Solar System Games

https://www.brainpop.com/games/buildasolarsystem/

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/make-a-solar-system.htm

http://www.softschools.com/science/space/solar_system_kids_games/

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/solar-system.html

So Little Snow, So Many Snowmen!

Word Clouds

http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to the 5th grade dine out at the Ninety-Nine Restaurant!

Solar System -Research Link & Games

Research Each Planet

NASA Space Place Games 

Ready, Set, Kind

Random Acts of Kindness Blog

• 100 Words
• something you did for a family member, friend, or classmate that was kind
• explain how you felt, what the impact was, and why you felt like it made a difference

Scholastic News Game

http://sni.scholastic.com/SN4/09_05_16_SN4

Math Challenge

Play these games in your "BUMP" groups. Highest score wins!


http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/BalloonPopDecimals1.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/CompareDecimals.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/scooterQuestDecRound.htm

Ideas for Your Kid Blog Post

We want to keep reading and writing, not just reading and summarizing! So when you write your post this week, change it up with one of these possibilities. 

• Write a letter to the main character, tell them what you think about their choices & personality
• Write a poem about the setting 
• Pick 5 descriptive words, use them in sentences and explain how the author used them to make the book better
• Vlog- tell about your book on video, must be no longer than 2 min.
• Talk about the big message or theme in the book.
• Write an interview with the  character
• Make a top 10 list about the book

Math Games Today!

http://www.mathchimp.com/5th-grade-math-games

Walkathon Fun

Quiz Friday!

This Friday students have a quiz on the seven continents and oceans.  

Here are a couple of links to games students can play to help them practice.

Are you a beginner, intermediate or expert? There's also a tutorial to watch.

Oceans & Continents

Matching Oceans & Continents

Scholastic News Game

http://sni.scholastic.com/SN4/10_10_16_SN4

Game On

http://www.math-play.com/5th-grade-halloween-math-game/5th-grade-halloween-math-game.html

http://www.math-play.com/5th-grade-math-games.html

Never Smile at a Monkey

Even more dangerous animals!

http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/top-ten-scary-animals/

http://blazepress.com/2014/09/25-terrifying-animals-existence/

Digital Portfolio Link

Click on the link below to make a copy of the outline in Google Slides!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/1/d/11moUwphIgNEI_LfE-_dnuwmbe8nkmcVCOJO9AgsJdfE/copy

Welcome to 5th Grade!

I am so excited to meet everyone in about a week and a half! Looking at the class list, I am thrilled to see many names I recognize.  I also some see some I don't recognize, but I have heard wonderful things from previous teachers!

This will be my 17th year teaching and teaching 5th grade is special because I get to see all child has learned in elementary school and what they need before they go on to middle school. It's like put the finishing touches on a unique project that will evolve even more!

As we start the year, one of our first projects will be designing a bulletin board. We will be taking some SELFIES!  I'm sure that's a subject many of you would get an A+ in! Be thinking of a goal you have based on one word. Such as HONESTY, ARTISTIC, FAIR, RESPONSIBLE... You get the idea. Then you are going to chose a quote to go with the word. Sometimes finding the quote is easier to do first! Here are a few links to help you search out the perfect quote. 

http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Best-Disney-Quotes-37677952?stream_view=1#photo-37844407

http://www.playgroundequipment.com/30-inspirational-quotes-from-fictional-teachers-and-mentors/

http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/04/27/inspirational-quotes-for-kids/


We are going to layer the selfie, word, goal, and quote in a Google Slide. Then we are going to print on our classes fabulous color printer... Should be a great intro computer and language arts lesson. Setting goals for the year is important! Search out the a quote that means a lot to you and represents a goal you have or believe is a good one! Here are a few examples from last year!

Cannot wait to meet you all!

Welcome to 5th Grade!

I am so excited to meet everyone in about a week and a half! Looking at the class list, I am thrilled to see many names I recognize.  I also some see some I don't recognize, but I have heard wonderful things from previous teachers!

This will be my 15th year teaching. Teaching 5th grade is special because I get to see all a child has learned in elementary school and see what they need before they go on to middle school. It's like put the finishing touches on a unique project that will evolve even more!

As we start the year, one of our first projects will be designing a bulletin board. We will be taking some SELFIES!  I'm sure that's a subject many of you would get an A+ in! Be thinking of a goal you have based on one word. Such as HONESTY, CREATIVE, MOTIVATED, RESPONSIBLE... You get the idea. Then you are going to chose a quote to go with the word. Sometimes finding the quote is easier to do first! Here are a few links to help you search out the perfect quote. 

http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Best-Disney-Quotes-37677952?stream_view=1#photo-37844407

http://www.playgroundequipment.com/30-inspirational-quotes-from-fictional-teachers-and-mentors/

http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/04/27/inspirational-quotes-for-kids/

We are going to layer the selfie, word, goal, and quote in a Google Slide. Then we are going to print on our classes fabulous color printer... Should be a great intro computer and language arts lesson. Setting goals for the year is important! Search out a quote that means a lot to you and represents a goal you have or believe is a good one!

Cannot wait to meet you all!

Go Get Them!

