We are currently reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen in our reading class. I know that you are really enjoying this book, just as I promised you would! One of our comprehension skills is identifying conflicts and resolutions in the plot of a story. What are some of Brian's conflicts since the plane crash? If you were Brian, what steps would you take to resolve those conflicts?

Welcome to Our Blog!

Hello fabulous fifth graders! :)

Welcome to our class blog! We will use this blog throughout the entire school year to communicate with each other. You may use our blog on your laptop at school, or you can even respond from home. I love to use the blog with students, because it helps me learn more about you. Think about other ways that blogging could help us learn more from each other. How do you think blogging might help us as fifth graders?

Super Scientists

Check out a few of our pictures of science experiments from the beginning of the year! Enjoy!

Properties of Matter

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Acids and Bases

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Math Practice

See the link list for Mr. Tigue for a website to gain some extra practice on your math skills in preparation for the ARMT. Also, don't forget to spend some time on Study Island and First In Math.

Testing is coming up very soon! What tips can you give your classmates for testing?

Reading Station Work

At your computer station, you explored websites on the International Space Station and on the spheres of Earth. What did you learn about these two things?

Elements!

Just before Christmas, we spent some time looking at the Periodic Table of the Elements and making our "Merry Molecules." I found this video on another blog that I follow, and I thought you might like to watch it! :) Enjoy!

The Virtual Body

Check out the new link in our link list for a tour of a virtual body! You can learn about the brain, the heart, the skeleton, and the digestive tract. See blood flow through the heart, build a model skeleton, or organize your digestive organs! Have fun! :)