Reading: Visualizing

Visualizing occurs when the reader makes mental images in their minds to go with the text.

I can see...
I can hear...
I can feel...
I can smell...
I can touch...

Social Studies:Texas Indians

In social studies, we are learning about the Karankawa, Lipan Apache, Jumano, Caddo, and Commanche tribes.


www.texasindianscom has some great information about the Texas Indian Tribes.

Science: Weathering and Erosion

Weathering - the breaking and changing of rocks

water and ice can cause weathering
plants can cause weathering when their roots push the rocks apart
Erosion - the moving of weathered rocks and soil by wind, water or ice

wind erosion can build up large piles of sand called dunes
glaciers move downhill, moving soil and rock with them and in front of them
Controlling Erosion

can be helpful when it helps form new soil or build up new land
problems:
a. washes away soil from farmlands
b. can also wash away roads and ground under homes
how farmers control erosion
a. plant strips of grass and clover (cover crops) between crops to help absorb rainwater
b. plow fields in rows around hills to allow rainwater to settle and not flow downhill
c. planting trees on steep hills to hold down the soil and protect it from wind

Math:Types of Bar Graphs

Science: Study Guide

Study Guide for Science Quiz on Friday, October 23, 2009

**This is a cumulative quiz.**

Concepts to study:
Water cycle
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
Know details of each stage.
The sun powers the water cycle.

How to read a weather map

Measurement with a metric ruler

Shadows
Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Shadows change sizes according to the position of the sun throughout the day.
Ex. Your shadow will be longer in the morning, shorter around noon and long again in the afternoon.
Shadows appear directly opposite the position of the sun, which is why your shadow will be shorter at midday. The sun is directly above you.

Moon phases
Know them in order.

Study resources:
Science journal
Science handouts/worksheets in your binder
Old tests
SBISD Fourth Grade Study Guide
Pgs. 4, 11, and 14.

Science: Layers of the Earth

Science : Types of Clouds

Science: Types of Clouds

Cirrus - wispy and see-through. Typical quiet winter weather; first sign of an approaching storm.

Cumulonimbus - large, billowing, mushroom-like. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail; possible tornadoes in the Midwest and Southeast.

Cumulus - puffy, like cotton balls. Clearing weather; follows a storm.

Stratus - gray layers. Drizzle, fog, or an overcast; usually follows a storm.

Spirit Week!

Wednesday, October 14: Wear your craziest sunglasses! Wear your college shirt!
Thursday, October 15: Wear your funniest hats!
Friday, October 16: Wear your favorite Frostwood Spirit shirt!
Saturday, October 17: Come join the fun at the Out of this World Planet Frostwood Carnival!
11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Finding Area and Perimeter

Perimeter-the distance around an object (polygon). To find perimeter, you need to ADD the lengths of all the sides of the object.
Area-the number of square units needed to cover an area (region). To find the area, you MULTIPLY the length times the width.

The Water Cycle

The Writing Process Write On!!!!!

1. Think of an idea. Use your imagination and experience.
2. Then brainstorm. List, cluster, map, make an outline.
3. Write a rough draft. Double space as you write.
4. Read and revise. Read your work aloud and revise it. Draw lines through what you change rather than erasing. You may later want to recover a word or an idea. Revising means:
a. Adding words.
b. Taking out words that aren't needed.
c. Changing words to make your meaning more clear.
d. Rearranging words.
e. Changing or combining sentences.
5. Then share your writing with someone. Is the meaning clear? Are there questions or suggestions? Revise as needed.
6. Then edit. Check correctness of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, form.
7. Prepare a final draft. Use your best handwriting.
8. Finally publish. Share with an audience
9. Be proud of your work! :)

Moon Phases