Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade March 29-April 2

Bible: In II Samuel, we see David as King of Israel and learn more about his positive character triats. He was said to be a man after God's own heart. Bible quiz 20 is set for Tuesday, March 30. Proverbs 3:1-8 test is scheduled for Thursday, April 1.

Spelling: List 25 words are physical fitness terms. Spelling sentences are due Wednesday, March 31. The pre-test is set for Tuesday while the final test is scheduled for Thursday, April 1. The following words are on this week's list:

racquetball, handball, equipment, fitness, weight-training, treadmill, stationary bike, perspiration, warm-up, coordination, stadium, muscle, muscular, gymnastics, gymnasium, Olympics, cross-country, exercise, sprint, workout, stopwatch, athlete, calisthenics, Luke, John, cardiovascular, relay, marathon, triathlon, decathlon, aerobics, regimen, cross-training, endurance, stamina

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled Buffalo Hunt, pgs. 134-155. As we read the text, we see the author's use of elaboration through providing facts. The comprehension quiz is due Thursday, April 1.

We will wrap up our grammar unit on apostrophes, colons, and semicolons for a test on Thursday, April 1.

Writing Workshop time will be devoted to completing the writing of our class research project. Later, each student will design their own research project and perform an experiement. More info. will be provided in the coming weeks.

Math: We will review chapter 9 geometry material. The test will be set for Wednesday, March 31.

History: During the Revolutionary War the Continental Army overcame great obstacles to turn the war in its favor. The Colonial army had limited supplies compared to the British, but Washington's leadership during the winter at Valley Forge provided great courage and help for the soldiers.

Science: We will continue to work on writing our class research project on paper toweling

Other:
*Book report due Wednesday, March 31
*Friday, April 2 - No school - Good Friday

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade March 22-26

Bible: As we continue to study 1 Samuel, we will learn about the character qualities of David, the next king of Israel. We will discuss how to apply these qualities to our lives. Bible quiz 19 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 while the verse test over Proverbs 3:1-6 is set for Friday, March 26.


Spelling: List 24 words are language terms. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, March 25. The pre-test and final test are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively.


abbreviation, singular, definition, adjective, prepositional phrase, exclamatory, imperative, declarative, interrogative, modifier, paragraph, possessive, punctuation, predicate, syllable, participle, diagraming, fragment, apostrophe, irregular, capitalize, pronunciation, contraction, Matthew, Mark, italic, antecedent, synonymous, bibliography, communicate, essay, grammar, plagiarism, complement, compliment

Language Arts: Grammar lessons will continue to focus on comma, apostrophe, and colon usage. The next language test will probably be early next week.

We will read an article about Dinosaur Extinction from Answers in Genesis and summarize it into a typed, double spaced three paragraph essay. This is due Friday, March 26.

Writing Workshop time be devoted to journal writing on various topics. Additionally, students will begin planning a research project using at least 3 resources to develop a hypothesis that is supported with data. This week we will learn about what is required to do well on this project.


Math: Concepts covered this week: congruent and similar figures and line symmetry. We will review for a test early next week.

History: The colonists cut ties with the British government and formed their own country. People in the new nation had different views about how to achieve independence. To win the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army overcame great obstacles to turn the war in its favor. What was the turning of the war? We'll find out this week.


Science: Students have received notes to prepare for the chapter 5 science test scheduled for Thursday, March 25.


Other:
*Reports cards going home next week.

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade March 15-19

Bible: As we continue to study I Samuel, students will read about Israel's first king, Saul. We will learn that Saul disobeyed God identifying his rebellious heart. We will see how the pattern of jealousy, hatred, and murder were the patterns of Saul's life. Bible Quiz 18 will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 18. The review test on lessons 1-17 is set for Wednesday, March 17. Students can prepare for this test by studying pgs. 89-93 in their Bible workbook. On Friday, March 19, students will be responsible for memorizing Proverbs 3:1-4.

Spelling: The pre-test and final test are scheduled for March 17 and 19, respectively. Students should be completing their flower encyclopedia which is due Friday, March 19. This notebook should contain a picture of the flower and a fact-filled sentence describing the plant. The spelling words are on the previous blog entry.

