http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/melvins-make-match/

The Moon

Today in Science we started learning about the phases of the moon. For a little reivew on what we are learning, what the video below: http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=96281

Here is a fun site to look at:
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/phases-of-the-moon

Science resources

Here is a good model of why we have seasons: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/season/?ar_a=1 Here is a good video: http://www.neok12.com/php/watch.php?v=zX764d5f64416274614f5e63&t=Seasons Ask your student why we have sesons!

Veterans' Day Program

Today we had our Veterans' Day Program.  The students really enjoyed hearing from some veterans and enjoyed listening to the choir sing and hear essays and poems from other students. We were also proud of our Boy Scouts that helped!

Today we furtered our student on fractions with a fraction match up game. Everyone got a different fraction and they then had to find their equivilent match. They had an extra challege of having to do it withour using their voices!

 

Today we used out fraction city boards (and some students chose to use the printed sheet instead) to practice reading and comparing fractions by playing a game. The students chose cards and moved their bear where the card said figured what fraction of the street their bear traveled. They then had to compare how far their bear went versus their partner. They had a lot of fun and did a lot of learning!

Fraction video and an extra credit oppertunity

We are moving along with our study of fractions. Mrs. Boney made some videos that she shared with me and I wouldlike to share with you. Please take time to watch them to review fractions. These review key concepts that we are studying. Extra credit oppertunity! Get a penicl and paper. Watch the video. Follow along with the video and answer any questions that are asked on the paper. Turn in your paper to Mrs. Henry for up to 5 extra credit ponts. You can even do all 3 if you like. Good luck!

Fraction City

Today we started our unit on fractions by making the streets of Fraction City. We folded our pieces of paper into halves, thirds, fourth, sixths, eights, ninths and twelfths. We will use this "map" to do some fraction games tomorrow to really learn about equivalent fractions. Ask your student which fraction was the hardest to fold.
 

A peek inside our Science notebook!