which project choice you will do next.
Have a good evening..
Monday March 12, 2012
MATH: This week in math we continue to work with fractions. We will be
using our fraction cards to identify equivalent fractions as well
as learn how to make equivalent fractions by multiplying the
numerator and denominator by a given fraction. We will also
revisit fractions and decimals, and we will end the week by comparing
fractions.
Homework: Study Link page 153.
SCIENCE: This week we will begin the Summer sky constellations. I will
also be introducing the Native American constellations and their
legends.
For homework tonight: Astronomy Puzzle page 5.
SKY ALERT: If you look at the western sky after dark the two points
of light are Venus and Jupiter. They have been getting
closer as the Earth orbits the sun. Venus is the bright
point of light to the left and Jupiter is the point of light
on the right. In the eastern sky you will see a red point
of light and that is the planet Mars. Happy sky gazing!
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will begin Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Crossroads of
the Revolution. We will be discussing Washington's
Crossing the Delaware River, The Battles of Trenton and
Princeton and finish up with the Battle of Monmouth.
Students will also be working on the next part of the
Revolution project.
No homework tonight.
Enjoy the nice weather..
Friday March 9, 2012
The homework for the weekend is to finish the American Revolution project
parts that you did not finish in class.
I have included the vocabulary for you below.
Don't forget to check all spelling and grammar.
Chapter 5, Section 1 Vocabulary
Tax, taxes, taxing Allies Militia
Colonist, colonies Battle Boycott
Protest French/British Army Conflict
Victory Defeat
French/Indian War American Revolution
Stamp Act 1754-1759 Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill Declaration of Independence
1st. and 2nd. Continental Congress
Continental Army Soldier
Minuteman Redcoat or Bloody Back
Delegate or Representatives Rebels Ammunition
Document Manual of Arms
Have a good weekend.
Thursday March 8, 2012
No homework tonight. Enjoy the beautiful weather.
Mr. B
Wednesday March 7, 2012
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 questions from yesterday.
HOMEROOM 26: Book Fair tomorrow.
Have a good evening....
Tuesday March 6, 2012
MATH: Journal page 197.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
A. For Wednesday read textbook pages 116-123.
B. For Thursday answer questions.
Ask your parents for the answers to these questions. Write them down on a
sheet of paper in complete sentences. DUE THURSDAY.
A. What country did your ancestors come from?
B. In what year did they come to the United States?
C. What was the reason that they came to the United States?
Have a good evening...
Monday March 5, 2012
MATH: This week we continue to work with Unit 7 and fractions. We will
learn how to add fractions with the same denominators and we will
also look at unlike denominators. We will use the pattern blocks
to help us solve these problems. We will also do an activity that
involves identifying equivalent fractions with the use of fraction
cards.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 149.
SCIENCE: This week we continue with the planetarium and the night sky.
We will be learning about the Spring sky and the constellations
that can be found. Please try to spend a few minutes each night
weather permitting to obsevre the winter sky. Students can easily
identify the constellations for this season.
For homework tonight: Read astronomy journal pages
50 and 51 tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week students will continue to work on their
Revolutionary War projects in class. We will also begin
Chapter 5 Lesson 2. Classtime will be given to work on
this project. If students do not finish in class they
will have to complete this as homework.
For homework tonight: For Wednesday read textbook pages 116-123.
Homeroom 26 Book Fair buying on Thursday.
Have a good evening.....
Wednesday February 29, 2012
MATH: Journal page 191.
SCIENCE: Read Astronomy journal
pages 48 and 49.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Because of the rain we will not meet for the International Space
Station tonight.
Tuesday February 28, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 147.
SCIENCE: Due Wednesday. Astronomy puzzle packet page 3
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
SKY ALERT:
Wednesday February 29th the International Space Station will pass over
East Brunswick. (weather permitting we can view the ISS)
This will be at 6:30 PM. If you want to view the ISS,
we will meet on the Frost basketball court. You must be with your parents.
It will only be visible for 6 minutes. Plan on arriving at 6:15 PM so your
eyes adjust to the darkness.
Monday February 27, 2012
MATH: This week we will continue working in Unit 7. We will continue
to work with parts of the whole: 2/3 of 24 = 16. We will also
work on probabilities using a deck of playing cards, and we will
begin working on pattern-block fractions. Please continue to
practice your multiplication and division facts at home.
For homework tonight: Complete journal page 190. If you get stuck
solving the problems you can use lego blocks, crayons, coins,
just like we did in class with the pattern blocks. If you remember
you can also do the backwards "Z".
SCIENCE: This week we will be focusing on the Spring Sky constellations
and legends. Students will be adding the Spring constellations
to their star charts in their astronomy journals. We will also
be visiting the planetarium to identify these constellations
in the night sky. Also try to spend some time outside locating
the constellations that we are talking about in class.
For homework tonight:Due Wednesday Astronomy puzzle packet
page 3. I also returned last weeks science quiz to the students.
Please ask your child to share it with you.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will continue to work on our Revolutionary
War Project. Students have worked in class to complete
the first two parts. French and Indian War and the Stamp
Act. If they did not finish in class then they will complete
these parts tonight for homework. We will also be continuing
our timelines in our notebooks as we look at the next two
parts of the project. The American Revolution and the
Declaration of Independence. Students will also be given
time in class this week to work on these parts.
For homework tonight: Finish Stamp Act project part.
Have a good evening.....
SKY ALERT:
Wednesday February 29th the International Space Station will pass over
East Brunswick. This will be at 6:30 PM. Stay tuned for more information.
Have a good weekend....
Thursday February 23, 2012
The only homework for tonight is to study for tomorrow's math test.
Homeroom 26 parents: Please ask your child for the field trip permission
slip that I passed out today.
Have a good evening.....
Wednesday February 22, 2012
MATH:
A. Study Link page 145.
B. Test on Friday.
SCIENCE: Quiz tomorrow
SOCIAL STUDIES: Revolution project choice. Please make sure you bring the
directions page back to school for classtime tomorrow.
SKY ALERT: This week in the evening you will be able to see three planets.
In the western sky you will find Venus and Jupiter. They will appear as the
bright white points of light. In the eastern sky you will find a red point
of light and this will be the planet Mars.
Have a good evening
Tuesday February 21, 2012
MATH: Today everyone received Journal II. I also asked everyone to
leave Journal I in their desks.
This week we will begin Unit 7. We will review basic fraction
concepts using pattern blocks. We will also learn how to find
a fraction of a set. For example 1/3 of 24 = ?. We will also
use manipulatives to help visualize the problem and the answer.
For homework tonight:
A. Test on Friday. See last Thursday's entry for all the details.
B. Study Link page 139, ?’s 1 and 2.
SCIENCE: This week we will be focusing on the Fall Sky constellations
and legends. Students will be adding the Fall constellations
to their star charts in their astronomy journals. We will also
be visiting the planetarium to identify these constellations
in the night sky.
For homework tonight:
Circumpolar & Winter Sky constellation quiz on Thursday. As I
explained in class students will be given a statement and they will
have to identify which constellation it describes. For example:
Hera sent me to annoy Hercules, but Hercules crushed me with his
foot. Who am I? __________ Students will also have to identify
the star patterns for these constellations.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we continue to work on Chapter 5 Lessons 1 and 2.
We will continue to identify the causes that lead up to
the American Revolution. Students will also begin a
Revolutionary War Project in class. Students will choose
from four different project choices. Details about
this project will be reviewed in class tomorrow.
For homework tonight: Worksheet: War Comes to the Colonies.
Take home textbook and notebook.
Have a good evening..
Friday February 17, 2012
Homework for the weekend.........
1. Unit 6 math test on Friday February 24th.
2. Spend some time locating the constellations that we have been learning
about in science.
Have a good weekend...
