We discussed earthquake magnitudes, locations, frequency, and predictability.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We looked at the USGS website showing today's earthquakes around the world. We looked at earthquake damage that changed the landscape in some areas of the earth.
We watched the video “Why Is the Sunset Red?” by Astronomic. We are learning about the science of light and sunsets as part of our STEAM learning. We reviewed our ROY G. BIV and looked at Remington’s notes from our color theory work. Then Remington finished his sunset painting.
IXL Word Problems Addition and Subtraction of Real World items. Various story problems of familiar grade-level items.
Lesson Outline
IXL Word Problems Addition and Subtraction of Real World items. Various story problems of familiar grade-level items. ModeIling by Graphical/Visual "color bars".
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Remington thrived today with the IXL Word problems (story problems) involving Addition and Subtraction methods. The visual stimulus of modeling these problems with color bars is a significant learning aid for him.
Remi practiced spelling his spelling words by writing them on the white board. He used his spelling words to write complete sentences. He worked on several grammar activities using helping verbs. He learned how to use quotation marks. He worked on several activities using r-controlled vowels.
Our topic today will be the people who were already living in America when the first European people arrived here. We will discuss where they lived and how they influenced the people who came here from Europe.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We had a map showing locations and we discussed the customs of some of the Native people.
Remington finished his sun catcher and attached the four sun fun facts to it. We hung it up in media center where the sun can shine through it, and our school community can read about the sun and learn! Then Remington wanted to paint a sunset. We are learning about the science of light and sunsets as part of our STEAM learning.
The teacher reviewed the Spanish vowels with the student, focusing on the sound each one makes. The student then completed a worksheet practicing all five vowels and their corresponding sounds. At the end of the lesson, the student reinforced learning by drawing and labeling items that begin with each vowel.