Coordinate Plane

Coordinate plane examples: Let's get familiar with the x/y coordinate plane, both from the perspective of plotting points and interpreting the placement of points on a plane.

Practice this concept online.

Testing This Week

Testing this week will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  We will also be testing next Monday.  Please try to be at school on time and eat a good breakfast.

The Constitution -- 3 Branches of Government

Learn about the three branches of the government of the United States.
Read more at Congress for Kids.
Read about how a bill becomes a law.

Poems for 5th Graders

Paul Revere's Ride -- Longfellow
A Dream Deferred  -- Langston Hughes
Dreams -- Langston Hughes
The Cremation of Sam Mcgee -- Robert W. Service
Willow and Gingko -- Eve Merriam
The Say Hey Kid -- Sue Mason
Casey at the Bat -- Ernest Lawrence Theyer
Casey's Revenge -- Grantland Rice
Barbara Frietchie -- John Greenleaf Whittier

Figurative Language Practice

Figurative Language Terms from kjhatzi

Figurative Language from Emma B. Ward Elementary

Volume Introduction -- 1D, 2D, & 3D

Volume: how measure it: Volume is a measurement in the 3rd dimension. This means that it not only has width and height, but it has depth as well. Let's watch this video in which we get a great explanation of how we measure volume.

Why Pluto Went from Planet to Dwarf Planet

Watch the video above for information about this fascinating topic.
Read more about your planet for your planet project.
Planets for Kids
Kid's Astronomy
Dwarf Planets: Space.com
Dwarf Planet Facts

Math Homework -- Fractional Recipe Assignment

Your math homework over the break is to find a recipe with at least 3 fractions in it and post it on Kidblog.  You then need to triple the recipe and you need to cut the recipe in half.  I have posted an example for you to see under my daughter's account.  Please make sure you type in the list of ingredients neatly.  I recommend using bullet points or numbers.

Don't forget to include the instructions and the amount that the recipe makes.  As extra credit, you can post a picture of yourself making the recipe or with the finished product.  (Actual cooking is not required for this assignment, unless you want extra credit.)  Be creative.  This is a fun way to share a favorite family recipe.

Front Row Bonus:  Those of you who work on Front Row Ed for at least 4 days over the break can claim a Front Row Bonus from me when you get back.