Equivalent Fractions Game #2

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4148

Equivalent Fractions Game!

http://mrnussbaum.com/fractiondolphins/

Fraction activities

Here are some fraction activities to try!
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm

Fractions of a set

Go to the following link to complete the activity:
Fractions of a set practice
http://www.mathactivities.net/frogs.htm

In-class video on fractions

In-class video/activity:

https://download.elearningontario.ca/repository/14/1411120000/LO1148.html

Math homework

For homework tonight, go to the following link:
https://download.elearningontario.ca/repository/14/1469810000/EP_FR04_6U01_Proper_Sets.swf

Fractions Activities

Set of Fractions Activity:
http://mathclips.ca/index.html?cluster=1&clip=1

Equivalent Fractions Activity:
http://mathclips.ca/index.html?cluster=1&clip=2

Equivalent Fractions

Dear Parents,
The grade 4 and 5's have been working on fractions.  Today we worked on finding equivalent fractions through the use of water and measuring cups.  Something that you could do at home to work with your child is to have them help you while you are cooking and baking,  Have them measure out ingredients for you.  For example, if you want to use a cup of dry pasta, have your child measure out a cup using different measurements such as four-fourths rather than saying one cup.  Ask them if they know any other fractions that they can use that would equal one whole.
Thank you for being a partner in your child's education!
Mrs. Prestia :)

Improper and mixed number practise

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/mathman_improper_fractions.htm

Inferencing Practise

Inferencing Practise:  Go to following website to practise inferencing.

https://www.quia.com/rr/332704.html

Spending money assignment

You have $1000 in your bank account.  Below are expenses that you have.  For each purchase, write out a cheque and at the end, calculate how much money you have left in your bank account.

1. At Superstore, you have the following items to purchase:

Watermelon - $5.99
Peaches:$2.00/pound.  You need 2 pounds
Orange Juice - $3.99
1 can of tuna - $0.89
Toast bread - $1.99
3 bags of pasta - $1.25 each
4 L of milk - $4.99
One pack of yogurt drinks - $6.99
Cheese strings - $5.89

Write a check to the superstore with your total.

2. You get a pizza lunch order form, and you decide to order pizza for 2 times.  Each time costs $2.58.  Write a check to OLMC school.

3. You go out for dinner to AppleBees and choose an item from each group:
Appetizer:
Garlic bread - $5.99
Seafood - $11.99
Chicken soup - $6.99

Entree
Grilled cheese sandwhich- $4.99
Pasta with meat sauce - $8.50
Steak with baked potato - $21.23
Chicken wrap - $15.99

Dessert
\Chocolate sundae - $2.50
Cheesecake - $5.99
banana split - $6.50

Drinks:
Pop - $2.50
Fruit smoothie - $4.50
Hot chocolate - $2.25
Juice - $1.99

Add up your total and write a cheque to Applebees.

4.  How much money do you have leftover in your bank account?

Saving and Spending Money

Saving and spending money activity:
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/mad_money_flash.html

Making change

Making change:
http://mrnussbaum.com/cash-out-canada/

Rounding with decimals to the nearest whole number

Rounding decimals to the nearest whole number:
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/LetsGoShopping/default.htm

Store Flyers

Grocery Store Flyers for money activity.

Real Canadian Superstore:

http://www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca/en_CA/flyers.pageview.banner@RCSSO.storenum@567.week@current.html

Metro:

www.save.ca/flyers/metro

Food Basics:

www.save.ca/flyers/food-basics

Walmart:

www.save.ca/flyers/walmart

Zehrs:

http://www.zehrs.ca/en_CA/flyers.banner@ZEHRS.storenum@521.flyertag@undefined.html

Freshco:

http://freshco.com/flyer/

Inferencing centre activity

Inferencing Centre activity:

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/psu11la.reading.brrdet/blue-ribbon-readers-the-detectives-notebook-game/

Money Website

Grade 4 and 5 Money Website:

https://www.practicalmoneyskills.ca/games/moneymetropolis/

Inferencing Website:
http://www.pspb.org/blueribbon/games/detective/DetectiveGame.html

Grade 5 Conservation of Energy

Grade 5's:  Conservation of Energy Final Task

You will be designing an energy efficient home with a partner.  For this, you will be using a shoe box or any other type of box.  You are to include things in your home that will have you use less energy. You only have to include one of each type of room:  Kitchen, bedroom, living room.  Please bring materials to school as you will have school time to work on this.  You do not have to have actual materials, you can draw everything in if you'd like.

Success Criteria:
- There is a kitchen, bedroom, and living room included
- Each room has at least 3 or more things that are energy efficient
- Effort was used to create the house

Grade 4 Websites on Mining:
http://kids.mongabay.com/lesson_plans/lisa_algee/mining.html

http://www.kidsforsavingearth.org/Miningtruth/miningfinal.pdf

Grade 5 Conservation of Energy Website:
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/energy-street-energy-conservation

Grade 4 PSA on Healthy Habits:

Levels	1	2	3	4
Text Pattern: Cause and Effect	The cause and effects in his/her PSA were not easy to identify.	The cause and effects in his/her PSA were somewhat easy to identify.	The cause and effects in his/her PSA were easy to identify.	The cause and effects in his/her PSA were very easy to identify and were explained very well.
Presentation	His/her presentation rarely kept the audience’s attention and did not put forth much effort.	His/her presentation sometimes kept the audience’s attention and   put forth some effort.	His/her presentation kept the audience’s attention most of the time and put forth a consistent effort.	His/her presentation always kept the audience’s attention by making it interesting and creative.
Information	The information presented did not have enough detail or was not factual.	The information presented had some detail and some facts.	Most of the information presented had facts was interesting.	All of the information was factual and was very interesting.

