Happy Tuesday! I can’t believe it’s the last day of March already! We have music and PE today so make sure you spend some time working playing your recorder or singing and remember to get your body moving!! Don’t forget that Mrs. Baloga, Mr. Harvey, and Mr. Goeke have assignments on Google classroom for you to work on. Also it’s virtual spirit week so check and see what our activity for today is on the flyer below.
Now wake up because it’s time for you to do the Cookie Boogie!!!
Answers to the application problem: A. The picture box has the greatest volume because it has the largest dimensions of all the boxes. B. The flat and the book have the same volume because they have the same length and the width of the flat is half and the height is double that of the book box C. The Book box is 1/3 the volume of the lamp box.
Today we are working on the Topic B Review. Go to Google Classroom and click on the assignment labeled Module 5 Topic B Review+. Complete it by doing the work the best you can typing in the answers. You can print it out to do the work as well.
ELA: There is a new article to read called “Lost Treasure” from Scholastic News on Google classroom. You also have a couple of written assignments that go with it, Take Note and Close-Reading Questions. If you have not completed last week’s reading responses or Readworks assignment, please finish those as well.
There is a new spelling list on Spelling City. Spend some time getting familiar with the words and their meanings. Study them and when you are ready have someone give you a spelling test!
I have had a couple people send me their personal narratives. It was wonderful to read them! I would love for you to use some of this time to write. Write a story, a poem, a journal, create a graphic novel…anything. Just keep your brain busy creating! You could even think back to today’s science and write about your experience living on the moon!
Science Complete yesterday’s Mystery or any old Mysteries you have not completed.
On the same day Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys were taking over Fort Ticonderoga, the colonies sent representatives to have another meeting, the Second Continental Congress. Watch the videos to find out what important business they conducted at this meeting.
If you are not caught up with the events of the Revolution so far, you should work on doing those first. The videos and assignments are on each day’s blogs so scroll down to find them.
Then read this article and take the quiz at the bottom of the page.
The Cincinnati Zoo has home safaris live everyday on Facebook at 2:30. If you missed here you can watch this video to meet the snow leopards!
Mo Willems can be watched LIVE each day at 1 pm on The Kennedy Center site or you can watch yesterday’s video below! I would love to see some of your doodles!
Let’s visit the International Space Station to see what happens when you cry in space!
And now for our just for fun read aloud from the International Space Station. Click on the link to hear about the continuing adventures of Moustronaut!
I hope you had a great Tuesday and learned something old and something new, and something funny or silly! Don’t forget to Sharpen the Saw and do something that brings you joy!
Happy Monday and welcome to our third week of remote classroom learning! You are all doing a wonderful job! Keep up the great work! Don’t forget that Mrs. Baloga, Mr. Harvey, and Mr. Goeke have assignments on Google classroom for you to work on. Also, don’t forget to Sharpen the Saw each day. Do something you want to do just for fun! I know you are limited right now as to what you can do, but try to find something that makes you feel good. Don’t forget to hit TURN IN when you are done with an assignment on Google classroom. I can’t give you feedback if you don’t turn it in.
Dearborn High School has invited us to join in their Virtual Spirit Week! They would like people to post on pictures in their won social media with the tag #pioneerpride. Have fun!!
This week’s lessons will be a bit different. Watch the video as usual and then move to the homework. The problem set pages do not have the numbers to solve because they are meant to be done as part of the lesson in class. If you would like extra practice, email me and I will give you the numbers, but do it after the homework page. Then move on to Zearn lesson 9. You can still do the application problems.
When you are done you can work on ZEARN, Moby Max, or Khan Academy.
ELA: Read some more of your novel. There is a reading response assigned on Google classroom. There is a new article to read on Readworks. If you have not completed last week’s reading responses or Readworks assignment, please finish those as well.
There is a new spelling list on Spelling City. Spend some time getting familiar with the words and their meanings. Study them and when you are ready have someone give you a spelling test!
I have had a couple people send me their personal narratives. It was wonderful to read them! I would love for you to use some of this time to write. Write a story, a poem, a journal, create a graphic novel…anything. Just keep your brain busy creating! You could even think back to today’s science and write about your experience living on the moon!
