Friday, May 3, 2013

Happy flexagon month!

   


           For the past few days we've been doing Hexa Hexa Flexagons.
           
 Flexagon 1
 Flex Mex
Images Flexagon safety guide


 Keep on going!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Preparing for Crct

   
     
             
       A great way to prepare for Crct!

 My teacher Mrs.Sanford has a wonderful  4th  grade blog to study for Crct.

 You can visit her blog  at www.pamelasanford.com
  


         
 

           


       





Thursday, January 17, 2013

STEM

            Today at school we are learning about stem.


   STEM

  • s for science
  • t for technology
  • e for engineering
  • m for math


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Practice

   SimpleMachines1

Our test is scheduled for Friday, January 18!  Please mark your calendar, and study by playing our sorting games!
Here's a copy of our Study Guide!     Simple Machines SG

Magnetic Fraction Tiles some more useful sites.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Force & Motion





  Skatebd sidewase


Force & Motion
  • Observe how force affects speed and motion;
  • Explain what happens to the speed or direction of an object when a greater force than the initial one is applied;
  • Describe and/or demonstrate how a force affects speed, motion, direction, and position
  • Demonstrate the effect of gravitational force on the motion of an object;
  • Predict the force needed to moved different objects; and
  • Demonstrate how a force can change the direction of an object already in motion.
Vocabulary
  • force
  • gravitational force
  • motion
  • position
  • speed

FRACTION TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

                Next week my class is having a major test about fractions so here some links and videos  for more practice.

Khan academy

Math is fun


We've covered so many fractions topics this semester that it is easy to get confused!  I'll post some links that you can use to review at home!
How can I simplify a fraction?  (reduce)
 How can I find a common denominator?  (REMEMBER!  You need a common denominator to add and subtract a fraction!)
How can I add and subtract fractions?
Explanation- Math Is Fun   (adding fractions)
How can I multiply fractions?


Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Simple Machine

        Vocabulary          
        lever
        wedge
        unclined plane
        wheel and axle
        screw
        pulley
        Simple Machine


Simple Machine Videos














simple machine song

Bill Nye the science guy

Mr.Parr

Helpful site

MIKIDS