The Skeletal System Theme Page- has all sorts of links about the human body.
How the Body Works
Skeletal System- what would happen if you didn't have bones?
The Human Body
Owl Pellets- (video) The mystery of owl vomit (this is on our final assessment)
Skeleton Game (Draggin' Bones)
Tour of the Skeletal System
Mr. Bones- put him back together
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet- your gross and cool body
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Gazette Memo Oct. 12-16
The class did a wonderful job last week while I was out (daughter had the flu). I was so proud of them and they were able to earn enough cotton balls for our fluff jar to earn a class party. We celebrated all the compliment collections last Friday with a little treat.
There are a few items the class needs to start bringing in for our “Caps for a Cause” campaign. These items include, clean milk jugs, shoe boxes and labels. We will prepare them this week to deliver them to the other classes next week, so they can support our cause.
This week you will I will be sending home an outline for the Human Body Project. Please note that it will be due within 2 weeks of when it is sent home. This project will be done mostly at home. I will give 2-4 opportunities for research in the computer lab and media center.
Have a stellar week…and please make sure everyone is doing their homework each night. They are earning stickers for our Pumkinfest on Oct. 29th (Class Party)!!! If they do NOT have enough stickers, they will NOT be able to participate.
This week’s objectives:
*Math- Multi-digit addition and subtraction problem solving, elapsed time, finding the unknown in an equation, comparing and ordering numbers.
*Reading- words with the prefix non-, dis- and un-, continue reviewing parts of a poem (lines, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, tone, mood, and speaker) and distinguishing between simile and metaphors
*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- finish writing instructions. How to do something (like a recipe)!!! We will start writing our “Caps for a Cause” Speech this week as well.
There are a few items the class needs to start bringing in for our “Caps for a Cause” campaign. These items include, clean milk jugs, shoe boxes and labels. We will prepare them this week to deliver them to the other classes next week, so they can support our cause.
This week you will I will be sending home an outline for the Human Body Project. Please note that it will be due within 2 weeks of when it is sent home. This project will be done mostly at home. I will give 2-4 opportunities for research in the computer lab and media center.
Have a stellar week…and please make sure everyone is doing their homework each night. They are earning stickers for our Pumkinfest on Oct. 29th (Class Party)!!! If they do NOT have enough stickers, they will NOT be able to participate.
This week’s objectives:
*Math- Multi-digit addition and subtraction problem solving, elapsed time, finding the unknown in an equation, comparing and ordering numbers.
*Reading- words with the prefix non-, dis- and un-, continue reviewing parts of a poem (lines, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, tone, mood, and speaker) and distinguishing between simile and metaphors
*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- finish writing instructions. How to do something (like a recipe)!!! We will start writing our “Caps for a Cause” Speech this week as well.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Spelling Words Oct. 12-16
WEEK 7
Prefixes meaning "not"
Science and Reading words
unreal
disappear
dishonest
nonfiction
unsafe
uninvited
nonstop
disorder
disapprove
unfair
bones
joint
stanza
poetry
mood
BLUE RIBBON Words
(optional)
skeleton
vertices
acceptance
rhythm
independent
Prefixes meaning "not"
Science and Reading words
unreal
disappear
dishonest
nonfiction
unsafe
uninvited
nonstop
disorder
disapprove
unfair
bones
joint
stanza
poetry
mood
BLUE RIBBON Words
(optional)
skeleton
vertices
acceptance
rhythm
independent
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Kids College at GMHS!!!
Kids College provides the opportunity for your elementary school students to visit GMHS’s campus and participate in college simulated classes taught by GMHS students and advised by GMHS faculty. Students can choose classes from several course descriptions. Pre- register by mail or by phone (919- 662- 2379). Please join us in this community event! For more information, please visit our website: http://garnerhs@wcpss.net/
Program Planning Guide and Registration International Festival 2009
Monday, October 19th and Tuesday, October 20th
4:00-6:00
Monday, October 19 ONLY $3.00
Tuesday, October 20 ONLY $3.00
Both Monday and Tuesday $5.00
Pre-Register By Mail:
Send money and provided registration sheet to..
Garner Magnet High School
Attn: Amy Bennett
2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
Here are the classes offered for 3rd graders:
Theatre Arts- 101 (K-5)
5:00 only- (Monday & Tuesday)
This course trains students in the basics of vocal expression and body movement. Come prepared to participate.
Theatre Arts- Make-up (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday & Tuesday)
This course explores stage make-up and its relationship to theater design. Real stage makeup application will be practiced.
Visual Art - Indian Sand Art (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will create individual bottles of sand art and learn a few things about Indian culture.
Visual Art-Chilean Rain Sticks (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will create individual Chilean rain sticks and learn the significance of them in Chilean culture.
Dance- African (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn and practice the movement and beats of a variety of African dances and rhythms.
Dance- Indian Bollywood (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn and practice the movement and beats of a variety of Indian style dances and traditions.