Science: We are doing another Mystery Science today. What would it be like to live on the Moon? After you watch the mystery there is an assignment on Google classroom for you to complete.
I found a read aloud about the moon for you. It tells us facts about the moon and the space program that I thought you would find interesting.
If you have not completed all the previous mysteries you can look at last week’s posts to find all the links. The assignments are on Google classroom.
Social Studies: Now that we have begun the American Revolutionary War against Britain, we will begin to look at some of the specific events and people that were involved. We can’t possibly talk about every person and event…there are way too many. Today we are learning about a special group of men who belonged the group called the Green Mountain Boys. There is an assignment on Google Classroom after you watch the videos. If you are not caught up on Liberty’s Kids you can find the other videos on last week’s blog posts. If you didn’t have a chance to play Road to Revolution Jeopardy here is the link.
Let’s find out what Sarah and James are up to now!
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems can be seen Live everyday at 1 pm on The Kennedy Center site. If you missed it on Friday, here it is! Draw along with Mo!
Our home safari today is with Lucille the Bearcat. You can watch the Cincinnati Zoo Home Safaris LIVE on Facebook everyday at 2:30 or wait and watch the videos here!!
Exercise is important! Even the astronauts on the International Space Station exercise! Let’s see how!
Now, just for fun, let’s have a story from space! Click on the link to hear the story!
The following is a message from the Dearborn Public Schools.
Playgrounds Closed – #Students1stDbnSchs-
Greetings,
The weekend is here and although the weather forecast is calling for rain, we all like to get outside and get some fresh air. This is especially true during this time of year when the temperatures are on the rise and we all have been spending a lot of time inside.
Many are thinking that it might be alright to get outside and have children play with one or two friends. Unfortunately, this is not something we should be doing at this time. The battle to stop the spread of the COVID 19 virus is on-going and gathering in small groups, even outside at the local park is not something we should be doing.
During the State of Michigan mandated shut down, all Dearborn Public School facilities, including playgrounds, and athletic fields, will be closed to the public. Please do not attempt to go onto the fields or access the playgrounds. If you are found on the property you will be asked to leave.
The Governor has ordered that we all shelter in place. This is not a recommendation or suggestion. This action is being taken to help in the effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to mitigate the number of people becoming sick. Hospitals in southeastern Michigan are being overwhelmed and are reaching the point where they are unable to meet the needs of those arriving for care. We must all do our part to help slow the spread of this virus and remain at home!
The Governor did say that it is ok to go for a walk, run, or bike ride. However, we can not gather in groups at local parks or playgrounds.
We look forward to the day, hopefully in the not too distant future, when our facilities will once again be open to the public and we can all return to our regular routines. The District appreciates all of the support that the Dearborn community has shown and the tremendous amount of community spirit that has been demonstrated during this very difficult time. Together we will get through this, one community, #DearbornStrong!
Happy Friday! Can you believe we’ve been having virtual classroom for two weeks! You are all doing a wonderful job!
ZOOM MEETING!!!
I have scheduled a voluntary Zoom meeting for the class just for fun at 11:00 am today. You will need to first download the Zoom app on the device you will be using. I have emailed you all the link. When you open the email, just click on the link under Join Zoom Meeting and it should go to the meeting. I have also added the meeting info and the link onto Google classroom. I will be unable to answer emails during the meeting. Please remember that I am new at this. I hope it works. My test meeting went okay but it was only with one person.
Don’t forget to spend some time practicing your recorder or maybe sing some songs or both. Also, try to do something physical today. Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Baloga, and Mr. Geoke have assignments on google classroom for you to work on. If you didn’t finish last week’s music, art, and/or PE you can also do those.
Don’t forget about Virtual Spirit Week this week at Lindbergh! You will be posting your photos on your own social media feed for your friends and families to see. Today, you can share it with Ms. Tiba and she will create a slideshow or collage of photos on our school blog for everyone to see!!! Join in the fun! I’ve loved seeing your photos! Check out the link to see what we are doing each day: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bartonl/wp-content/uploads/sites/491/2020/03/0.png
Let’s start Friday with a cat party!