Student Supply List 5 star notebook with pocket dividers, please buy a 5 subject preferably with a plastic cover Pencils Glue sticks Scissors Colored pencils Small pencil sharpener to keep inside desk Small composition notebook (black & white) Zippered pouch for pencils, erasers, etc. that fits inside desk Highlighter	Classroom Wish List Tissues Clorox Wipes Glue sticks Colorful Duct tape Sticky notes         Thank you!

Alien Angles

Play the game!

http://www.mathplayground.com/alienangles.html

Don't Forget!

It's finally here! Our 1st Art
Show on Wednesday evening, May 18th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Beautiful Art. Refreshments. Community.  Meet a famous artist as you stroll our Green Acres Gallery and take in the vibrant works created by your children.  Don't forget to stop by the cafeteria to catch a glimpse of the 'Artists at Work' movie, enjoy the fun Photo Area with your family, and of course, have something light to nibble on.  We look forward to seeing you for as long or as little as you are able. 

What a donation!

Mt. Washington College, donated lots of furniture to the Manchester School District. It is sad to hear that they are closing, but we are very thankful for eight rolling chairs and a table that make us feel fancy while we are working!

We will be having a geography bee during the month of May. Start practicing now!

http://world-geography-games.com/

Also, for extra credit in math play this math game! 

http://www.mathgames.com/skill/5.120-volume-of-cubes-and-rectangular-prisms

Remember... 

VOLUME = LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT

Enterprise City Pictures

YearBook

Dear Fifth Grade Parents,

Please upload your yearbook pictures to the following link below.

http://bit.ly/1Nmysvl

The link is available on the Green Acres website.  Pictures must be submitted by May 13th. Please scroll to the bottom of the document and add your pictures. This is the easiest format so that all pictures are easily accessed!

Thanks,

The 5th Grade Team

LEGO Name Challenge

Research Report Links

Geography and Landmarks- http://www.tripline.net/trip/Oregon_Trail_Famous_Stops-5136313704521005AF07C504DFA7ACE4
http://oregontrail101.com/

Gold Rush- http://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-california-gold-rush

http://www.history.com/topics/gold-rush-of-1849

Pony Express- http://www.history.com/topics/gold-rush-of-1849

Lewis & Clark- http://www.history.com/search?q=lewis%20and%20clark

Oregon Trail- http://oregontrail101.com/

Thank You Cole and Mrs. Gurney for the HUGE Marker Donation!

AND also...thank you Colin L. for the cough drops! :)

Smarter Balance Link

Practice Test in Class TODAY!

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/


And after...
http://www.mathplayground.com/index_fractions.html

KIDBLOG & More

Tonight's KidBlog should be a letter to the main character if your book is fiction. If your book is nonfiction, do a top ten list.

Desk Dimensions: Project Due March 4th




State Plates...
Beautiful Job!

And lastly, some fun with fractions!

Lemonade Stand

Getting ready for our trip to Enterprise City!

http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-lemonade-stand

Steaming Towards a Deluxe Desk

Don't forget the A for art!!

Deluxe Desk S.T.E.A.M Challenge

Is your desk blah? Boring, crowded, or uncomfortable? Upgrade it! Using the premises of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, redesign your desk based on the measurements below. You can use any materials you like to make your desk awesome, more comfortable, or whatever you feel is important!

Possible Supply list, but not limited to these only:

Fabric, stuffing, needle, thread, Lego, insulated wire, batteries, motor, switch, duct tape, cardboard, paint, electronics as needed, arts/crafts supplies

*You must be able to undo your creation at a later date… In other words, we cannot damage any chairs or desks in the process of our creations or final products.

Be ready with your creation/invention for March 4th! Also, prepare an advertisement (either print or video) and explain your final product using persuasive language.  

HAVE FUN!!!

How to Make an Origami Exploding Envelope

Valentine's can be homemade... just saying! Either way, try following this tutorial!

Mock Election

Update--- >Results!

Green Acres choose Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush!

 

Study Time!

Use the interactive games to study for Friday's test!

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/states-and-capitals.html

Abbreviation Game: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_map_abbrev_NL_10s10_500.html

Aviation Museum of New Hampshire- Workshop Time!

Students had a lot of fun learning about aviation on Friday!

Duck Tape Math

State Update/Project

State Project

Due: January 30th

Research your state or states. Carefully fill out the attached sheets. Design a beautiful souvenir state plate with the information from your research. Use the paper plate provided.

State Tests will be Differentiated:

Option 1 - Multiple Choice, pick the capital

Option 2-  Given Capital, write the state abbreviation

Option 3-  Capitals, Abbreviations, and Locations on the Map

Play the Game

http://sni.scholastic.com/SN5/01_04_16_SN5/book#/2

States & Capitals

We will be going through each region of the United States and learning the capitals and state abbreviations. 

 State and Capitals Games

More Games

Fifty States of Lego (Just for Fun!)

         

Fifty States Stop-Motion

We will be having a states and capitals test on Friday, January 29th.

December Pictures

We had lots of FUN un December with the Skype. We skyped students at across the city at Parker Varney, and a Native American. We had our ugly/lovely sweater day and a yankee swap!