Thursday, April 30, 2020
More Springtime Art Projects
Are you an artist? If so, these springtime art projects are just for you. Follow directions carefully.
- Springtime Wreath (easy craft)
- Paper bag blossoming tree (simple supply list)
- Origami Flower Book Marks
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
Quadrilaterals and More
Now that you have watched the review videos, try out the practice on Khan Academy:
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/basic-geo/basic-geometry-shapes/basic-geo-quadrilaterals/e/categorize-quads
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/basic-geo/basic-geometry-shapes/basic-geo-quadrilaterals/e/categorize-quadrilaterals
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/basic-geo/basic-geometry-shapes/basic-geo-quadrilaterals/e/quadrilateral_types (This link is the most challenging!)
Sunday, April 26, 2020
5th Grade Research -- Seeds of the Revolution
Reread weeks 19 and 20 of Studies Weekly to review the build up towards the American Revolution.
Use the following links for more information:
4th Grade Research -- The Bear Flag Revolt
Reread Weeks 19 and 20 of Studies Weekly to review the Bear Flag Revolt in California.
Use the following links for more information:
- https://www.britannica.com/event/Bear-Flag-Revolt
- https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Bear-Flag-Revolt/317173
- http://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/bearflagrevolt.htm
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Quadrilateral properties -- Khan Academy
Read through the slideshow below for a quick review of the basics.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
PE -- Have a Blast With This Family Fun Cardio Workout!
Get your family to do this with you. This lady is overly enthusiastic, but it's good for you. Ignore the advertising and do the exercising!
When you finish, add the following:
10 push-ups
25 sit-ups
20 lunges
Quadrilaterals Education Galaxy
Yes, I know this says 5th grade, but a quadrilateral is a quadrilateral and you all need to know about them. Explore quadrilaterals with this link.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Top 5 Tips: For Becoming A Better Math Student
These tips are great. Many of these tips could be useful in other subjects as well.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Learn About Viruses
Viruses and Us from the Exploratorium
Make sure you do at least two of the videos or activities about viruses.
Make sure you do at least two of the videos or activities about viruses.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
A New Look at the Coordinate Plane
This time it involves negative numbers. However, the concept is the same.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Paraphrasing Practice Online
We need to get better at paraphrasing. We should not be copying when we write, unless we are quoting something.
Try out these practice activities.
Paraphrase quiz (What score did you get?)
Friday, April 3, 2020
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Water Quality and Distribution
Where is the water on our planet? How can we help take care of it? Check out this video and reading passage to learn about these important concepts.
Answer these exit ticket questions.
Level 1
About what percent of water is in the oceans? Why is this important to know?
Level 2
List 4 sources of freshwater.
Level 3
How do people negatively affect water quality even if they live far away?
Volume: Decomposing Rectangular Prisms -- Find Area and Multiply
Now try out the practice that goes with the first video. (link)
Check out this practice for the second video. (link)
Arts and Crafts -- Paper Mache a Bottle or Balloon
Learn how to make a paper mache vase or balloon. I recommend using a glass jar.
WikiHow Paper Mache Directions Link
(The flour and water option is probably the easiest one. You might want to do this in your back yard or outside. It is messy.) You can paint it when you finish, but that is optional.