Language Arts- Poetry (Grades 3-5)
4:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn what it takes to become a creative writer and receive writing instruction and tips from creative writers club members.
Language B- Origami (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn the art of Japanese origami. Furthermore, each student will learn a few Japanese words.
Language Arts- Creative Writing- Poetry (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn what it takes to become a creative writer and receive writing instruction and tips from creative writers club members.
Language B- Mexican Eyes (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn about Mexican culture with a little piñata fun. Furthermore, each student will learn a few Spanish commands.
Language Arts- Yearbook Page (Grades 3-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
In this class, students will learn the process of yearbook layouts. Students will then create a personal yearbook layout page.
Humanities- African History (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn about the continent Africa and create traditional African masks. Each student will take home an original mask!
P.E.- Team Building (Grades 3-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
PEPI-Students will participate in a PEPI Class run by current PEP Students; each class will consist of 2-3 developmentally appropriate games designed to keep children active and involved. Emphasis is placed on character education in building teamwork and good sportsmanship!
Science – Plants (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will take fill in the blank notes about plants. Afterwards, students will learn about photosynthesis and growth by labeling and coloring diagrams. Students will then apply what they learned by doing a hands on activity.
Math Activity- (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only-(Monday and Tuesday)
In this session you will learn how to graph an ordered pair just like students do in Algebra. Then you will use your knowledge to follow a set of ordered pairs to "draw" a picture to show off! You may even want to try creating your own set of ordered pairs for someone else to "draw" a picture.
Program Planning Guide and Registration International Festival 2009
Monday, October 19th and Tuesday, October 20th
4:00-6:00
Monday, October 19 ONLY $3.00
Tuesday, October 20 ONLY $3.00
Both Monday and Tuesday $5.00
Pre-Register By Mail:
Send money and provided registration sheet to..
Garner Magnet High School
Attn: Amy Bennett
2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
Here are the classes offered for 3rd graders:
Theatre Arts- 101 (K-5)
5:00 only- (Monday & Tuesday)
This course trains students in the basics of vocal expression and body movement. Come prepared to participate.
Theatre Arts- Make-up (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday & Tuesday)
This course explores stage make-up and its relationship to theater design. Real stage makeup application will be practiced.
Visual Art - Indian Sand Art (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will create individual bottles of sand art and learn a few things about Indian culture.
Visual Art-Chilean Rain Sticks (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will create individual Chilean rain sticks and learn the significance of them in Chilean culture.
Dance- African (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn and practice the movement and beats of a variety of African dances and rhythms.
Dance- Indian Bollywood (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn and practice the movement and beats of a variety of Indian style dances and traditions.
Language Arts- Poetry (Grades 3-5)
4:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn what it takes to become a creative writer and receive writing instruction and tips from creative writers club members.
Language B- Origami (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn the art of Japanese origami. Furthermore, each student will learn a few Japanese words.
Language Arts- Creative Writing- Poetry (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn what it takes to become a creative writer and receive writing instruction and tips from creative writers club members.
Language B- Mexican Eyes (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn about Mexican culture with a little piñata fun. Furthermore, each student will learn a few Spanish commands.
Language Arts- Yearbook Page (Grades 3-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
In this class, students will learn the process of yearbook layouts. Students will then create a personal yearbook layout page.
Humanities- African History (K-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will learn about the continent Africa and create traditional African masks. Each student will take home an original mask!
P.E.- Team Building (Grades 3-5)
4:00, 5:00- (Monday and Tuesday)
PEPI-Students will participate in a PEPI Class run by current PEP Students; each class will consist of 2-3 developmentally appropriate games designed to keep children active and involved. Emphasis is placed on character education in building teamwork and good sportsmanship!
Science – Plants (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only- (Monday and Tuesday)
Students will take fill in the blank notes about plants. Afterwards, students will learn about photosynthesis and growth by labeling and coloring diagrams. Students will then apply what they learned by doing a hands on activity.
Math Activity- (Grades 3-5)
5:00 only-(Monday and Tuesday)
In this session you will learn how to graph an ordered pair just like students do in Algebra. Then you will use your knowledge to follow a set of ordered pairs to "draw" a picture to show off! You may even want to try creating your own set of ordered pairs for someone else to "draw" a picture.
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)!!!
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)!!!
Spelling Words Oct.5-9
Plurals
Reading-Grandma’s Records
1. chairs
2. candies
3. drills
4. desks
5. cities
6. families
7. faces
8. countries
9. floors
10. cliffs
11. theater
12. salsa
13. record
14. conga
15. perform
BLUE RIBBON Words (optional)
1. percussion
2. categories
3. spectacular
4. conducting
5. proceeds
Reading-Grandma’s Records
1. chairs
2. candies
3. drills
4. desks
5. cities
6. families
7. faces
8. countries
9. floors
10. cliffs
11. theater
12. salsa
13. record
14. conga
15. perform
BLUE RIBBON Words (optional)
1. percussion
2. categories
3. spectacular
4. conducting
5. proceeds
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