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Mystery Science Fun

Next week, Doug is inviting students into his home for a LIVE, 20-minute science show. He’ll answer real kids’ questions about the current situation we’re all dealing with, as well as share a few fun surprises.

Mystery Doug Livestream
Tuesday, April 7, 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern
mysteryscience.com/live

Mystery Doug Livestream

See you on Tuesday!

– The Mystery Science Team

P.S. Can’t make it live? View the recording at mysteryscience.com/live after the event

Friday 4/3

Spelling Words:

stone   joke home    rode woke   note cone broke    rope robe
Reading: Read at least one narrative (fiction) book on Kids a-z and answer the questions.  On a separate sheet of paper retell the story in your own words.  
Remember to use the words; 
In the beginning, Next, Then, After that , and Finally.
Spelling:Have a parent give you the spelling test on a separate sheet of paper.  How did you do?
Math:Complete at least one Zearn lesson. 
Writing:Reread your opinion from yesterday and add three adjectives to make your writing better. 

Sight Words:

Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice t

Thursday 4/2

Spelling Words:

stone   joke home    rode woke   note cone broke    rope robe
Reading:Read at least one informational book on Kids a-z and answer the questions.  On a separate sheet of paper write the main idea and three details to support the main idea.
Spelling:With a family member spell your words while passing a ball or soft toy back and forth.  
Math:Solve the following word problem with a picture, number sentence, and a statement with your answer:
Ahmed has a piece of string that is 16 centimeters long.  If he uses 7 centimeters to make a craft, how many centimeters long is his string now?
Writing:What is your favorite inside game to play?
Write your opinion and at least three details to support your opinion.
Science:Answer the question in a complete sentence:  How is a shadow made?

Let’s Meet Online!

Let’s try Google Hangout and video chat. I will send you an email tomorrow to your Dearborn Schools email address. For this to work, you must be on Chrome, not Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer. I will set up a Google Hangout meeting for 11:00-11:40.

Here are the instructions:

When joining a Google Hangouts video chat meeting from a
Chromebook or computer, your child must first be logged in to their Dearborn Public School District email. After they have logged in to their email, you will open a new tab or window to get to GoogleHangouts.

The specific directions are below:
STUDENT DIRECTIONS FOR ACCESSING EMAIL:

  • Go to www.dearbornschools.org homepage.
    *Use Google Chrome. NOT Safari, Firefox, & Internet Explorer will not work for Google Hangouts.
  • Click on Student Portal.
  • Under “Useful links,” click on Student District Email/Google Login.
  • Enter your child’s email username and password. (This is the same information they use to log on to their Chromebooks at school, most students have these numbers memorized.) Email or send a message on remind to your child’s teacher if you need this information.
    STUDENT DIRECTIONS FOR GOOGLE HANGOUT:
  • You must be logged in to your school account (Dearborn Schools).
  • In a web browser, enter https://meet.google.com.
  • Click Join a meeting.
  • Enter the meeting nickname that your child’s teacher assigned.
    *If you are going to use a phone to join our Google Hangouts
    session, you have to download the Hangouts Meet APP prior to the session.

    Google Hangouts Rules (please go over these with your child before our first session)
  • Be prepared and on time.
  • Turn on your camera. Remember, we can see you so dress
    appropriately!
  • Raise your hand and wait to be called on when you want to speak.
  • Avoid acting silly and being a distraction to others.
  • Use the chat only to ask important questions.
  • Use appropriate , kind, and respectful words. This is still a classroom!

Email address neuensb@dearbornschools.org

April 1, 2020 Lessons

Wednesday 4/01
Reading:Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. On a separate sheet of paper write the main idea and three details to support the main idea. 
Main Idea=What is the story mostly about?
Spelling: stone   joke home    rode woke   note cone broke    rope robe
Have someone give you a practice test.  Any words you have trouble with write five times.
Math:Complete at least one Zearn lesson. 
Writing:Reread your story about a time you were kind to someone.  Add at least 4 adjectives to your story.
Example: If yesterday you wrote: I helped my friend tie her shoes.
Today add an adjective to make your sentence better:I helped my best friend tie her favorite running shoes.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice them again. How fast can you read the words? Was it faster than yesterday?

Lessons Week 3

Tuesday 3/31
Reading: Read at least one book on Kids a-z and answer the questions.  On a separate sheet of paper write your connection. Give at least 2 details.
Spelling: stone   joke home    rode woke   note cone broke    rope robe
Write your spelling words as a pyramid:
s
st
sto
ston
stone
Math: Solve the following word problem with a picture, number sentence, and a statement with your answer:Ben’s boat is 5 centimeter cubes long right now.  He wants to make his boat 14 centimeter cubes long.  How many more centimeter cubes does Ben need?
Writing :On a separate sheet of paper write about a time you were kind to someone.
Include a topic sentence, at least three key events and a conclusion.
Social Studies: Use a plain piece of paper to draw a map of your bedroom.  Make sure to include labels!.

….

Week 3

Spelling Words:
stone   joke    home    rode     woke     note    cone    broke    rope     robe
Lessons for Monday 3/30
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z and answer the questions.On a separate sheet of paper write your connection.  Give at least 2 details.
Connection=What does the book make you think about.  Something that happened to you or happened in another book.
Spelling:Pick at least three spelling words and write a sentence for each word.Remember to make first grade sentences.
Math:Complete at least one Zearn lesson.  
Writing: On a separate sheet of paper write about a time that you were brave.  How old were you? What did you have to do that made you brave? How did you feel afterwards? Include a clear topic sentence, at least three key events with details and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice them again.

Stay Home, Stay Safe

Parents please keep your kids at home. During the mandated shut down, all school playgrounds & athletic fields, will be closed to the public.  If you are found on the property you will be asked to leave.  Please stay at home!  Do not visit friends and family!Stay healthy and stay safe!

Friday Lessons

Friday    3/27
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z and answer the questions.  On a separate sheet of paper retell the story in your own words.  
Remember to use the words; 
In the beginning, Next, Then, After that , and Finally.
Spelling:Have a parent give you the spelling test on a separate sheet of paper.  How did you do? vine mine line     life rice price     time all call fall
Math:Complete at least one Zearn lesson. We are on unit 5.
Writing:Reread your opinion from yesterday and add three adjectives to make your writing better. 
Practice sight words.  Each day you should be getting a little faster.

Lessons for 3/26

Please write your responses in a notebook or put your individual papers in a folder and bring them to school when we return.
Reading: Read at least one informational book on Kids a-z and answer the questions.  On a separate sheet of paper write the main idea and three details to support the main idea.
Spelling: With a family member spell your words while passing a ball or soft toy back and forth.
vine. mine, line, life, rice, price, time, all, call, fall  
Math: Complete at least one Zearn lesson. We are on Unit 5.
Writing: Do you like staying home or going to school better?Write your opinion and at least three details to support your opinion. Write in a journal or separate sheet of paper to bring to school, when we come back.
Practice sight words.

Posted on March 26, 2020 

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