Reshaping the Earth's Surface

We will be discussing the many different ways the Earth is changing and evolving.  These are videos on the natural elements that have a large impact on the Earth and why it looks the way it does.  While the videos give you information the class discussion will help you understand so much better the impact of natural elements, and man made erosion.  Click on the fun videos to get a sneak peek at the class discussion topics!

Pangae

Volcanoes

Water

Wind

5th grade Science

Standard 2: Students will understand that volcanoes, earthquakes, uplift, weathering, and erosion reshape Earth's surface. 

Objective 1: Describe how weathering and erosion change Earth's surface.

Objective 2: Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplifting affect Earth's surface. 

Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Stress Management

Being a student can be very stressful, how you work and manage that stress will help keep your calm.  It will help keep your mind and body healthy.  It is important to be healthy both mind and body not just in school for learning but in every aspect of your life.  If you are not healthy and thinking poorly or over stressed then it will show in everything that you do.  A little stress is good as long as you manage it well.  Read through this eMaze to learn a little about good stress and bad stress, and how to manage them.

Stress Management

4th Grade Health Education

Standard 1: The students will learn way to improve mental health and manage stress. 

Objective 4: Explore positive options for managing stress

Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

The United States Flag-- etiquette

In this classroom and the school you are to have proper flag etiquette. The flag is a symbol of our living country and the many people who have fought and who are currently fighting to keep us safe and free.  Please respect the flag and what it stands for.  

4th grade Social Studies 
Standard 3: Students will understand the roles of civil life, politics, and government in the lives of Utah citizens.
Objective 1: Describe the responsibilities and rights of individuals in a representative government as well as in the school and community.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Classroom Attendance

If you student is not at school he/she is not learning.  The classroom discussions, lessons, and materials are important to get in class.  If your student is sick or having an unavoidable absence, please let me know as soon as possible.  If you know of a time that you will be missing talk to me before so I can get you the work before you leave.  I understand that sometimes missing school is unavoidable- so do your best to keep in contact with me so that I can get you the work that is being missed.  

Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the lifespan.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

The Preamble

The Constitution is a very important to the freedom and success of The United States of America.  The first part of the Constitution is called The Preamble.  The Preamble has 6 rules to help keep our country safe and free.  We will be memorizing this song, The Preamble is such an important part of our history and current life.  Pass off for the song will be after spring break.  

5th grade Social Studies
Standard 3: Student will understand the right and responsibilities guaranteed in the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Objective 1: Assess the underlining principles of the US Constitution as the framework for the United States form of government, a compound constitutional republic.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Autobiography

While you are still in elementary school a lot has happened in your life.  Start thinking about your favorite memories and write them down.  This year we will be writing our own autobiography.  So as you meet with family over the holidays and on breaks ask to hear stories about your life to help recall these memories.  You will be grateful you did this while you were still young because as you grow older those memories will fade.  This is about you the more effort you put into this assignment the more rewards you will receive.  

3rd grade English Language Arts 
Standard 2: Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths through diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Art with Symmetry

This is the art project that we were working on this week.  We learned about art through the technique of symmetry.  Since many students were absent this week due to spring break I posted the assignment.  This is an easy assignment to do at home with just a little paint and a piece of paper.  Then bring in your art projects next week.  Art has many different techniques this is just one.  We will explore more as the year goes on.  

5th grade Visual Arts 
Standard 2:  (Perceiving) The students will analyze, reflect on, and apply the structures of art.
Objective 2: Create works of art using the elements and principles.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Land Erosion

Learning through music is not just for music class! Some students are musical and rhythmic learners- for those students we will be learning this song about how the Earth changes do to physical conditions.  Having different learning techniques will help students remember materials differently and help them expand their ability to learn in many different ways.  

5th grade Science 
Standard 2: Student will understand that volcanoes, earthquakes, uplift, weathering, and erosion reshape earths surface.
Objective 1: Describe how weathering and erosion change Earths surface.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Chemical and Physical Changes in Matter

Having an understanding on matter and how things can chemically and physically change is challenging.  We will do many experiments to help you understand how things go from liquids to gas and liquids to solids.  We will take about why things rust and how that is a chemical change.  Learning all of this will make your brain grow and expand!! Be ready to be amazed!! 

5th grade Science 
Standard 1: Students will understand that chemical and physical changes occur in matter.
Objective 2: Evaluate evidence that indicates and physical change has occurred.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Literature Genres

There are many different genres of literature.  Below is a short video explaining what genres are and how they are used in literature.  We will be reading many different genres in Language Arts I hope you will find your favorite as we learn and read through the materials.  

