Wednesday March 1, 2017

Hola, 

It was nice to see everyone today. This morning after meditating we took care of some housekeeping issues and had a great Science class comparing and contrasting inner and outer planets. During Social Studies I presented the summative project and the kids were SO enthusiastic it was exciting to see! During last period we read an article about the life of the Jews under Hitler's rule and then students split into small groups to begin reading chapter 11 of Terabithia.

Important Announcements:

The quarter 3 exam study guides have been posted on the blog. I have also shared all of them with you via google docs. Here is the suggested exam schedule. Please let me know by the end of the week if there is anything you would like to change:

Grade 4 Quarter 3 Major Subjects

Exam Schedule

Monday March 13 (full day)	Tuesday March 14 (half day)	Wednesday March 15 (half day)
8:30 am Social Studies diorama and essay are due	8:35-9:15   Study Period	8:35-9:15   Study Period
	9:15-10:00    LANGUAGE Exam	9:15-10:00      READING Exam
	10:00-10:15      BREAK	10:00-10:15     BREAK
	10:15-11:00      Study Period	10:15-11:00     Study Period
	11:00-11:45         MATH Exam	11:00-11:45    SCIENCE Exam
4:10 Dismissal	Dismissal	Dismissal

HOMEWORK:

LANGUAGE:

*Short Story Final copy due on Monday March 6

SCIENCE:

You will have to perform this planets song for the class by Monday March 13. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrlgH97v94

LYRICS:

There are eight planets in our solar system 
We all revolve around the sun
Join us to learn about the different planets
Now sing along and have some fun

My name is Mercury
I’m the second hottest planet
The closest one to the sun
A year on my surface is 88 days
I’m the smallest but I’m lots of fun

My name is Venus
I’m the hottest planet 
But the second planet from the sun
I’m the brightest planet in our solar system
And I’m to hot for any one

My name is Earth
I’m the planet you live on 
The third Planet from the sun
I’m the only planet with organic life
So take care of me because we’re all one

My name is mars
I am red in color 
The fourth planet from the sun
I have the highest mountain in our solar system
A volcano named Olympus Mons

There are eight planets in our solar system 
We all revolve around the sun
Join us to learn about the different planets
Now sing along and have some fun

My name is Jupiter I am covered in clouds
I’m the fifth planet from the sun
My giant red spot is a raging storm 
As for size I’m the biggest one

My name is Saturn I am brown in color
I’m the sixth planet from the sun 
My outer rings are extremely thin
They’re made of dust and icy chunks 

My names Uranus I am blue in color 
I’m the seventh planet from the sun
Humans have named me the icy planet 
Because I am the coldest one

My name is Neptune I am blue in color 
I’m the eighth planet from the sun
I have to many storms in my atmosphere 
And I’m the furthest planet from the sun 

There are eight planets in our solar system 
We all revolve around the sun
Join us to learn about the different planets
Now sing along and have some fun

IXL MATH PRACTICE:

Units of measurement

1. N.1Measure using an inch ruler
2. N.2Which customary unit is appropriate?
3. N.3Compare and convert customary units of length
4. N.4Compare and convert customary units of weight
   
   
   
   The word of the day is PLUTO