Today in Art, we will use the iPads to create symmetrical butterfly wings in SketchbookX. Next we will pose in front of the green screen. We will combine the wings and your body to create a very unique butterfly!
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Animal Classification Graph
Favorite Fruits Graph
You have collected data on the class’ favorite fruits, and today you will use The Graph Club to graph the results of the survey. Add two interpretations of the graph in the notes section of the graph.
Graphing Food Drive Results
Favorite Sports Graph
Today we will use The Graph Club to create a table, bar, and circle graph of the favorite sports data that you collected in class. Be sure to add three interpretations of the graph.
Ten Frames
Today we will work in the classroom with the iPads learning how to use ten frames for addition and subtraction. We will use the app Find Sums.
Math Fact Practice
Polygon Creatures
MathBug and Find Sums
Shape Puzzles
QR Measurement Hunt
Grab your measuring devices, an iPad and the QR code sheet! Today you will work together in six groups to find six objects in our school. When you find each object, estimate and then measure each object. The QR codes will reveal the object and give you directions as to which measurement you will make.
Todo Math
Shape Puzzles
Winter Activity Graph
Geometry in the Real World
Today Mrs. Stewart’s and Ms. O’Brien’s class will work collaboratively in creating a geometry book using the iPads. You will work with your learning buddy to
- Travel around the school in search of geometric shapes that can be found in everyday items and photograph them using your iPad.
- Fill out the storyboard for your book including the name of the shape and the properties of the shape.
- Use Explain Everything to put together your book, outlining the shape in your photograph and recording your script onto each of the pages, complete with annotations.
Shapes
Everyday Math Games
Today you will finish and print your graphs. After you have completed that activity you will use three games from the Everyday Math Games: Basketball Multiplication, Basketball Addition, and Penny Cup.
Ten Frame Addition
Today you will use the website Illuminations, Ten Frame to practice your addition using a ten frame model. Click the picture below to get to the website. If you finish early, watch this Brainpop about rocks.
Purpy’s Shapes
Todo Math
Graphing Food Drive Results
Halloween Math and More
Today is Halloween! Use the following websites to practice your math and finally carve a pumpkin for Halloween.
Math Mountains
Today we will work in the classroom using iPads and the app Drawing Pad to create a math story using number models and math mountains.
Fall Number Boxes
Everyday Math Games
Counting Money
Today we will work in the classroom with iPads and use the app Counting Bills and Coins to practice counting money, solving word problems with money, and using different combinations of coins to show the same amount of money.
Number Lines
In math you have been learning how a number line can help you add and subtract. Today we will work in your classroom with the iPads and the app Teaching Number Lines to practice sequencing, jumping forward and jumping backwards on a number line.
Million Dollar Project
Today you will continue to work on researching information for the How to Spend a Million Dollars Project. Enter your information in the Google Drive workbook we set up in class last week. Today you will learn how to create a formula that lets you link the sums on each of your sheets to the overview sheet, so you can keep track of what you have spent so far.
Tessellations
Today you will use the paint tools in Appleworks paint to create an original tessellation. We will translate a square many times until we achieve a unique tessellation. This lesson is based on Suzanne Alejandre’s great work at the Math Forum.
Try these websites at home for fun activities with tessellations.
Geometry Scavenger Hunt
Today we will use the iPads to take pictures of geometry shapes in the real world- our classroom. We will use the app Pic Collage to create a collage of our shapes. Use the pencil tool to outline the shape and then label it with the text tool. We’ll save it and put everyone’s together into a Shape Book.
MCAS Math Practice
This week you will take the fourth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let your teacher know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only.
Tessellations
Today you will use the paint tools in Appleworks paint to create an original tessellation. We will translate a square many times until we achieve a unique tessellation. This lesson is based on Suzanne Alejandre’s great work at the Math Forum.
Try these websites at home for fun activities with tessellations.
Everyday Math Games
Today you will use the following Everyday Math games to enhance your math curriculum.
Tens and Ones Trading Game
Number Grid Game
Top It
Penny Cup
World Math Day
Cut Snowflakes Designed on an iPad
Today you will learn all about symmetry, both bilateral and radial, to design a snowflake on the iPad using My Flake. Once you are happy with your design, you will transfer the cut lines to your paper and create a beautiful tangible version of your digital design. Save your digital design to the Camera roll, too so we can display both at the Art Show.