Thursday February 16, 2012
MATH:
A. Protractor worksheet.
B. Unit 6 math test. See study guide.
UNIT 6 MATH TEST REVIEW INFORMATION
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Test Date Friday February 24th.
Review the following concepts:
1. Solving word problems that involve multiplication or division.
Journal pages 138 & 139, 142 through 145 and 148 & 149
2. Solving division problems with and without remainders
Journal pages 138 & 139, 142 through 145 and 148 & 149.
3. A.Identifying the type of angle drawn. Ex. acute, obtuse, reflex,
or right. Journal page 157 and Study Link pages 131 & 133.
B.Measuring and drawing angles with the half-circle protractor.
Journal pages 157 & 158 and Study Link pages 131 & 133.
4. Review rectangular coordinates. (Remember Rutgers University)
Right then Up
5. Review place value and rounding numbers to a given place value.
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SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have a good evening.....
Wednesday February 15, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 135.
SCIENCE: Astronomy Puzzle packet page 4.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Create a list of words that describe how the King treated
the colonies. (in your notebook)
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Last night we were able to locate the International Space Station, as well as
the planets Venus and Saturn from the Frost School basketball court. The
clouds then rolled in and blocked the rest of the sky. Stay tuned for the
next viewing date.
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Tuesday February 14, 2012
MATH: Journal page 160.
SCIENCE: Free night
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night
International Space Station tonight 6:15 PM. weather permitting.
Monday February 13, 2012
SKY ALERT: Tuesday night the International Space Station will pass
over East Brunswick. If you are interested in viewing this
event (weather permitting) I will be on the Frost basketball
court at 6:00 PM. The ISS passes over at 6:16 PM.
You must be with your parent for this event. The ISS is
only viewable for 5 minutes. Remember that you eyes have to
adjust to the darkness just like in the planetarium.
This is not a homework assignment. Just something really
neat to see.
MATH: This week we will be completing Unit 6. We will focus on using
Rectangular Coordinates to find places on a grid or map. We will
also work on solving division problems with a two digit divisors.
I will also send home a practice worksheet for the half-circle
protractor.
For homework tonight:Study Link page 131 questions 6-9.
Show all work.
SCIENCE: This week we continue our study of the 5 Circumpolar Constellations
and the Winter Constellations. Students should spend a few minutes
with a parent outside each night to view and identify these
constellations. Please ask your child to tell you about the
legends as they point out the constellations to you. Later
in the week we will begin the Fall Constellations.
For homework tonight: Astronomy journal read pages 45 and 46.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will begin making a timeline of the events
that lead up to the American Revolution. Students will be able
to identify the event/tax that the King of England placed on
the colonies and the colonial response to this event/tax.
this timeline will be kept in their Social Studies notebooks.
No homework tonight.
Friday February 10, 2012
SKY ALERT: Next Tuesday night the International Space Station will pass
over East Brunswick. If you are interested in viewing this
event (weather permitting) I will be on the Frost basketball
court at 6:00 PM. The ISS passes over at 6:16 PM.
You must be with your parent for this event. The ISS is
only viewable for 5 minutes. Remember that you eyes have to
adjust to the darkness just like in the planetarium.
No homework........
Have a good weekend....
Thursday February 9, 2012
Homeroom 28 Parents:
Today I sent home the conference slip for your child. Please have your
child return this slip to me
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: Quiz tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
SKY ALERT: Next Tuesday night the International Space Station will pass
over East Brunswick. If you are interested in viewing this
event (weather permitting) I will be on the Frost basketball
court. You must be with your parent for this event. The
ISS is only viewable for 5 minutes.
Additional information will be posted on Friday.
Wednesday February 8, 2012
MATH: Journal page 156.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Friday. Also review Astronomy journal pages 2,3,4,and 7.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
SKY ALERT: Next Tuesday night the International Space Station will pass
over East Brunswick. If you are interested in viewing this
event (weather permitting) I will be on the Frost basketball
court. You must be with your parent for this event. The
ISS is only viewable for 5 minutes.
Additional information will be posted on Friday.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday February 7, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 129.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Friday. Earth/star information from your notebook.
I will not be asking anything about constellations.
Remember try to get outside to look at the stars. If you see a
bright red star in the western sky very late at night into the
early morning just before sunrise, you have found the planet Mars.
SOCIAL STUDIES: For Wednesday Read textbook pages 106-111.
Have a good evening....
Monday February 6, 2012
MATH: This week we are learning how to use the full circle and
half-circle protractor for measuring and drawing angles. Students
will also be learning how to identify by name and measurement the
different types of angles. For example: acute, obtuse, right, reflex.
Later in the week we will return to division.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 127. Show all your work.
SCIENCE: This week we will begin using the planetarium. We will be
identifying the 5 Circumpolar Constellations as well as the Winter
Constelations.
We will also be learning the legends that go along with each
constellation. Please try to spend a few minutes each evening
with your child outside to let them show you and identify
the constellations in the night sky.
For homework tonight: Read Astronomy journal pages 43-45.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we begin Chapter 5. We will start off with
taxes and how they played a role that lead to the American
Revolution. Students will also be creating a timeline that
shows the events and colonial response to each tax placed on
the Colonies by the English King.
For homework tonight: For Wednesday Read textbook pages 106-111.
Have a good evening...
Friday February 3, 2012
For the weekend........
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: Star/Constellation search.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Create a list of taxes that we pay. Make sure to ask your
parents.
Have a good weekend..
Thursday February 2, 2012
No homework tonight.
If the sky is clear, go outside and look for the 5 Circumpolar Constellations.
Have a good evening......
Wednesday February 1, 2012
MATH:
Study Link page 125 questions 1-4.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Test tomorrow.
Parents: Please check with your child to ensure that they have pencils
and coloring materials for my class. Many students are coming to class
without these materials. Thank you.
Have a good evening....
Tuesday January 31, 2012
MATH: Journal page 141.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
1. 6:50 PM tonight
2. Chapter 4 test on Thursday.
Monday January 30, 2012
MATH: This week I will be introducing the division algorithm. Students
can choose which one they like to use as long as they can show the
work and get the correct answer. We will also be learning how to
identify the types of angles as well as how to measure them using
a protractor.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 123.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to talk about stars.( color, size,
temperature, etc) I will also be introducing the 5 Circumpolar
Constellations with their legends. Students will also learn how to
identify the star patterns for these constellations.
The planetarium arrives at the end of the week and everyone is
eager to begin using it.
For homework tonight: Astronomy journal page 3. If you get stuck
look back at page 2.
SOCIAL STUDIES: We will finish the last part of Chapter 4 in the early
part of this week. We will also begin Chapter 5 this week.
On Wednesday we will have a Jeopardy review of Chapter 4.
For homework tonight: Study for the test on Thursday.
Have a good evening.
Friday January 27, 2012
Don't forget: Chapter 4 Social Studies test on Thursday February 2nd.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday January 26, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 121.
SCIENCE: Survey question.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 4 test Thursday Feb.2nd. See handout. Return
signature part tomorrow.
NAME _____________________________________SOCIAL STUDIES
CHAPTER 4: COLONIAL NEW JERSEY STUDY GUIDE
DATE OF TEST: Thursday Feb. 2nd.
I. Review the following vocabulary words, people, and major events:
• Giovanni da Verrazano
• Christopher Columbus
• Henry Hudson
• Colony
• Indentured servant
• Proprietor
• Constitution
• Industry
• Bergen
• Governor
• Delegate
• Indentured servant
II. Be able to:
• use latitude and longitude to locate places on a map (pages 82-85).
• use a time line (pages 96-97).
III. Be able to answer the following questions:
• How were the lives of indentured servants and enslaved Africans similar
and different?
• How did life change for the Lenape after the Dutch settled in New Jersey?