Math: There will be no new math lesson for today. If you need to get caught up the lessons from the week are on each day’s blog. We have done lessons 5-8 this week. You can use today to get work on ZEARN, Moby Max, or Khan Academy. You could also play a math game with a family member.
ELA: Today you should read a few more chapters of your novel. If you didn’t finish yesterday’s Readworks assignment then please finish that today. I have added an extra credit Readworks article you can do, “Who Wants A Spiny Snack?”
Some of you have reading responses to your group novels to finish. Pleases work on those today too. So far we have done a prediction, setting, character compare/contrast, a roll the dice choice response, and a text to self response.
There is a new spelling list on Spelling City. Spend some time getting familiar with the words and their meanings. Study them and when you are ready have someone give you a spelling test!
I have had a couple people send me their personal narratives. It was wonderful to read them! I would love for you to use some of this time to write. Write a story, a poem, a journal, create a graphic novel…anything. Just keep your brain busy creating!
Social Studies: Here is the link for Jeopardy: Road to the Revolution! Have fun! I hope you like it!
The answer slide for Trivia-$200 is missing. I can’t get it to go back on correctly. The answer is Loyalists.
Happy Thursday! Don’t forget to spend some time practicing your recorder or maybe sing some songs or both. Also, try to do something physical today. Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Baloga, and Mr. Geoke have assignments on google classroom for you to work on. If you didn’t finish last week’s music, art, and/or PE you can also do those.
Don’t forget about Virtual Spirit Week this week at Lindbergh! You will be posting your photos on your own social media feed for your friends and families to see. Today, you can share it with Ms. Tiba and she will create a slideshow or collage of photos on our school blog for everyone to see!!! Join in the fun! I can’t wait to see your photos! Check out the link to see what we are doing each day: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bartonl/wp-content/uploads/sites/491/2020/03/0.png
Today the problem set is more of a project. Try it if you have the materials and time. You can do homework numbers 1-2.
ELA– Today you should read a few more chapters of your novel. Then go to Google classroom to write your text to self response. If you didn’t finish yesterday’s Readworks assignment then please finish that today.
Some of you have reading responses to your groups novels to finish. Pleases work on those today too. So far we have done a prediction, setting, character compare/contrast, and a roll the dice choice response.
There is a new spelling list on Spelling City. Spend some time getting familiar with the words and their meanings. Study them and when you are ready have someone give you a spelling test!
I have had a couple people send me their personal narratives. It was wonderful to read them! I would love for you to use some of this time to write. Write a story, a poem, a journal, create a graphic novel…anything. Just keep your brain busy creating!
Since people are having a difficult time viewing it…here it is.
Road to Revolution Review Answers
What is power and what is authority? What is the difference between using power with authority and using power without authority?
Power is the ability to control or influence others. Authority the right to use power or to influence or control others.
Using power with authority means you are exerting power over people and you have the authority or right to do it.
Using power without authority means you are trying to control others without having the right to do so.
What are the reasons the French and Indian War was fought, who fought against who, who won and what happened to the land of North America as a result?
The French and Indian War was a war fought over control of the Ohio River Valley. The French & some Native Americans fought against the British & other Native Americans.
The British won and France lost all its land in North America.
What did Britain try to do to the colonies as a result of expenses incurred from fighting the French and Indian War?
Britain tried to pay for the expenses of the French and Indian War by passing the Sugar Act which taxed the colonists for sugar and other goods.
How did the colonies feel about this?
The colonists were not happy about the Stamp Act. They protested and boycotted.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
The Proclamation of 1763 said that the colonists were forbidden to settle lands west of a line drawn through the Appalachian Mountains.
Who made the proclamation and why was it made?
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George lll.
He issued it because Pontiac’s Rebellion threatened to cause issues between the colonists and the Native Americans and it would have been too expensive for Britain to constantly be protecting the colonists from fights with the Native Americas.
