Holiday Art Projects

How to Draw Santa Claus

How to Draw Santa’s Face

How to Draw a Menorah

How to Draw a Dreidel

How to Draw a Kinara for Kwanzaa

How to Draw the Grinch

How to Draw a Winter Landscape

Getting started in CS First for students

Math Antics - Adding Mixed Numbers

Math Antics - Fractions Are Division

Math Antics - Fractions Are Parts

Thanksgiving Drawing

Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

The Mexican Revolution (1910 - 1920)

We will learn a little bit about the Mexican Revolution as background knowledge before we read the novel Esperanza Rising.

Read more about the Mexican Revolution at this link.

Multiplying Decimals | 5th Grade Math

Standard Algorithm Multiplication Double Digit Times Double Digit

Area Model Multiplication Explained!

Fair Tests In Science

Math Antics - Multi-Digit Multiplication

We will start multiplying large numbers this week.

Multiply a Whole Number by a Decimal | Math with Mr. J

Review 3 States of Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas)

How to Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number | Math with Mr. J

Rounding Decimals

 

Google Slides for Kids

Multiplying Decimals by 10, 100, 1000

Basic Sketchnote Tips

Sketchnoting Tips for Kids

2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication | Math with Mr. J

Learn more at Math is Fun.

Check out this song from NumberRock.

Prime numbers | Factors and multiples | Pre-Algebra | Khan Academy

How to draw a SELF-PORTRAIT - Easy steps for kids.

Math Antics - Multi-Digit Multiplication Pt 1

Summer Reading Challenge of 2023

Who?  Anyone from our school who likes to read.

What? Read books over the summer and send me an email or leave a comment.

Make sure you tell me the title and author of the book.

• A participant will read at least 5 good chapter books this summer. 
• A champion reader will read at least 10 books this summer. 
• An elite reader will read 15 or more books.

When?  The Summer Reading Challenge starts June 12 and ends on the first day of school.

Where?  That's the beauty of it. You can participate from anywhere in the world! 

Just leave me a comment for each book you read.

How?  As you complete chapter books this summer, leave a comment with the author and title of the book.  I will update you on the official SUMMER READING CHALLENGE PAGE.  You can track your progress and the progress of your friends too.

Why? Do you really need to ask this question? 

You should participate because reading is awesome! 

I will also be recognizing students who participate and read at least 5 books with award certificates.

The California Gold Rush

 

Sound and Vibrations -- Mystery Extras

The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot

Math Antics - Decimal Place Value

Electricity 101

Greek Myths - Jason, The Argonauts and The Golden Fleece

 You can read a version of this story at this link.

Greek Myths - Pandora's Box + Echo and Narcissus

 Read a different version of Pandora's Box at this link.

Read a different version of Echo and Narcissus at this link.

Greek Mythology - Prometheus and Hercules

Now read about Hercules:

1. https://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/hercules.html
2. https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/hercules.php

Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Practice Problem!

Chain Reaction Machines (Herringbone)

Chain Reaction Machines

Introduction to Greek Mythology

Drawing Animals for The One and Only Ivan

Research Resources: American Explorers of California

 John Fremont

• https://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/johncfremont.htm
• https://kids.kiddle.co/John_C._Fr%C3%A9mont
• https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/John-Charles-Fr%C3%A9mont/399469

John Bidwell

• Use this one first:  https://factcards.califa.org/exp/bidwell.html
• https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/John-Bidwell/632112
• https://kids.kiddle.co/John_Bidwell

Christopher "Kit" Carson

• https://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/kitcarson.htm
• https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Kit-Carson/399958
• https://kids.kiddle.co/Kit_Carson

Jedediah Smith

• https://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/jedediahsmith.htm
• https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Jedediah-Smith/632111
• https://kids.kiddle.co/Jedediah_Smith

George Donner & The Donner Party

• https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Donner_Party
• https://www.nps.gov/cali/learn/historyculture/donner-reed-party.htm
• https://spartacus-educational.com/WWdonner.htm

James Beckwourth

• https://kids.kiddle.co/James_Beckwourth#:~:text=James%20Pierson%20Beckwourth%20(born%20Beckwith,born%20into%20slavery%20in%20Virginia.
• https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/James_Beckwourth
• https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Jim-Beckwourth/310127

How to make a timeline for school

 You can read more about creating a timeline on WikiHow.

Research Support for The One and Only Ivan

 You can use these links to help you on your research project for The One and Only Ivan.

Gorillas:

• Nat Geo Kids Facts
• Active Wild Facts For Kids
• Easy Science
• Britannica Kids

Elephants:

• Nat Geo Kids Facts
• Britannica Kids
• Ducksters Elephants
• Fun Elephant Facts

Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Leprechaun Drawing -- St. Patrick's Day Art

Winter Drawing

 

You can find more winter drawings here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9r2iRzZQT0&list=PLnoO3k54vcBRDtZRzGWMFZECXx-0RI2Yc&index=18

Equivalent Fractions

Read about equivalent fractions on Math is Fun.
Check out their fraction number line and fraction decimal chart.

Khan Academy also has a good lesson on equivalent fractions.

Science in Action: How Science Works | California Academy of Sciences

Understanding Science:  CA Academy of Sciences

Intro to Symmetry: All About Symmetry for Kids

HOW TO USE A PROTRACTOR TO MEASURE ANGLES!

Pangaea and Plate Tectonics

Math Antics - Multi-Digit Multiplication