Reading Lists for 5th Grade

Some of your parents have been asking for a book list for 5th graders.  Check out this list.  The link to it will be posted on the side of this blog for the remainder of this school year.

Circulatory System Review

Check out this video for an amusing review of the circulatory system.


Fascinated?  Read more about the circulatory system.

Decimals Webquest

Now try this webquest as a review of the what we have learned about decimals so far.

If you finish early, explore more about math at learnfree.org.

Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Numbers

Decimal Multiplication Basics

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!

Constitution Day!

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." (Preamble to the U.S. Constitution)
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Read about the different articles of the US Constitution.
Learn about the Bill of Rights.
Learn more about the Constitution today.
Take a Constitution quiz.
Try a Constitution scavenger hunt.

Scholastic News

Scholastic News -- Sept 14 edition

Featured Video

Cells Webquest

Try out this webquest on cells after you have watched the video.  Take your time on this webquest.



When you have finished try out this song about cells.
You should also watch more videos on cells from Watch, Know & Learn.
If you still have extra time, work on an extra credit slideshow about cells using your Google account.

Scholastic News

Digital Edition -- Sept 7

Decimals in Expanded Form

Decimals: expanding out place value: Let's expand a decimal out and really try to understand what it represents.
Khan has a number of excellent videos about word form, expanded form and standard form.  I encourage you to watch them all.

Cells -- Bill Nye Video -- (E.C.)

This video is a good review of cells, which we have been learning about in science this week.  If you would like extra credit for watching this video, you should post a summary of what you learned on our class Kidblog page.  You can read more about cells using this link.

Place Value Rap

I found this on youtube and it amused me.

Prime Factorization

Watch the video above as a refresher on prime factorization.  You can watch more and try a few practice problems on Khan's website.  Try out a few quizzes on prime factorization and exponents.
Quiz #1
Quiz #2

Place Value with Decimals

Once you have watched the video above, make sure you check out the slideshare presentation below.

Can you find examples of when you would use decimals in everyday life?  Write down two examples to share with the class.

Math Review to Start the Year

Watch the Khan Academy video above to review this basic skill from 4th grade.  When you have finished, try some Khan Academy practice.  You can also watch additional videos on this topic if you still need help.

Remember, in fifth grade you will need to know all of your basic math facts.  If you need to practice, try out these websites:
Math Playground
Multiplication.com Quiz
Multiplication Games