The fourth graders at the Winter Concert on Wednesday, November 15.
Here we are, less than a week from Thanksgiving with just one month until Winter Break! I am so proud of our class. Their concert performance was spectacular, their Biome Projects show such diligence and artistry, and they've been working hard to excel in a demanding and fast-paced curriculum. They give me so much joy, and it is an honor to work with them.
Europe Project
There is no homework this weekend (outside of charting the weather). This is to allow time for students to work on their Europe Projects. Monday and Tuesday's history segments will be dedicated to work on the Europe Project. Students may use their reference books to fill out their project packet. Computers will be available as well. Students may only use computers to log onto websites they have already found. They will not be permitted to google websites in class.
Calendar
Please see the blog sidebar for a new feature: a class calendar, where I will post upcoming tests and quizzes, class parties, days off, and other events.
The Next Three Weeks in Class
History: Students will begin a four-week study on
Arizona history. This is part of the state mandated curriculum. Students will
also continue work on the Europe Project.
Science: In science over the remainder of the quarter, students will continue their study of meteorology. Students will learn about air pressure, wind, fronts, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. As a demonstration, students will learn how to build and use a barometer. In groups, students will use anemometer.
Science: In science over the remainder of the quarter, students will continue their study of meteorology. Students will learn about air pressure, wind, fronts, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. As a demonstration, students will learn how to build and use a barometer. In groups, students will use anemometer.
Language Arts: In Literature, students will discuss whether or not they think Robin Hood is a hero. This is the precursor to a larger discussion at the end
of the book. The quarter finishes with a reading of Pollyanna. In grammar,
there is an assessment on chapter 8 this week, then students will write a
personal narrative essay. In Spalding there will be more words and more markings.
Math: Students will enter a
three-week review session, wherein they will revisit the concepts that have
been taught thus far. There will be nightly homework.
Next week is a short week: no school Wednesday through Friday. The holiday season is upon us. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
