Wednesday November 25, 2009
The homework for the long weekend is to enjoy the holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!!!!!!
Mr. B.
Tuesday November 24, 2009
MATH: Study Link page 77.
SCIENCE: Free night
SOCIAL STUDIES:
1. License plate project due tomorrow.
2. On a sheet of paper answer question 5 on page 61 in complete sentences.
Monday November 23, 2009
MATH: This week we will continue working with decimals. We will focus
on comparing decimals. Greater than, Less than, or Equal to.
We will also work on estimating with decimals.
For homework tonight. Study Link page 75.
SCIENCE: This week we will begin our unit on paper airplanes and
variables. Today students constructed the Red Eagle airplane.
We will be conducting an experiment using the airplane and
variables. Students will be collecting data for each trial
and recording their data on an experiment sheet.
For homework tonight:
1. Two pennies for tomorrow.
2. Bicycle worksheet
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will be focusing on the Native Americans of
New Jersey. We will be studying where the lived in NJ.
We will also look at their family life as it dealt with the
four seasons and family responsibilities.
For homework tonight: License plate project due Wednesday.
Have a good evening..
Friday November 20, 2009
Don't forget the science homework for Tuesday and the social studies
project for Wednesday of next week.
Have a good weekend.....
Thursday November 19, 2009
MATH: Free night.
SCIENCE: For Tuesday of next week. 2 dirty pennies between 1964 and 1979.
We will use them in an experiment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: NJ symbols license plate project. Due Wednesday November
25th. See handout with directions. Everyone received a directions sheet
and a sheet of paper with a license plate pattern drawn on the paper. PLEASE
do no cut out the pattern. Here is a copy of the directions for the project.
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 25th.
Have a good evening..
Wednesday November 18, 2009
MATH: Study Link page 73.
SCIENCE: Answer question from small sheet.
Science homework: Due Thursday
On a separate sheet of paper answer the following question in complete
sentences.
Describe for me an interaction that occurs on the playground at recess. You
can use an example to help explain your interaction. Remember to include how
we know the interaction occurred.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: Free night.
Homeroom 26 Holiday Store buying tomorrow.
Tuesday November 17, 2009
MATH: Unit 3 test tomorrow
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
1. For Wednesday Read pages 58-61.
2. Symbols packet complete page1.
Homeroom 26 Holiday Store buying on Thursday.
Monday November 16, 2009
MATH: This week we begin Unit 4 Decimals and Their Uses.
We will be focusing on reading and writing decimals through
the thousandths place value. We will also compare decimals
to determine place value. We will end the week with estimating
with decimals. We will also play a number of games that
involve decimals.
For homework tonight:
1.Study Link page 71.
2. Unit 3 test on Wednesday.
SCIENCE: The planetarium has left Frost and we will begin a unit dealing
with airplanes and variables. Students will be using their
purple spirals to write definitions of science vocabulary.
I will also be demonstrating a number of experiments that
your child can do at home. Some of the vocabulary is:
object, property, interaction, evidence of interaction,
and variables.
For homework tonight:
Choose a fruit or vegetable. Write 4 sentences describing the
fruit or vegetable. Include a colorful picture.
The example that I used with the class is:
I am red on the outside and white on the inside.
I usually have a stem with many green leaves, and grow no
larger than a golfball.
I grow underground.
I usually have a bitter taste.
WHAT AM I? ____________
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will begin with a focus on the New Jersey
state symbols. Students will be writing these into their
notebooks. We will also begin Chapter 3 early Peoples of New
Jersey. We will focus on where the first settlers came from and
how and why they came.
For homework tonight:
For Wednesday Read pages 58-61.
Have a good evening...
Friday November 13, 2009
A note for the weekend.
Don't forget. Math study guide worksheet due on Monday.
Unit 3 math test on Wednesday.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday November 12, 2009
MATH:
1. Study Guide worksheet due on Monday (both sides)
2. Test next Wednesday. (see yesterdays entry for review details)
SCIENCE: Quiz tomorrow. Spring and summer constellations.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Packet page 14 due tomorrow.
