Fun Making Circuits and Finding Equivalent Fractions

We have been so busy in 4B lately.  I had the chance to take some pictures of some things we have been working on.

Yesterday and today we worked on finding equivalent fractions using fraction bars.  Then we looked for any patterns we could see with these fractions.

This afternoon students worked with a partner on learning how to build a circuit in science.  The students were each given two wires, a light bulb, and a battery.  It was pretty exciting as the groups would yell out when they figured out how to light the bulb.  Some groups had to work a little longer, but everyone completed the task.

Here is our first pair to figure out how to get a complete circuit.

Here are some more excited groups (I think I missed taking pictures of a few groups):

Here are some of the drawings done by students of how they made complete circuits.

Homework for Week of February 10-14

*Students should be going on xtramath.org at least two afternoons during the week and one day over the weekend

Monday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 7-1 Sheet

Vocabulary- Review Week Quiz Friday

Tuesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 7-2 Sheet

Vocabulary  - Quiz Friday

Wednesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes

Math -  7-3 Sheet
Vocabulary - quiz Friday

Thursday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes

Math - Equivalent Fraction Sheet

Vocabulary - Study words- quiz tomorrow

If you want to bring in valentines for classmates you can tomorrow.

Friday (Day 1):
Read for 30 min
Math - Go on xtramath.org

Reminders

Permission slips for St. Jude Math-a-thon are due February 18th (optional).  Students can start collecting sponsors and their math booklets will be here after February vacation.

If your child would like to bring in valentines for their classmates they can on Friday.  They should bring in one for everyone if they are choosing to bring valentines.  Also, please do not include any food with the cards.

Our next couple of math units will be on fractions.  I have strongly encouraged students to go on iXL.com (through our blog page) and start practicing some of the lessons on fractions.  They might want to start with second and third grade lessons to help them review previously learned skills.

The last 9 states we are looking for

These are the final states we are still looking for :  Indiana, Iowa,  Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Washington, and Wisconsin

Reminder

The Public Hearing is February 5th and the School District meeting is February 7th.  Both will start at 7:00 PM.

Homework for Week of February 3-7

*Students should be going on xtramath.org at least two afternoons during the week and one day over the weekend

Monday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Sheet 6-6

Vocabulary- Cut out flashcards- Quiz Friday

Study Southeast states and capitals - map quiz tomorrow

Tuesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - sheet 6-7 

Vocabulary  - Quiz Friday

Wednesday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes

Math -  Review Sheet #1-
Vocabulary - sheet - quiz Friday

Thursday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes

Math - Finish Review Sheet test tomorrow

Vocabulary - Study words- quiz tomorrow

Friday (Day 2):
Read for 30 min
Math - Go on xtramath.org

Few Reminders

-  Our field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts is on Tuesday, January 28.  Students need to be at school at 8:00.

- Wednesday, January 29 is an early release for students.  They will be dismissed at 12:50.

- Mr. Fosher's January Principally Speaking can be found here

- The SOARS group is collecting cans of Tuna for Ending 68 Hours of Hunger.  The class who brings in the most cans will earn a prize.  Some of our students have mentioned on Friday that we have an advantage since we are the largest class in the school.

- Report cards for quarter 2 go home on Friday.  Please sign and return the envelope.  You can keep all the papers in the envelope.

- Please let me know if you are interested in being a Mystery Reader for our class and have not signed up yet.