Tuesday, February 25, 2014

The Gold Rush and Iditarod




The kids enjoyed the Pemmican (Lewis and Clark) treat.

 We have been learning about the west region of our country.  This week we are reading about the Gold Rush in our Harcourt reading series.  Next week we’ll begin looking at the “Iditarod” race in Alaska.  We have some fun activities planned and the students will be choosing a musher to follow on the race.  We are hoping to do some video conferencing with Mrs. Greshaw’s brother who is a reporter on the Iditarod in Alaska during the race.  I may be in need some items and I will email when I know exactly what they will be.  Thanks to everyone who has donated and made our experiences so much fun..  Last Friday we enjoyed the Pemmican (Lewis and Clark) treat as we ended our week.
I can….
G4.0.1 Use a case study or story about migration within or to the United States to identify push and pull factors (why they left, why they came) that influenced the migration. (H)
4 – G4.0.2 Describe the impact of immigration to the United States on the cultural development of different places or regions of the United States (e.g., forms of shelter, language, food). (H)
Identify the theme of a story and use details from the story to support the authors theme.
Use equations to solve multi-step word problems involving all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).


Units of Study



Language Arts:
We will be reading and writing about the Gold Rush and the Iditarod while also finishing our work on Literary Essays.

Math:
We will be finishing Unit 4 and reviewing for the test coming later this week.  Students may continue to work on Ten Marks at their own pace and level.

Science:
Electricity (coming soon)

Social Studies:
A in depth look at  the Gold Rush and “The Last Great Race.” Iditarod.


Upcoming Important Events:



Feb. 28th Quincy Favorite Sports Team Attire Day
March 3rd Student Led Conferences
March 7th Report Cards
April 4-13th Spring Break


Monday, February 10, 2014

Lumberjack Day and Touring the West Region









The kids enjoyed our logging museum and lumberjack day last Friday.  I absolutely loved seeing the projects come and thank you for all your hard work with the students.  We had a great time sharing our projects with other classes and dressing up as lumberjacks.  The winter provided a great scene on the playground in the afternoon for our Lumberjack Olympics.  Thanks again to those parents who donated treats and those of you who emailed me willing to send something in.   Thanks again for all you do!
Also, if anyone wants to continue helping us shovel or plow the ice rink on the wetland pond, it would be greatly appreciated.  The snow continues to come and our hockey games have  been canceled from it.
Student Led Conferences are coming up March 3rd.  Please refer to the note coming home for times.
I can….
Describe the human and physical features that make the West Region of the United States unique.
Identify the theme of a story and use details from the story to support the authors theme.
Use equations to solve multi-step word problems involving all four operations.

Units of Study


 
Language Arts:
We will continue to write and study literary essays where we identify  theme and support that theme with details for the text.  We continue our Daily 5 reading tasks learning about the West Region of the United States.
Math:
Unit  4 Equations and properties of Algebraic Notation.
Look for Ten-Marks letter.  Log in at home for more practice

Science:
Electricity

Social Studies:
A Van and Airplane Tour of the West Region.






Thursday, February 6, 2014

Michigan’s Birthday and Lumberjacks!






It’s good to be back in the routine and hopefully we can stay that way.   We had a little birthday treat for our great state as we remember our birth as a state January 26th, 1837.  This week we will focus on the Logging Era and Lumberjacks.  I can’t wait to see those projects come in.  They are due Friday Feb. 7th. 
I still need some supplies for our Lumberjack Day that was supposed to happen last week, if anyone feels like donating.  They are listed below.  If anyone has any cool old Logging artifacts to bring in for our Lumberjack / Logging Museum Day that would be much appreciated.  Thanks again for all you do!
I can….
Use historical thinking to understand the past. 4 – H3.0.1 Use historical inquiry questions to investigate the development of Michigan’s major economic activities (agriculture, mining, manufacturing, lumbering, tourism, technology, and research) from statehood to present. (C, E)
Identify the theme of a story and use details from the story to support the authors theme.
Write and solve comparison problems using algebraic notation.

Units of Study

 


Language Arts:
We will continue to write and study literary essays where we identify  theme and support that theme with details for the text.  We continue our Daily 5 reading tasks learning about the logging era in Michigan and elsewhere in the United States.
Math:
Unit  4 Equations and properties of Algebraic Notation.
Science:
States of Matter

Social Studies:
Lumber Jack Day (logging era)
Southeast Region


Upcoming Important Events:



Feb. 7th Lumberjack Day

Feb. 14—17th Presidents Day Break
NO SCHOOL

Feb. 21st Hazard-Hamlet Presentation (electrical safety)