Wednesday November 11, 2009
MATH:
1. Study Link page 63
2. Unit 3 math test on Wednesday November 18th. See handout.
Math Test Unit 3 Information
Review the following concepts for this test.
1. Multiplication and Division facts. (factors and fact triangles)
2. Number sentences using true/false or can't tell. 15 + 13 = 28
3. Solving open number sentences. 15 + Y = 25
4. Using parentheses to make a number model true. (4*5) + 3 = 23
5. Reading a bar graph and finding the maximum, minimum, range,
mode, and median on the 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.
SCIENCE: Quiz on Friday.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: 1. Quiz tomorrow.
2. Packet page 14 due Friday.
Tuesday November 9, 2009
MATH: Study Link page 65.
SCIENCE: 1. Read Astronomy Journal pages 71-73 for tomorrow.
2. Spring and Summer Constellation quiz on Friday.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: Quiz on Thursday. See yesterdays entry for all the details.
Monday November 9,2009
Welcome back. I hope everyone enjoyed the 4 day vacation.
This week in:
MATH: We will be finishing up the current unit. Details
about the Unit 3 test will be handed out later this week.
This week we will be working on using parentheses in number
sentences. We will also review true, false, or can't tell
number sentences. We will work with open sentences. An example
is 12 + X = 55. Solve for X. Towards the end of the week
we will begin Unit 4 Decimals and Place Value.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 61
SCIENCE: This is the last week of the Planetarium at Frost School.
We will be focusing on the Native American Constellations
pages 14-26 and the Chinese Constellations pages 71-77, and
pages 83-85.
For homework tonight:
Quiz on Friday Nov.13th. Spring and Summer Sky Constellations.
Just like the last quiz you will have a word box to help identify
the constellations and you will also use the star chart.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: This week we will be finishing up Chapter 2. We will be focusing
on Our State's Resources. We will also look at what symbols are.
We will identify United States and symbols of New Jersey. All of
this information will be written in your childs Social Studies
notebook.
For homework tonight:
Quiz on Thursday see handout.
Here is what is printed on the handout.
Social Studies quiz on Thursday November 12th Chapter 2 Lesson 2
Regions of New Jersey
Review the following:
A. Vocabulary: Culture, Urban, Rural, and Population.
B. Be able to identify the four NJ regions on a map.
(Notebook and packet page 12)
C. Be familiar with facts about the four NJ regions. (in your notebook)
Wednesday November 4, 2009
Don't forget:::: Constellation Cartoon Project due on
Monday November 9th.
Enjoy the long...........weekend.
Tuesday November 3, 2009
MATH:
Study Link page 59.
SCIENCE:
1. Astronomy journal page 65. Due Wednesday
2. Constellation Cartoon Project due November 9th.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Monday November 2, 2009
Students: Wear Red, White, and Blue tomorrow.
Make sure you bring a snack for tomorrow since we do not have lunch.
MATH: This week we will focus on solving number stories(word problems).
We will also work on solving true false number sentences.
No homework for math tonight.
SCIENCE: This week we will be finishing up the summer sky constellations.
We will begin looking at the Native American constellations and
compare them to the Greek constellations.
Today I also assigned a science project that is due on Monday
November 9th. It is called the Constellation Cartoon Project.
Everybody received a worksheet explaining the details and a large
sheet of drawing paper to do their project on. I showed everyone
and example of what the finished project should look like. If you
have any questions please contact me.
For homework tonight:
1. Astronomy journal page 65. Due Wednesday
I forgot to tell you about the corrections in class.
They are:
Change 13 across clue to 14 across.
The clue for number 13 across is "In the hands of Ophuichus".
2. Constellation Cartoon Project due November 9th.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: This week we will be working on Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Our States
Resources. We will have a large number of vocabulary terms in this
lesson. We will also be looking at the natural resources that are
found in New Jersey.
Today I also handed out to everyone a worksheet packet.
For homework tonight students need to complete
packet page 12 “Looking At New Jersey’s Regions”. I reminded
everyone to take home their notebooks and textbook just in case.
Have a good evening.
Friday October 30, 2009
NO HOMEWORK this weekend.
See everyone on Monday....
Mr. B.
