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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Want to virtually swim under some of the world's most beautiful oceans?
Google Maps


Friday, September 28, 2012

Check this out:

http://maps.google.com/help/maps/streetview/gallery.html#!/ocean
www.zooniverse.org/

Wednesday, September 26, 2012



Reading Groups:
Ongoing focus using Non-fiction/Expository text. This week, we are reading about Australia also known as  The Down Under & Great Barrier Reef-learning about reading strategies such as: Fluency-(rereading), Question-Answer Relationship (QAR), Vocabulary-Greek/Latin Roots, Prefix/Root/Suffix and Synonyms
Math: Whole Group-Daily Mountain Math Practice, Geometry Review, Vocabulary, Lattice Multiplication
Fourth Grade-Using a compass to draw concentric circles, three digit adding/subtracting practice 
Fifth Grade-Magnitude Estimates, multiplication with decimals
Writing: Summaries, paragraphs & Weekly letters/response
Science/Social Studies: Geography, Geographical Land forms/features, Current Events & Election
Up Coming: Substitute on both Thursday & Friday (teacher training), conferences/half days and fall break!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

ENDEAVOR SHUTTLE!



 
Astronaut Mark Kelly requested Space Shuttle Endeavor to fly over Tucson on its route from Texas to California in honor of his wife former congress woman Gabby Giffords, a strong advocate for space flight. Endeavor logged 123 million miles in space and circled the Earth nearly 4,700 times! Today, our class lived history and what an exciting opportunity it was to see it at school!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Week of 17th-21



Reading Groups-Focus on Social Studies Content-Constitution Day, Branches of Government, Vocabulary Notebook Organization/set-up
Math
Fourth Grade-Probability, data sets, adding/subtracting (w/regrouping) practice
Fifth Grade-Magnitude Estimates & Probability
Sixth Grade-Reading/Writing Large Numbers, Stem and Leaf Plots
All Grade Levels: Focus on Statistics (Number Data Sets, Mean, Median, Mode, Range)
Math Experiments:
1. Thumb Tack
2. Spinner w/ Fractions
3. Reaction Time
Government: 3 Branches, Constitution & ongoing current events

Cape Horn
Geography: See Maps below to study..
Bering Strait
Aleutian Islands


Up-coming Events: Friday 9/21-Mrs. Smith takes Mrs. Cordell's Class to STARBASE, Picture Day on Monday September 24th, Beaar Essential News for Kids Young Reporter Program, After-School tutoring begins soon, Fall Conferences/Half Days- Tuesday October 2nd-Friday Oct. 12, *Report Cards Go Home AFTER Fall Break & Is Currently Pending (Technical difficulty)*

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Upcoming Events



Bear Essential News for Kids
Saturday, October 20th
*If interested, call to reserve your spot, space is limited! Remember it's free and an incredible experience for students who enjoy current events. Learn how to write like a journalist and meet the KVOA channel 4 newscast!
Sign-up form
PARENTS-interested in hosting the Young Reporter's Program as a news club at Walker? See me for details- Volunteers needed!

Geography Locations:
Study while having fun:
Continents
Quiz Yourself
Hemispheres, Prime Meridian & Equator Quiz
Latitude/Longitude
Treasure Hunt
National Geographic Kids
Copy Cat      GeoBee

Which link is your favorite?  Comment below!


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Remember..

Today our class read/discussed what happened on September 11, 2001.
Link List To Support Text & Discussion:
Nick Kids
Memorial
Rebuilding
Engineering Ground Zero


Friday, September 7, 2012

Happy September!!!




READING GROUPS: My reading group has been reading expository text-focus on Sea Turtles

What a great first week with our leveled reading groups & our 4/5 Multi-Age Class!

Instruction at a glance:
We've discussed reading strategies, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension skills.
Links to support text: National Geographic
Defenders.org
NOAA
Turtles in Hawaii


*Don't forget your homework this weekend is to re-read the book (fluency), study the vocabulary words, complete both handouts due Monday:
1. Reading comprehension
2. Fill out what you learned and complete the brochure on the back
EXTRA: What defines a dinosaur? Is a sea turtle a dinosaur? Interview others (anyone). Write down who you interviewed, their response and they research it yourself. You may find it difficult to find an exact answer, but the purpose is to begin thinking about reliable sources. Print the article or write down the book name or internet URL. 
Our 4/5 Class: 
Math-Geometry Review for both 4/5 & Estimation
Social Studies-Current events, and geography
Science-Nervous System/brain-How we learn. 
Other
Start thinking about a community service project-how we can make a difference to others. Monday in current events, many of you expressed interest in virtual pet toys/webcams in animal shelters.