Thursday, October 1, 2009

Gazette Memo Oct 5-9

What do skeletons say before they begin dinning? BONE appétit! We are about to begin our science unit on the Human Body. During these next few weeks, we will investigate the skeleton, its functions, joints, muscles, and how muscles move bones.

We will also begin working on our first big project this year. I will be doing homework a little differently during this time so my students will not be overwhelmed with work to be completed at home. Please follow the homework assignments on the “Homework for the Stars” page. Students will only have to do what is on that page…nothing more!!! If you do have any questions, please call me at 662-2458.

This is a very inquiry based unit and I know my class is up for the challenge. Please work with them on their projects as soon as the project directions and rubric are sent home. I do expect a quality assignment!
Have a spectacular week!!!

This week’s objectives:
*Math- finishing up on lines, the names of 2D and 3D shapes, angles, permutations and combinations, fact families and perimeter. A test will be given on Friday!!!
*Reading- plural words, CROP-QV assessment on Tuesday, begin looking at parts of a poem (lines, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, tone, mood, and speaker)
*Science- the human body focus questions:
-What is a skeleton?
-How many bones are in the human skeleton?
-What are the functions of bones?
*Writing- begin writing instructions. How to do something (like a recipe)!!!

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