Be Responsible
Be Prepared
Be Respectful
Here's to a great
2011-2012 school year!
Contact Information:
Mrs. Wentworth
gwentworth@sau83.org
895-2511 extension 409
Mrs. Wentworth
5th Grade reading and Social Studies
Reading-
We are in full swing with implementing the Treasures pilot for this school year. The students have finished the entire first unit: Standing Up for What's Right. The second unit dives into Investigations. Your child will be learning about scientific studies, such as the scientific method, using microscopes, the food web, and robots. Below are a few links to helpful information about the reading program and games your child can play to help further their understanding of reading strategies:
Treasures web site for parents:
http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/nat/families
Reading activities for families:
http://resources.kaboose.com/games/read2.html
http://www.funbrain.com/
Reading class websites:
http://www.hotairballoons.com/hot_air_balloon_facts.asphot_air_balloon_facts
http://whyzz.com/how-do-hot-air-balloons-work
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/make-a-solar-system.htm
http://www.fremont.nh.gov/fnhgemergency1.shtml
http://www.exploringweather.com/index.html
Social Studies-
The students are starting their Fourth Unit. They will be studying about profit and loss, good business practice, and how businesses compete with each other. The final project for this unit will be the creation of their very own cruise line company. For example, students will be able to design the ship and cruise line packages. They will compete for customers and the winning cruise ship will set sail on the sea of success.
Social Studies class websites/songs (youtube):
http://www.scholastic.com/play/states.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKkpYkMA8hc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V7gX_SzujE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNUDDaEOvuY
http://www.addictinggames.com/puzzle-games/50states.jsp
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsforadventure/games/index.html
As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Wentworth