Monday: No homework.
Tuesday: You can start on the Winter Break extra credit homework. Finish reading the story we started in class. You can find the story at http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/SaveBook?bookid=chelord_00150074&lang=English&ilang=English. Write a review of the story, giving a summary. Would you recommend that other kids read this story? Why or why not? THIS IS EXTRA CREDIT. Due when you return from Winter Break (January 4).
Wednesday: Sane as last Wednesday's homework, since the 5th grade Science Symposium was postponed. (This homework is due on Thursday, December 17).
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Homework for week of 12/7/09
Monday (Due Tuesday, 12/8/09): finish your notes for the introductory paragraph on the Intertidal Zone.
Tuesday (Due Wednesday, 12/9/09): finish/fix/edit/neaten-up any parts of your group's brochure that will allow you to turn in your very best effort on Wednesday.
Wednesday (Due Thursday, 12/10/09): Write a paragraph critiquing the 5th grade Science Symposium presentation you were assigned. Be careful about sentence structure, grammar, and spelling. Be positive: what worked really well and why. Be critical: what advice for a change could you make and why. Be a thinker: What question do you have for the presenter(s)?
Tuesday (Due Wednesday, 12/9/09): finish/fix/edit/neaten-up any parts of your group's brochure that will allow you to turn in your very best effort on Wednesday.
Wednesday (Due Thursday, 12/10/09): Write a paragraph critiquing the 5th grade Science Symposium presentation you were assigned. Be careful about sentence structure, grammar, and spelling. Be positive: what worked really well and why. Be critical: what advice for a change could you make and why. Be a thinker: What question do you have for the presenter(s)?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Assignment due Monday, December 7
For your intertidal brochure, complete the following:
(1) A hand-drawn picture and an informational paragraph about one organism from your intertidal zone. You will do this for a total of four organisms by Wednesday, December 9.
(2) Notes for your introductory paragraph. You need to include all the information asked for at the webquest: http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/intertidal.
(1) A hand-drawn picture and an informational paragraph about one organism from your intertidal zone. You will do this for a total of four organisms by Wednesday, December 9.
(2) Notes for your introductory paragraph. You need to include all the information asked for at the webquest: http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/intertidal.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Assignment due 11/24
Study for quiz tomorrow. Quiz is based on vocabulary at quizlet site http://quizlet.com/1445127/tides-flash-cards/ and on the questions on p. 107 in book.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Assignments for week of 11/16/09
Tuesday, 11/17/09 (due Wednesday, 11/18/09): Read pages 102-103 and answer questions 1a, 1b and 1c on p. 107. Use full sentences and correct spelling. You may begin studying vocabulary using the quizlet site: http://quizlet.com/1445127/tides-flash-cards/.
Wednesday, 11/18/09 (due Monday, 11/23/09): Read pages 104-107 and answer the remaining questions on p. 107. Use full sentences and correct spelling. Quiz on Tuesday, 11/24/09.
Wednesday, 11/18/09 (due Monday, 11/23/09): Read pages 104-107 and answer the remaining questions on p. 107. Use full sentences and correct spelling. Quiz on Tuesday, 11/24/09.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Assignments for the week of 11/02/09
TEST ON WEDNESDAY: Homework on Monday and Tuesday nights is to study. Use the study guide handed out in class or download and print the same study guide available at the following link.
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28MzZjNmQxOGMtY2ExMy00NjY5LTkwOGMtMWIwNDc4YjAwMDNj&hl=en
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28MzZjNmQxOGMtY2ExMy00NjY5LTkwOGMtMWIwNDc4YjAwMDNj&hl=en
Monday, October 26, 2009
Assignments for the week of 10/26/09
Monday, October 26 – due Tuesday, October 27
Finish lab report http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28MjY5NmQ5MjItOGZmYy00NzcxLWFmODUtYjUzMGFlMzg0YmJh&hl=en).
Tuesday, October 27 – due Wednesday, October 28
Do handout of questions. http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28NWI0OTNiZDItYmNlMy00OTMzLTlmZjktZDVmZTJiYzRlNjNl&hl=en.
Click the following link for another copy of the reading: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28NTA1YzM4ZGQtOGFlZi00ZTA3LWFmMWYtYTNjMzBjMTljMmZh&hl=en.
Wednesday, October 28 – Due Monday, November 2
Finish lab report and read p. 100-101.
