Friday, March 15, 2013

Giant Pandas Internet Activity


Today we went on National Geographic for Kids website and looked up facts about Pandas.  Students looked at Panda pictures and videos and read about the animal as well.  Afterwards students had a great time exploring the rest of the website and learning about other animals and cultures.

A Look at Next Week:
Spelling- We will be doing Lesson 24, with a test on Friday.

Social Studies- Students will finish reading and taking notes on Lesson 9.2 about the Revolutionary War.  We will be discussing Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, write some journal entries, and will make connections to our read-a-loud book, The Crossing.

Reading- We will continue with our China unit.  Students will be reading about China's economy and begin compiling facts about China.

Language Arts- We will continue our Me Page project.  Students will make the finishing touches on their rough drafts and we will begin typing our articles.

Science- Students will continue to read Chapter 15 on energy.  Students will finish taking notes on Lesson 3 and will have an open note assessment on Thursday.

Math-  We will finish Chapter 11 on divisibility rules, factors, and multiples.  We will have a test on Friday.

Important Days:
Sunday-  St. Patrick's Day
Monday-  Roller Skating Party
Tuesday-  Early Dismissal
Friday- End of 3rd Quarter

Have a great weekend!!