• What were the items that were traded between the Dutch and the Lenape?
_______________________________________
Student signature
_______________________________________
Parent signature
Wednesday January 25, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 115.
SCIENCE: Free night!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Tuesday January 24, 2012
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: In your science notebook answer the following:
How do we know the Earth is moving? (at least 6 answers)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Read pages 98-101 for Wednesday.
Have a good evening.
Monday January 23, 2012
MATH: This week we will begin Unit 6. We will begin with multiplication and
division number stories. This will lead us into strategies for
division. I will also be introducing the Partial-Quotients Division
Algorithm. For homework tonight: Unit 5 math test tomorrow.
SCIENCE: This week we will begin our Astronomy Unit. We will begin with
a look at our planet Earth and move into what are stars and
constellations. Students will also be receiving a salmon colored
astronomy journal to use for this unit. This 132 page journal will
be used in class everyday day. Please ensure that if the journal
goes home it comes back the next day.
For homework tonight: In your science notebook draw a colorful
picture of the Earth. Include continents and oceans.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will begin with a skill lesson dealing with
timelines. We will also be completing the last part of
Chapter 4 Lesson 4 Life in the New Jersey Colony.
We will be having the chapter 4 test later next week.
For homework tonight: Read pages 98-101 for Wednesday.
Have a good evening.
Thursday January 19, 2011
MATH: Test on Tuesday.
SCIENCE: Moon project due tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday January 18, 2012
MATH:
1. Study Link page 109.
2. Unit 5 test Tuesday 1/24/ see Tuesday's entry for info.
SCIENCE:
1. Moon project observation.
2. Moon project due on Friday. Make sure you included AM or PM for each day.
The next few nights will be good viewing nights to observe the stars.
The moon does not rise to early in the AM so the sky will be very dark.
I introduced briefly Orion, The Hunter (can be found in the southwestern
sky) and The Big Dipper, (northern sky). Try to look for these
constellations.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Quiz on Friday Chapter 4 Lessons 1 and 2.
Review from your notebook.
Happy sky watching.....
Tuesday January 17, 2012
MATH: This week we will be completing Unit 5. We will review Big Numbers
with the use of multiplication. I will also introduce Powers of 10,
and we will also look at Rounding and Reporting Large Numbers.
Today I also handed out the Unit 5 math test Concepts to Review page.
Please practice your multiplication and division facts. We will
be having the fact fluency quiz later this week.
For homework tonight:
A. Study Link page 105.
B. Math test on Tuesday Janaury 24th.
UNIT 5 MATH TEST INFORMATION
REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS:
A. Writing a number model with an estimate as well as the exact answer.
B. Multiplication of multi-digit numbers.
Ex: 6 * 84=, 92*47=, 479 * 5 =
You may use any multiplication algorithm you like. No calculators.
You cannot use extended addition.
ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN.
C. Review addition and subtraction of decimals.
D. Measuring a line segment to the nearest 0.5cm and ¼ inch.
E. Completing “What’s My Rule”? tables. (you will need to
determine the rule and the answers)
F. Solving multiplication word problems.
TEST DATE: Tuesday January 24th.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to work with our propeller powered
vehicles. We will discuss our collected data and also conduct
three additional experiments that deal with changing a variable.
Students will be receiving a grade for the written part of the
3 additional experiments that their group conducts.
The moon project: I explained to both classes today that
the moon has a moonrise and moonset time just like our sun.
Moonrise this week will be in the early morning hours. Students
will be able to see the moon during the day. You can make your
observation from the daytime viewing. Remember to draw what you see.
(Hint the sky might be blue in color). You should also notice a
change in the shape and size of the moon from the last two weeks.
Homework: Moon project. There are only three more observations
to make. All moon projects are due on Friday of this week.
Make sure you indicate AM or PM for each day.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
We are at the halfway point of Chapter 4. We will be having a
a quiz on Friday dealing with Chapter 4 Lessons 1 and 2. You can
review your notes to guide you. This week we will complete Lesson
3 English New Jersey, and do a skill lesson dealing with timelines.
We will also begin the last section of the chapter Life in the
New Jersey Colony.
Homework: Worksheet Early Life in New Netherlands.
Questions 1-4 only.
DON'T FORGET YOUR WHITE T-SHIRT FOR TOMORROW.
Have a good evening....
Friday January 13, 2012
Homework for the long weekend.
1. Continue with your moon observations.
2. White t-shirt in a zip lock bag for Tuesday.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday January 12, 2012
For Tuesday: Plain T-shirt and Zip-Lock bag.
Wednesday January 11, 2012
MATH: Journal page 117.
SCIENCE: Continue with the moon project.
Sky Alert: On Friday night the planet Mars will become visible
above and to the left side of the moon. Look for the
reddish point of light. AND starting Monday morning
the planet Saturn will also become visible. This will
be on the left side of the moon.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
SPIRIT DAY ON FRIDAY….
Tuesday Janaury 10, 2012
MATH: This week we will be nearing the end of Unit 5. We will be learning
how to multiply double digit numbers. As I explained in class
students can use any method that they feel comfortable with as long
as they can show the work. Students cannot use extended addition to
solve multiplication problems.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 103. Use any multiplication
method you like.
SCIENCE: This week we will be working with propeller power and our
vehicles. We will be examining how the number of winds (potential
energy) effects the distances of our vehicles.
Homework: Continue with the moon project. The full moon
was on Sunday into Monday morning. Today I briefly
explained that during the next few days the moon should begin
changing again. Look for the changes and record them on your
moon project. (Notice which side of the moon is brighter).
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will continue with Chapter 4 Lesson 2 New
Netherland and Lesson 3 English New Jersey. We will examine
how the various countries that explorered settled in this
area and the changes that came later.
Homework: Read pages 86-89 tonight.
Have a good evening.
Friday January 6, 2012
The only homework for the weekend is to continue to make your
daily moon observation. If it is possible try to look at the moon at a later
time either Friday or Saturday night. You might be able to see the planet
Jupiter and the constellation Orion, The Hunter. Orion will be to the left
of the moon and have a red, white, and blue star with three stars like a tic-
tact-toe board in the middle.
Enjoy the weekend...
Thursday January 5, 2012
MATH: Study Link page 101.
SCIENCE: Moon observation.
Make sure you write the date, time, sky conditions and draw a picture of what
you see. You can even include the direction in the sky.
For example last night I saw the moon in the eastern sky at 5:00 PM.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday January 4, 2012
MATH:
1. Study Link page 97. Please continue to practice your multiplication
facts. Hint, Hint, Hint.
SCIENCE:
In preparation for our Planetarium unit today I explained the moon project.
This is worth 100 points towards your science grade. Everybody received a
large sheet of paper folded into 16 boxes. Each box represents a day of the
week. Your child needs to make a daily moon observation which will include
the date, time (including AM or PM),sky conditions and a drawing of the
moon. As I explained in class you can record your observation at any time
during the day. This project is also to be done over the weekends. This
project will be complete on January 19th.
Leave the project at home so you can record your observation each day.
The moon will be changing over the next few days so be on the lookout for
this. You will also be able to see the planet Jupiter near the moon so you
can include this in your drawings.
1. Begin Moon project tonight.
2. Create a list of objects that use a propeller. At least 5 answers.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Worksheet latitude and Longitude.
Latitude is how far North or South of the Equator you are, and Longitude is
how far East or West of the Prime Meridian. Remember to follow the lines when
you move your fingers.
Have a good evening...
2501
January 3, 2012
Happy New Year and Welcome Back.....
I hope everyone enjoyed the winter break!
MATH: This week we will continue with Unit 5. We will be focusing on
multiplication and estimating products. I will also be introducing
the lattice method for multiplication. Please continue to
practice your multiplication facts. Hint, Hint, Hint.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 95.