Thursday October 29, 2009
Today I did not assign any homework.
I returned the Unit 2 Math test today. Please ask your child to
show you the test.
Today I also displayed fluorescent minerals that are only found in New Jersey.
I explained to both classes that you can go to the Sterling Hill Mine and take
a tour of the facility. It's a great day trip.
The website is: http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/
Have a good evening.
Tuesday October 27, 2009
MATH: 1. Study Link page 53.
2. Multiplication facts quiz ??????
SCIENCE: Astronomy Journal page 57 due Wednesday.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Monday October 26, 2009
MATH: This week we will continue to work with the multiplication and
division facts. Everyone should be practicing these facts at home.
You should know the answer to a fact in 3 to 5 seconds.
You can practice by going to my links page and scrolling
down to FunBrain and playing multiplication baseball.
You can also play Uno by using addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division skills. We will be having a multiplication facts
quiz sometime this week.
For homework tonight:
1. Study Link page 51.
2. Practice your multiplication facts.
SCIENCE: This week we will continue our study of the night sky. We will
be focusing on the summer sky and the constellations and legends
that are found here. Later in the week we will begin looking at
the constellations of the Native Americans.
When the weather cooperates you will be able to locate the Fall
Square of Pegasus. I told everyone to look for the bright spot in
the southeastern sky. This is the planet Jupiter. Just behind
Jupiter you should see the square of Pegasus. In front of Jupiter
you will see Pisces, the Fish. A "V" shaped constellation.
For homework tonight:
Astronomy Journal page 57 due Wednesday.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be working on the Regions of New Jersey.
Students will be learning about the four regions and creating
a map of these regions. Students will also be taking notes
especially vocabulary that deals with these regions. Students
will also be able to identify some of the special features that
each NJ land region has to offer.
For homework tonight:
Tonight read pages 36-39.
Thursday October 22, 2009
Don't forget Unit 2 math test tomorrow.
Science and Social Studies: Free night..
If you have a few minutes, look for some of the constellations and
maybe even the moon.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday October 21, 2009
MATH:
1. Study Link page 47.
2. Unit 2 test on Friday.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Due Thursday. Answer in complete sentences on a separate
sheet of paper. Textbook page 33 questions 3 and 5.
Tuesday October 20, 2009
MATH:
1. Complete review worksheet.
2. Math test on Friday
SCIENCE:
Read astronomy journal pages 54 and 56.
If you have a few minutes tonight take your child outside
to view the night time constellations. Last night was
a super night for viewing.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Due Thursday. Answer in complete sentences on a separate
sheet of paper. Textbook page 33 questions 3 and 5.
Enjoy the evening.....
Monday October 19, 2009
PUT A CAP ON NAME CALLING.. Wear your cap on Tuesday October 20th.
MATH: This week we begin Unit 3. We will review "What's My Rule"
function problems. We will also be working with the multiplication
and division facts. Your child needs to know these facts.
We will be playing a number of math games to reinforce the
facts. I will also be quizzing everyone on the facts.(Hint, Hint)
We have already completed two Mad Minutes. (30 problems in
one minute). Please practice your facts at home.
If you go to my links page and click on FunBrain you can play
multiplication baseball to practice the facts. You can also
play the game Uno using the multiplication facts. For example:
the card is a red 6. You don't have any red cards, wilds, or a
6 of another color. You don't want to have to draw cards. If
you can make six using multiplication you can do this during the game.
For example: Your cards are a 3,2,1,7,0,8 and 4. You can put down
the 3, 2, 1, and 0. 3 times 2 equals 6 times 1 equals 6 plus 0
equals six. You just put down 4 cards instead of one card.
Homework for tonight:
1. Unit 2 test on Friday.
2. Study Link page 45. Also from your journal cut-out fact triangles
found on Activity sheets 1-4. Put your initials on them.
Place them in the envelope. We need them in class tomorrow.
SCIENCE: This week we begin the Spring Sky. Students will be role playing
the legends and visiting the planetrium to identify the spring
constellations. Hopefully the sky will be clear so you can
get outside to view the constellations of the fall sky in the
early evening. Students all know where to look in the sky
for the Circumpolar, Fall and Winter constellations.
