4th Grade Science Review Time With Mr. Hubbard

Today, you are going to watch www.brainpop.com movies that will help you review subjects covered in 4th grade science.     Please see the teacher if you have forgotten the brainpop user name.  

You will be given a packet with EIGHT quizes.  These quizes will be part of both your science and Mr. Hubbard grades.  Therefore it is important that you take your time to answer the questions.  

• In order to get 100% you may “re-watch” the movie

Students on other websites will have earned a “strike.”

You do not NEED to log into your own account.  

Please leave the computer logged into as:
either    desk1 or desk2

Please leave the browser open to www.mrhubbardsclass.com  when it you class’ time to leave for the day.

Please make sure to put your name on the packet and the name of your homeroom teacher and leave it with the teacher on your way out of town.  

Here are the EIGHT movies that you will watching:

1ST MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/electricity/

2ND MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/compass/

3RD MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/energysources/

4TH MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/nitrogencycle/

5TH MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/foodchains/

6TH MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/ecosystems/

7TH MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/invertebrates/

8TH MOVIE CLICK HERE http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/rockcycle/



If for some reason you complete all eight movies and all eight quizzes, you may watch any appropriate www.brainpop.com that you want.  

Tuesday, April 19th....

Tuesday is tech day so it was our usual quick Tuesday.

We spent the morning in the technology lab.
Click here to see exactly what we worked on.

The students focused on some of the hardest concepts covered in the math section for May testing.   So there were questions on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals.   Students were encouraged to re-review their math notebook or look over the lessons from the on-line book.  

After that the students had an opportunity to review some important grammar concepts that will be covered on the Theme 5 test and on the May testing.

After the tech morning, the kids came back and we began reviewing our grammar packet.  As a class we reviewed the first six pages of the handout.  

After that, we broke into six teams and discussed yesterday’s poem.  The students then had to agree on the meaning of the poem and share out a stanza or metaphor that especially stood out to their team.  

Before lunch time the students reviewed yesterday’s lesson on volume.  
We then watched two videos on today’s lesson regarding surface area.

Here are the two videos to play:
CLICK HERE FOR THE FIRST VIDEO ON SURFACE AREA
and then
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2ND VIDEO ON SURFACE AREA

They ended the day with Physical Education.

Also a request for more tissues!!   We have some kids who are seriously suffering from allergies this year.  You can see it in their eyes and you can hear it with their coughs and constant nose blowing.  All of these allergies are requiring that our class is blowing threw tissues.  We are down to our final two boxes.  

Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard

Homework for the week:
Spirit Week:
Wednesday -- Sports Day
Thursday -- Spring Picture Day has ruined and ended the dream of Crazy Hair Day.    
Friday -- Kids Dress like Teachers --- “Sweater vests,”“Hawaiian Shirts,” or “any shirt with blue” are strongly encouraged :)

Math:
324-325 1-13 due Wednesday
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test prep (on-line and print out) handed out on Wednesday BUT DUE FRIDAY
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test due on Friday


Grammar Packet due on Wednesday

Theme 5 test is on Thursday

Spelling Test on Wednesday   

Study for the States and Capitals Test
May 12th is the first test.

Famous Americans
Those who had their rough draft grades returned upon returning from spring break have until Tuesday, April 26th to complete.
Those who received afterwards, have their due date written on their rough draft (everyone was given 2+_ weeks);

Poem per day -- read a poem, reflect on the message(s) of the author and point out well written metaphors, analogies or descriptive writing.
Here is the link with the poems.

Free Write due Friday:
What things can you personally do that will put yourself in a position to succeed on the May tests?  
This is a serious topic.

Science test -- is on Wednesday.

May Testing Review:
If you would like your child to begin reviewing “all” of the released test questions, CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RELEASED QUESTIONS

Here is another link that may be useful, just choose “sample questions” and the section/grade level.    CLICK HERE

The blueprints are very useful so your students can understand which specific question they will be tested on.   CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEPRINTS  

April 19, 2011 Technology Time

1.  Please put in your 15 minutes of typing.  


2.  Go to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com 

• I assigned a test, it is called "REVIEW THE HARDEST CONCEPTS IN 5TH GRADE "  
• You need to use scratch paper.
• If you don't know or if you don't remember how to work out a problem this is your time to go back and review/learn.  Therefore use the book, use the on-line resources, and use your math notebook -- but go back and discover how to answer the questions.  

