Thursday, January 20, 2011

Mammals

Here are some pictures of the Mammals we learned about this week. Look at the pictures, then write what you remember about each one.

 
Images from freefoto.com

Logic Games

Here is a fun site  with games to help get your brain warmed up and working! Have fun!
http://www.websudoku.com/

Clouds

Cloud: Tiny droplets of water suspended in the atmosphere.

Types of Clouds 

High-level clouds:
  • Cirrus
  • Cirrocumulus
  • Cirrostratus
 Medium-level clouds
  • Altocumulus
  • Altostratus
Low-level clouds
  • Stratocumulus
  • Stratus
Low to Medium-level clouds
  • Nimbostratus
  • Cumulus

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Test Alert!

Remember that we are having a spelling test on Thursday! Please practice! Here is a list of your spelling words:
  1. rewind
  2. review
  3. preview
  4. misuse
  5. impolite
  6. invisible
  7. renamed
  8. reused
  9. preheat
  10. predict
Bonus Word: misunderstood

Noah Webster

Noah Webster
http://www.lexrex.com/bios/nwebster.htm

http://www.noahwebsterhouse.org/discover/noah-webster-history.htm

http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Noah_Webster

Multiplication Practice

Here are some fun games that you can play to help you memorize your times tables!

http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm

Welcome to Class!

I am so excited to be your teacher this year! I know that we will learn a lot together this year. Blogging is a great easy way to communicate, so check here often to stay updated with what is going on in our class. I will post a calendar, reminders for school work that is due, and extra activities to help you understand the concepts we are learning in class and to help you prepare for tests. Please tell your parents about our blog so they can stay updated too! Lastly, please ask any questions that you may have in the comments section. (Remember to keep everything school appropriate and on task. I will be monitoring your comments before they are posted on here. Thanks!