How did the colonists feel about it? Why did they feel that way?
The colonists were very upset. They felt that they should have the right to settle where they chose. Many of them had already settled there and were given land there by the British government as payment for fighting in the French and Indian War.
Did the King have the power and authority to make this proclamation?
As the King of Britain and therefore the colonies the King had the power and authority to make this proclamation.
Why did Parliament adopt the Stamp Act?
Parliament adopted the Stamp Act to try to pay back the debt from the French and Indian War and the expensives from having to protect all the new land they got during the war.
What was the colonists’ reaction?
The colonists were angry because they felt that the only group that should tax them were the colonial legislatures. They did not think they should be taxed when they did not have representatives in Parliament.
Why did Parliament adopt the Townshend Act?
The British wanted to get the colonies to pay for themselves. The Townshend Acts were specifically to pay for the salaries of officials such as governors and judges. … They had repealed an earlier tax called the Stamp Act because of colonial protests, but thought that taxes on imports would be okay.
What was the colonists’ reaction?
The colonists held protests and boycotts. The tea portion of the Townshend Acts caused the protest called the Boston Tea Party.
What goods were taxed as a part of the Townshend Acts?
The Townshend Acts imposed taxes on British china, glass, lead, paint, paper and tea.
What was the main cause of the Boston Massacre?
It all began with a small argument between a British soldier and a few colonists outside the Custom House in Boston on King Street. The argument began to escalate as more colonists gathered and began to harass and throw sticks and snowballs.
Soon there were over 50 colonists at the scene. The local British officer of the watch, Captain Thomas Preston, sent a number of soldiers over to the Custom House to maintain order. However, the sight of British soldiers armed with bayonets just aggravated the crowd further. They began to shout at the soldiers, daring them to fire.
Captain Preston then arrived and tried to get the crowd to disperse. Unfortunately, an object thrown from the crowd struck one of the soldiers and knocked him down. He fired into the crowd. After a few seconds of stunned silence, a number of other soldiers fired into the crowd as well. Three colonists died immediately and two more died later from wounds.
What effect did the Boston Massacre have on the feelings of the colonists towards Britain?
The colonists used the Boston Massacre as a symbol of how the British felt about them. Many colonists were very angry and colonists who were not really sure what to think before this decided that they did not like the British anymore.
Why did Britain issue the Intolerable Acts?
Britain issued the Intolerable Acts as punishment for the Boston Tea Party and to show the colonists they were still in charge. They tried to use Massachusettsas an example to the other colonies that they should behave.
Did the Intolerable Acts end up causing the colonies to unite or divide? Why?
The Intolerable Acts ended up bringing the colonists together because the colonists saw that they needed to stick together or their colony might be next to receive such harsh punishment.
What was the role of the First Continental Congress? (What did they vote to do?)
The colonists wanted to fix their relationship with Britain but also try to get Britain to see that they should be in charge of themselves a bit. They also
wanted to talk to Britain about having representation before they are taxed.
What was the main argument the colonists had with Britain in regards to all the different taxes? (Hint: It is a pretty famous saying.)
No taxation with representation.
Patrick Henry gave what important (and very famous) speech to convince the colonists to go to war?
“Give me liberty or give me death.”
I had created a Jeopardy game for you to play. I will post it tomorrow.
I found an cool site that allows you to watch the different cameras at the Monterey Bay Aquarium live.
Don’t forget that you can watch Mo Willems at 1:00 on The Kennedy Center site for Lunch Doodles each day. If you missed it yesterday, here is the video.
Once again we will watch the video of yesterday’s home safari from the Cincinnati Zoo. In this video we are visiting one of my favorite animals..the elephants!!!
Now we take our daily visit to the International Space Station…boy am I tired!
I hope you had a great Thursday! I hope you learned something old and something new and that you found something amazing to look at and something silly to laugh at. Keep up the hard work! You’re doing great!
Happy Wednesday! Don’t forget to spend some time practicing your recorder or maybe sing some songs or both. Also, try to do something physical today. Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Baloga, and Mr. Geoke have assignments on google classroom for you to work on. If you didn’t finish last week’s music, art, and/or PE you can also do those.