This morning at 5:00 AM I saw Orion,The Hunter, Gemini, The
Twins, and the Winter Triangle.
Homework for tonight: Last moon observation tonight.
Bring project in tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week students will be working in their cooperative
groups to begin creating/designing/decorating their United States
Landform Travel Poster. Towards the end of the week each group
will present their groups finished poster. Groups will also
share with the rest of the class a little about their landform
region.
Homework for tonight: Free night.
Have a good evening. Happy Stargazing!!!!!!!
Friday October 16, 2009
Just a few notes for the weekend.
MATH: Unit 2 test on Friday October 23rd. See handout for details.
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. Journal pages 32
and 33.
TEST DATE: Friday October 23rd.
SCIENCE: Continue with moon project. They will be due next week.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday October 15, 2009
MATH: Journal page 51.
SCIENCE: 1. Continue with your Moon observation.
2. Quiz tomorrow.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
In your textbook read pages 28-33.
Have a good evening.
Wednesday October 14, 2009
MATH: Free night. Practice your multiplication facts.
SCIENCE:
1. Quiz on Friday.
2. Moon Project.
3. Astronomy journal page 51.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Tuesday October 13, 2009
MATH: This week we will be focusing on addition and subtraction of
multi-digit numbers. I will be demonstrating a variety of methods
that you can use to solve these problems. I have told everyone
that they should choose a method that they like and feel
comfortable with. Students will need to show ALL the work that
they do when completing each problem.
I also reminded everyone that they should be practicing the
multiplication facts through the 5's. Hint Hint. QUIZ??????
For homework tonight: Study Link page 35. Use any method you like.
SCIENCE: This week we will finish up the winter sky and begin the spring
sky. Both classes have been visiting the planetarium so your
child should be able to identify many of the constellations
that we have roll-played and discussed in class.
Homework:
1. Quiz on Friday. Circumpolar, Fall, and Winter Sky constellations.
Also review Northern and Southern sky charts. (Only the
constellations that we have identified)
2. Continue with the moon observation project. Today should be
your tenth observation.
3. Please try to spend a few minutes outside with your child
and let them show you the constellations that we have talked
about in class.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: This week we will be working on a cooperative group team project.
Students will be researching information about a specific
United States Landform region in class. While working in their
groups students will be creating a travel poster about
their groups region. All of this work will be done in class.
For homework: Chapter 1 test on Thursday.
Have a good evening.
Friday October 9, 2009
Just a few reminders for the long weekend.
We have a Social Studies test on Thursday October 15th.
Homeroom 26: If you want your name on the ballot for the
Homeroom Rep. please get an OK from your parents.
Continue with your moon observations over the weekend.
Enjoy your three days off. See you next Tuesday.......
Thursday October 8, 2009
MATH: Free night!!!!!!!!
SCIENCE: Don't forget your moon observation. Remember you can also
observe the moon if you see it in the morning. When you see the
moon, look at it very closely. You should start to see something
changing.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: Chapter 1 test next Thursday.
Happy moon gazing and star gazing.
Wednesday October 7, 2009
The fourth grade has reached their goal with tickets.
If you can, bring a towel so we can go outside for a class tomorrow.
MATH: Homeroom 26 Study Link page 33.
Homeroom 28 Free night.
SCIENCE: 1. Moon observation.
2. Read Astronomy journal page 8.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Chapter 1 test Thursday October 15th. See handout for details.
Here is a copy of the handout.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST CHAPTER 1
REVIEW INFORMATION
Review the following:
A. Review notes and vocabulary in notebook for Chapter 1.
B. Review worksheets titled: Where In New Jersey, Traveling Through the
Mid Atlantic States, Many Landforms, and Exploring Raritan River.
C. Review why rivers and waterways are important.
D. You will have to label a blank map of New Jersey. Make sure you know
where the following are located. Trenton, High Point State Park, Cape May,
Hudson and Delaware Rivers, Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, New York, and
Pennsylvania. Don’t forget: We made a large map of New Jersey that has all
of this information.
E.You might want to reread textbook pages 8-11 and 14-17, and 20-23.
