Video Lessons

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Video Lessons

On this page you will see a series of videos that have been created as a quick refresher for lessons we've done in class. So far, I've only made 2 math lessons, but I hope you will find them helpful. I will be continuing to update this page as the year progresses, and you might see some of the students making videos as well.

Important Dates

December is going to fly by for us in Room 11B! We have many exciting projects that we're working on, as well as a few tests before we head out for Winter Break. Most of these projects will be done in class, but you may see your students working on them at home as well.

Friday, December 6th
Spelling Week 10 Test
Body System Video Notes

Friday, December 13th
Spelling Week 11 Test
Topic 10 Math Test

Monday, December 16th
Native American Folklores (Storybird)

Thursday, December 19th
Social Studies Unit 3 Test

Friday, December 20th
Spelling Week 12 Test
Body System Project & Poster

The Tree of Life

We just completed our watercolor paintings in the style of Klimt, called The Tree of Life. Students used sharpies to create a swirling tree, and then painted the background in a variety of fall colors with their water colors. The results are beautiful and it's added a great focal wall in our classroom.

Explorers Presentations

Over the last several weeks, students have been working in groups to research and inform the class on a European Explorer as part of our Social Studies unit. This week the students are presenting their information in front of the class, for their first speech. The presentations have turned out beautifully! Take a look at all their hard work.

The Adventures of John Cabot

by Adelric & Zachary

Amerigo Vespucci

by Simona & Sathya

Christopher Columbus

 by Nikita & Noelle

Ferdinand Magellan

By Emily & Shivani

Jacques Cartier

By Dante & Akanksha

Hernando Cortes Pizarro

By Vasuki, Dalynn, & Connor

Francisco Pizarro

By Kina & Sarada

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

By Andrew & Anvita

Henry Hudson

By Vaishali & Paolo

Hernando de Soto

By Julian & Kendall

Juan Ponce de Leon

By Div & Alicia

Marco Polo

By Sri & Esha

Robert La Salle

By Victoria & Cody

Samuel de Champlain

By Joey & Maille

Vasco de Gama

By Meron & Aashritha

Conferences and Thanksgiving Break

I'm looking forward to meeting with all of the parents this week for Report Card conferences. All the students are doing such wonderful work, and they should be very proud of themselves. There is a lot to talk about!

Important information to keep in mind:

Thanksgiving break is from 11/25/13- 11/29/13. We will resume school on Monday, December 2nd.

Students are currently working on their Body Systems Video Notes which are due on Monday, December 2nd when they return from break. Students will be using this information for a Human Body System project that they will learn more about in December.