SCIENCE: This week we continue with our study of motion and our
vehicles. We will continue to work with rubber band
and sail power energy. We will also move into propeller
powered vehicles. Tomorrow I will be introducing a Moon
project. This project will be done every evening. More
details will be given in class and on tomorrows homework page.
For homework tonight: For Thursday. Create a list of objects
that use a propeller. At least 5 answers.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will be learning how to use latitude and
longitude to find places on a map or globe. We will be
completing a number of map activities in class as well
as a few map activity assignments for homework. We will
also begin Chapter 4 Lesson 2 New Netherlands which focuses
on why the Dutch settle New Netherlands.
No homework tonight.
Have a good evening...
Thursday December 22, 2011
Today we had our Lenape assembly. Please ask your child to share with you
what they saw and learned today.
No homework tonight.
Have a good evening...
Wednesday December 21, 2011
MATH: Journal page 108.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Write one really good question that you can ask at the
Lenape assembly.
Tonight at 12:30 AM Winter Solstice.
Tuesday December 21, 2011
No homework tonight.....
Monday December 20, 2011
MATH: This week we will begin Unit 5. We will begin by solving extended
multiplcation facts for example: 6 * 3 = 18 and 60 * 3 = 180 or
30 * 6 = 180. Students will develop a rule to use when solving
these types of problems. We will extend this to tens * tens.
We will also work on estimating products which will allow students
to use the ten by ten rule or larger.
For homework tonight: Don't forget Unit 4 math test tomorrow.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to work with our vehicles and friction.
Students will also design and build a vehicle with a sail and
then test the movements of their groups vehicle and the effects
of air resistance. Students will also attempt to reset their
sails to have less air resistance.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will continue to look at the arrival of the
European explorers to North America. We will also be
learning how to use Latitude and Longitude to find places
on a map or globe.
On Thursday afternoon 4th graders will be having a
assembly on the Lenape Indians.
For homework tonight: Explain how the early explorers
found their way while exploring, sailing, etc? This should
be answered in a few sentences or a paragraph that will be
collected.
Have a good evening.
Thursday December 15, 2011
MATH: Test on Tuesday.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
A. Stamp project due Friday.
B. Birthday invite. Also bring in an item that makes you think of NJ or
represents NJ on Monday.
Wednesday December 14, 2011
MATH: Unit 4 test on Tuesday Dec. 20th.
SCIENCE: On a sheet of paper create a list of objects that use a sail.
Hint: Think back to the pictures we saw in Social Studies today.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
A. Stamp project due Friday.
B. Birthday invite. Also bring in an item that makes you think of NJ
or represents NJ on Monday. Remember the examples that I should today
in class.
Tuesday December 13, 2011
MATH:
1. Math Test Dec.20th see handout below.
2. Journal page 100.
TEST DATE: Tuesday December 20th.
Concept to review:
A. Place value using decimals to the thousandths.
B. Reading and writing decimals.
C. Placing decimal numbers in order from smallest to largest.
D. Using < or > to make a number sentence true.
E. Addition and subtraction with decimals.
no calculators) You will have to show your work.
F. Listing the multiples of a number.
G. Listing the factor pairs for a number
H. Measuring with a ruler in metric units.
I. Solving open sentences.
J. Solving a word problem that involves addition and subtraction
with decimals.
K. Writing a decimal as a fraction.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Lenape Postage stamp due Friday. see below for information
New Jersey Lenape Indians Postage Stamp Project
You have been hired by the United States Postal Service to design a postage
stamp depicting the Lenape Indians. You will use all that you have learned
about these people to create a postage stamp to honor them. Your stamp can
depict any of the topics that we covered about the Lenape. For example where
they lived, how they survived in the outdoors, what they did during the many
seasons, and family life are just a few ideas to think about.
Using the blank pattern provided, your stamp must include USA and 44 cents.
Take a look at some real postage stamps so that you have an idea of what a
stamp should look like. All drawings must be hand drawn. No computer copies
or photocopies. Nothing can be glued or taped to your stamp. Your stamp must
be colorful and use the entire pattern provided. All work must be done
neatly. Finished stamps will be displayed in the hallway.
The postage stamp is due on Friday December 16th.
Have a good evening.
Monday December 12, 2011
MATH: This week we will be finishing Unit 4. In the early part of the week
we will be focusing on using personal references for measuring metric
lengths, measuring in millimeters and converting between centimeters,
and meters. We will also begin Unit 5. Tomorrow I will send home the
Unit 4 study guide for next weeks test.
Homework for tonight: Study Link page 85.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to examine how friction effects the
movement of our vehicles. Students will also design and build
a vehicle with a sail and then test the movements of their
groups vehicle and the effects of air resistance.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will begin Chapter 4 in our
textbooks. Colonial New Jersey. We will be discussing
the arrival of the first Europeans to North America, what
they were hoping to find, establish and return to Europe
with. We will also be learning how to use Latitude and
Longitude to find places on a map or globe.
Homework:Lenape Postage Stamp project due
Friday December 16th.
Everyone received both handouts for the project.
Have a good evening.
Friday December 9, 2011
The only homework for the weekend is to complete the science questions for
Monday. See yesterdays entry for the questions.
Enjoy the weekend.
Thursday December 8, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 81.
SCIENCE: Questions due Monday. See attached questions below.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 3 test tomorrow.
Lesson 7
Testing the Effects of Rubber Band Energy
Your job is to choose any four of the eight questions to answer. All answers
must be in complete sentences on another sheet of paper using the RATS
technique. Please also indicate which questions you chose to answer. Refer
back to your groups collected data from the experiment to help you answer the
questions. Each question is worth five points.( 4 * 5 = 20 points).
That means this will be letter graded.
This is due on Monday December 12th. 1 letter grade lower if it is late.
1. Where does the energy to wind the rubber band come from?
2. Where does the energy to move the vehicle come from?
3. How did you store the potential energy in the rubber band?
Explain in detail.
4. Explain in detail what happens when the stored energy in the rubber
band is released.
5. How does the number of turns of the rear wheels of your vehicle affect
the distance traveled?
6. Why was it important to wind the rear wheels counterclockwise in
this experiment?
7. The maximum number of winds that we could do was 8. What do you
think would happen if you wound the rear wheels 12 times. Assuming
that the rubber band will not break.
8. What if you used the front wheels to wind the rubber band and the
rear wheel axel did not turn. Do you think you would get the same
results? Explain.
Have a good evening
Wednesday December 7, 2011
The only homework for tonight is to study for Friday's Social Studies test.
Tuesday December 6, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 79.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
A. Read textbook pages 78 - 81 for Wednesday.
B. Chapter 3 test on Friday.
Monday December 5, 2011
MATH: This week in math we will continue to work with decimals.
We will work on adding and subtracting decimals. We will also
look at decimals in money, and the metric system.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 77.
Don't forget to practice your multiplication facts and your decimal
skills. Go to SheppardSoftware onm y links page to play some games.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to work with our vehicles and rubber
band power.(Potential and Kinetic Energy) Students will be
conducting an experiment with various amounts of potential energy
and recording the results. Later in the week we will visit
and experiment how friction plays a part with the movement of
our vehicles.
No science homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: In the beginning part of the week we will be reading a book
that deals with how the Native Americans and the first
settlers survived and traded as wel as the problems
that were created.
Later in the week week we will begin Chapter 4 in our
textbooks. Colonial New Jersey. We will be discussing
the Arrival of the first Europeans to North America, what
they were hoping to find, establish and return to Europe
with.
For homework tonight:
A. Read textbook pages 78 - 81 for Wednesday.
B. Chapter 3 test on Friday. If you did not see the
Study Guide please look below at last Friday for a copy.
Have a good evening.