TEST DATE: THURSDAY OCTOBER 15th.
Have a good evening..
Tuesday October 6, 2009
MATH: Homeroom 28 Study Link page 33.
Homeroom 26 Study Link page 31.
Today I also returned the Unit 1 math test from last week.
Please ask your child to show you the test.
You do not need to sign or return the test.
SCIENCE: Continue with Moon project observation.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Please label the map of the United States with the
abbreviations for each state. You can use textbook page 29 for help.
Monday October 5, 2009
MATH: This week we will be working on collecting class data to
interpret and graph. We will be using the terms Maximum, Minimum,
Range, Mode, and Median. Students will interpret their data
to determine the values for each of the above terms. We will
also work on addition of multidigit numbers. I will be showing
a number of different methods. I would like students to choose
the method that they feel comfortable working with. We will
also have a mad minute reviewing the multiplication facts through
the fives. Please review the multiplication fatcs with your
child at home. You can play Uno using multiplication, or
Multiplication Baseball.( This can be found on the website
Funbrain.com)
For homework tonight: Study Link page 27.
SCIENCE: This week we continue to study the night sky. We will be
studying the Winter Sky this week. Students will be role playing
the legend of the winter sky. We will also be visiting the planetarium
to locate these constellations. Please try to spend a few minutes each
night outside with your child to explore the night sky. Ask your
child to locate some of these constellations for you.
For homework tonight:
1. Astronomy journal page 43.
2. Moon Project daily observation. Your child will be making a
daily moon observation. I have given everyone a large sheet
of white drawing paper folded into eight squares on each side.
Each day your child will record in one of the squares, The Date,
The Time (including am or pm), Sky Conditions (clear, cloudy, rainy
etc.) and then Draw a picture of the moon and what they see.
Since this is a project it will be worth 100 points. Everyone
received 5 points today for copying my observation from last night.
I did tell everyone that they do not have to observe the moon at
the same time each day. If you see the moon in the morning you
can make your observation then. I also told everyone that if it
is bedtime and you did not see the moon ask mom or dad to make the
observation and share it with you. I did tell everyone that if they
can't see the moon from their yard, ask mom and dad to take a short
walk with you to a better viewing location.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be finishing up Chapter 1. (Hint: I will be
announcing the date for the Chapter 1 test later this week.)
We will begin Chapter 2 which deals with Regions and Resources.
We will begin by focusing on the regions of the United States.
Students will be working in cooperative groups to gather
information on a specific region of the USA. Each group will
then make a presentation to their classmates on their findings.
For homework: Due Wednesday
Please label the map of the United States with the abbreviations
for each state. You can use textbook page 29 for help. You can
also use your homework planner page 101.
Enjoy the evening.. Happy stars and moon watching.
Friday October 2, 2009
No official homework for the weekend.
If the weather permits look for some of the constellations that we have been
discussing in science.
Enjoy the weekend.....
Thursday October 1, 2009
Don't forget: Tomorrow is picture day........
Homework for tonight:
SOCIAL STUDIES: Read textbook pages 20-23.
MATH and SCIENCE: Free night!!!!!!!
Wednesday September 30, 2009
MATH: Unit 1 test tomorrow.
SCIENCE:
Complete Astronomy journal page 7 questions 1-6.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
For Friday read textbook pages 20-23.
PARENTS:Please make sure your child gives you the envelope from Mrs. Warren.
If you did not see Jupiter last night look for it tonight. The very bright
object in the sky near the moon is Jupiter.
Have a good evening..
Tuesday September 29, 2009
MATH: This week we will begin Unit 2. We will focus on place value
(reading and writing large numbers to the hundred millions place
value). We will also conduct a math experiment that involves
organizing and displaying data. Students will also be using the
terms maximum, minimum, range, mode, median, and mean as they relate
to the data that we collect.
Homework:
1. Study Link page 25.
2. Unit 1 test on Thursday. Review sheet went home last Thursday.
See Thursday September 24th entry for details.
SCIENCE: This week we will be focusing on the Fall Sky. Students will
be role playing the legends of the Fall Sky. We will also be
learning the star patterns for these constellations as well.