Lab Report Form: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28Yzg5Y2VlODEtMGM4Yy00NDJhLWE3OWItZWM0OWVlZWU2OGY0&hl=en
Reading: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28M2Y5MDhkODgtZTY1OS00MGUyLTgxMjktNDlmM2RjZDM0OTc5&hl=en
Finish lab report http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28MjY5NmQ5MjItOGZmYy00NzcxLWFmODUtYjUzMGFlMzg0YmJh&hl=en).
Tuesday, October 27 – due Wednesday, October 28
Do handout of questions. http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28NWI0OTNiZDItYmNlMy00OTMzLTlmZjktZDVmZTJiYzRlNjNl&hl=en.
Click the following link for another copy of the reading: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28NTA1YzM4ZGQtOGFlZi00ZTA3LWFmMWYtYTNjMzBjMTljMmZh&hl=en.
Wednesday, October 28 – Due Monday, November 2
Finish lab report and read p. 100-101.
Lab Report Form: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28Yzg5Y2VlODEtMGM4Yy00NDJhLWE3OWItZWM0OWVlZWU2OGY0&hl=en
Reading: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28M2Y5MDhkODgtZTY1OS00MGUyLTgxMjktNDlmM2RjZDM0OTc5&hl=en
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Assignment due 10/26
Homework due Monday, October 26
Finish reading and highlighting the "Waves near shore & Tsunamis" handout. Do the double sided worksheet (http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28MDQ0ZTZmYTgtNTE2MC00ZDdmLWFjNWYtMTdhYjU2NWMxNTNl&hl=en).
Use quizlet to explore the flashcards website (optional).
Finish reading and highlighting the "Waves near shore & Tsunamis" handout. Do the double sided worksheet (http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1Gg3vdxde28MDQ0ZTZmYTgtNTE2MC00ZDdmLWFjNWYtMTdhYjU2NWMxNTNl&hl=en).
Use quizlet to explore the flashcards website (optional).
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Assignment due Wednesday, October 21
Homework due Wednesday, October 21
Finish the Word Search worksheet, including the vocabulary section at the bottom. You may use a dictionary or the Internet to help you with the vocabulary.
Finish the Word Search worksheet, including the vocabulary section at the bottom. You may use a dictionary or the Internet to help you with the vocabulary.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Assignment due 10/20
Homework Questions for Monday, October 19
Due on Tuesday, October 20
Answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper. Use full sentences. Be sure to correctly spell any word that is in the handout or in the question. Don’t forget your heading!
1. What is the difference between flotsam and jetsam?
2. How long does it take a drifter to float across the Atlantic Ocean?
3. Some drifters are accidental and some are placed on purpose. Give an example of each type.
4. Why is Europe as warm as the United States, even though it is closer to the Arctic?
5. What can drifters tell us about the oceans?
Due on Tuesday, October 20
Answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper. Use full sentences. Be sure to correctly spell any word that is in the handout or in the question. Don’t forget your heading!
1. What is the difference between flotsam and jetsam?
2. How long does it take a drifter to float across the Atlantic Ocean?
3. Some drifters are accidental and some are placed on purpose. Give an example of each type.
4. Why is Europe as warm as the United States, even though it is closer to the Arctic?
5. What can drifters tell us about the oceans?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Quiz on Monday, 10/19/09
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Assignments for week of 10/06/09
https://www.tuxedoparkschool.org/media/Service.aspx?req=getresource&id=55878
No homework Tuesday night!
Due 10/08/09 -- Bring in a carton
Due 10/13/09 -- Finish the water pressure lab report
No homework Tuesday night!
Due 10/08/09 -- Bring in a carton
Due 10/13/09 -- Finish the water pressure lab report
Monday, September 28, 2009
Assignments for week of 9/29/09
Assigned 9/29/09
Due 9/30/09
Read the “Transpiration” handout. Be ready to discuss this in class on Wednesday. Practice labeling the elements of the water cycle using the website at http://www.cleo.net.uk/index.php?category_id=399. Notice that definitions are given when you mouse over a part of the water cycle. Be prepared to play a matching game in class.
Some other water cycle websites you might find interesting are:
· http://www.kidzone.ws/WATER/
· http://www.angelfire.com/nj/PflommScience/H20Cycle.htm
· http://www.ucsusa.org/greatlakes/wincycle/glwincyc_ani.html
· http://www.actewagl.com.au/education/water/NaturalWaterCycle/Transpiration.aspx
Assigned 9/30/09
Due 10/5/09
Finish the “Water from Trees” lab report.