3.  www.brainpop.com 
Please watch these movies and take the quizzes: :


http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/adverbs/preview.weml


http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/diagrammingsentences/preview.weml

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/partsofspeech/preview.weml

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/verbsandtheirobjects/preview.weml

**See Kyle if you do not know the brainpop log in and password

4.  15 minutes of www.freerice.com
Please choose Grammar

5.  If time -- (your first priority is the math test):
You may practice the States and Capitals
http://www.diigo.com/user/iamron/states-capitals

Monday, April 18, 2010

First thing:
Tomorrow is our End of Year parent planning meeting 2:10 in Mrs. Cargo’s room C-7;
CLICK HERE FOR THE END OF YEAR DATES
CLICK HERE FOR THE WORD DOCUMENT WHERE YOU CAN SEE DATES AND VOLUNTEER

If you can’t make it tomorrow, just return the form from last week and let us know which things you would like to volunteer and assist with.  Or feel free to email our two room parents or myself.

Regarding today:
As we build up towards our May testing, it was a busy day of test prepping and learning.

We started the day with an opportunity to work on some high pressing issues and start to get ready for the week ahead.   Therefore the kids worked on their grammar packets, studying for their Wednesday tests,  states/capitals, creating their poem this week, and reading for enjoyment.

May Testing Review:
We began discussing how to be successful in multiple choice tests.
We also discussed how each of the language arts, math and science would breakdown their questions.

If you would like your child to begin reviewing “all” of the released test questions, here is the link to make a favorite:
Here is another link that may be useful, just choose “sample questions” and the section/grade level.    CLICK HERE

The blueprints are very useful so your students can understand which specific question they will be tested on.   CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEPRINTS  

We then spent time using our smart response devices, talking out-loud about how to eliminate bad answers, and then successfully answer released math questions.  
We went through the first 13 questions, taking our time to discuss testing strategies and math theory.  

Math lesson for today:
We discussed what is “volume” and how do you compute the correct answer.
V = B*H*L
Since we have three variables (base, height and length) that are multiplying against each other,  volume will always be “cubed” since “cubes” are three dimensional.  
Bricks, sugar cubes, wood, and water.  
Liquids get a tad complicated in that we don’t typically by them in cube form, however for the liquid to not dissipate all over the place, it will be held in a container where we can compute its volume.  
Homework:  
331 - 332  1-125 all

After lunch we wrote out our game plan for the week, discussed our priorities for the week (since we have a very aggressive agenda this week) and how to physically & mentally best prepare for the May testing.

Here is a note from our school nurse:
I wanted to ask if could put something in your E-mails to parents about the T-dap/whooping cough Vaccination. I need for them to bring the form from the Dr. that shows they have had the shot.
Thanks,  Marsha K.

Also a request for more tissues!!   We have some kids who are seriously suffering from allergies this year.  You can see it in their eyes and you can hear it with their coughs and constant nose blowing.  All of these allergies are requiring that our class is blowing threw tissues.  We are down to our final two boxes.  

Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard

Homework for the week:
Spirit Week:
Tuesday -- Twin Day
Wednesday -- Sports Day
Thursday -- Spring Picture Day has ruined and ended the dream of Crazy Hair Day.    
Friday -- Kids Dress like Teachers --- “Sweater vests,”“Hawaiian Shirts,” or “any shirt with blue” are strongly encouraged :)

Math:
324-325 1-13 due Wednesday
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test prep (on-line and print out) handed out on Wednesday BUT DUE FRIDAY
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test due on Friday

Grammar Packet due on Wednesday

Theme 5 test is on Thursday

Spelling Test on Wednesday   

Study for the States and Capitals Test
May 12th is the first test.

Famous Americans
Those who had their rough draft grades returned upon returning from spring break have until Tuesday, April 26th to complete.
Those who received afterwards, have their due date written on their rough draft (everyone was given 2+_ weeks);

Poem per day -- read a poem, reflect on the message(s) of the author and point out well written metaphors, analogies or descriptive writing.
Here is the link with the poems.

Free Write due Friday:
What things can you personally do that will put yourself in a position to succeed on the May tests?  
This is a serious topic.

Science test -- is on Wednesday.