Today everyone received a Star Chart of the Northern Sky.
We began by identifying the constellations of the Fall Sky
Both in star pattern and location. This sheet will help your
child locate the night time constellations. We will also be visiting
the planetarium to view these constellations.
Homework: Free night.
Later in the week I will be asking the students to spend a few
minutes each night weather permitting to view the night sky.
SKY ALERT: If the weather is good, look for the moon. You will
see a very bright star next to the moon. It is not a star but
the planet Jupiter. If you have binoculars or a telescope use them
to get a closer look.
SOCIAL
STUDIES: This week we will be discussing the Waterways of New Jersey
and how people use them. There will be many vocabulary words in
this unit. Students will be writing these words and the
definitions in their notebooks. We will also look at using maps
to determine land elevation. We will finish the week off by
talking about climate and weather.
Homework: Worksheet “Many Landforms”. You will need your textbook
and large NJ map.
Have a good evening..
Friday September 25, 2009
Just a quick reminder. We have a math test next Thursday.
See yesterdays entry for all the details.
SKY ALERT tomorrow night. See Thursdays entry for information.
Have a good weekend.......
Thursday September 24, 2009
MATH: Unit 1 test Thursday October 1st.
Everyone received a copy of the review sheet. If the sheet did not
make it home here is a copy of the paper.
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: THURSDAY OCTOBER 1st.
ALSO: Today I returned yesterdays math quiz. Please ask your child to share
it with you. and the rest of the homework IS......................
SCIENCE: Wear socks tomorrow
SOCIAL STUDIES: Quiz tomorrow.
SKY ALERT: The International Space Station will pass over East Brunswick
tonight and Saturday night.
The International Space Station will appear as a white marshmallow
in the sky. No blinking lights or sound. It will be traveling
at a rate of 17,500 mph. On Thursday it will only be visible
for 3 minutes.
Thu Sep. 24 at 7:57 PM northwest to east south east. Face the
northwestern sky and look for the marshmallow. It will travel
northwest to east-southeast.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
I will not be able to attend tonight I have to be at
EBHS for a parent meeting at the same time. I will be there on Saturday
night weather permitting.
Have a good evening....
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Wednesday September 23, 2009
MATH: Journal page 16.
SCIENCE: Quiz tomorrow
SOCIAL
STUDIES: Quiz on Friday
Parents: I have been returning homework assignments to your children.
I have told everyone that the returned assignments should be placed in the
correct subject folder. This way, you can use the assignments to review for a
quiz or test.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday September 22, 2009
MATH: Study Link page 13.
SCIENCE:
1. Quiz on Thursday. Review notes from science notebook.
2. Complete Astronomy journal page 3.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Quiz on Friday. Review continents, oceans, and hemispheres map.
To help you review you can play the game at SheppardSoftware. For details
on where to find this game please scroll down to September 16th's entry
for details.
SKY ALERT: International Space Station will pass over East Brunswick
on Thursday and Saturday nights. See yesterdays entry for times
and location.
The International Space Station will appear as a white marshmallow
in the sky. No blinking lights or sound. It will be traveling
at a rate of 17,500 mph. On Thursday it will only be visible
for 3 minutes.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
I will not be able to attend on Thursday night. I have to be at
EBHS for a parent meeting at the same time. I will be there on Saturday
night weather permitting.
Mr. B.
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Monday September 21, 2009
MATH: In the beginning of the week we will learn how to use a compass to
make circles. We will look at concentric circles and learn how to
inscribe a square inside a circle. We will also use the terms
center, diamter, radii, and congruent. Later in the week we will
begin Unit 2 and focus on many names for numbers and review place
value. Since we are coming to the end of a math unit details about
the first unit test will be discussed later in the week.
For homework tonight: Study Link page 9.
SCIENCE: In the beginning part of this week we will focus on the
5 Circumpolar Constellations. These are the constellations that
are always visable in the night sky. We will role play the legends
and identify their star patterns. We will also begin using the
planetarium. I told both classes that when we go into the
planetarium we need to be wearing socks, since we take our shoes
off. Later in the week we will begin identify the legends and star
patterns for the fall constellations. I have asked everyone to
try to spend a few minutes each night outside looking at the sky.
