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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Tuesday 12/7/10

Today we remember Pearl Harbor. We learned about the history of this day
In the computer lab, we focused on IXL math (Allen is in the lead with Nick only 21 minutes behind, Karina-3rd, Sara-4th & Melody-5th and student blogs. Melody, Victor, Madison, and Nadia have also joined the blog world. The race to see who has the most places on their Revolver Globes continues. So far, Allen is in the lead with 19 locations total. 9 more days left! Who will win?

Reading/Writing- Spelling packets & Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (focus on WW2)
Math-Focus on ending the unit on long division and beginning a unit on fractions
Geography- Final Today! 
Science-Daily observations on our growing pumpkins-we're testing the question; Does the size of  a pumpkin's seeds affect the rate & size at which it will grow?
Homework
1. Read 30 minutes-pick at least 3 sources to read for your standards' log
2. Math-Unit 4 review green packet due Friday
3. Spelling-packet/ study words (focus on holidays & abbreviations)
4. Science-Do you have a unique experiment idea?
5. Any unfinished home/classwork assignments-all due by Friday :-)