Homework 11/14

Math:
Mrs. Casto wants her students to work on Think Through Math.
Wagner: Finish packet on your own.
Reading:
Some students have decided to work on their own for a end of book presentation on Jason and the Golden Fleece. Most students are working at school in groups. This is a creative book report. They know what to do.
Casto:
S.S Finish Poster that encourages colonists to boycott British goods. More than 30 minutes of class time given. Many students are finished, and have turned it in.

Sci. Define 13 words from Sci. text page 190 in yellow under vocabulary. Students are only required to   define the word this week for the Spelling test.

Homework 11/13

Math Casto: Please finish p. 63   We are learning about angles.

Reading: Casto Predict what will happen in the 2nd half of our story, Jason and The Golden Fleece. Will will continue with Mythology this week and continue through next week.

Casto S.S Please finish p. 285 1-7 Approximately 30 mins. given in class to complete.  
In Social Studies we are beginning to learn about the Revolutionary War. 

Both Classes will have a vocabulary test this Friday in place of the Spelling test. These words were selected due to moving on to the rock cycle in Science. Students will define these words in class.

1. mineral
2. rock
3. igneous
4. sedimentary
5. metamorphic
6. rock cycle
7. weathering
8. erosion
9. humus
10. horizon
11. bedrock
12. sand
13. clay

Coming Soon In Science

Geology will begin next week. Here is a site to prepare for class. http://kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0025B-rock-cycle.php

This is not required, but the more you  refresh before we begin will result in higher success. 

Homework 11-8

Reading:
Casto: Olympic Fact Sheet due Tuesday

Math
Casto quiz and division w.s
Wagner p. 73 in your text Ch. project due Tuesday.

Sci. Heredity quiz Notes from class can be used on the test.

Homework 11-7

Reading:
Wagner Study the Olympics
Casto: The link to the myth, The Chariot of the Sun God is more detailed than the one I read in class. Please use the story to fill out your handout. Also at the bottom of the story there are other questions I would like you to think about. If you would like bonus points answer the questions in writing on the back of your handout.

Thank You

I just wanted to add another post today to say thank you for the beautiful flower bouquet. It is lovely. Our whole room smells wonderful.

Homework 11/6/2012

Our school had a mock election today. Have your child tell you about what they learned.

Picture day is tomorrow.

Math
Casto Worksheet Division Code
Wagner Project Due Tomorrow