Clay

 What did we do here and why?

New arthropods in our classroom !!!

Einstein has some new friends! WORMS!  In our Soil unit, we studied how worms till soil, enrich it and give it oxygen  as well.  Thank you Kanaru for digging up worms in your backyard for our farm.   Everyone is anxious to see the paths and patterns these guys will make in our farm.  

Comparing Fractions

More Converting

Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number!

Why is this fraction improper?

Fraction Strips

Soil

Fractions

Click on the link below!


Comparing fractions on a number line fun!

Layers of the Earth Song

   Click Here   --- Layers of the Earth Song

Earth's Layers

Great Weather Site!

Click on the link below where you can learn so much about weather. Have fun!

 

Weather site!

Weather Games

Click here!      Weather games

Weather jokes!

Weather Jokes

How do hurricanes see?

With one eye!

What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?

Thunderwear!

What type of lightning likes to play sports?

Ball lightning!

What type of cloud is so lazy, because it will never get up?

Fog!

What did the lightning bolt say to the other lightning bolt?

You're shocking!

Whatever happened to the cow that was lifted into the air by the tornado?

Udder disaster!

What did the one tornado say to the other?

Let’s twist again like we did last summer.

What did the thermometer say to the other thermome

Water Cycle Diagram

Click on the link,then click on the stages and see what happens!
Water Cycle

The Dance

The Dance

Crazy Water Cycle Video Enjoy!

Where is Uncle Dan?

The Crazy Water Cycle

Water Cycle Song

Click on the link below and sing! :)

Water Cycle Song

Water Cycle Project Rubric

Stages of the Water Cycle

Lone Start Week 3 Answers

Josephine's Math Lesson

 Clisk on the link below and you will watch Josephine's lesson on 2X2 digit multiplication. Enjoy learning!
Josephine's 2X2 Digit Multiplication Lesson

Oreo Moon Phases

Which ones are correct

Looking at shadows using our sun dials.

Playing with Shadows Night and Day

Shadows Activity Have Fun!

October Parent News Letter

Dear Families,

I hope this finds you all well! 

In class, we have been working on the following:

• Reading:  We are finishing up DRA testing and have been discussing and responding to fictional stories with a focus on story elements such as characterization, plot, point of view, setting, story arc, etc.  Students are reading independently for sustained periods of time in class and working hard to choose books that are appropriate for their reading level.  We will conclude this month with our Mystery Box presentations.  Details to follow.
• Writing: We have continued to work on generating ideas in our writing journal and building story arcs.  This month we will continue to read and write stories from our lives. 

·         Math:  We are continuing to work on 2x1 multiplication, and are beginning 2x2 digit. We will begin measuring length, perimeter, and area soon. We are always building and reinforcing our problem solving skills through the SBISD Problem Solving Model and Mountain Math.  Please remember to study multiplication and division math facts each night.  We have also started sending Lone Star Problem Solving each Monday for homework. These are due on Friday, unless you hear otherwise.

• Social Studies:  We are finishing regions and have learned the symbols of Texas. After concluding regions, we will move on to Native American tribes present in early Texas.
• Science: We are beginning to study the phases of the moon, as well as discussing tides which will conclude our unit on Space.  The next unit of study will be weather: what it is, how to measure it, types of clouds, air masses, and reading weather maps.  Keep track of the weather daily on www.weather.com.  After studying the weather unit, your student will become a meteorologist and give a weather report presentation as a culminating  weather activity.

Reminders: 

• Columbus Day is Monday, October 8^th: NO SCHOOL
• Carnival: October 27^th @ Bunker Hill
• Early dismissal days are October 25^th and 26^th 
• Look for conference sign-ups shortly via email
• Report cards go home October 29^th if they are not picked up at the conference.

Thanks so much,

Fourth Grade Teachers

Lone Star Homework starts today! Here is an example.

At Curriculum Night, we showed the parents  and example of a Lone Star question and how we want it to be worked out and answered. Here is another one!

Earth's Rotations and Revolutions

Day & Night

Rounding Video By Khan

Rounding by Khan Academy
 When rounding, I teach the number line system, the triangle number line and the box method. Ask your student how he / she rounds  numbers.

The Solar System Song

The Solar System Song

Einstein Our New Class Pet

Our old Einstein began biting my students , so  I  took Einstein Dos to the SPCA and bought a new Einstein Tres at Petco this past weekend. He nibbled through the box we bought him in while he was in my car and escaped! After spending the night in my car, we captured him. He is now ready to go home with one of my lucky students this weekend. Write me a note or email me stating  it is alright for Einstein Tres to visit your house for a weekend  sometime this school year! 

Estimating Starbursts

About how many Starbursts are in this basket? Will there be enough for each student in both classes be able to have one? Why do we bother estimating or rounding things?  How many times a day do your estimate time?

Science Quiz , Tuesday, September 18th Study!

Below are the sheets you can study. ! Good Luck! :)

 Below are thye

Exemplars

Our fabulous math coach, Kim McCormick is back! She worked with my fourth graders today! They reviewed the Exemplars Rubric for Frostwood. Ask your student about the Exemplar levels!