Grade 5 PSA success criteria for power4bones:

Success Criteria:
-WHO :  Does the PSA describe who needs to build strong bones now?
-WHAT: Does the PSA correctly describe what are the best bone-building foods and/or activities?
-WHEN: Does the PSA describe when is the most important time to build strong bones?
-WHERE: Does the PSA explain where their classmates should go for more information?
-WHY: Does the PSA explain why its message is important?
- HOW: Does the PSA explain how their classmates can build strong bones today?

Dear Parents,
In math, both grades have been working on decimals.  Grade 4's are working on decimals up to the tenths column, and the grade 5's are working on decimals up to hundredths.  I have found an interactive website for students to play a game where they will be ordering decimals.  This activity will be played at school, and can also be played at home.
A way in which you could help your child with decimals is to relate it to money.  While you are out shopping, look at prices with your child and compare prices of different products and have your child identify which price is lower and which is higher.
Website:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/BalloonPopDecimals1.htm

Another great website for comparing and ordering decimals is:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me5l/html/math5.html?goLesson=6

Grade 5: Conservation of Energy

Grade 5 Website:  Conservation of Energy
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/energy/renewable/

Decimal website

website for decimals:
mrnussbaum.com/placevaluepirates/

Hello Parents!  Here is a quick little update on the great things that are happening in 4/5 P!

Dear Parents, (Grade 4 and 5)

At the moment we are studying geometry in math.  Yesterday, your child was introduced to a new geometry word, translation.

The word translation in geometry has a very different meaning  from the one used in everyday language, when we talk about translation from one language into another.  In math, translation refers to sliding a shape or an object along a straight path.  For example:

In geometry, people say that the triangle on the left has been translated to the right.

Ask your child to find some designs in the home or garden in which translations (slides) have been used to make patterns (e.g., wallpaper, designs on clothes, rows in the vegetable garden). Your child is also encouraged to look through magazines or newspapers for translations. 

Any time you can give to your child in talking about the idea of translation will benefit your child's mathematical growth and development.  

Thank you for any help you have the time to provide :)

Literacy:

In media literacy, with both grades, we have been discussing implied and over messages in the media An implied message give you a feeling.  For example, some advertisers imply that you'll look cool if you use their products.  An over message tells you something directly and gives you information.  Students will be creating their own cereal box labels by using implied and overt messages.  Something that you can do to help your child understand these concepts at home is to try and identify these messages while watching television commercials, or when passing by a billboard.  

For science:

Grade 4:  We have discussed the 3 types of rocks, and will have our quiz tomorrow on them.  We are now going to be discussing minerals.  When at home, ask your child to name the different types of rocks, give an example of one, and see if they can tell you how they were created.

Grade 5:  We have begun our unit on conservation of energy.  Students are in the process of identifying the different types of energy that there are. When at home, ask your child to tell you the different types of energy and to give you an example of each one.

Thank you parents for the constant communication whether it be through the agenda or through a phone call.  Student achievement is highest when both school and home are connected.  Please continue to sign your child's agenda every night :)

Thank  you,

Mrs. Prestia

Classroom updates :)

Hello Everyone!
Here is a little update on what our class is working on for our core subjects.

Grade 4:                                                                                
Math (Measurement)                                                        
 Using a variety of tools, we will be                                    
and will be looking at finding the perimeter and                
area of polygons.  (closed figures)                                    
                                                                                             

Grade 5:
  Math (Measurement)
We will be estimating and measuring the
perimeter and area of regular and irregular
polygons (closed figures), using a variety of tools.
                                                                                           
Grade 4:
Social Studies:                                                                                
What the provinces and capitals are.                             
Landforms of Canada and what                                       
each landform provides.                                                   
 Here is a website for grade 4's to review the           
different landforms of Canada:                                      
 https://prezi.com/f0mwnv1ai60f/canadas-7             
-landform-regions/
-The text book is another great resource :)

Grade 5:
Social Studies:             
 Canadian government: 
 - The role of the Prime Minister
- The roles of the Federal, Provincial 
A website for students to review is:
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
/kidsspace/genCategory15951.html

Grade 4: Literacy:                                                                               
Reading- Finding important ideas                                   
Text Pattern-Cause/effect text patterns                              
Writing-Organization/writing strong endings           

Grade 5:     
Literacy:
Reading: Finding important ideas
Text Pattern:  Cause/effect text patterns
Writing: Organization

If you want to have your child practice anything that we are working on in class, you can simply google the topic, and write "for kids interactive" at the end of your search and you should be able to pull something up with an activity to help learn.

*Please practice multiplication tables every night as studies show that when students have their multiplication tables memorized, it helps in every area of math!

If you have any questions, please let me know :)