3rd grade English Language Arts 
Literature Standard 2: Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Subliminal Messages

Subliminal messages are a constant in today's world. Everyone is connected to a device and through those devices companies have come to promote their brand.  Subliminal messages are just a split second image that connects to your subconscious. Too much exposure to media is bad-whether subliminal messages are there or not.  

5th grade Health Education 

Standard 7: The student will understand the value of service and effective consumer practices.

Objective 2:  Determine the influences of media on individual purchasing. 

Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Coordinates

Graphs can be difficult and confusing, but they are a very valuable part of math and you will use them for a very long time, so it is important that you really understand.  If you have question please ask; I am here to help you learn and grow.  Here is a video that is good to watch and refresh on during our unit, before the test, throughout the year.  Don't study just to forget, study to remember and learn forever.  

5th grade math Domain: Geometry
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Expressive Voices

Breaking out of your shell can be difficult for some and come very easy to others.  We will be doing classroom productions that every student will participate in.  We will work on acting and expressing how the character feels through our voices and actions.  The gentleman in the video does a lot of different voices all are different and unique.  Tune in to your inner characters and push yourself to your limit.  

5th grade Fine Arts-Theater
Standard 2: Acting A student will cooperate, imagine, and assume roles, explore personal preferences and meanings, and interact in classroom dramatizations.
Objective 2: Develop expressive use of the voice
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Being Healthy

At our school we will participate in Physical Education 1 time a week.  As a growing person this is not nearly enough exercise for the whole week.  In health we will talk about the importance of being healthy, eating right, and exercising.  The benefits of being healthy are endless- see the video below to understand why your health is so important.  

5th grade Physical Education
Standard 1: Students will value physical activity for healthy, enjoment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
Objective 1: Emphasis how physical activity provides and opportunity for enjoyment.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Understanding Rotation

The universe is so large that it can be hard to wrap your mind around.  Watch this video to help you understand the movement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.  We will learn about this in class, there will be a pretest so watching the video will give you a head start.  

3rd grade Science 
Standard 1: Students will understand that the shape of Earth and the moon are spherical and that Earth rotates on it's axis to produce the appearance of the sun and moon moving through the sky.
Objective 2: Describe the movement of Earth and the moon and the apparent movement of other bodies through the sky.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Utah History Summary Video

Utah is a great place to live.  We will be learning a lot about Utah and the history of this great state.  Here is a short video to help give you a brief understanding of what we will be learning this year- Utah has so many great things to offer.  Be thinking of your favorite part of Utah- we will be sharing in class.  I look forward to hearing why you love living in this great state. 

4th grade Social Studies
Standard 2: Students will understand how Utah's history has been shaped by many diverse people, events, and ideas.
Objective 2: Describe ways that Utah has changed over time.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Healthy Relationship and Confidence makes Transition to Middle School Easier

Moving to middle school can be a scary thing.  By building healthy relationships and having confidence in yourself you will be successful at middle school.  Practice makes perfect so practice your locker combinations, and movement from one class to the next.  You will be ready for 6th grade so don't worry.  

5th grade Health Education
Standard 3: The students will understand and respect self and others related to human development and relationships.
Objective 1 : Demonstrate qualities that help form healthy interpersonal relationships.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Test Taking Tips

Here is a great video on how to prepare for a test or a quiz.  Not only is it important to study but it is also very important to take good care of yourself.  You must remember to sleep and eat so that you brain will work its best.  Listen to other great tips on how to prepare for tests and quizzes.

3rd grade Health Education 
Standard 1: The students will learn way to improve mental health and manage stress
Objective 1: Demonstrate responsibility for self and actions
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Understanding Colors StoryBird

This StoryBird book is an introduction on how we can make many different colors from just 3 primary colors.  It will help us in art when we start working on our colors wheels.  Learning colors can be tricky but also very valuable in everyday life.  We will learn more about colors in art class this next week.  Just be ready to learn more about colors!!!

Understanding Colors

3rd grade Visual Arts

Standard 1: (Making) The student will explore and refine the application of media, techniques, and artistic processes. Objective 1: Explore a variety of art materials while learning new techniques and processes. 

Ed Tech Standard 8: Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) For problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5,6)

Healthy Lifestyles Nearpod

It is very important to stay healthy and exercise regularly.  Not only will it make you happy but it will help keep you healthy and fight off illness making it so you are not sick during school.  Many of you may already be living a very healthy lifestyle, some of you may need improvement.  Knowing how to live a healthy lifestyle will help you grow up to be healthy and miss less days of school and work.  There are 4 main rules to being healthy. Put good foods in your body and avoid the bad ones,  exercise and do physical activities,  take good care of yourself, and get enough sleep.  We will start by working on one way to improve our lifestyle to live healthier.