Friday December 2, 2011
The only homework is to begin studying for next weeks Social Studies test.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Chapter 3 – The First People of New Jersey
STUDY GUIDE
DATE OF TEST: Friday December 9th.
I. Review the following :
• Heritage
• Sakima
• Hunter-gatherer
• Archaeologist
• Wigwam
• Oral tradition
• Longhouse
• Manetu
• Lenapehoking
• Artifact
II. Identify the importance of the following:
• Abbott Farm
• Beringia
• Ice Age
• Raritan River
• Bering Strait
III. Be able to:
• Identify the tasks done by the Lenape during each season.
• Identify the tasks done by boys and by girls.
• Explain how the lives of the Lenape changed from the time they left Asia
until they settled in New Jersey.
Have a good weekend
Thursday December 1, 2011
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: Potential/Kinetic energy quiz tomorrow.
Review notes in notebook.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday November 30, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 75.
SCIENCE: Worksheet due tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Tuesday November 29, 2011
MATH: Worksheet Money and Decimals
SCIENCE: Worksheet Energy Sources due Thursday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Monday November 28, 2011
Welcome Back.
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.
MATH: This week we will continue to work with reading and writing decimals
to the thousandths place value. We will also be comparing and
ordering decimals (place value) as well as doing an estimation
activity with decimals. Last week I also introduced everyone to
a website on my links page where you can play decimal games to help
reinforce these skills. On my link page go to SheppardSoftware to
play these games.
For homework tonight: Journal page 77.
Don't forget to continue to practice your multiplication facts.
SCIENCE: This week we will begin learning about Potential and Kinetic
Energy. Students will be writing these terms with examples in
their science notebooks. We will also begin our next vehicle
challenge which now requires the use of Potential Energy.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will be finishing Chapter 3. Details about the
chapter test wil be sent home later this week. The last
part of this chapter deals with Daily Life of the Lenape.
Students will be identifying the various roles that all
family members had to do in order for the family and tribe
to survive. This information will be written in their
social studies notebooks.
For homework tonight: Worksheet Lenape Life. Take home
your notebook and textbook.
Homeroom 26 Holiday Store tomorrow. A letter went home last week and the
envelope went home today.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday November 23, 2011
Have an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
Mr. B.
Tuesday November 22, 2011
No homework tonight.
Remember, tomorrow is wear your sports team clothing day.
Have a good evening.
Monday November 21, 2011
MATH: This week we will continue to work on reading and writing decimals
to the thousandths place value. I will be introducing both classes
to some decimal computer games that you can play at home to reinforce
these skills.
Homework for tonight: Study Link page 71.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to work with our vehicles but we will
begin using another source of energy to power our vehicles.
Students will also be learning the difference between potential
and kinetic energy.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Today students did a sorting activity that dealt with the
four seasons and Lenape. This information was written in
everyones notebook. We will spend the next two days
discussing the Pilgrims and the Mayflower journey.
Homework for tonight: Worksheet The Mayflower
Have a good evening.
Friday November 18, 2011
No homework! Have a great weekend...........
Thursday November 17, 2011
MATH: Unit 3 test tomorrow.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Due Friday textbook page 61questions 3 & 5 in complete
sentences. This will be collected.
Wednesday November 16, 2011
MATH: Test Friday.
SCIENCE: 4 questions due tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Due Friday textbook page 61 questions 3 & 5 in complete
sentences. This will be collected.
Coin Walk tomorrow.
Tuesday November 15, 2011
MATH:
A. Study Link page 65.
B. Math test on Friday.
SCIENCE:
Lesson 4 questions due Thursday. This will count as a quiz grade.
Lesson 4
Testing the Motion of Vehicles Carrying a Load
Your job is to choose any four of the eight questions to answer. All answers
must be in complete sentences on another sheet of paper. (Use RATS to
answer each question) Please indicate which questions you chose to answer.
Refer back to your groups collected data from the experiment to help you
answer the questions. Each question is worth 5 points. (4 * 5 = 20 points)
That means this will be letter graded.
This is due on Thursday November 17th. 1 Letter grade lower if it is late.
1. What did you observe when testing various loads (blocks)?
2. How did the vehicle move when it was loaded with two blocks?
3. How did the motion of the vehicle change when you removed one block?
How did it change when you removed both blocks?
4. What do you think would happen if you added a third or fourth block to
the vehicle?
5. When the vehicle carried no blocks, what was left to influence the motion?
6. What can you conclude about the effects of load (the blocks) on a
vehicle’s motion?
7. What situations at home or in school may be similar to what you tested
with your vehicle?
8. Did the location of where or how your group placed the blocks effect
the movement of your car?
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night
Have a good evening..
Monday November 14, 2011
MATH:
This week will be finishing up Unit 3. We will also begin Unit 4
which deals with Decimals and Their Uses. We will focus on how to
read and write decimals in the tenths, hundredths, and thousandths
place value using a number line. We will also be comparing and
ordering decimals.
For homework tonight:
A. Study Link page 63.
B. Unit 3 Test on Friday. See handout below.
C. Students should be practicing their multiplication facts every night.
You can go to my links page to play math games on FunBrain
and SheppardSoftware to practice your facts.
MATH TEST UNIT 3 INFORMATION
TEST DATE: Friday November 18th.
Review the following concepts.
1. Multiplication and Division facts. (factors, and fact triangles)
2. Number sentences using true/false or can’t tell. 15 + 13 = 28
True/False/or Can’t tell
3. Solving open number sentences 15 + Y = 25.
4. Using parentheses to make a number model true. (4 * 5) + 3 = 23
5. Reading a graph and finding the maximum, minimum, range, mode, median
on a graph
6. “What’s My Rule” Determine the rule and solve the problem using the rule.
7. Solving word problems.
8. Listing all the factors for a given number. Ex. List all the factors
for the number 36.
SCIENCE:
This week we will continue to work with our vehicles and
investigating with the variable of changing the load (weight).
Students will also study their collected data to determine the
mean number of seconds for each of the three experiments.
We will also begin another experiment which asks each team to
complete a given challenge using the collected data from the
previous experiment.
No homework tonight.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we begin Chapter 3 The First People of New Jersey.
We will be focusing on who the first people were and how did they
arrive in New Jersey. We will look at what caused these people
to make their journey and how they survived.
This will lead us into Lesson 2 Native Americans of New Jersey and
the Lenape Indians. Students will be learning about the ways of
life of the Lenape and how they survived off the land. Students
will be writing this information into their notebooks.
For homework tonight: Please read textbook pages 58-61.
Have a good evening.
Friday November 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM
So where did Matt Lauer end up today?
Barbados.
He traveled 4608 miles from Switzerland to Barbados. This brings his total
distance traveled since leaving New York City to 29,778 miles. Don't forget
he still has to fly back to New York City.
So the really big question is: How many winners do we have?
In Room 28 we have:
Seven people with one correct day.
Two people with two correct days.
Two people with three correct days.
One person with four correct days.
In Room 26 we have:
Eleven people with one correct day.
Four people with two correct days.
One person with three correct days.
One person with four correct days.
So who are the lucky winners for each class?
You'll have to wait until Monday............
Have a good weekend......
Thursday November 10, 2011
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Where In The World Is Matt Lauer?
Today he was in Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
In Room 26 we have one student with three correct days, two students with two
correct days, and nine students with one correct day.
In Room 28 we have two students with three correct days, two students with
two correct days, and six students with one correct day.
If your keeping track of the miles Matt has traveled 25,170 miles since
leaving New York City. 55 hours on planes, helicopters and trains.
The even showed the video clip this morning as to why he could not come here
on Tuesday. You can view this clip on the Today show website.
And now for the Day 5 clue:
"With the Alps to our backs, we make tracks for a party of epic proportions."
Check back tomorrow for the final location and updated winners.
The overall winners will be announced on Monday of next week.
