Metals and Nonmmetals

What is the difference between a metal and nonmetal? Let's find out.

Improper Fractions

Here is a lesson on turning an improper fraction to a mixed number.

Equivalent Fractions

Here is a lesson to help you find equivalent fractions.

Decimals and Percantages

We are going to review decimals and percents. Here is a short lesson.

Author's Purpose

Here is a review on author's purpose.

Perimeter & Area Review

Here is a  brief review for finding area and perimeter.

Ratios Review

Circumference of a Circle

As we prepare for STAAR, it is important to review the objectives from this school year. Here is  one over circumference.

Short Writes for the Week of 4/7/14

Here are the short writes for this week. Remember to use proper punctuation!
1. What are some of the issues taking place in the Middle East?

2. How does Plate Tectonics affect the continental land masses of the Earth?

3. What are some features of North Africa and Southwest Asia that would make it difficult to live there?

4. What are some consequences of shifting plates on the earth's crust?

5. Do you think there will ever be peace in the Middle East? Explain.

Point of View

Here is a brief lesson on author's point of view.

Angles

Here is a review on types of angles
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Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Here is a review of mean, median, mode and range.

Mean Median Mode & Range Song

Here is a song to help you find the mean, median, mode and range.

Commas

Commas are commonly used in the English language. Here is a video to show you how they are to be used.

Short Writes for the Week of 3/3/14

Here are the short writes for this week.
1. What are some advances that have been made in space exploration?

2. What kind of character has Johnny become?

3. Do you believe schools across the US should make Saturday a school day?

4. Write a story using the spelling words for the week.

5. Should the government be allowed to amend the Bill of Rights?

Pictographs, Line Graphs, Bar Graphs and Circle Graphs

Time Unit Conversion

Here is a lesson on time unit conversions.

Elapsed Time

This week we are studying elapsed time. Watch and learn.

Short Writes for the Week of 2/24/14

Here are the short writes for this week. Remember to practice punctuation perfection! :-)
1. Why is it not possible for man to colonize other planets?

2. Creativle vocabulary/ thesaurus writing.

3. What have you learned about tardigrades (water bears)?

4. What are the qualities you believe make a hero?

5. What is your opinion of team work? Do you think the team is more important than the individual?   Why?

Volume of Prisms

Here is a video to show howt to find the volume of prisms.

Monsoons

What is a monsoon? Watch and find out.

Short Writes for the Week of 2/17/14

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. Why is it not possible for man to colonize other planets?
2. Creative vocabulary, thesaurus writing.
3. What have you learned about Tardigrades (water bears)?
4. What do qualities do you think a hero possesses?
5. What is your opinion of team work? Do you think the team is more important than the individual? Why or why not?

What is a monsoon? Here is a brief explanation.

Volume of Prisms

How do we find the volume of a prism? Here is a video to show you.

Scale Model of the Solar System

Here is a video to show you guys a scale model of the solar system.

Metric Conversions

Solar System

This week we are studying the solar system. Here is some information about this wonder.

Conversions of Measurements

This we will be learning about converting measurements. Watch this video and learn.

Solar System Song

Plate Tectonics

What are plate tectonics? This video will inform you.

Short Writes for the Week of 2/10/14

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. What are some things you have learned about the solar system?
2. What are some of the persuasive devices used to persuade others?
3. Vocabulary word short write.
4. Creative vocabulary/ thesaurus short write.
5. What do you know about Sodapop, Darry and Ponyboy?

Area of Quadrilaterals

Here is a lesson to refresh your mind for finding the area of quadrilaterals.

Circumference

Here is a review on finding circumference.

Solar System

This week we will be studying the solar system. Here is some valuable information!

Perimeter of Quadrilaterals

Here is a review of finding the area and perimeter of quadrilaterals.

Area of Trapezoids

Here is a lesson to help you find the area of trapezoids.

Asteroids, Meteors and Comets

Here is some information about asteroids, meteors and comets.

Short Writes for the Week of 2/3/14

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. Do you feel zoos are a good place for animals? Explain why or why not.

2. How is Ponyboy different from his brothers?

3. What are some of the differences in the inner and outer planets?

4. What do you know about tsunamis and monsoons and how they are dangerous?

Area of a Circle

Here is a lesson on finding the area of a circle.

Inclined Planes and Pulleys

Here is a lesson covering inclined planes and pulleys.

Area of Quadrilaterals and Triangles Review

Here is a review to reinforce your knowledge for finding the area of quadrilaterals.

Area of Composite Figures

How do we find the area of composite figures? Watch and learn.

Short Writes for the Week of 1/27/14

Here are the short writes for this week:
1. How are pulleys and inclined planes useful?

2. Use a dictionary or thesaurus and write a short story.

3. What are some professional careers that rely on geometry?

4. What have you learned about natural resources in Southeast Asia?

5. Short story write.

Persuasive Media

Here is a review on persuasive text.

Area of a Trapezoid

Here is a brief lesson to help you find the area of a trapezoid.

Area of Parallelograms

Here is a  lesson to show you how to find the area of parallelograms.

Area of Triangles

Here is a short video to show how to find the area of triangles.

What is Persuasive Text?

Watch this video and learn about persuasive text.

Measurement of Polygons

How do we measure polygons? Watch and learn.

Short Writes for the Week of 1/20/14

Here are the short writes for this week.
1. Describe bandwagon and why is it used as a method of persuasion?
2. Can persuasive media be dangerous to certain age groups?
3. Write a story using vocabulary from the dictionary.
4. How do pulleys and inclined planes work and what are they used for?

Area and Perimeter of Rectangles

Here is a lesson to help you find the area and perimeter of rectangles.

What is Manga?

Here is a video to inform you about manga.

Area of a Rectangle Song!

Here is a song to help you  remember how to find the area of a rectangle. :-)

Area of a Rectangle

Here is a lesson over finding the area of a rectangle.

Measuring Angles Review

Here is a review on measuring angles.

Short Writes for the Week of 1/6/14

1. Describe three forms of energy and how they are used.
2. What did you observe during the lab?
3. What did you learn about the country from Russia you researched?
4. Compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy.
5. Describe in your own words the processes of convection and conduction.

Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Here is a video to guide you in figuring out the mean, median, mode and range.

Complimentary and Supplementary Angles Review

Here is a brief review on supplementary angles.