Science Quiz

Study for Cell Unit Quiz.

You need to know the Seven Characteristics of All Living Things:

Movement
Respiration
Stimuli/Sensitivity (reacting to changes in the environment)
Growth
Reproduction
Elimination (getting rid of waste)
Nutrition

You should also know the parts and jobs of a cell, specifically:

Cell Membrane:
A thin skin surrounding the cell that controls substances coming in and out of the cell.

Homework

1) Finish language classwork:
Use each of our word study words in an original sentence demonstrating their meaning. (mono-)

2) Math:
Practice 2x2 multiplication using the traditional algorithm (dog worksheet).

Link for Science Class

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/organisms_behaviour_health/life_processes/revision/2/

Breakfast

The class would like to hold a winter breakfast on Friday morning, December 19th. If you are able, and would like to contribute something, it would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Homework

There will be a spelling/vocabulary quiz tomorrow (Friday) on words with the prefix "post."
Students have a study list.

Math Homework

Complete worksheet with six multiplication problems using the area model.
Due tomorrow(Wednesday).

Homework

Students will be working on affixes (prefixes and suffixes) and Greek and Latin roots throughout most of this trimester. This week's prefix is "PRE." Students have a word list and definitions to review and study throughout the week. Today's class work was to write each word 3-5 times and to break each word into syllables. Most students finished in class, but please ask students to show you their words and work.

Report Cards

Fifth grade students received their report cards today. Grades are mostly based on district unit assessments.

Spelling/Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow: 12/5

Students have a word list to review for a quiz tomorrow. They are responsible for spelling,
prefix meaning, and word meaning. Our current reading unit includes instruction and assessment of prefixes and Greek and Latin roots.

December Spirit Days

December

5-Argyle day

12-Animal Kingdom day (wear animal print or animals on your clothes)

19-Red & green clothing