Everyday Math Games
Money Math
Measurement QR Code Scavenger Hunt
Money Math
Fall Activity Graph
Double Bar Graphs
Graphing Survey Results
Geometry Glog
Let’s grab the digital cameras and find objects around the school that represent different geometry terms. We will then create a Glog at GlogsterEDU describing which term is shown in the picture. Give a definition of the term as well. You will create two Glogs and link them since you will need extra space for 12-15 pictures.
Math Games
Math Practice
Fractions!
Today we will clean up any projects that need to be completed and also spend some time with the fraction games below.
Math Practice
MCAS Math Practice
This week you will take the fourth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let your teacher know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only.
AfterSchool Snack Graph
Shape Art
Explore the Shapes software and see what kind of picture or design you can make using the polygons. You’ll learn how to flip, rotate, and change the color of the shapes. Try the Pattern Block puzzles if you have extra time.
Here are a few websites to try at home:
2D Shapes
I Spy Shapes
Pattern Blocks
Summer Vacation Plans Graph
Arcademic Skillbuilders
Arcademic Skillbuilders
Solving Word Problems with Diagrams
Today you will use Kidpix to create a visual solution to your chosen word problem. After creating the drawings, you will record your thinking on the picture. When all your pictures are complete move to the slide show section of Kid Pix and create a slide show of the solution. Export in iPod format and place in your file locker in Edline to bring home.
Ordering Fractions and Decimals
Today you will use the websites below to practice ordering fractions and decimals.
Flower Power
Ordering Fractions and Decimals
Ordering Numbers
Find Grampy
PBS Kids Math Games
Favorite Ice Cream Flavors of Room 117
Toy Sale
Review counting money at the interactive whiteboard using the Spending Spree website. Then open the Toy Sale template from your class folder. Choose three items you would like to buy and use pennies, nickels, or dimes to pay for them.
If you finish early, you can play Coin Combo.
Family Origin Graph
Sports Graph
Today we will use The Graph Club to create a table, bar, and circle graph of the favorite sports data that you collected in class. Be sure to add three interpretations of the graph.
Arcademic Skillbuilders
UNICEF Graph
Money Math
Logic Puzzles
Today you will create an original logic puzzle using a table in Word. We will create a class book of all the puzzles.
Everyday Math Reaction Time Graph
Graphing Survey Results
Arcademics Skill Builders
Math Fun on Gudli
Head to Gudli to play these math games:
3. Math Story
4. 12 Months
When finished, feel free to explore other games on Gudli by clicking the picture above.
Patterns with Shapes
Today we will explore patterns using shape blocks. First, we will work at the interactive whiteboard to match different patterns with shapes and to look at equality. Next, we will work at our computers using Kidspiration to extend more complicated patterns and to create our own.
Tutpup
Today you will create a unique identity on the site, Tutpup, using our classroom code. We will work on learning math facts by competing with other students around the world in timed heats. You may use your registration information at home to play afterschool. Click on the picture below to head to the site.
Math Games
Pumpkin Math
Today you will use a template in Powerpoint to create a Pumpkin Math Book. You will be sorting, regrouping, adding and writing two number models. You will choose one of your number models and write a number story about it in your classroom. Next week you will type your number story into your Pumpkin Math book and print your book. The template is in the group folder.
Tessellations
Today you will use the paint tools in Appleworks paint to create an original tessellation. We will translate a square many times until we achieve a unique tessellation. This lesson is based on Suzanne Alejandre’s great work at the Math Forum.
Try these websites at home for fun activities with tessellations.
Amazing tessellations by artist M.C. Escher
MCAS Math Practice
This week you will take the fourth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let your teacher know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only.
MCAS Math Practice
This week you will take the fifth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let your teacher know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only.
What’s Your Angle?
Using a protractor can be tricky business. We will gather at the whiteboard to review the different kinds of angles, and then we will practice using the protractor tool to measure different angles at the board with a flipchart on angles. At your work station you will visit ThatQuiz and Banana Hunt for individual practice. Looking for another game to play at home to estimate angles? Try Alien Angles or Angles.
