The "Buzz" from Mrs. Bell's Class: Week of 1.7.19

Highlights for the Weeks of 1/7/2019
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

elling - Unit 14 - Soft "g"

This week's list will consist of words that contain the soft "g" sound like fragile and giant. The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/11

Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage" - Profiles in Courage Culminating Project

Students will begin the research and the slideshow for the Profile in Courage project. They will be given time in class to work, however, they should expect to also work on it at home. The tentative due date for the slideshow is Thursday, 1/17. Presentations will begin that day.

The mythology projects were a huge success! It was a joy to watch students work together to create their presentations. I was amazed by their creativity and enthusiasm, and proud of their effort and collaboration. I'd also like to thank parents for the support that you provided for the children with this project. From an amazing cave to special wardrobes to fun props and at home rehearsals, the students were well prepared to give their best. I appreciate everything that was done outside of school so that they could rock this project! Below are some photos of students presenting...

Cyclops

King Midas

Echo & Narcissus

The Labyrinth

Psyche & Eros

The Trojan Horse

Atlas

Pandora's Box

Perseus & Medusa

Social Studies - The Cherokee
We will begin our study of the Native Americans of the Southeast, The Cherokee. We will take a look at how their culture and traditions began and how they continue to keep them alive in modern times.

Science - Energy Conversions

Our focus in Science this week will be on how to support a claim with evidence. We will look at how to gather evidence through a simulation activity and with a reference book. Then, we will work to write a design argument to help Ergstown solve its blackout problem.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 4 - Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals
The concepts we will cover in math this week look at multiplicative relationships using fractions as operators and applying our knowledge of multiplication with fractions to decimal multiplication. A CHECKPOINT is scheduled for Friday, 1/11.

FYI...
1/7 - Winter Break Ends - Back to School!

1/21 - No School - Martin Luther King Day

We had a VERY busy week! Below are some photos from our recent adventures.

On Friday, 12/14, we had a presentation in fourth-grade titled, Women of Courage. The presenter dressed up as women from the past who were courageous. One of our classmates even got to participate in her presentation!