Mr. B.
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Wednesday November 9, 2011
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Where In The World Is Matt Lauer?
Today he was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In Room 26 we have 1 student who has 2 of the three days correct.
In Room 28 we have 2 students who have 2 of the three days correct.
If you did not see the show you can check my links page and click on the
Matt Lauer link to view the show.
The clue for Day 4 is: Time is of the essence as we train our sights on
where it all began for us in 1998.
I will also post Friday's clue on Friday.
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SKY ALERT!!!!! The planet Jupiter will be visible the next few nights.
To view Jupiter go outside around 7:00 PM and face east. The moon will also
be visible in the eastern sky. Jupiter will be below and to the right of the
moon. You might also be able to see the Great Red Spot. If you are very
eager at around 3:00 AM the planet Mars will also be visible in the eastern
sky and will appear as a red dot. Happy sky watching.
And the very special announcement. NO HOMEWORK!!!!!!
Enjoy the long weekend.
Tuesday November 8, 2011
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Where In The World Is Matt Lauer?
Today he was in Madrid, Spain.
In Room 26 we have 4 students with the
correct guesses, and in Room 28 we have 7 students with the correct
guesses.
If you did not see the show you can check my links page and click on the
Matt Lauer link to view the show.
The clue for Day 3 is: It may seem a bit unlucky, but we've moved ahead
without you as we take an "L" to welcome you to this bridge over dry land.
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For homework tonight:
MATH: Study Link page 59.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Project due tomorrow.
Monday November 7, 2011
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Where In The World Is Matt Lauer?
Today he was is Walvis Bay, Namibia which is on the west coast of Africa.
If you did not see the show you can check my links page and click on the
Matt Lauer link to view the show.
The clue for Day 2.
Because of bad weather at the Day 2 location they are going to the Day 4
location tomorrow and the Day 2 trip will be on Thursday.
The clue for tomorrow is: Don Pardo might say it is a "pin in Earth in blue
sea" it's cup runneth over high in the sky where the best things are free.
In Room 26 we had two people with the correct location and in Room 28 we had
four people with the correct location.
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MATH:
This week we will be finishing up Unit 3. We will be having our
Unit 3 test towards the end of next week. Deatils later in the week.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 61.
SCIENCE:
This week we will continue to work with our vehicles and explore
the variables of weight and time with a predetermined amount of washers that
will provide the force to move our vehicles. No homework tonight:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will begin Chapter 3. We will focus on where the first settlers
came from, the reasons for there journey, and how they arrived in New
Jersey. This will lead us into the Native Americans (Lenape Indians) of New
Jersey.
For homework tonight: License plate project due Wednesday.
Since tomorrow is a half day of school with NO lunch, please send your child
with something to eat and a drink.
Have a good evening.
Friday November 4, 2011
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Where in the World is Matt Lauer?
The clue for Monday is: It conjures up thoughts of a child's worst fright,
but there are no people to scrare in this skier's delight.
Find out where Matt is on Monday morning the Today Show 7:00 AM Channel 4.
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Homework for the weekend....
SCIENCE: Design and Recycle project due Monday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Today I assigned a New Jersey License Plate symbols project.
It is due on Wednesday November 9th. I have attached the
worksheet with the details.
NEW JERSEY LICENSE PLATE PROJECT
1. Create a New Jersey license plate using the paper that you were given.
2. Your license plate must have NEW JERSEY written across the top and
GARDEN STATE written along the bottom.
3. Your idea must be related to one of New Jersey’s 11 state symbols.
The license plate can not have more than seven letters.
4. All work must be neat and colorful. You can use bubble letters,
stencils, etc. No computer generated pictures. No stickers or glue
on pieces. All pictures must be hand drawn.
5. THIS PROJECT WILL BE LETTER GRADED.
6. DUE DATE: Wednesday November 9th.
Thursday November 3, 2011
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE:
A. Worksheet due tomorrow
B. Design and Recycle due Monday
SOCIAL STUDIES: Test tomorrow.
Wednesday 11/2/11
MATH: Journal page 68.
SCIENCE:
A. Worksheet Which Law Is It Due Friday.
B. Project Design and Recycle See below for details.
C. Quiz tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Test on Friday.
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DESIGN & RECYCLE
Due on Monday November 7th .
This will be letter graded.
Using the graph paper provided, design (draw) a vehicle (car, truck or bus)
using materials that are recyclable. You can draw either the top view or
side view. Please label all materials you used in your drawing. Wheels can
be Pepsi bottle caps, the body of your vehicle can be an egg carton and a
muffler can be a soda straw.
Be creative in your drawing and make the drawing colorful.
Your drawing will be displayed in the hallway. So neatness counts!
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Tuesday 11/1/11
MATH:
1. Study Link page 53.
2. Multiplication facts quiz Wednesday.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Thursday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Test on Friday.
Have a good evening..
Monday October 31, 2011
MATH: This week we will continue with Unit 3. We will focus on
Solving Number Stories (word problems), True and False Number
Sentences and Using Parentheses in Number Sentences. Please
continue to practice your multiplication facts. You can play
the games that we played last Friday on my links page.
For homework tonight: Multiplication facts quiz on Wednesday.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue with our vehicles and how gravity
helps them move. We will be exploring and testing the motion
of our vehicles when they are carrying a load (weight). Students
will continue to work in their cooperative groups and will also
include with their observations the time it took for their
vehicles to carry the load to the finish line. Students will
be using a stop watch to determine the time in tenths of seconds.
For homework tonight: Quiz on Thursday. Review vocabulary
worksheet in your notebook. As I told everyone I will also have
a few questions that deal with the last experiment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will spend the first part of the week discussing
symbols of the United States and the symbols of New Jersey and why
they were chosen. We will also begin Chapter 3 The First People
of New Jersey.
For homework tonight: Chapter 2 Test on Friday. If you did not
see the study guide, look back at last Friday's entry and a copy
is posted there.
Have a safe Halloween evening....
Friday October 28, 2011
Today everyone received the study guide for the Chapter 2 Social Studies
test. See below.
NAME _____________________________________SOCIAL STUDIES
Chapter 2 – The Geography of New Jersey
STUDY GUIDE
DATE OF TEST: Friday November 4th.
I. Review the following vocabulary words:
• Economy
• Natural resources
• Population
• Renewable resources
• Nonrenewable resources
• Region
• Conservation
• Reservoir
• Desert
• Swamp
II. Be able to:
• locate and label on a map the regions of New Jersey.
• identify features of each region of New Jersey.
• identify the region of New Jersey where you live.
• describe renewable and nonrenewable resources and give
examples of each.
• explain why it is important to conserve resources.
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Student signature
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Parent signature
Also please practice your multiplication facts. You can play the games that
we played today by going to my links page and clicking on FunBrain and
Sheppardsoftware.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday October 27, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 51.
SCIENCE: Free night
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Wednesday October 26, 2011
MATH: Practice your multiplication facts. Hint, Hint, Hint.
On my links page you can go to Funbrain and
Sheppard software to play games to reinforce these skills.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have a good evening..
Tuesday October 25, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 47.
Practice your multiplication facts. On my links page you can
go to Funbrain and Sheppard software to play multiplication fact
games to reinforce these skills.
SCIENCE: Worksheet. if you need a copy look at Monday's entry.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read pages 42-46.
Room 26 Book Fair tomorrow.
Monday October 24, 2011
MATH: This week we will continue to work in Unit 3 with our multiplication
and division facts. Students should be spending some time each night
practicing their facts. They should be able to give you the answer
within 3 to 5 seconds. On my links page you can go to Funbrain and
Sheppard software to play games to reinforce these skills.
For homework tonight:
A. Test tomorrow
B. Due Wednesday Study Link page 47.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to work with gravity and making our
vehicles move. We will also begin learning about Sir Issac Newton's
3 Laws of Motion. We will apply Newtons Laws to another vehicle
experiment later in the week.
