Ratio and Proportion

Watch this video to understand the relationship between ratio and proportion.

Proportions

Here is a lesson demonstrating how to find proportions.

Short Writes for the Week of 10/28/13

Here are the short writes for the week:
1. How do you think World War II shapes our world today?
2. Explain why each element has a differennt atomic number. Be specific and give details.
3. Do you think there will ever be a world without war?
4. What are some products we use today that have compounds in them?

Spelling Words for the Week of 10/28/13

Here is your list of spelling words. Make sure you know how to use the words in sentences correctly. Also, there will be a test on Friday.
1. neglect
2. corrupt
3. scoff
4. provision
5. patriot
6. classic
7. deride
8. placate
9. savage
10. summon
11. lavish
12. democracy
13. communism
14. fluent
15. fathom
16. idle
17. malleable
18. ductile
19. obvious
20. altuisic

Unit Rate

Watch this video to learn about unit rate.

Introduction to Ratios

Here is a lesson on ratios.

Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Mixed Numbers Review

Here is a video to show you again how to add and subtract fractions with mixed numbers.

Subtracting Fractions

Here is a review for subtracting fractions.

Compounds and Mixtures

What is a compound? What is a mixture? This video will answer those questions.

Spelling Words

Here is the list of words to know from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. There will be a spelling test on Friday. Also, make sure you know their definintions.
1. arrival
2. companion
3. stern
4. precious
5. cordial
6. grave
7. restore
8. provide
9. revelry
10. amidst
11. tame
12. reign
13. lurk
14. liberate
15. frontier
16. alliance
17. valiant
18. desire
19. quarry
20. feat

Adding Fractions Review

Please watch this informational video to reinforce your knowledge of how to add fractons.

Free Writes for the Week of 10/21/13

Here are the free writes for this week:
1. Do you believe that the world is a better place now than it was then? (relate this to WWII)
2. Do you think that each of us can make a difference in this world?
3. How was the world forever changed by the holocaust?
4. Free write on your own.

More Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Here is another lesson on adding and subtracting mixed fractions.

Noun Mobiles

Remember, a noun is a person, place or thing. Today we are making noun mobiles. A great way to decorate the classroom! :-)

Short Writes for the Week of 10/14/13

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. Describe the personality of one character in The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.
2. Write a chapter summary over chapter 15.
3. Compare and contrast Asian and the White Witch.
4. Write using the 5 W's in Readiing.

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Here is an informational video showing how to add and subtract mixed numbers.

Subtracting Fractions

This is a video which shows how to subtract fractions.

Elements

Short Writes for the Week of 10/7

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. write about the plot of The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.
2. Do you think the Native Americans trusted the Europeans?
3. What are some elements of a fiction novel or story?
4. Choose one character from text and explain similarities bewtween them.
5. Free write on your own.

Adding Fractions

This video shows you how to add fractions.