This week in Science we learned about energy. Electricity is transmitted in 2 forms. AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). Direct current was the first way electricity was transmitted. DC can only travel in one direction, making many more wires necessary. However, AC, developed after DC, can travel in both directions, eliminating the need for a lot of that wiring. To understand how electricity is made, we must go much smaller. To the scale of atoms, to be exact. Atoms are made up of protons and neutrons bunched together to make the nucleus. Elections zip around the nucleus. Sometimes, one or more electrons may be pulled from it's nucleus, then jumping to another nucleus. These jumping electrons are what generates electricity.
In reading this week we learned about parts of speech. The two parts of speech we learned about are prepositions and conjunctions. Prepositions are words that show direction. Some examples are on, over, with, by, in, above. Some examples in sentences are: The cat sat on the fence. Or: The rabbit slept inside his hutch. Conjunctions are a joining word. Some examples are and, because, so, if, although. Some examples in sentences are: I went to buy dog food at the store but they didn't have any more. We also had spelling an vocabulary tests this week. For our parts of speech test next week we got a study sheets. On the test there will be nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. Our classroom got a new "Time for Kids" it is about monarch butterflies. That is what we did in reading this week.
In writing this week we did our personal narratives.When people were editing their narratives they used a editing checklist.On that editing checklist you are supposed to read the paper backwards.We also did some other things in writing too.We did a writing prompt.We did that for a few hours.Each of us either wrote a rough draft or if we had time to do a final draft.The story we were supposed to write something that was great and tell why it was great.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 6, 2011
This week in class we learned about Kinetic and Potential energy. Potential energy is energy that is standing still or just not moving at all. Kinetic energy is energy that is moving energy. Other types of energy include sound energy, eletric energy, and lght energy. A car moving on a highway is Kinetic energy. When it stops at a gas staition, it shifts into Potential energy.
This week in writing we had to draft our own personal naritives. We had to add internal and external voice. It took us a few days to draft. We had lots of fun but had to work very hard.
This week in reading we wached 5 different School House Rocks. I could tell we loved them. We saw one about nouns, one about verbs, one about pronouns, one about ajectives, and one about adverbs. I can't wait to see the one about conjuntions.
By Alex, Elizabeth, and Jake
This week in writing we had to draft our own personal naritives. We had to add internal and external voice. It took us a few days to draft. We had lots of fun but had to work very hard.
This week in reading we wached 5 different School House Rocks. I could tell we loved them. We saw one about nouns, one about verbs, one about pronouns, one about ajectives, and one about adverbs. I can't wait to see the one about conjuntions.
By Alex, Elizabeth, and Jake
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
Hi everyone!
We will be using this blog to share what we are learning in our classroom throughout the year. The blog will usually be written by a team of students, but I will also occassionally provide an update.
I know you may be sad that summer is ending (and that you'll need to start getting up earlier for school), but I promise we're going to have a great year as we embark on your fifth grade journey together. I have been busy getting the classroom all set for your arrival next week! I can't wait to see you all again!
Mr. Weinstein
We will be using this blog to share what we are learning in our classroom throughout the year. The blog will usually be written by a team of students, but I will also occassionally provide an update.
I know you may be sad that summer is ending (and that you'll need to start getting up earlier for school), but I promise we're going to have a great year as we embark on your fifth grade journey together. I have been busy getting the classroom all set for your arrival next week! I can't wait to see you all again!
Mr. Weinstein
Friday, June 3, 2011
June 3, 2011
This week in Science, we made the Ball & Cup Desin Challenge. We split up into groups of four and were given four different balls, a ruler, a cup with a big hole in the side. Some teams did things like how far the ball pushes the cup or how fast the ball goes. The main idea is that the new fifth graders get to experement with variables. This will be used next year for the new fifth graders. Also, we are playing a new game on the iPad. It's called "Cut the Rope". It tested you timing and memory. It turns out we were actually learning while we were having fun.
In Math we are learning about probability and checks.We are also doing a 1,000,000 dollar project. We have to pretend to buy something,subtract it from 1,000,000 until we get to our next number.We have to use at least 500,000 dollars.We have to spend in between 500,000 dollars and 1,000,000 dollars.For example you can buy an iPad,car, house,sports team,pet,and much much more!!!
Room 32 has been working on Literiture Circles for the past few weeks.Some people are reading "Fifth of March"which is about a girl who is a servant for John and Abigail Adams during the Boston Massacre.Others are reading "Fever 1793" which is about a girl who lived during the Yellow Fever epidemic in 1793.A few people are reading "Out of the Dust"which is about a girl who lives during the Dust Bowl.Finally some are reading "Secret School"which is about a girl who has to teach a one-room-schoolhouse all by herself!We are also assigned jobs to write about the story.There is Super Summarizer,Disscusion Director,Passage Master,Creative Connecter,Artful Artist,and Word Wizard.They are really cool!Have you ever read any of these books?
In Math we are learning about probability and checks.We are also doing a 1,000,000 dollar project. We have to pretend to buy something,subtract it from 1,000,000 until we get to our next number.We have to use at least 500,000 dollars.We have to spend in between 500,000 dollars and 1,000,000 dollars.For example you can buy an iPad,car, house,sports team,pet,and much much more!!!
