Science Waves

Starting after the break we will be studying sound and light. We will use, among other resources, chapters 12 and 13 in our book. We will not have a test until the second week, probably on a Thursday.

Spelling 3-29

This week's spelling test will be Unit 5 week 4, Antarctic Journal. Our test will be Friday, April 2.

Raffle Basket

This year our themed raffle basket is, "Beach Party". Bring in anything having to do with going to the beach. Items may include:
*Beach Umbrella
*Towels
*Floats/Rafts
*Sunglasses
*Beach bag
*Cups
*Life Jacket
*Sand Toys
*Water Toys
*Sunscreen
*Beach Themed Photo Book
*Beach Games
We ask that all items are in by this Friday, 4/2/10. I realize this is last minute, but I sincerely hope you can all help out. Our fundraising helps offset the price of field trips, and helps purchase some of our classroom materials, and new equipment.
Our best money making fundraiser of the year is our spaghetti dinner, and the raffle baskets really help. Thanks in advance for your support.
Raffle tickets for all the baskets will be for sale this weekend before and after masses, and at school after spring break. The spaghetti dinner will be on the 15th and 16th of April. If your parents want to order take out for their office they can. The sauce is a recipe handed down from Monsignor's family, and it is wonderful!

Cool Science

Here is the site with the videos of chemistry.
http://education.jlab.org/frost/

Chemical Changes

http://www.ric.edu/faculty/ptiskus/chemical/

This site will take you to a page with many pictures that explains chemical changes.

The Chemical Makeup of YOU

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_makeup_of_the_human_body

You are made of chemicals! Check out this site to see everything that makes up you.

Spring Book Fair

As you know the book fair will begin on Monday. We will try to take time every day to go to the fair.

Times Saturday March 20th 4:30-6:30

Sunday the 21st- 9-11 and 11-1:00

Monday-Thursday 8-3:30

Friday-8-5:30

Narnia

Yes! We will begin Narnia again on Monday, March 22.

Science Ch. 11

This week we will connect to, and read ch. 11.

This site has the periodic table, and everything about the elements.

http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/

Spelling 3-22

This week we will begin on Unit five week 3 of the spelling workbook, Amelia and Eleanor.

Sites to Study

http://www.spellingcity.com/ You can type in the frequently misspelled words that you have trouble with on this page, and it will give you games, and activities to help you study the words.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuiQvPLWziQ&feature=related This site is a video that shows earth's rotation around the sun.

http://a4esl.org/q/h/grammar.html This site may seem a little overwhelming, but don't get overwhelmed. Simply click on on the blue words, under each section, and the site will appear. I suggest working under the areas on sentence structure, and word choice, but go to any area that you know you struggle with.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/producersconsumersgame.htm This is the fun site we worked on when we studied food chains.

http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk/content/keystage3/biology/pc/learningsteps/ADSLC/launch.html

Here is a fun site to help you understand animal adaptations.

http://www.funbrain.com/math/ This one is the funbrain site for Math.

http://apps.southeastwater.com.au/games/education_kidsroom_wcactivity.asp This is a great water cycle game.

When I find more I will post them, so keep checking.

Testing

As you know testing is next week. It is important for you to get plenty of rest, and eat a healthy big breakfast every morning. Remember the three big mistakes on these types of tests, 1. not being on the correct answers space, 2. not reading all the answers before you mark your answer, and 3. not taking your time. Make sure you are early to school. We will be have our testing in the mornings, mostly.
Below under sites to study are some sites that can help you prepare for what may be on the test. Most all the sites are fun, and some are just videos for you to watch. This is why I didn't give you homework today, so please take this time to really go over the sites. I want you to also go over the sites you missed, or just go through them again this weekend. Preparation, and practice makes perfect.

Matter Millionaire

http://www.quia.com/rr/38085.html?AP_rand=1500238522

The site above will take you to a game. I want you to play until you win.

Once you have won find a game on matter that you think is fun, either send it to me marsha43@gmail.com, or comment it on here. All you have to do is cut and paste the address.

We will try to play some of the ones you send in class. :) Have fun.