Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Fun!

WEBQUEST WEBSITES!!
I. Go to the page “Who Are the Wampanoag?”: 
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help/who-are-wampanoag

II. Go to the page “Thanksgiving”: 
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help/thanksgiving

III. Now go to the page “Growing Food”:http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help/growing-food

IV. Now go to the page “What's for Dinner?”:
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help/whats-dinner


****When you are finished-- Check this out to learn more about the Wamponoag Tribe and the first thanksgiving! http://www.plimoth.org/media/olc/intro.html

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Friday November 20, 2014 SUB PLANS

I know y'all are being SUPER today while I am out! Mr. Burks-please read this post to the students this morning so they know what to expect. Kiddos- be on your best behavior!! Make me proud! I love and miss you already! I would love to hear a good report so we can have our pizza party Monday!

Breakfast- you know the drill- LADIES FIRST. Jerald- help with getting breakfast together and clean up please. You may watch "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" (click the name of the show!)

Reading 8:15-9:30: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins 
1. Complete the "Readers response" at the end of the story.  Turn this in to Mr. Burks when you are finished. 
2. Click Here to go to study stack to play games with the VOCAB from The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.  Spend your time wisely, you have a QUIZ on these words on Monday!!!

Content 9:30-10:55
1. WEB-QUEST SCAVENGER HUNT!
*Students will use iPads.
*Write the questions on a sheet of paper. (Make sure you skip lines so that yo have room to answer them!)
*Explore the website below to find answers! That's easy!
1. What is energy conservation? 
2. Name 4 big energy using appliances that the article describes.
3. Name one way you can conserve energy at home.
4. Why is it important to save energy?
5. True or false? Most forms of energy DO NOT cause air pollution.  
6. What is a deciduous tree?
7. What does " energy efficient" mean?
8. Name 3 things that would be different if there was no more energy. (2nd paragraph)
9. True of False? Energy Conservation creates a safer/cleaner environment. 
10. What is the 5th button across the top of the page? (just write the name)
11. What is a "greenhouse gas?"
12. Name 4 greenhouse gasses.
13. Is water vapor a greenhouse gas?
14. Why is the ozone needed?
15. Where do greenhouse gases come from?
*******
TURN IN YOUR WORK WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED!!!!!
You may get on ACHIEVE 3000/HOODA MATH on the iPad as long as you are SILENT. ( or you will loose your privilege!) 
*******
10:55- 11:40 Enrichment! 
READ anything from this site at your desk silently. This website is full of stories that you've probably heard before, See if you recognize any of these stories! Comment below what you have read before.  Were there any stories that you read that were different from other versions that you've heard before?http://americanliterature.com/childrens-library

11:45-12:15 LUNCH!!!
You know how to act. I expect to get a good report!!! :)

12:15- it gets done.
*Now it's time to clean up the room.
NO ONE LEAVES UNTIL ALL 23 IPADS ARE IN THE CABINET!!!!!!
Pack your things for the weekend. NOTHING should be on the floor. NOTHING should be on the desks. NOTHING should be in the baskets under your chairs. Please make sure the room is in good condition! When the room is clean and every one's head is down, we can begin to watch a movie! Get this done FAST so that you can finish the movie!

MOVIE: you know the drill. no carrying on conversations. You may move your chair a few inches to get a better view- that's it. STAY IN YOUR SEAT! 


Click the picture above to watch the video.  Mr. Burks, text me if you have any problems logging in. 

2:50-3:45 PE- dismiss from the gym @ 3:45

HAVE A GREAT DAY! BE THANKFUL! I LOVE YOU BUNCHES AND SEE YOU ON MONDAY! 

Friday November 20, 2014 SUB PLANS

I know ya'll are being SUPER today while I am out! Mr. Burks-please read this post to the students this morning so they know what to expect. Kiddos- be on your best behavior!! Make me proud! I love and miss you already! I would love to hear a good report so we can have our pizza party Monday!