World Math Day!
World Math Day is March 1! We will be competing all day long on February 28 since the site originates in Australia and they are a day ahead of us. Tens of thousands of students around the globe will be competing in mental math heats to break the record for number of correct answers. Classes have signed up for 25 minute time slots in the lab to give it their best. Good luck!
Tutpup
Today you will create a unique identity on the site, Tutpup, using our classroom code. We will work on learning math facts by competing with other students around the world in timed heats. You may use your registration information at home to play afterschool. Click on the picture below to head to the site.
States Visited Graph
Snack Graph
Using Numbers, Organizing Data, and Decimals
Today we will review for your math mid-term. If you did not get a chance to complete last week’s decimal activity, complete that assignment first. Watch the movie below and take the quiz. After scoring 10/10, use the links below to help you with using numbers and organizing data skills.
Decimals!
After you print your Plant Book, watch the Brainpop movie on decimals by clicking on the picture below. Take the grade quiz. After receiving 100 on the quiz, explore the websites below the picture.
Favorite Season Graph
We will use The Graph Club to create a table, bar graph, and circle graph of your survey results for the class’ favorite seasons. Include at least two interpretations of the graph in the notes area.
Visit these sites to learn about the four seasons.
Tessellations
Today you will use the paint tools in Appleworks paint to create an original tessellation. We will translate a square many times until we achieve a unique tessellation. This lesson is based on Suzanne Alejandre’s great work at the Math Forum.
Try these websites at home for fun activities with tessellations.
Amazing tessellations by artist M.C. Escher
Geometry Review
After you finish you Animation-ish energy project, watch the Brainpop movies below to review geometry concepts. Take the graded quiz for each movie.
Then play the games below to reinforce the skills covered.
Pumpkin Math
Today you will use a template in Powerpoint to create a Pumpkin Math Book. You will be sorting, regrouping, adding and writing two number models. You will choose one of your number models and write a number story about it in your classroom. Next week you will type your number story into your Pumpkin Math book and print your book. The template is in the group folder.
End of the Year Math Test
Today you will taking the end of the year math test online. You will have a double period to complete the test which is all multiple choice. Good luck!
Geometry
Use the following websites to review geometry.
Shapes
Polygons– Take the graded quiz after watching the movie clip.
Hidden Shapes– identify the partially hidden shapes.
Perimeter and Area
Math Playground– Start here with a review of area and perimeter
Area and Perimeter– Start at level 1
Geometry terms
MCAS Math Practice
This week you will take the fourth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let your teacher know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only.
World Maths Day!
March 3 is World Maths Day and tens of thousands of students around the globe will be competing in mental math heats to break the record for number of correct answers. Classes have signed up for half hour time slots in the lab to give it their best. Students may spend five minutes creating an avatar at the site prior to playing the games. Good luck!
Mapping the World with T-Shirts
Favorite Candy Graph
Tessellations
Today you will use the paint tools in Appleworks paint to create an original tessellation. We will translate a square many times until we achieve a unique tessellation. This lesson is based on Suzanne Alejandre’s great work at the Math Forum.
Try these websites at home for fun activities with tessellations.
Amazing tessellations by artist M.C. Escher
Favorite Sports
Today we will use The Graph Club to create a table, bar, and circle graph of the favorite sports data that you collected in class. Be sure to add three interpretations of the graph.
Patterns With Shapes
Today we will explore patterns using shape blocks. First, we will work at the interactive whiteboard to match different patterns with shapes and to look at equality. Next, we will work at our computers using Kidspiration to extend more complicated patterns and to create our own.
What’s Your Angle?
Using a protractor can be tricky business. We will gather at the whiteboard to review the different kinds of angles, and then we will practice using the protractor tool to measure different angles at the board with a flipchart on angles. At your work station you will visit ThatQuiz and Banana Hunt for individual practice. Looking for another game to play at home to estimate angles? Try Alien Angles or Angles.
Excel Reaction Time Graph
Today you will take your Everyday Math data from the Grab-It Gauge Reaction Time experiment and put the results into an Excel worksheet. You will learn how to format the cells in the spreadsheet changing size, number type, and borders. Next create a bar graph from the data, formatting the titles, and legend. Remove the plot area of the graph and change the color of the bars.