April 15th 2011 Tax Day!!

We talked about taxes today with the kids, they had many questions about where the money goes and how the Feds. spend our money. 


This website will produce a receipt showing where your tax money goes once the Federal Government receives it.  It could be a great discussion item to share with them tonight.


Click here to create your receipt

Thursday, April 14th

Happy Thursday!

Today’s happenings....

We began the day with the students having 45 minutes to focus on the following priorities:
Their grammar packet
Completing last night’s poetry assignment
Completing last night’s science study guide

With a large % of the class at band, we did some grammar practice with the students still in class.  Amazingly we have finally completed the large bucket of red-vines that were given to the class during Red-Ribbon week.

We then spent some time having the students put the dates of the large events into their dayplanner so they could show ownership and begin planning out how the last two months of the school year.  
The dates were taken off the handout that you were given last night.  

April 19th -- End of the Year parent planning meeting 2:10 in room C-7
May 3rd -- State testing Language Arts part I
May 4th -- State testing Language Arts part II
May 5th  -- State testing Math part I
May 10th -- State testing Math part II
May 11th -- State testing Science part I
May 12th -- State testing Science part II  and the first states and capitals test
May 12th ---The school needs to have $$ or discussions with you regarding Outdoor Education Week
May 19th -- states and capitals test II
May 23rd -- states and capitals test III and Manners Tea
May 24th through 27th -- Outdoor Education Week (students show up late on the 24th and go home early on the 27th)
May 25th --- Parents Night at Wells Middle School
June 2nd -- Fine Arts Day
June 8th --- Bowling  8:30-Noon
June 9th -- 5th Grade Picnic and Outdoor Games
June 10 -- Promotion Ceremony 10:30 - Noon’ish
June 1st -- final states and capitals test

CLICK HERE IF YOU need the family life permission slip again



Poetry
We worked in various groups discussing our thoughts, opinions and what we thought the author’s intent was with the Tarzan poem and also the Numbers poem.  
I was really impressed with the type of comments and the perspectives that the students had regarding the two poems.
CLICK HERE TO GET TONIGHT’S POEM



Math:
Area --- B * H and the answers should all be “squared”  cm2 / mm2/ inches2/ ft.2
Page 304-305 1-18 all due Friday

Theme 5 Study Guide:
We quickly reviewed the study guide.
Students are strongly encouraged to read through the study guide.
They should begin memorizing the syllabication, the grammar rules and the prefix/suffix meanings.
CLICK HERE for the finalized “new” theme 5 study guide

Cargo rotation

Wilmott rotation -- Science homework due tomorrow
Also 7 students, despite the 45 minutes in class this morning, did not complete the science study guide?



Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard



Homework for the week:
Math:
Page 304-305 1-18 all due Friday

Poetry:
A poem a night -- read the poem several times and then write what you believe the poem is trying to tell you.
Also begin jotting down ideas for your poem(s) -- be comfortable with rewriting and editing your poem.
Click here is tonight’s poetry assignment if your child left it at school.

Theme 5 Study Guide:
The finalized study guide will be completed on Tuesday.  
If you can’t wait to begin studying, here are the rough draft versions:
Click here for the rough draft versions

Grammar Study Packet:
The final packet will be handed out Tuesday.  This theme test does require the students to memorize and dedicate several evenings reviewing and memorizing the grammar rules.  
Students should aim to complete 4 to 5 pages per night (not counting Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Science Fair Project -- your son/daughter will improve their science grade by 10% if they complete the science fair  project.  Everyone is strongly encouraged to participate and complete a science fair project. 

Fraction Fun for Thursday morning...

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR TODAY'S FRACTION FUN

You do need to go to the section titled "fractions"

Technology Tuesday....

1.  A new month so we are taking a new star test.   So it needs to be SUPER quiet so people can concentrate.

2.  Type for 15 minutes -- remember to stay silent so we those still working on their STAR test can finish and do their best.

3.  www.pearsonsuccessnet.com -- I made a chapter 8 test prep that I want you to take. 
EVERYONE SHOULD BE TAKING THIS TEST.

