Decimals Webquest

As a review this week, try out this decimal webquest.  The song below is just for fun.

The Respiratory System

Here is a good slideshare presentation on the respiratory system.
You can read about the respiratory system on Kids Health and Kids Biology.

This is a good animation of the respiratory system.

Still interested?  Check out more videos about body systems.
Respiratory system
Circulatory system

Uncage the Lynx -- Final Week!!!

Have you told your parents about my UNCAGE THE LYNX challenge?  You should!  Remind your parents that they can donate online with their PayPal account.

Decimal Word Problems

It is critical to practice word problems in 5th grade.  Take each problem one step at a time and think about what the problem is asking you to do.  Try some Khan Academy practice with word problems.

Math Goodies #1
Math Goodies #2

Test yourself on this page.

Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

Try out some practice from Khan Academy on decimal division.
Check out a lesson from Cool Math.
This page has a ton of practice multiplying and dividing decimals.
Try out this quiz.

Your First Kidblog Post

Hi class,

Log in to your Kidblog account with the password that you created in class today.  Please write a few sentences recommending a book you have read to other students in the class.  Don’t forget to underline or italicize the title of the book.  Please put spaces after your periods and between words.  Have fun!

http://kidblog.org/teacherp/ 

Check out a sample post here.

Circulatory System Webquest

UPDATE:  Joseph figured out how to get through the bad link on the blood section of this webquest.  Try this link to answer those questions.  Thanks Joseph!



We will be studying the circulatory system in class.  Use this link to get to the webquest page on the circulatory system.



Use the webquest link above to complete most of your work.  However, you can also find information on the circulatory system at Kids Health Heart and Kids Health Blood.  If you finish everything early, you can try this website for more activities.  Work hard!

Main Idea and Supporting Details

When you read non-fiction, you should be looking for the main idea of the passage you are reading. The main idea can be the first sentence of a paragraph, but it doesn't have to be.  Often the main idea is stated later in the paragraph.  Sometimes the main idea is implied, which means that you need to figure it out based on what the details are saying.  The details of the paragraph often support or enhance the main idea.

Try out some practice:
1.  Study Zone - Ben Franklin
2.  Quia -- Find the Main Idea
3.  Check out this Slideshare lesson
4.  Slideshare lesson #2
5.  Quick online lesson and practice
6.  Main Idea Quiz

Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers

Introduction to multiplying decimals: Multiplying decimals can be confusing because there's always the question as to where the decimal goes in the answer. We're about to show you so you'll never have to question it again!

Learn how to multiply using an area model on Learnzillion.

Check out a variety of decimal activities here.  Focus on the multiplication links.
Try out these links for more information on multiplying decimals.

Adding Decimal Numbers

Try out a few problems on Khan's website.
Check out this lesson from Cool Math.
Have fun with a few games on Math Play.
Take an easy quiz.

Cells -- Weekend Studying

Learn all about cells this weekend.  As you study and read about cells you should focus on certain parts of the cells.  The basic parts we are studying are the nucleus, chromosomes, cytoplasm, vacuoles, mitochondria, cell membranes, chloroplasts (plants), and cell walls (plants).
Try reading some of the information on these links:
Cell Basics -- Kidsbiology
Cells are the Starting Point
Biology for kids -- cells

I thought this cell rap was amusing.

Wordly Wise

Your homework tonight includes studying your Wordly Wise words for lesson 2.  Use their website to help you.

Rounding Decimals

Practice this skill on Khan Academy's website.
Read about rounding on Math is Fun.  Try the questions at the bottom.
Check out how to round with a number line on Learnzillion.
Quiz yourself on this skill.

Comparing Decimals

Try out the Khan Academy page on comparing and ordering decimals.  You should also try this specific activity on this topic.

AAA math also has a decent interactive page on this concept.
If you need another lesson, then try out Basic Math and Learnzillion.

Do you have this concept?  Great!  Test yourself.

The First Americans -- Native American unit

We are just beginning to learn about Native Americans in our history class.  Now that you have watched the video on how Native Americans came to North America, read more about Native Americans.
This fact sheet has tons of information and FAQS.
This website about Native Americans was designed for kids.
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Historians can disagree about history:
Check out this National Geographic article which challenges conventional history about how the first Native Americans got here.
This is an interesting article about the disagreement among historians as to how many Native Americans used to live in North America before Columbus arrived.
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These are good essays to learn more about Native Americans.
Learn about the Native American tribes of California. 
Check out this National Geographic video about Native Americans.

Human Rights Unit -- 2nd post

You can learn more about UNICEF's Convention on the Rights of a Child.