Healthy Lifestyles Nearpod

4th grade Health 
Standard 6: The students will understand how a healthy diet and exercise can increase the likelihood of physical and mental wellness.
Objective 2: Determine the relation between food intake and activity.
Ed Tech Standard 7: Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom (4,5)

Pinterest Math Common Core

5th grade Common Core Mathematics Pinterest board: Math can be difficult to understand but don't worry there is plenty of help out there.  I will try to teach the different lessons many different ways, but there are some activities and worksheets that can help on Pinterest.   Check out the 5th grade common core page on the link below!!

Pinterest page for activities that focus on Math grade 5 of the common core.

Common Core Math Pinterest

Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Water Cycle Mind Map

Here 4th graders can understand how water moves through the cycle and the different forms of matter that water takes. We will be covering this information in class.  Many times students need images and reminders about how things work.  This will help your student remember what we talk about in class and how the water cycle works.

Mind Map Water Cycle

4th grade Science

Standard 1: Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle. 

Objective 2: Describe the water cycle

Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Newsletter

Here students can see what is coming up this week, math, spelling words, science as well as news and upcoming events and some reminders for parents. It is important to check the weekly newsletter so that if there is a change in schedule parents are aware.  The spelling words are updated weekly as well so make sure you study.

Newsletter

Ed Tech Standard 6: Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others and support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit  for personal interests.

State Capital Flyer

We will be taking a trip to the State Capital to learn about and observe a legislative session.  We will be touring the capital along with meeting some of the representatives that represent our area.   This has always been very educational to the students, and parents are welcome to come as chaperons. If you are interested please let me know.  

Flyer

5th grade Social Studies 
Standard 3: Students will understand the rights and responsibilities guaranteed in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights
Objective 1: Assess the underlining principles of the US Constitution as the frame work for the United States form of government, a compound constitutional republic.
Objective 2: Assess how the US Constitution has been amended and interpreted over time, and the impact these amendments have had on the rights and responsibilities on citizens of the United States.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Ancient Egypt Tiki Toki

Ancient Egypt Tiki Toki Here you will find information about Egypt long ago and how it has changed through history.  Many different historical events impact our current way of doing things.  It may be difficult to believe that we learn something from before cellphones and computers.

tiki toki

6th grade Social Studies
Standard 1: Students will understand how ancient civilizations developed and how they contributed to the current state of the world.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Google Presentation: What is a virus?

What is a virus? Google Presentation - Click here to learn all about viruses, how they function and ways you can protect yourself from getting sick. If you are sick you are not happy, you miss school and get behind.  This is very frustrating especially when you are trying to feel better.  So protect yourself and take steps to avoid getting sick.  If you do get sick using these tips and information will help you get better quicker and not spread your sickness around.

What is a virus?

6th Grade Science
Standard 5: Students will understand the microorganisms range from simple to complex, are found almost everywhere, and are both helpful and harmful.
Objective 1: Observe and summarize information about microorganisms.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Animals and Traits Prezi

Here you can learn all about different animals and their many physical traits that make them able to survive in different environments.  We will also talk a little about how this can relate to us as humans.  Adapting is how the world works and animals are very good at adapting and surviving.

5th grade Science
Standard 5: Students will understand that traits are passed from their parent organisms to their offspring, and that sometimes the offspring may possess variations of these traits that may help or hinder survival in a given environment
Objective 2: Describe how some characteristics could give a specials a survival advantage in a particular environment.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

Lois Lowry Brochure

Learning about the authors can make books more interesting.  Here is one popular children author to learn about and spark your interest!  As you start reading books that you enjoy and love, find out a little about the author as well.  Many times you will find something in common with the author and that is why you relate to the book.  We will be doing author presentations in class.

Brochure

4th grade Language Arts
 Integration of knowledge and ideas
;reading information text standard 8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

water cylce

Students will use this to understand that water changes its state as it moves through the water cycle as well as describe the basic stages of the cycle and how they move from one to the next. Have you ever wondered where water goes after it rains? Not just down the sewer pipe.  Ever wonder how the water got into the sky so it does rain?  We will figure out the answer to all those questions in class and will do some great experiments.

water cycle

4th Grade Science
Standard 1: Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle.
Objective 2: Describe the water cycle
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)

water cycle quiz

Students will complete this quiz to demonstrate their level of knowledge about the water cycle and the different states of matter that water takes as it moves through the cycle and also be able to explain its importance. We will do many labs and experiments on how the water cycle works.

water quiz

4th Grade Science
Standard 1: Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle.
Objective 2: Describe the water cycle
Ed Tech Standard 8 : Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, video, education software,) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities (5,6)