Ms. Pires, 2020-2021-Distant Learning Assignments

Final project of the year! The state report is fun and you will learn so much about the state you chose.

I hope you enjoyed Kaija from Wildcare. Fill out the Google Form and be thoughtful in your naswer.

Watch both BrainPop movies and fill in the compare and contrast slides. Don't forget to turn it in.

1. Mushrooms and plants both have roots that grow in the soil. But how are mushroom roots different from plant roots?
2. Why do you think that scientists group mushrooms and mold together in the same category, the fungi?
3. In the mold terrarium experiment, why do you think it was important to only change one condition per plate? For example, why not change two conditions at once, like adding salt to the food while also putting the plate near a heater?

Record yourself reading your very own realistic writing piece about something going wrong on a school field trip. Remember to make eye contact, speak clearly, and speak slowly so the listener can clearly understand you. You can do a practice recording as many times as needed, but be sure to send me your final one. Push the big red button to start and end your recording.

Take a deep breath. You got this!

1. How do you know a tree isn’t gaining its weight from the soil?
2. What do you think would happen if you put tape on the underside of its leaves? Why?
3. Many people who haven’t learned about plants believe that plants eat soil. What are some reasons why they might think that?

Happy Kindness Challenge Week. Click on the slides and see if you can make someone's day brighter.

Choose of one of the two slides to create a poem or art honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You are to create a Google Doc. with sentences.These templates are only example.

Don't forget to submit it, AND then turn in Google Classroom.

You are writing a review to persuade/convince others. Restuarant, video game, favorite place to go, etc.

http://vtuos.pub/W194-5
Username: lpires
Password: 5th-grade!

Click on link below and complete. Submit the test AND turn in Google.

Watch the video and then answer the Google Forms questions. Don't forget to turn in.

Complete the google forms below for a quick check-in. Don't forget to hit turned in or done, too.

Please fill out the survey for PTA.

It's time for your first 5th grade research Google Slide Presentation. You will include:
- Write 5 sentences minimum on an explorer of your choice.
- You are to use your own words
- Write in complete sentences.
- Use 3 different resources to find information (do not use wikipedia)
- Write your sources in the bibliography (see example)
- You will share your presentations in small group.

See how quickly you can create the pictures. Make a copy, complete, and attach and turn in.

When you fill in your answers, delete the parenthesis of what to write after. It should only have your sentences when you have completed it. Put some thought in your word and phrase choices. This is about you and all your awesomeness.

We will start this in class and you will finish it during the asynchronous time. It's due Thuersday evening. Have fun, be creative, and write well.

Rewatch the video if you need to.

As you write about the one thing favorite thing you collect, don't forget to write why you like it. Is it the size, color, shape, texture, style? Whatever the reasons, share three reasons.

Have fun!!

Animate a robot dance party!

Use Tynker Workshop with guided tutorials, training videos and then build a simple game.

In your breakout room. Work fast, work smart, and work together. First team to get the most answers wins!

Discuss in your breakout all the things that you are grateful and thankful for. Think of special things that are important to
you and why, then pick the top five and write them on your turkey slide. Don't forget to turn in.

Click on the link below and use the circles on the right side of each slide to reflect on your first-trimester Zoom, work, and technology habits. Have you met your personal goals you made at conferences?

Volume, Factors, Multiples, Prime, and Composite Numbers

What makes up our solar system? How do astronomers make observations and plot the motions of their objects over time? What parts of the solar system can I see with my own eyes from my own home? During this science unit, we will take on the role of astronomers to explore the Sun, Moon, planets, and objects in and beyond our solar system.

1. Click on the links below to cast your vote. One is before the lesson starts, the other during. Have GC classroom open and ready on Friday morning.
2. Print out the Moon Observation sheet or draw it in your notebook. Use pencil to shade in the details and don't forget to share it.

Practice your first recording on flip grid. Open the link, read the instructions, and record to share with me.

Don't forget to take a picture and share your art. Have fun!!

Check out these slides and learn abotu Dia de Los Meurtos. Click and read your way through noticing the art, music, and story behind it.