Breakfast- you know the drill- LADIES FIRST. Jerald- help with getting breakfast together and clean up please. You may watch "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" (click the name of the show!)

Reading 8:15-9:30: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins 
1. Complete the "Readers response" at the end of the story.  Turn this in to Mr. Burks when you are finished. 
2. Click Here to go to study stack to play games with the VOCAB from The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins.  Spend your time wisely, you have a QUIZ on these words on Monday!!!

Content 9:30-10:55
1. WEB-QUEST SCAVENGER HUNT! 
*Write the questions on a sheet of paper. (Make sure you skip lines so that yo have room to answer them!)
*Explore the website below to find answers! That's easy!
1. What is energy conservation? 
2. Name 4 big energy using appliances that the article describes.
3. Name one way you can conserve energy at home.
4. Why is it important to save energy?
5. True or false? Most forms of energy DO NOT cause air pollution.  
6. What is a deciduous tree?
7. What does " energy efficient" mean?
8. Name 3 things that would be different if there was no more energy. (2nd paragraph)
9. True of False? Energy Conservation creates a safer/cleaner environment. 
10. What is the 5th button across the top of the page? (just write the name)
11. What is a "greenhouse gas?"
12. Name 4 greenhouse gasses.
13. Is water vapor a greenhouse gas?
14. Why is the ozone needed?
15. Where do greenhouse gases come from?
*******
TURN IN YOUR WORK WHEN YO UARE FINISHED!!!!!
You may get on ACHIEVE 3000/HOODA MATH on the iPad as long as you are SILENT. ( or you will loose your privilege!) 
*******
10:55- 11:40 Enrichment! 
READ anything from this site at your desk silently. This website is full of sorries that you've probably heard before, See if you recognize any of these stories! Comment below what you have read before.  Were there any stories that you read that were different from other versions that you've heard before?http://americanliterature.com/childrens-library

11:45-12:15 LUNCH!!!
You know how to act. I expect to get a good report!!! :)

12:15- it gets done.
*Now it's time to clean up the room. Pack your things for the weekend. NOTHING should be on the floor. NOTHING should be on the desks. NOTHING should be in the baskets under your chairs. Please make sure the room is in good condition! When the room is clean and everyone's head is down, we can begin to watch a movie! Get this done FAST so that you can finish the movie!

MOVIE: you know the drill. no carrying on conversations. You may move your chair a few inches to get a better view- thats it. STAY IN YOUR SEAT! 


Click the picture above to watch the video.  Mr. Burks, text me if you have any problems logging in. 

2:50-3:45 PE- dismiss from the gym @ 3:45

HAVE A GREAT DAY! BE THANKFUL! I LOVE YOU BUNCHES AND SEE YOU ON MONDAY! 

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Speaking to You Beyond My Absence!

*Message for Ms. McCoy: thank you so much for doing this. Do not hesitate to call me FOR ANY REASON if you need me. Please read these guidelines to the kiddos throughout the day (in the morning and at the designated time slot.)  Please REMIND them of expectations. They know them, but sometimes they forget. (voice level- 0,1,2,3,4 y'all KIDDOS demonstrate this for her.)
*Movies= folks must stay in their seat, they can move their chair a few inches, but thats it.
*iPADS MUST ALL BE PUT AWAY AND ACCOUNTED FOR BEFORE THE MOVIE STARTS. Jerald and Ronstraco are good to help put these away.
*if at any time Jerald and Ronstraco have free time and are finished, they can finish filing papers for me like they were yesterday. (Wilson's class)

NOW FOR THE CHILL-REN:
Hey guys! Its going to be a FANTASTIC FRIDAY even though I am not here today! How do I know this? Because, YOU ROCK. That's how.  Even though we had a rough moment at the end of the day yesterday, I know that you will stand up and show Ms. McCoy that you really are the best class in the fifth grade! Don't disappoint me! Keep a check on your voice level, stay in your seat, and be respectful. I have 100% faith in you! Be awesome! Mr. Ham and Ms. Lott will be popping in to check on your behavior.  (oh snap!)