This will help your child identify the constellations that we
have been discussing in class as well as the planetarium.
For homework tonight: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will begin Chapter 1 in our textbooks. We will have
a number of vocabulary words that we will be using in the chapter.
Students will be writing their definitions into their notebooks.
We will also focus on the geography of New Jersey. Students
will be creating a map depicting the many landforms of NJ.
Later in the week we will move into how waterways are important
to New Jersey.
For homework tonight: Worksheet “Traveling Through the Mid-Atlantic
States”. Take home your textbook.
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* SKY ALERT *
* This week the International Space Station will pass over *
* East Brunswick. If you would like to view this event here are *
* the details. It will pass over on Thursday and Saturday night *
* Thu Sep. 24 at 7:57 PM northwest to east south east. *
* Sat Sep. 26 at 7:11 PM northest to east south east. *
* *
* If you would like to view the International Space Station you need a *
* dark area. The basketball court behind Frost is great for viewing. *
* I will be on the basketball court weather permiting both nights. *
* If you plan to attend please show up 15 minutes before the *
* indicated time. This way your eyes can adjust to the darkness. *
* YOU MUST BE WITH AN ADULT IF YOU ATTEND! *
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Friday September 18, 2009
No homework this weekend.
Enjoy the beautiful weather.
Thursday September 17, 2009
MATH: Study Link page 7.
SCIENCE: Free night!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Free night!
I returned the Social Studies worksheet and math Study Link today.
Please ask your child to share them with you. I told everyone to please keep
them in their folders.
Have a good evening......
Wednesday September 16, 2009
MATH: Journal page 8.
SCIENCE: Today students received their Astronomy journals. Just like the
math journal, this journal needs to be in school everyday.
For tonight please read Astronomy journal page 2.
SOCIAL STUDIES: There is no homework tonight. I did show both classes
a website for practicing geography skills. You can find this
site on my links page. Scroll down to Sheppardsoftware.com and
click on the link. This will take you to the main page. Click
on the tab that says world. Then scroll down to the globe and
click on the globe. Choose a level and enjoy.
Have a good evening.
Tuesday September 15, 2009
MATH: Study Link page 5.
SCIENCE: Free night.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Worksheet “Working with Globes”
Have a good evening.
Monday September 14, 2009
Welcome back to the first full week of school.
Every Monday I will be giving the overview for the week. This will give
you a better grasp of what your child will be working on during the week.
MATH: In math this week we will be working on geometry. We will be
talking about lines, line segments, and rays. We will also look at
angles and how the are made. We will be using Anglegs to construct
the various types of angles. Later in the week we will be
building various polygons and we will also identify by specific
names. Ex. trapezoid, rhombus, trapezoid etc. Students will
also learn the specific properties for each shape.
Math homework tonight: Journal page 3.
SCIENCE: We have started our Astronomy unit. This week we will begin
by talking about our planet. We will identify some basic Earth
facts. Students will also be writing notes in their purple
spirals. We will also begin talking about stars and what they are.
Students will be receiving an Astronomy Journal to use for
this unit. By the end of the week we will begin learning
the names of the five Circumpolar Constellations and their
star patterns.
Science homework tonight: Survey questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we will be reviewing map and globe skills.
Students will be creating and labeling a large map of the world.
The seven continents, four oceans, Equator, Prime Meridian,
and the four hemispheres.
Students will also be writing notes in their red spirals.
By the middle of the week we will begin talking about some of the
geographical landforms of New Jersey. We will also locate these
places on a map of New Jersey.
Social Studies homework: Free night....
Friday September 11, 2009
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* There is no homework for any of my classes. *
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* Parents: Don't forget. Back to School Night is Monday night. *
* *
* Have a good weekend. *
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
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
Refernce 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.
MATH HOMEWORK:
1. Cover Student Reference Book.
2. Read Study Link pages 1-3 with mom and dad.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Cover textbook.
SCIENCE: Free night.
Once again,
Welcome to 4th grade..
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Welcome to the first day of school for the 2009-2010 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