While reading, try highlighting information as you read. Also, don't forget the quiz. You got this! Do your personal best and use notes.

Project time!!

Create a skull of your choice: Squirrel, opossum, raccoon, or any animal you're curious about. Research what the skull looks like, draw, sketch, or build your skull with materials you have at home. Don't forget to label in detail the parts of the skull and what type of animal it is. Why did you choose this animal?

Spend 5-10 minutes practicing your typing. Don't forget fingers are on home row.

You will learn how to choose effective keywords for searching online and tips for narrowing your search results. Click on the link and see if you can search for the right research word when doing online searches. What words are important? what can be left out? Have fun searching.

If Skulls Could Talk

First, click on the link below and cast your vote. Then, choose one of the following options to complete in Google Docs after we've watched the live California Aocademy of Science session.

OPTION A: CREATIVE WRITING
1. Write a short news article about finding and solving the mystery of a strange animal. What clues were important? What clues were confusing? Write a short detailed narrative write about your findings.

OPTION B: EXPLORING NATURE
2. Observe an animal eating. How do they eat their food? What teeth do they use? What do their teeth look like? Document your findings in notes, sketches or pictures.

3. Or, get your household members together with some snacks. Have everyone eat the snack and notice which of their teeth they used. Do you all eat the same, or are certain ways of eating different? Why do you think that is?

If you can see the + sign, try to share your thoughts on bones, bugs, and guts.

Searching & Watching Activity

Pick a place outside to study. (Could be looking from a window, on/near a sidewalk, in a yard, garden, or park.)
Look for clues that animals have been there. If you are lucky, watch a wild animal.

Tips!
-Spend 15-minutes quietly listening and watching.
-Look high, look low
-Think big, think small
-Seek out the hiding animals
-Animals without backbones count too!

Record what you see that makes you think an animal was there (footprints, bite marks, scat (poop), etc.)
Write a few notes, or take a picture, or sketch what you see.

Open the slides and answer question in the box. If you have trouble, insert a text box, and then answer the question in it.

Remember to read a little every day so you get it done. Read the questions at the bottom, and then start reading/listening to the article. Highlight what's important, and go back to it to help you with the answers.

Click on the link below and create four specific school related goals you can achieve this school year. They can be about different subjects, friendships, doing classwork, reading goals, or learning your math facts. Write in a complete sentence on each post it what your goals are so we can share them during conferences today and tomorrow.

Remember to restate the question and write in docs. Number your paper 1-4 when answering the question. Write your first/last name on your paper and the date. This is just like your journal writing or digital notebook.

1. How is syrup made? (ex. answer: Syrup is made by...)

2. What did this lesson make you curious about? (ex. answer: The lesson made me curious about...)

3. Write two questions that you are still curious about learning. (ex. answer: the first question I'm still curious about is... The second question I';m still curious about is...)

4. Every plant has sugar in it! That means there’s sugar in every fruit and vegetable. Some have little sugar. Some have lots. Think about all the fruits and vegetables that you eat. Write them down at least 5. Which one do you think has the most sugar? Which has little sugar? Can you put all them in order from the sweetest to the least sweet?

Let's see if this link works.

Create your own times table chart. Practice your math facts and do page 2 in your Bridges Math Student Book (not Number Corner).

Don't forget your Social Studies newspaper. The link is below to get you in and answer the questions. You have your own accounts.

Write in your botebook, or print it out to complete. Those of you who did it already (AWESOME), you may start this weeks math on the DL. Don't forget to turn-in.

Use Google Docs (+ create below) to answer the following questions while watching the video. Don't forget to turn in when you're done. Restate the question in your answer and use complete sentences to explain.

1. Has anything like the coronavirus ever happened before?
2. What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about the coronavirus?
3. Could you use the parts of your face and body that are visible to show your feelings? What else could you do? Describe your ideas.

You can do this in your notebook and make is your own. What's on you mind? What are thinking about? What worries you? Think of everything that is on your mind and draw it out. Remember to turn in if you do slides, or take a picture and send it to me and turn-in in Google Classroom

Click on the link below and answer the survey.

I'm curious about you. Fill out the questionnaire so I can learn more.