Busy day today! Here s how it will go down:
(someone pull this up on MY iPad and give to Ms.McCoy)

7:45- 8:10 BREAKFAST- YOU KNOW THE DRILL. PROVE IT! Straco, Marquez,& Jerald help.
8:00- 9:30 READING BLOCK- no one can leave for any reason (unless your dying or throwing up)
9:30-10:55 READING/ELA- heres where you can take a restroom break AS A CLASS.
10:55-11:35 ACHIEVE/HOODA MATH
11:45-12:15 LUNCH
12:15-1:00 ACHIEVE/HOODA MATH- restroom break AS A CLASS
1:00-2:45 MOVIE.
2:45- PE- don't be late!

Now here's what I need form you KIDDOS!: (Ms.McCoy, please read aloud!)
TURN IN ALL HOMEWORK TO THE GREEN BASKET. AS IN NOW. AS SOON AS YOU COME IN. :)

*As students arrive- Breakfast- you may watch ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK (click here) Reminders- stay in your seat, only move your chair a few inches to be able to see. SILENT so others can watch Ms.McCoy can stop it and remind you of this at any time. JAYDA PLEASE FILL OUT A SNACK SHEET- 2nd shelf from the bottom behind my desk. theres a basket sitting on top of it i think.
*****
*end of video-9:30 Reading-  When the video is over, and all has been cleaned up- Ms.McCoy will read Emya's book about Squanto (I think its on the counter by the closet) Once you are finished there is a handout called Rescuing Squanto (or something like that) on the front table.

>RESTROOM BREAK AS A CLASS
*****
*9:30-10:55- Reading/ELA- Write the following questions down on a piece of paper. Make sure you skip lines!!! Then go to the following websites to find the answers!! SCAVENGER HUNT! See how many you can get BY YOURSELF! I don't mind you working together as long as voice level is on a ONE (which is WHISPERING, remember? Ms.McCoy will make you stay on a ZERO if you cannot remind yourself.) Turn into Ms.McCoy to the green basket when finished and you may HOODA OR ACHIEVE.
*ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN REGARDLESS AT 10:55
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists/janegoodall.html
http://animalstime.com/chimpanzee-facts-for-kids-facts-about-chimpanzees-for-kids/
1. What is Jane Goodall's Birthday?
2. List 5 awards she has received.
3. Where did she go to study the chimpanzees? 
4. When was "The Jane Goodall Institute" established?
5. What does "The Jane Goodall Institute" support?
*BONUS- What is a primatologist? be resourceful!
6. Which is longer? A chimps arms or its legs?
7. How long do chimps sleep a day?
8. Do chimps have hair on the soles of their feet?
9. How long does a chimp usually live in if it lives in the wild all its life?
10. What is the leading male chimp called?
*Bonus- Why do you think the female chimps are larger than the male chimps?
*****
*10:55-11:35 ENRICHMENT KIDDOS may go on ACHIEVE 3000, HOODA MATH, or National Wildlife for Kids
*****
11:45 LUNCH
*****
*12:30-1:00- PACK UP AND CLEAN OFF DESKS. Get ready for movie. it will not be started until desks are clear. (**if you don't start at 1:00, you won't be able to finish it.)
*****
CHORAL READ THIS: we've been talking about CONSERVING.  This movie (first a book written by an author that I LOVE!!!) talks about the importance of conserving materials and protecting animals habitats all while trying to solve a mystery between the new kid on the block and the school bully. WHY DO YOU THINK IT'S CALLED "HOOT?" (answer in comments)
*1:00- 2:40 HOOT click here to watch

I love you guys! I know its going to be a great day! Ms. McCoy is going to write me on how you behaved all day. I am looking forward to a GRRRRREAT one! Cause you are the best...ye