For homework tonight:
Worksheet Due Wednesday.
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Science Homework Lesson 3
Due Wednesday October 26th.
All answers must be in complete sentences.
On a sheet of paper make a list of at least 5 objects that move by the force
of gravity. Tell me what the object is and how it moves with the help of
gravity.
For example:
Apple falling from a tree. Gravity pulls the apple down to Earth’s surface.
Skateboarder going down the ramp. Gravity pulls the skateboarder down the
ramp and along the ground.
Olympic skier skiing down the mountain. Gravity pulls the skier down the
mountain to the finish line.
DO NOT USE MY EXAMPLES….
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SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be working on Chapter 2 Lesson 3
Our States Resources. We will be focusing on Natural
Resources, Renewable Resources, and how our natural
resources are important to New Jersey.
No homework tonight.
HOMEROOM 26: We go to the Book Fair on Wednesday to shop.
Parents: Don't forget this week is Parent Teacher Conferences.
1/2 day of school with lunch.
Have a good evening.
Friday October 21, 2011
The only homework is to study for the Math test.
Enjoy the weekend..
Thursday October 20, 2011
MATH: Don't forget Unit 2 test next week.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Wednesday October 19, 2011
MATH:
A. Study Link page 37.
B. Unit test October 25th.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Review 4 NJ land regions. Hint, Hint, Hint…..
If you want to practice your multiplication facts while playing a game you
can go to my links page and click on FunBrain. Then click on the math
section and you can play Multiplication Baseball and Multiplication Tic-Tac-
Toe. Happy multiplication gaming.
Have a good evening...
Tuesday October 18, 2011
MATH:
A. Study Link page 45.
B. Unit 2 test Tuesday Oct. 25th.
See handout below:
MATH TEST UNIT 2
Review the following concepts:
A. Addition and subtraction of multi digit numbers.
(you may use any method you like) NO CALCULATORS.
You will have to show all your work!
B. Finding the maximum, minimum, range, mode, and median from a set of
given numbers. Journal pages 38, 40 and 46
C. Creating a bar graph from given data. Journal page 47
D. Reading and writing numbers to the millions place value.
TEST DATE: Tuesday October 25th
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Worksheet Regions of the United States. Take home your
textbook.
Monday October 17, 2011
MATH: This week we will begin Unit 3. We will focus on What's My Rule
type problems. We will also be reviewing multiplication and
division facts. Please also practice these facts at home. Students
should be able to tell a fact answer within 3 to 5 seconds. We will
be playing a number of multiplication games to help reinforce the
multiplication and division facts. Tomorrow I will be sending home the
Study Guide for the Unit 2 test.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 39. Use any method you like.
Show your work. No calculators.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue with Motion and Design. Today students
made a technical drawing of the vehicle that their team built
last week. Students will be working in cooperative groups to
construct another vehicle from a technical drawing and then use
their vehicle to test the movement by using force and gravity.
Students will be collecting data during this experiment and then
draw conclusions from the collected data.
For homework tonight:
Answer this question in complete sentences on another sheet of
paper. It will be collected.
Ask your parents the following question.
Beside the price what other factors influenced the purchase of
the family vehicle or vehicles?
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we continue with Chapter 2 Lessons 2 and 3.
We will begin with focusing on the 4 land regions of New Jersey.
Students will be identifying the top 5 facts about each of these
regions and writing these answers into their notebooks. We will
also begin looking at our states resources. Students will also
be writing many vocabulary words in their notebooks.
No homework tonight.
Today I returned the Chapter 1 test.
Have a good evening.
Friday October 14, 2011
There is no homework for this weekend.
I told both classes about the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey.
It takes place this Saturday and Sunday. Yesterdays Sentinel Page 43
had a description of the event. If you are looking for something to do over
the weekend the Navesink/Twin Lights U.S. Life Saving Station and the Sandy
Hook Lighthouse are only a few miles apart from each other and both offer
super views of Sandy Hook and the New York skyline.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday October 13, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 35. Use any addition method you like.
Show all your work.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Homeroom 26 Parents:
Please ask your child for the following items.
A. Conference Confirmation Slip
B. School pictures
Have a good evening.
Wednesday October 12, 2011
There is no homework tonight for any of my classess.
Enjoy the free night...
Mr. B.
Tuesday Ocotber 11, 2011
MATH:
This week we will continue to work on data collection and finding the
maximum, minimum, range, mode and median. I will also be introducing
the partial sums algorithm for addition of multidigit numbers and the
trade first method for subtraction of multidigit numbers. Students
can use any method to solve these types of problems as long as they
can show me the scratch work and method that they used.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 33.
SCIENCE: In the beginning of the week we will finish our work with
Relative Position Puzzles. We will then move into our next
unit which begins our study of Motion and Design. We will focus
on Designing Vehicles Getting Started. Students will be writing
in their science notebooks as their cooperative teams gather
information on each topic.
For homework tonight: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we continue with Chapter 2 Lessons 1 and 2. We will
continue to look at the regions of the United States. We will
also focus on the four land regions of New Jersey. Students will
be collecting facts about each of our four land regions later
in the week. Look for this information in the social studies
notebook.
For homework tonight: Test tomorrow. If you did not see the
review page, scroll down to last Friday and last Wednesday for
a copy.
Have a good evening..
Friday October 7, 2011
The only homework that we have for the weekend is to study for the Chapter 1
Social Studies test. I gave everyone a handout with a clue to the open
response question.
Here is the clue:
Social Studies test Chapter 1
Open Response
Be able to describe the climate of New Jersey in detail.
Enjoy the weekend.
Thursday October 6, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 31.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 1 test next Wednesday.
Wednesday Ocotber 5, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 29. You choose any 4 problems.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
A. Chapter 1 test Wednesday October 12th. See handout. Attached below is
a copy of the handout.
B. Read pages 28-33.
Social Studies Review Sheet
Chapter 1
Date of Test: Wednesday October 12th:
I. Review the following vocabulary words:
* Landforms
* Geography
* Waterways
* Climate
* Source
* Mouth
* Port
* Precipitation
* Tributary
* Transportation
* Recreation
* Wetlands
* Aquifers
II. Review how to read an elevation map. Textbook pages 18 & 19, and the
worksheet New Jersey Highs and Lows.
III. You will also have an Open Response question to answer.
Tuesday October 4, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 27.
SCIENCE: Bicycle worksheet due Wednesday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night. Today I gave back last weeks Social
Studies test. Please ask your child to share it with you.
Have a good evening.
Monday October 3, 2011
MATH:
This week in math we will continue with Unit 2. We will
focusing on place value and reading and writing numbers to the
hundred millions. We will also be doing a few data collection
activities that involve the use of the terms Maximum, Minimum,
Range, Mode, and Median. Students will also be using their collected
data to create bar graphs and line plots.
For homework tonight: Unit 1 test tomorrow.
SCIENCE:
This week we begin an activity that is called Relative Position
Puzzles. These are not your typical puzzles that you just assemble
the pieces. These puzzles involve spatial relationships. Students
have to match holes in the puzzle cards with actual pictures
on the pattern cards. As the students will discover, each puzzle
card has four possible positions but only one actual answer.
For homework tonight: Bicycle worksheet due Wednesday.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be completing Chapter 1. I will be sending home
the Study Guide for the Chapter 1 test that will be next week.
Be on the look-out for this sheet. We will also begin Chapter 2
which deals with Regions and Resources of the United States.
Students will be focusing on the six regions of the United States
and will be able to identify many different characteristics
for these regions.
For homework tonight: On a separate sheet of paper answer the
following questions in complete sentences.
Textbook page 17, questions 3 and 4. Use map on page 15 for help.
