Language Arts Block
I teach Reading, Language Arts, and Spelling to my homeroom class. A few of the things that we will focus on throughout the course of the year are improving our writing skills, strengthening our language usage skills, and reading for a variety of purposes. We use the reading series "Imagine" by the Houghton Mifflin Company. You can visit their website by clicking on the violin.
Math
I teach an above-level section of mathematics. We are using a math textbook published by McGraw-Hill. The sequence of study from now until March is as follows:
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Place Value |
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Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals |
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Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals |
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| Data, Statistics, and Graphs | ||
| Number Theory and Fraction Concepts | ||
| Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Fractions | ||
| Measurement | ||
| Algebra: Expressions and Equations | ||
| Geometry | ||
| Perimeter, Area, and Volume | ||
| Ratio and Probability | ||
| Percents |
Each week the students will complete a 15-minute assessment in the computer lab. This will diagnose any weaknesses in skills and also indicate areas of strength. We are currently reviewing the information tested with this assessment and forming groups based on the results.
By clicking on the hardworking student below you will be able to visit a site that has a variety of math activities that will be of help with all skill levels.
Science
I will teach Science to two different groups this year. The topics that we will cover will be:
| Genetics | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Organisms and Animals | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Motion | ||
| Heat and Energy | ||
| Weather | ||
| Environmental Issues |
We also participate in the Westside Intermediate Science Fair. If you click on the beakers below you will be able to visit a site about science fairs.
For current updates and information, click on the pencil.