4.  Watch the following two Brainpop movies:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTO MOVIE ON ELECTOMAGNETIVITY

CLIKC HERE TO WATCH MOVIE ON MORE IN DEPTH ELECTROMAGNETIVITY

5.  Only if you have time, you may begin checking out some of the states and capitals games:
CLICK HERE FOR STATES AND CAPITALS GAMES

Monday, April 11, 2011

It was  nice returning to school and to begin getting the learning ramped up for our May testing.  

We started off mellow with some D.E.A.R. time.

We then went into some circle time where the students were able to share out about their spring break.  They also shared with each other about if this morning was a challenging morning to get up and running or were they up, running and ready to learn.  

Finally while in circle time we began discussing the upcoming May testing.  We discussed their importance, how to best prepare for these tests, and how we will prepare for them over the next 3+ weeks.

Reviewing the States and Capitals tests...
We looked at what the four tests will look like.   The testing will begin after early May.  
Click here are some great on-line state/capital practice games.

Spelling Pre-test:
Click here for the list of the review spelling words
*The spelling test will be on Wednesday, April 20th.

Math:
Review our geometry terms and prepare for Wednesday’s math test.
Homework for tonight:  Page 188-189 all due Tuesday

Poetry
This month is National Poetry Month, so we will be reading various poems and creating poems of our own.  
The nightly homework will entail breaking down the poems metaphor by metaphor and writing what we believe the poem is all about and what the author is try to say.  
Click here is tonight’s poetry assignment if your child left it at school.

Get Ready for the Week -- students were able to document their homework for the week.

Extra P.E. -- students were allowed 10 minutes to enjoy the summer sun and get some exercise.

Tomorrow Night (4/12/11)  is Dublin Elementary School’s night to shine at the school board meeting.  Our class has some students presenting during the evening and our presentation is the first agenda topic for the evening.  
Begins at 6:30 p.m. at the district office -- if you would like to come out and support or even to speak at the school board meeting, please considering showing up for 30 to 45 minutes.  

Famous American -- I completed grading 16 of the 25 Famous American reports.  Those 16 students received their report back with feedback on how to improve their final grade.  The finalized version will be due back to me on.......    TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH.

Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard

Homework for the week:
Page 188-189 all due Tuesday
Test Version A all due Wednesday
Chapter 8 test is on Wednesday
Page 301-302 1-21 all due Thursday
Page 304-305 1-18 all due Friday
Click here for the math handouts and to study for the test on Wednesday.

Poetry:
A poem a night -- read the poem several times and then write what you believe the poem is trying to tell you.
Also begin jotting down ideas for your poem(s) -- be comfortable with rewriting and editing your poem.
Click here is tonight’s poetry assignment if your child left it at school.

Theme 5 Study Guide:
The finalized study guide will be completed on Tuesday.  
If you can’t wait to begin studying, here are the rough draft versions:
Click here for the rough draft versions

Grammar Study Packet:
The final packet will be handed out Tuesday.  This theme test does require the students to memorize and dedicate several evenings reviewing and memorizing the grammar rules.  

Science Fair Project -- your son/daughter will improve their science grade by 10% if they complete the science fair  project.  Everyone is strongly encouraged to participate and complete a science fair project. 

More computer games may reduce a teenager's chance of going to university.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE....

"Frequently playing computer games appears to reduce a teenager's chances of going to university, while reading enhances the likelihood that they will go on to study for a degree, according to Oxford University research that tracked 17,000 people born in 1970."

I'm not really surprised by this finding, I blame games for the increasing higher education gap between boys and girls.

Please read the article so you can go further inside the numbers....

Is President Obama starting to evolve his opinion on high stake testing?

Click here to read the pullout quote and article about President Obama

I can only hope that this isn't political double speak and that he is sincere about us evolving towards other forms of education accountability.

Spring Break.....

I hope your son/daughter has a great week off.

If they do appear to be bored they are strongly encouraged to read for enjoyment.  

Also if they want to review or preview upcoming chapters, I have given the students math chapters that they can work on.
They just have to sign into:
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

If they want another lesson or another chapter, they can email or call me.  See the call button on my website www.mrhubbardsclass.com

I also didn’t return the Famous American Reports to everyone today, so I’m giving everyone until April 22nd to turn in their finalized version.  That will give them 2 weeks to make corrections after they receive their rough drafts back.  

Kind regards,
Ron Hubbard

Elena Masterpieces

CLICK HERE TO ENTER YOUR TWO MASTERPIECE ANSWERS