Please remember to proper writing skills. Just like I talked about
in class.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
MATH: Test on Tuesday Oct. 4th.
See Purple Study Guide for all the details. See Tuesday's entry
if you need a copy of the Study Guide.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Tuesday September 27, 2011
MATH:
A. Unit 1 Test Tuesday Oct. 4th. See review sheet attached below.
B. Study Link page 25.
UNIT 1 MATH TEST
REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS
1. Be able to identify, name, and draw line segments, lines, and rays.
2. Be able to identify, name, and draw the different polygons.
3. Know the difference for when a shape can and cannot be a polygon.
4. Review the terms: Perpendicular, Concentric, Congruent, Parallel
and Intersect.
5. A. Review Journal pages 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, and 18.
B. Review Study Links pages 5, 7, 9, and 13.
6. Review basic addition and subtraction facts.
TEST DATE: Tuesday October 4th.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read textbook pages 14-17.
Have a good evening.
Monday September 26, 2011
MATH: This week we will begin Unit 2.
We will be focusing on Many Names for Numbers and Place Value in
Whole Numbers. We will be playing a card game called Name That Number.
Students can play this game at home to reinforce basic math skills:
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Another version
can also be played with Uno cards. I will explain both games
this week.
For homework tonight: Journal page 16.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to work with our Red Eagle airplanes
and variables. Students have already changed the weight variable
using paper clips. We will also look at the variable of using flaps
on our Red Eagles.
For homework tonight: Worksheet question. I have attached
the question below.
Answer this question on a separate sheet of paper. It will be
collected and graded. Your answer must be in complete sentences.
You can also draw a picture to help explain your answer.
How might changing the weight on a see-saw effect the up and down motion?
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will continue to work on Chapter 1 Lesson 1
and a skills lesson dealing with reading elevation on a
map. Students will be writing vocabulary terms into their
notebooks that goes along with a PowerPoint presentation.
We will also be applying these terms to a map of the
Raritan River.
For homework tonight: Geography Test tomorrow.
Have a good evening...
Friday September 23, 2011
Homework for the weekend. Geography test Tuesday Sep. 27th.
Have a good weekend...
Thursday September 22, 2011
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Geography Test Tuesday Sep. 27th. Everyone received a
Study Guide today that must be signed by a parent.
Please ask your child to share this with you.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday September 21, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 13.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Worksheet Traveling Through the Mid-Atlantic States.
Take home your textbook. Pages G4 to G11 if you get stuck.
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Have a good evening.
Tuesday September 20, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 11.
Today we played a game called Subtraction Top-It. Ask your child to
play the game with you.
SCIENCE: 2 pennies for tomorrow. If you need the year information scroll
down to last Friday's entry.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read textbook pages 8-11.
Have a good evening.
Monday September 19, 2011
MATH:
This week we will continue with Unit 1. We will be learning
about polygons. We will learn how to identify convex and concave
polygons. Students will review the offical names of Regular Polygons
(SRB page 97). We will also learn how to use a compass to draw
circles. We are also at the midway point of the Unit 1.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 9.
SCIENCE: This week we will be working on an experiment titled the Red Eagle.
Students will be conducting an experiment by changing a variable
and observing how the Red Eagle flies. Students will be recording
their observations in their experiment packets. Everyone received
this packet today. When we are not using the packet I explained
that this packet stays in your Science folder.
For homework tonight:
A. Quiz tomorrow. Review vocabulary from notebook.
B. 2 pennies for Wednesday.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be creating a map of New Jersey and identifying
the bodies of water that border our state, neighboring states,
and other landforms that are found in our state. This map will
be kept in our Social Studies folder. We will also
begin Chapter 1 Lessons 1 and 2. Landscape of New Jersey and
Waters of New Jersey. Students will be taking notes and writing
in their Social Studies notebook.
No homework tonight.
Have a good evening.
Friday September 16, 2011
SCIENCE:
A. For Wednesday 2 dirty pennies dated from 1962-1980. This is for an
experiment that we will be doing.
B. Quiz on Tuesday.
MATH: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have a good weekend...
Thursday September 15, 2011
MATH: Study Link page 7.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Tuesday. Review vocabulary from your science
notebook. (Object, Property, Interaction, Evidence of
Interaction and Variable)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Worksheet. Working with globes. Don't forget you have the large map we
made in class as well as your textbook.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday September 14, 2011
MATH: Journal page 8.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Tuesday September 13, 2011
MATH: Journal page 5.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read textbook pages G 4 to G7.
If your child does not have a pair of scissors to use in class, please have
them bring a pair in. (Label with their name)
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Homeroom 26:
Please ask your child for the parent homework that was sent home today.
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Have a nice evening....
Monday September 12, 2011
MATH: This week we begin Unit 1. We will reviewing line segments, lines,
and rays. We will also begin working on angles, triangles
and quadrangles. Students will be using Angle Legs to construct and
identifying specific properties for these shapes and angles. Later
in the week students will learn the "READY" prompt for problem solving
strategies. Students will have this information in their math
notebooks. Please be on the lookout for this information later in the
week.
For math homework tonight: Study Link page 5.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue to review some vocabulary words.
Students have written these words in their science notebooks.
Please review these words with your child. Students will
also begin their first experiment with variables later this week.
This will lead us to our experiment with paper airplanes and the
Red Eagle.
For homework tonight: Choose a fruit or vegetable.
Describe 4 properties of this object. Please write your properties
on a sheet of paper in complete sentences.
Here is an example that I used in class.
1. I am red on the outside and white on the inside.
2. I usually have a stem with many green leaves and grow no
larger than a golfball.
3. I grow underground.
4. I usually have a bitter taste.
What am I?
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will be focusing on map and globe skills.
Students will be creating a map of the world which will
include the 7 continents, 4 oceans, Equator, Prime Meridean,
and the 4 hemispheres. We will then zero in on New Jersey
and create a map of our state. We will be identifying the
major landforms and and other physical features of our
state. All this information will be kept in our Social
Studies notebooks.
For homework tonight: Free night...
Have a good evening.
Friday September 9, 2011
Welcome back to the second day of school.
Parents: Please make sure to return ALL forms that your child has brought
home. Please check your child's home to school folder.
Today students received their Math Journals, Study Link book and the Student
Reference Book. The Math Journal and Study Link book was placed in a green
folder. When your child brings these books home, please make sure they bring
them back to school the next day. We use them everyday.
Students also received their New Jersey Social Studies textbook.
Homework for the weekend...
MATH: Cover Student Reference Book.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Cover textbook.
SCIENCE: Free night..
Once again,
Welcome to 4th grade.
Have a nice weekend.....
Thursday September 8, 2011
Welcome to the first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year.
This year you can check my web-site for homework assignments, long range
assignments such as tests, quizes and projects. Please also check out my
other topics on the homepage.
Today students received their home to school folder. This will be used for
the many handouts, notices and other important papers.
Please take a moment to review these with your child.
Students also received a handout detailing the materials they will
need for my classes. (Please ask your child to share this with you.)
My homeroom (Room 26) also received their homework planners today. We will
use them on a daily basis. Please check your child's planner daily.
Your child has me for Math, Science, and Social Studies. We are color
coordinated. Green for math, purple for science and red for social studies.
Your child will need a purple spiral and a red spiral. They will also need a
red, green and purple 2-pocket folder for my classes.
Tomorrow students will be receiving their math materials and social studies
textbook. This will include a Student Reference Book (must be covered), Math
Journal and Study Links book. The Social Studies textbook must also be
covered.
The fourth grade teaching team has asked each student to get
a canvas totebag to help your child carry their books and materials from
class to class. We showed a few examples to everyone this afternoon.
Please check my announcement page.
Once again, Welcome to 4th Grade!
Mr. Bravman
