MATH
We learned how to add and subtract with like denominators. It's pretty easy: Keep the denominator the same and add or subtract the numerators. Just don't forget to simpify your answer.
Finish the worksheet tonight.
HUMANITIES
In class you put together a whole set of flashcards. These are your study guide for Friday's quiz!
Get people to test you. It doesn't matter who -- your Dad, sister, friend, fish. Just study!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Weekly Blurb -- Week Ending Feb 26
HUMANITIES
There are always so many things that seem to go on at once in our Humanities class. On the Social Studies side, we are continuing to look at America’s march towards freedom. This week, we looked at the documents that stated the nation’s intention to be free – The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Freedom.
As we did that, we weren’t ashamed to pick a fight. The class revisited the work we did on debates before the break to stage their own debate on the topic “Should America go to War.” Student groups needed to prepare an opening statement, rebuttal and closing argument.
As if that wasn’t enough, we are also writing an essay that will go into this academic term’s yearbook. The theme for the yearbook is “Dreams,” and grade five students needed to write an essay following the topic “Dreaming of the Day I’m …” Entries to date have been quite creative, but I want to know how some of these 22 year olds are managing to pull off being a millionaire. We’ve had to temper some dreams with a dose of reality about entry level positions and salaries in your twenties, but the exercise should be something fun for students to look back on when they crack open their yearbooks somewhere down the line.
MATH
Work continues in fractions. We’ve simplified them, compared them, found their equivalents and even turned them into decimals. Our quiz on this foundation work was this Friday. Next week we’ll start to add and subtract.
SCIENCE
We just wrapped up our latest unit, Matter and Energy. Students had their quiz on the material that we have studied all this block on Thursday. On Tuesday, we started to talk about our next unit, Populations and Ecosystems. We learned what an ecosystem is, and students even made some observations of the eco-system they live in.
EXTRA
On a personal note, I want to say that it has been a pleasure teaching grade five this year. I am sad to leave students in the middle of the great learning and progress that is happening. I think I have been fortunate to have a class full of motivated students who truly want to learn. I can easily say that this has been my best year yet in the teaching profession.
Officially, I will be teaching the class until Wednesday. I feel very positive about leaving the class to Ms. Fletcher’s care. The students are lucky that they will have a teacher who will have a seamless transition into the school and already knows the students.
I plan to keep in touch with the students during the year, and I encourage them and you to reach out and say hello, too. My personal email is ginamlnyc@gmail.com.
All the best,
Gina Larson-Stoller
There are always so many things that seem to go on at once in our Humanities class. On the Social Studies side, we are continuing to look at America’s march towards freedom. This week, we looked at the documents that stated the nation’s intention to be free – The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Freedom.
As we did that, we weren’t ashamed to pick a fight. The class revisited the work we did on debates before the break to stage their own debate on the topic “Should America go to War.” Student groups needed to prepare an opening statement, rebuttal and closing argument.
As if that wasn’t enough, we are also writing an essay that will go into this academic term’s yearbook. The theme for the yearbook is “Dreams,” and grade five students needed to write an essay following the topic “Dreaming of the Day I’m …” Entries to date have been quite creative, but I want to know how some of these 22 year olds are managing to pull off being a millionaire. We’ve had to temper some dreams with a dose of reality about entry level positions and salaries in your twenties, but the exercise should be something fun for students to look back on when they crack open their yearbooks somewhere down the line.
MATH
Work continues in fractions. We’ve simplified them, compared them, found their equivalents and even turned them into decimals. Our quiz on this foundation work was this Friday. Next week we’ll start to add and subtract.
SCIENCE
We just wrapped up our latest unit, Matter and Energy. Students had their quiz on the material that we have studied all this block on Thursday. On Tuesday, we started to talk about our next unit, Populations and Ecosystems. We learned what an ecosystem is, and students even made some observations of the eco-system they live in.
EXTRA
On a personal note, I want to say that it has been a pleasure teaching grade five this year. I am sad to leave students in the middle of the great learning and progress that is happening. I think I have been fortunate to have a class full of motivated students who truly want to learn. I can easily say that this has been my best year yet in the teaching profession.
Officially, I will be teaching the class until Wednesday. I feel very positive about leaving the class to Ms. Fletcher’s care. The students are lucky that they will have a teacher who will have a seamless transition into the school and already knows the students.
I plan to keep in touch with the students during the year, and I encourage them and you to reach out and say hello, too. My personal email is ginamlnyc@gmail.com.
All the best,
Gina Larson-Stoller
Friday, February 26
MATH
We're still practicing mixed numbers and improper fractions. Complete the worksheet for Monday.