Room 32 has been working on Literiture Circles for the past few weeks.Some people are reading "Fifth of March"which is about a girl who is a servant for John and Abigail Adams during the Boston Massacre.Others are reading "Fever 1793" which is about a girl who lived during the Yellow Fever epidemic in 1793.A few people are reading "Out of the Dust"which is about a girl who lives during the Dust Bowl.Finally some are reading "Secret School"which is about a girl who has to teach a one-room-schoolhouse all by herself!We are also assigned jobs to write about the story.There is Super Summarizer,Disscusion Director,Passage Master,Creative Connecter,Artful Artist,and Word Wizard.They are really cool!Have you ever read any of these books?
Friday, May 27, 2011
May 27, 2011
Science
This week in Science we played on the iPad. There is a game called "Simple Physics." In the game, there are tons of cool levels! There are levels that involve water, amusement park rides, and tree houses. You always have to build to make, stop, or prevent something.
Math
This week in math we did probability. Sometimes we pick out of a hat and before we pick, we guess the probability of picking a color. We also played some cool math games on the iPad. We played this one game called Alien Equation. You try to line up math facts. The longer the equation is the more points you get. That is all of the things we did in math this week.
Reading
This week in reading we did centers, each person gets a group A,B,C,D,or E. Every other day we have centers.The centers that we have are spelling,vocabulary,comprehension packet,Time for Kids,guided reading,and independent reading.We also have literature circles. We are all reading different books. The books are Fever 1793, Fifth of March, Out of the Dust,and Secret School.Every week we meet and discuss are book. That's what we did in reading this week.
by
Makayla,Jordan,and Jonas
This week in Science we played on the iPad. There is a game called "Simple Physics." In the game, there are tons of cool levels! There are levels that involve water, amusement park rides, and tree houses. You always have to build to make, stop, or prevent something.
Math
This week in math we did probability. Sometimes we pick out of a hat and before we pick, we guess the probability of picking a color. We also played some cool math games on the iPad. We played this one game called Alien Equation. You try to line up math facts. The longer the equation is the more points you get. That is all of the things we did in math this week.
Reading
This week in reading we did centers, each person gets a group A,B,C,D,or E. Every other day we have centers.The centers that we have are spelling,vocabulary,comprehension packet,Time for Kids,guided reading,and independent reading.We also have literature circles. We are all reading different books. The books are Fever 1793, Fifth of March, Out of the Dust,and Secret School.Every week we meet and discuss are book. That's what we did in reading this week.
by
Makayla,Jordan,and Jonas
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
Hi everyone,
I apologize for the lengthy delay between postings, but we had some technical difficulties that prevented me from getting onto the website.
In Reading, we are involved in Historical Fiction Literature Circles. The students are reading books with a small group and twice each week, they respond to the text in different ways. They'll be using art, connections, vocabulary words, and discussions to share their feelings as they read.
We have just finished learning about the Revolutionary War and will next be moving into the founding of our government. We'll be learning about the Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and three branches of Government.
In Writing, we're going to be writing about the themes in either Lois Lowry's "The Giver" or Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet" and how those themese can provide lessons for us in our own lives.
The students will be taking over the blogging again this Friday!
Have a great week!
Jeff
I apologize for the lengthy delay between postings, but we had some technical difficulties that prevented me from getting onto the website.
In Reading, we are involved in Historical Fiction Literature Circles. The students are reading books with a small group and twice each week, they respond to the text in different ways. They'll be using art, connections, vocabulary words, and discussions to share their feelings as they read.
We have just finished learning about the Revolutionary War and will next be moving into the founding of our government. We'll be learning about the Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and three branches of Government.
In Writing, we're going to be writing about the themes in either Lois Lowry's "The Giver" or Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet" and how those themese can provide lessons for us in our own lives.
The students will be taking over the blogging again this Friday!
Have a great week!
Jeff
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Week Ending March 12
Hi All,
This week we had our Wax Museum and I couldn't prouder of my class and the entire 5th Grade. The students chose a Biography to read. Then, they wrote a summary and a speech. They had to memorize the speech, create props and costumes and present them in the evening to our guests who walked around the classroom bringing the statues to life by shining a flashlight on them. If I could capture the amount of energy in that room, we wouldn't be worrying about an oil crisis in the Middle East :)
We also started reading Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet." It's a great adventure book and the students are identifying key information as they read and respond to the text. They seem to be really enjoying it!
Another big learning area was in Social Studies. We learned a great deal about the injustices of slavery thanks to our wonderful student teacher, Mrs. Coburn. The kids really enjoyed reenacting the journey on a slave ship. One of the things that I love most about teaching fifth grade is the students' ability to foster a deeper and more meaningful understand of why social justice is important. They were shocked that human beings were treated the way slaves were!
Next week we're off to the Museum of Fine Arts-it's going to be GREAT!
Mr. Weinstein
This week we had our Wax Museum and I couldn't prouder of my class and the entire 5th Grade. The students chose a Biography to read. Then, they wrote a summary and a speech. They had to memorize the speech, create props and costumes and present them in the evening to our guests who walked around the classroom bringing the statues to life by shining a flashlight on them. If I could capture the amount of energy in that room, we wouldn't be worrying about an oil crisis in the Middle East :)
We also started reading Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet." It's a great adventure book and the students are identifying key information as they read and respond to the text. They seem to be really enjoying it!
Another big learning area was in Social Studies. We learned a great deal about the injustices of slavery thanks to our wonderful student teacher, Mrs. Coburn. The kids really enjoyed reenacting the journey on a slave ship. One of the things that I love most about teaching fifth grade is the students' ability to foster a deeper and more meaningful understand of why social justice is important. They were shocked that human beings were treated the way slaves were!
Next week we're off to the Museum of Fine Arts-it's going to be GREAT!
Mr. Weinstein
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