Don’t forget about Virtual Spirit Week this week at Lindbergh! You will be posting your photos on your own social media feed for your friends and families to see. On Thursday, you can share it with Ms. Tiba and she will create a slideshow or collage of photos on our school blog for everyone to see!!! Join in the fun! I can’t wait to see your photos! Check out the link to see what we are doing each day: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bartonl/wp-content/uploads/sites/491/2020/03/0.png
Also, if you have time look at the blog entry just below this. There are some picture of people participating in Virtual Spirit Week. Email me your photos to join in!
Now start your day by getting your body moving!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpD9kRyBn8o
We have time for some lead time today. Here is a funny video about Habit 6: Synergize. Then go to Google classroom to find a short writing assignment named Synergize.
Math: Check your math from yesterday. If you didn’t finish it yet go ahead and finish before you check so you can be sure you understand it. Don’t forget to finish the review on Google classroom.
Today you will work on lesson 7. Watch the video, do the ZEARN lesson and then we will do problem set numbers 1-4a, b and c are a bonus and homework numbers 1-4a, b-d are a bonus. Try them for a challenge if you have time. There is a sprint today! Have someone time you or time yourself for a minute each time. See if you can beat your score. Answers to follow tomorrow. This is a great review to finish even after the time to keep up your skills you worked so hard on! If you don’t have the book with the sprints don’t worry, it’s okay.
When you are done with all of that you can work on Moby Max, Khan Academy, or M-Step practice.
ELA: There is a new assignment on Readworks. It is a fiction narrative titled, “Jump! Jump! Jump!” Work on that today. I have extended the due date for those of you not finished with the article of the day assignment we started last week.
Some of you have reading responses to your groups novels to finish. Pleases work on those today too. So far we have done a prediction, setting, character compare/contrast, and a roll the dice choice response.
There is a new spelling list on Spelling City. Spend some time getting familiar with the words and their meanings. Study them and when you are ready have someone give you a spelling test!
I have had a couple people send me their personal narratives. It was wonderful to read them! I would love for you to use some of this time to write. Write a story, a poem, a journal, create a graphic novel…anything. Just keep your brain busy creating!
Social Studies: I will wait another day to let more people finish the review. You can use the materials in your binder, the videos on the blog, and the online textbook to help you.
Don’t forget that you can watch Mo Willems at 1:00 on The Kennedy Center site for Lunch Doodles each day. If you missed it yesterday, here is the video.
It’s time to visit our friends at the Cincinnati Zoo. Today’s video has us meeting the Red Pandas! You can visit the Cincinnati Zoo Live daily on Facebook at 2:30 or just wait for me to put the videos up.
Just for fun let’s visit the International Space Station again. Today he is clipping his nails!
Here’s the book, “Endeavor’s Long Journey.” It has fictional characters sharing facts with us about the Endeavor, which is pretty cool.
I hope you have a fabulous rest of your day! I would love for you to email me and tell me what you like about the blog, what you don’t like,(no fair saying math) 😉 and what other things you would like to see on it!
Happy Tuesday! Don’t forget we have music and PE today so spend some time practicing your recorder or maybe sing some songs or both. Also, try to do something physical today. Mr. Harvey and Mrs. Baloga both have assignments on google classroom for you to work on. If you didn’t finish last week’s music and PE you can also do those.
Don’t forget about Virtual Spirit Week this week at Lindbergh! You will be posting your photos on your own social media feed for your friends and families to see. On Thursday, you can share it with Ms. Tiba and she will create a slideshow or collage of photos on our school blog for everyone to see!!! Join in the fun! I can’t wait to see your photos! Check out the link to see what we are doing each day: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bartonl/wp-content/uploads/sites/491/2020/03/0.png
Now start your day with a little Twist and Shout!!!
https://youtu.be/6Lm4rSMDOR8
Math: Check your math from yesterday. If you didn’t finish it yet go ahead and finish before you check so you can be sure you understand it. Don’t forget about the review on Google classroom.
