April 28, 2011

Math -- International Fair is fast approaching.  Students make and wear traditional caftans for this event.  Students measured for fabric for their caftans today.  We will begin cutting and pinning caftans on May 10.  Students will need to purchase fabric for their caftan and bring it to school by then.  Please purchase fabric that is at least 45" wide.  Simple cottons are best, and colors and patterns are just fine.  Do not purchase fabrics that are stretchy, sheer, see through, filmy, or likely to be difficult to sew -- no fake fur or leather, etc.

Also -- we can use donations of sewing pins, thread, sewing scissors, and /or pinking shears.  We will also need volunteers on May 17 for the actual sewing of the caftans.  If you have a portable sewing machine, the skills to use it, and time to help us sew caftans, please email me and let me know.

Geography -- USA map test is tomorrow.

April 26, 2011

Science -- Chapter 3 test is tomorrow.  Study, study, study!
Fraction Intensive Math -- p. 242, problems 3-26
Mixed Topics Math -- Presidents project:

• make a stem and leaf plot for the ages of presidents at the time they take office.
• make a stem and leaf plot for the ages of presidents at the time of their deaths.
• Answer these questions for both sets of data--

1. what is the youngest age of a president?
2. what is the oldest age of a president?
3. what is the range of these ages (highest minus lowest)?
4. what is the median age of the presidents?
5. ** extra credit -- what is the mode (most frequently occuring) age?

Geography -- USA map test is Friday.

April 21, 2011

Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29
Fraction Intensive Math --  p. 237, problems 3-25
Science -- dragon genetics project final work is due on Tuesday, 4/26

April 20, 2011

Social Studies --chapter 11 and 13 reading packet is due on 4/21
Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29
Mixed Topics Math -- make stem and leaf plots for 2 different sets of data (your choice) -- minimum of 10 values in each set.
Fraction Intensive Math -- Fraction/Decimal practice group -- write each of the following 10 times each:
1/2=0.5
3/10=0.3
3/5=0.6
5/8=0.625
3/4=0.75
0.4= 2/5
0.25=1/4
0.125=1/8
0.333...=1/3
0.7=7/10
Fraction Intensive Math -- p. 217, 1-20
Science -- dragon genetics project final work is due on Tuesday, 4/26

April 19, 2011

Social Studies --chapter 11 and 13 reading packet is due on 4/21
Social Studies -- Magazine Cover for Medieval / Renaissance Europe, due Wednesday
Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29
Mixed Topics Math -- pages 67 & 68, problems 3-6, and 9-13
Fraction Intensive Math -- prepare for the chapter 5 test on Wednesday.
Science -- dragon genetics project final work is due on Tuesday, 4/26

April 18, 2011

Social Studies --chapter 11 and 13 reading packet is due on 4/21
Social Studies -- Magazine Cover for Medieval / Renaissance Europe, due Wednesday
Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29
Mixed Topics Math -- pages 67 & 68, problems 3-6, and 9-13
Fraction Intensive Math -- prepare for the chapter 5 test on Wednesday.

April 15, 2011

Science -- Bikini Bottom Genetics #2
Social Studies --Ladyhawke questions:
What did you learn about life in Medieval Europe from this movie?
What could you tell about the differences between the "classes" of people?
Would you like to live in Medieval Europe?  Why? or Why not?
Social Studies -- complete the research form for chapters 11 and 13
Social Studies -- chapter 11 and 13 reading packet is due on 4/21
Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29
Mixed Topics Math -- complete the 24-hour-day circle graph
Fraction Intensive Math -- prepare for the fraction / decimal equivalents quiz

April 14, 2011

Science -- write a paragraph explaining who you think would be a good partner for the Dragon Genetics project.  Your paragraph should describe what it is about your partner choice that makes them a good choice to work with.
Social Studies -- Ladyhawke essay questions (due on Monday):

1. What did you learn about life in Medieval Europe from this movie?
2. What could you tell about the differences between the "classes" of people?
3. Would you like to live in Medieval Europe?  Why or Why not?

Social Studies -- middle ages reading packet is due on 4/21.
Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29.
Fraction Intensive Math -- p. 200, problems 10-21

April 12, 2011

Mixed Topics Math -- 2-2 Line and Bar Graph practice worksheet and word problems.
Science -- finish the Blood Types and Babies packet questions
Social Studies -- middle ages reading packet is due on 4/21
Geography -- USA map test will be given on 4/29

April 11, 2011

Fraction Intensive Math -- pages 196 & 197, problems 5-7, 9-20, 25, and 26
Mixed Topics Math -- find a graph (magazine, internet, newspaper).  Put it on a piece of paper and bring to school tomorrow.
Social Studies -- middle ages reading packet is due on 4/21.

April 8, 2011

Science -- finish your Bikini Bottom Genetics pages.
Social Studies -- middle ages reading packet is due on 4/21
geography -- study for the USA map test

April 7, 2011

Fraction Intensive Math -- p. 194, When am I going to use this? Activity, Questions 1-3
Mixed Topics Math -- Study for Ch. 9 test.  Review is on pages 370-372
Science -- finish the traits survey lab write up.
Social Studies -- Middle Ages REading packet is due on 4/21.

April 6, 2011

Fraction Intensive Math -- Joe Trella, Fraction Fella packet
Social Studies -- Middle ages reading packet is due on 4/21

April 5, 2011

Science -- finish the genetic traits survey with your family.
Social Studies -- reading packet for Middle Ages and Renaissance.  Due 4/21
Geography -- Asia test, parts 3 and 4 tomorrow.

April 1, 2011

Fraction Intensive Math -- Find some examples of mixed numbers as you do your regular routines this weekend.  Write a 5 sentence (minimum) paragraph about what you find.
Geography -- Asia map test, part 2 -- April 4, Asia map test parts 3 & 4 -- April 6
Mixed Topics Math -- pages 364-365, problems 9, 13-16, 19-23