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 Week of May 07, 2012     

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Washington D.C. Trip

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Spring Fling is Thursday, May 10.  Get your artwork ready and flowers blooming!

 
State Reports
 
We are currently working on state reports.  This project is the major project for the fourth quarter.  It is due May 7.  To earn extra credit students may present their reports as part of our "State Fair" during the Spring Fling on May 10.  Presentations may include their project, a sample of food that represents that state, dressing up as a famous person from that state, etc.  Use your imagination!
 
 
Washington D.C.
Next spring I am taking a group of students to Washington D.C. to discover the roots of our countries heritage.  All students, grades 5 - 8, are invited to join me.  I will be presenting information on Thursday, May 10 at 6:00 in my classroom.  More information/details can be found at worldstrides.orgUse trip ID: 80802 to register.  Register by June 5 and get this years travel rates.
 
 

Spelling

We are currently studying cap = take, seize.

Spelling City - Use this site to help you study your words.

Video Tutorial - How to use Spelling City

Greek and Latin Word Roots

Spelling Packets             Spelling Lists

Contract Games  Modified
 

Reading

We are currently reading Tuck Everlasting.

Book Report Options: If our school does not have an A.R. test for the book you have chosen to read you may complete a book report.

Character Summary  Character Frame Summary Frame
 

Science

We are currently studying "Characteristics of Matter" in chapter 10.  A study guide is available.

 

 

Social Studies

We are currently studying "The War for Independence" in chapter 8.

Fifty States Activities

 GEO's
 

Math

We are studying "Measurement: Perimeter, Area, and Volume" in chapter 11.

Math Textbook

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