Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Welcome, October!

We just finished up our math unit on numbers, their values and various forms. There are a few students who still need to practice basic number sense. When the graded test comes home, parents may want to review the answers with their child. Specific concerns will be addressed at school during intervention time.
Our next math unit is a review of addition and subtraction.
Click on the following links for some practice games: Fourth Grade Math Practice or Gamequarium

The design process (otherwise known as the scientific method) is our focus in science. We are especially exploring the difference between observations and inferences. Check out this slide show for a good explanation: Observations and Inferences. Look for a quiz on the design process early next week.

This week's reading unit is Coyote School News. Below are some study links for the selection.
Flashcards-vocabulary
Slide show-skills and vocabulary
Spelling City-practice this week's spelling words

In 3 weeks we will visit Chilo Lock #34 Park and the Crooked Run Nature Preserve. Look for a permission slip to come home soon.