Language Arts: Grammar lessons will continue to provide practice in using commas and apostrophes correctly.

The summary of the Declaration of Indepedence and the three paragraph essay about one of the signers of the Declaration are due Friday, March 19. Students will also edit/revise poetry and share the final product with the class in a Publication Celebration.

Math: Concepts include classifying triangles and quadrilaterals

History: Chapter 8 history test is set for Tuesday, March 16. Students have reviewed in class and have notes from which to study.

Science: Humans impact ecosystems in many ways from logging, building development, and other human actions. Pollution affects air, water, and land. These cause reductions in populations of certain species. Governments have passed laws to protect environments. Are these laws good or bad? A science test will be coming next week.

Other:
*Monday Lasagna lunch for boys
*Math Olympics meet representatives Tuesday, March 16
*Friday, March 19 Publication Celebration (rescheduled)
*Book report due Wed., March 31 Most Wanted Poster

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade March 8-12

Bible: Students will begin studying I and II Samuel. Samuel was Israel's last judge because they wanted to be like the nations around them who had a king as their leader. This broke God's heart because HE was meant to be their King of Kings. In this Old Testament book, we follow the lives of three men - Samuel, Saul, and David. As we learn about young Samuel, lessons can be applied to our own lives about what prayer is and what it is not. Bible memory will be taken from Proverbs _______ to be tested on Friday, March 12, but the Bible quiz 18 is set for next Tuesday, March 23. Additionally, students will have a review test over all lessons 1-17 on Wednesday, March 17. They should prepare for this test by studying pgs. 89-93 in their Bible workbook. Providing a test like this prepares 5th graders for semester exams that occur in 6th grade.

Spelling: The pre-test and final test will be set for March 17 and 19, respectively. For the next two weeks, students will work on a Flower/Plant Encyclopedia. Since many of the spelling words are names of flowers and plants, students are to locate a picture (google images is a good place to find them) and glue it into a notebook that has been provided for them. Additionally, each photo should have an accompaning sentence which provides a true fact about that flower or plant. Looking the words up in a dictionary or on-line encyclopedia will assist in writing a fact-filled sentence. As always, neatness, spelling, punctuation, and capitals count in grading this project.

petal, pollen, sequoia, azalea, poinsettia, camellia, dandelion, orchid, daffodil, chrysanthemum, hyacinth, petunia, lilac, dahlia, fuchsia, hydrangea, peony, phlox, wisteria, pistil, oxygen, carbon dioxide, daisy, photosynthesis, botany, chlorophyll, embryo, pollination, germinate, conifer, deciduous, lichen, liken

Language Arts: This week we will take a breat from the reading text. In its place, we will read a copy of an important historic document called the Declaration of Independence. We will become familiar with its format, content, and several vocabulary words. In place of a comprehension quiz, students will write a summary of the document and write a 3 paragraph essay about one of the signers of the the Declaration of Independence. These signers were brave men who put their very lives on the line by signing such as writing. The 3 paragraph essay and summary may be typed or written double spaced and are due Friday, March 19.

Grammar lessons continue to highlight the usage of commas in sentences, addresses, and dates.

Writing Workshop time will focus on editing and revising poetry. Six rough draft, typed poems are due Tuesday, March 9. The final copies of the poems are due Friday, March 12. On this day students will enjoy a Publication Celebration as we share our work and enjoy a snack.

Math: Chapter 9 highlights geometry. Students will learn about angles and classification of angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals
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History: Chapter 8 history test will be set for Tuesday, March 16. Students have received notes. This week we will review the material using various methods such as games, art, and writing projects.

Science: Watch them grow!! Students designed an experiment to test limiting factors in nature. We will document growth in a data table and take notes on observations of the growth. We will learn how ecosystems have limited resources. We will observe how living and non-living things can upset the balance of nature. Students will understand that God made living things to respond to changes by relocating or adapting, but in some cases, living things perish. This is a result of sin in the world.

Other:
*Lasagna lunch for girls today!
*Friday, March 12 District Speech Meet. Good luck to our representatives!
*Operation Haiti's Hope Family Fun Fair Friday, March 12
*Tuesday, March 16 Math Olympics. Good luck to our representatives!