Sorry, no matter what I do it keeps turning sideways.
Now you can begin work on lesson 6. Watch the video, do the ZEARN lesson and then work on the Application Problem, Problem Set #1b, c, 2, 4. and the homework # 1b, c, 2, 4. You will need to really think them through and put labels on the drawings but if you take your time you should be able to do most of these. If you truly get “stuck” just email me and I will try to talk you through it.
When you are done with all of that you can work on Moby Max, Khan Academy, or M-Step practice.
ELA: Read “Through the Eyes of Craig Kielburger” and answer the questions.
Read the next few chapters of your novels and then do the response on Google classroom. Do one of the two responses on the pair of dice below.
Social Studies: Continue to work on your review. I will post the answers tomorrow.
Science: Finish yesterday’s mini lesson has to do with Leap Year! Watch the mystery below and then complete the google assignment titled Why Do We Have Leap Years? https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/leap-year#
Don’t forget that you can watch Mo Willems at 1:00 on The Kennedy Center site for Lunch Doodles each day. If you missed it yesterday, here is the video.
Doodle along with Mo!!!
Now it’s time to visit our friends at the Cincinnati Zoo. Today’s video has us meeting the penguins! You can visit the Cincinnati Zoo Live daily on Facebook at 2:30 or just wait for me to put the videos up.
Just for fun let’s visit the International Space Station again. We are going to learn about what they eat. I hope you find these space videos as interesting as I do!
Max has already been to the moon and Mars, now he pays a visit to the International Space Station in this just for fun read aloud!
I hope you are finding you are able to keep up with the assignments. I know all this is tough but you are doing a great job!! Hang tight and I hope to see you in person soon! Now see if you can keep up with this dance!
Happy Monday!! I hope you all had some fun this weekend! This week is Virtual Spirit Week at Remote Lindbergh!
Your parents will be posting your photos on their own social media feed for your friends and families to see. On Thursday, you can share them with Ms. Tiba and she will create a slideshow or collage of photos on our school blog for everyone to see!!!
Join in the fun! I can’t wait to see your photos!
To start off your day here is a fun video to get you up and moving!
Math: We are finishing the review on Google classroom today and moving onto lesson 5. Watch the video, do the lesson on ZEARN, and then complete the problem set #5- 6 and the homework.
When you are done you can work on Khan Academy, Moby Max, or
M-Step practice if you have time.
ELA:
Read a couple more chapters in your novel. Complete the responses from last week if you did not finish them yet.
Read another one of the Articles of the Day on Readworks and write three facts you learned or relearned from the article. Please do not copy and paste.
Spelling-There is a new list on Spelling city. Please practice the words so you can become a better speller. When you feel you are ready, have someone test you on the new words.
We have Lotus and Feather as a read aloud with responses.
After you watch the video there is an assignment on Google classroom that you should complete by Thursday. Remember you can always watch the video again if you need to!
Social Studies: There is an assignment on Google classroom for you to complete by Wednesday.
I couldn’t resist giving you a song! 😉
Science: Today’s mini lesson has to do with Leap Year! Watch the mystery below and then complete the google doc titled Why Do We Have Leap Years?
You can watch Mo Willems at 1:00 on The Kennedy Center site. This is his Lunch Doodle from Friday if you are unable to do that.
Today you can meet Rico the porcupine! Don’t forget that the Cincinnati Zoo is Live on Facebook everyday at 2:30 with a new animal friend! I think Rico is so adorable…I’m not sure my cat and dog would agree though!
Time for snacks on the International Space Station!
And finally just for fun, “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.” This is one of my favorites!
Well I hope today you learned something old, learned something new, and had some fun! Always remember if you have any questions or problems please email me! hicksol@dearbornschools.org
See you tomorrow! Don’t forget to play a game and take a picture for Lindbergh’s Virtual Spirit Seek!
We are having a Virtual Spirit Week this week at Lindbergh! You will be posting your photos on your own social media feed for your friends and families to see. On Thursday, you can share it with Ms. Tiba and she will create a slideshow or collage of photos on our school blog for everyone to see!!!