Grade 4 Food Drive Results
Today we will learn how to use Excel to graph the results of the grade 4 food drive. First we’ll learn how to set up the spreadsheet, format the cells, and then create a bar graph of the results.
Pumpkin Math
Today you will use a template in Powerpoint to create a Pumpkin Math Book. You will be sorting, regrouping, adding and writing two number models. You will choose one of your number models and write a number story about it in your classroom. Next week you will type your number story into your Pumpkin Math book and print your book. The template is in the group folder.
Exploring Area
Ms. O’Brien will review how to find the area of polygons using a Promethean flipchart and Brainpop. Click below to go to the Brainpop movie clip.
Use the following websites to play games and practice finding the area of a polygon.
Math Playground-Area and Perimeter
Fractions!
Math MCAS Practice
This week you will take the fifth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let Mrs. Ross know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only. You may ignore questions that require you to measure items with a ruler.
Math MCAS Practice
This week you will take the fourth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let Mrs. Happnie know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only. You may ignore questions that require you to measure items with a ruler.
Math MCAS Practice
This week you will take the fifth grade math test that the state of Texas gives their students at the end of the year. The test will give you practice for your exam and will also let Mrs. Alves know about the areas in math she may need to review with you. The test is online and you can score it instantly. Click on the link below and enter your first name only. You may ignore questions that require you to measure items with a ruler.
Weather Around The World
Today you will use Google Earth to travel the globe in search of weather information for the four different cities below, plus one additional city of your choice. Record the information while you are retrieving it on the Excel spreadsheet template. Use the F3 key to toggle between windows. After all the information is collected, you will learn how to create a bar graph of the temperatures of the cities.
How Much TV Do You Watch?
Going Green
Skittles Graph
After School Snack Graph
Penguin Glyphs
As part of our participation the in Winter Wonderland Wiki Project you will create a penguin glyph in PowerPoint using a template that can be found here and in the group folder. The legend will be provided to you by your teacher. You will print out your penguin, and when you return to your classroom, you will write a paragraph about it.
Here are some sites to explore to learn more about penguins.
Nat’l Geographic Creature Feature
Penguin Mini Math Book
We will create a Penguin Mini Math Book in Powerpoint as the January activity forĀ The Winter Wonderland Wiki project.
Favorite Season Graph
We will use The Graph Club to create a table, bar graph, and circle graph of your survey results for the class’ favorite seasons. Include at least two interpretations of the graph in the notes area.
Visit these sites to learn about the four seasons.
Tessellations
Today you will use the paint tools in Appleworks paint to create an original tessellation. We will translate a square many times until we achieve a unique tessellation. This lesson is based on Suzanne Alejandre’s great work at the Math Forum.
Try these websites at home for fun activities with tessellations.
Amazing tessellations by artist M.C. Escher
Classifying Paired Angles and Triangles
Today we will gather around the whiteboard to review how to classify and measure paired angles and triangles. At your workstation you will visit ThatQuiz. Click on Angles-Line-Levels 1 and 5. Next click on Angles-Triangles-Level 5.
Try these sites when you are done and at home.
Shapes-click on Full screen to play
What’s Your Angle?
Using a protractor can be tricky business. We will gather at the whiteboard to review the different kinds of angles, and then we will practice using the protractor tool to measure different angles at the board. At your work station you will visit ThatQuiz and Banana Hunt for individual practice. Looking for another game to play at home to estimate angles? Try Alien Angles or Angles.
Weather Around The World
Today you will use Google Earth to travel the globe in search of weather information for the five different cities below, plus one additional city of your choice. Record the information while you are retrieving it on the Excel spreadsheet template. Use the F3 key to toggle between windows. After all the information is collected, you will learn how to create a bar graph of the temperatures of the cities.
Favorite Fruit Survey Graph
Today we will use The Graph Club to create a bar and circle graph of the class survey about favorite fruits. Add at least two interpretations of the graph in the notes section.
Pumpkin Math
Today you will use a template in Powerpoint to create a Pumpkin Math Book. You will be sorting, regrouping, adding and writing two number models. You will choose one of your number models and write a number story about it in your classroom. Next week you will type your number story into your Pumpkin Math book and print your book. The template is in the group folder.