HUMANITIES
The first draft of your Dream essay was handed back. Write the second draft over the weekend. Remember to make your sentences interesting.
We're still practicing mixed numbers and improper fractions. Complete the worksheet for Monday.
HUMANITIES
The first draft of your Dream essay was handed back. Write the second draft over the weekend. Remember to make your sentences interesting.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25
MATH
Today we learned how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa.
I found this great site that will actually do the conversions for you, but besides just giving you the answer, it also give you an unbelievable explanation on how to do it, too. Check it out! It can help you with your homework.
Finish the worksheets handed out in class.
HUMANITIES
I am going to be a teacher.
I am going to live in New York City.
I am bored with this sentence structure.
So what can you do when your sentences fall into a rut? Flip it, and then add details!
Living in New York is going to be adventure because I can explore Central Park.
Try doing some more on your own tonight like we did in class today.
Today we learned how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa.
I found this great site that will actually do the conversions for you, but besides just giving you the answer, it also give you an unbelievable explanation on how to do it, too. Check it out! It can help you with your homework.
Finish the worksheets handed out in class.
HUMANITIES
I am going to be a teacher.
I am going to live in New York City.
I am bored with this sentence structure.
So what can you do when your sentences fall into a rut? Flip it, and then add details!
Living in New York is going to be adventure because I can explore Central Park.
Try doing some more on your own tonight like we did in class today.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 24
MATH
Please go over the sheet Calculating Fractions. Use a calculator to find out if the pair of fractions are equivalent or not. Remember to divide the numerator by tghe denominator.
Also, complete the Simplifying Fractions worksheet. Fractions are only in simplest form if the only common factor between the numerator and the denominator is one (1).
HUMANITIES
Have your My Brother Sam is Dead quiz signed.
SCIENCE
Tomorrow is our quiz on the section Matter and Energy. Look over your notes that we have taken for the past few weeks and know the following concepts:
Please go over the sheet Calculating Fractions. Use a calculator to find out if the pair of fractions are equivalent or not. Remember to divide the numerator by tghe denominator.
Also, complete the Simplifying Fractions worksheet. Fractions are only in simplest form if the only common factor between the numerator and the denominator is one (1).
HUMANITIES
Have your My Brother Sam is Dead quiz signed.
SCIENCE
Tomorrow is our quiz on the section Matter and Energy. Look over your notes that we have taken for the past few weeks and know the following concepts:
- states of matter
- physical properties
- chemical properties
- types of energy
- ways to transfer energy
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 23
Greetings,
I hope you all had a restful and fun Chinese New Year break. We're back in action after our week off, and we're dusting off the cobwebs as we move forward in some units, and start new topics in others.
MATH
We're continuing our work with fractions and comparing them to decimals. Tonight's homework asks you to VISUALIZE what decimals and fractions look like. And if you finish your homework correctly, you should have the answer to a riddle.
HUMANITIES
We've started a new essay that will soon find its way into our school yearbook. This year, the theme is "dreams." Our class essays will be titled "Dreaming of the Day I'm ..."
Yesterday, you answered the brainstorming questions to start writing your first draft of this essay. Finish up that first go at it tonight.
SCIENCE
Take a look at the eco-system around you. Sit outside for 10 minutes and write down all the living things you observe. Record your results. Let's see how much biodiversity you find!
I hope you all had a restful and fun Chinese New Year break. We're back in action after our week off, and we're dusting off the cobwebs as we move forward in some units, and start new topics in others.
MATH
We're continuing our work with fractions and comparing them to decimals. Tonight's homework asks you to VISUALIZE what decimals and fractions look like. And if you finish your homework correctly, you should have the answer to a riddle.
HUMANITIES
We've started a new essay that will soon find its way into our school yearbook. This year, the theme is "dreams." Our class essays will be titled "Dreaming of the Day I'm ..."
Yesterday, you answered the brainstorming questions to start writing your first draft of this essay. Finish up that first go at it tonight.
SCIENCE
Take a look at the eco-system around you. Sit outside for 10 minutes and write down all the living things you observe. Record your results. Let's see how much biodiversity you find!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 11
MATH
Today we talked about changing fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Need to review the lesson? Look at the video below:
Finish the worksheet handed out in class for homework.
SCIENCE
Get ready for our Science Fair tomorrow!
Today we talked about changing fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Need to review the lesson? Look at the video below:
Finish the worksheet handed out in class for homework.
SCIENCE
Get ready for our Science Fair tomorrow!
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