Due 9/30/09
Read the “Transpiration” handout. Be ready to discuss this in class on Wednesday. Practice labeling the elements of the water cycle using the website at http://www.cleo.net.uk/index.php?category_id=399. Notice that definitions are given when you mouse over a part of the water cycle. Be prepared to play a matching game in class.
Some other water cycle websites you might find interesting are:
· http://www.kidzone.ws/WATER/
· http://www.angelfire.com/nj/PflommScience/H20Cycle.htm
· http://www.ucsusa.org/greatlakes/wincycle/glwincyc_ani.html
· http://www.actewagl.com.au/education/water/NaturalWaterCycle/Transpiration.aspx
Assigned 9/30/09
Due 10/5/09
Finish the “Water from Trees” lab report.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Homework 9/23/09
Two things:
1) Due Thursday, September 24: Get quiz signed by parent and return to science bin in homeroom.
2) Due Monday, September 28: Finish reading the Water Cycle handout and do the circled questions at the end. The questions should be done on the next blank page in your notebook, with the proper heading. Use full sentences and correct spelling. Do not rip the page out of your notebook.
1) Due Thursday, September 24: Get quiz signed by parent and return to science bin in homeroom.
2) Due Monday, September 28: Finish reading the Water Cycle handout and do the circled questions at the end. The questions should be done on the next blank page in your notebook, with the proper heading. Use full sentences and correct spelling. Do not rip the page out of your notebook.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Assignment due Wednesday, September 23
How does the water cycle affect Earth?
Please write your comment about this, and be sure to sign your name. I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts.
-Mrs. Mensing
Please write your comment about this, and be sure to sign your name. I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts.
-Mrs. Mensing
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Assignment due Tuesday, September 22
Read handout, Water on Earth. Do the Water on Earth worksheet that is attached to it. Bring both the reading and the completed homework to class on Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Changed Assignment Due Monday, 9/21/09
The students need to finish making their flashcards for the 8 definitions under "Types of Maps" in their notebooks. They should use the flashcards to study for Monday's quiz. In addition, they need to be able to locate the following on a world map: North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Australia, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean. They could use an atlas or play the game at http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm to practice.
Five of the 25 points on Monday's quiz will be earned by bringing the completed flashcards to class. A student who does not bring the cards to class will not earn those five points.
Five of the 25 points on Monday's quiz will be earned by bringing the completed flashcards to class. A student who does not bring the cards to class will not earn those five points.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
homework for week of 9/15/09
The students have asked that I post assignments on their blog as well as on the TPS website. So here they are for this week!
Assigned: 9/14/09
Due: 9/15/09
This is a two-part homework. You must do both:
1) Bring in a round fruit (orange, grapefruit, melon) – we will be writing on it.
2) Finish the Types of Maps worksheet (both sides).
Assigned 9/15/09
Due: 9/16/09
This is a choice homework.
Option 1: Use the Internet to play the Oceans & Continents Game, Level 1. (http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm) When you are done, print out the score sheet and put the correct heading at the top of the page. Hand this score sheet in on Tuesday.
Option 2: Complete the “Land and Water” worksheet and turn it in on Tuesday. Remember, spelling counts.
Assigned 9/16/09
Due: 9/21/09
Complete the “Pick the Right Map” worksheet. Use maps from your atlas.
Assigned: 9/14/09
Due: 9/15/09
This is a two-part homework. You must do both:
1) Bring in a round fruit (orange, grapefruit, melon) – we will be writing on it.
2) Finish the Types of Maps worksheet (both sides).
Assigned 9/15/09
Due: 9/16/09
This is a choice homework.
Option 1: Use the Internet to play the Oceans & Continents Game, Level 1. (http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm) When you are done, print out the score sheet and put the correct heading at the top of the page. Hand this score sheet in on Tuesday.
Option 2: Complete the “Land and Water” worksheet and turn it in on Tuesday. Remember, spelling counts.
Assigned 9/16/09
Due: 9/21/09
Complete the “Pick the Right Map” worksheet. Use maps from your atlas.
Monday, August 10, 2009
What do you want to learn?
Your first assignment is to attach a comment to this blog, letting me and your classmates know what you'd really like to learn this year. We have three major topics: oceans, simple machines, and weather. What interests you the most in these topics, and why? Be sure to give your name in your comment.
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