Branch of Government Essay
Using the websites provided, I’d like you to research a branch of government. I highly suggest you record any important information you read about while researching. You can add this on a new document. (Cut-and-paste would be helpful for research but must be changed to your own words once you start writing your essay!) Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve noticed that tonight’s math homework is taking a bit longer than planned. If you reach at least an hour on Kahn Academy you may stop. We’ll find time to finish the rest in the future.
-Mr. Wrinkle
Math Homework – Khan Academy
Complete practice exercises Addition 1 though 4 and Subtraction 1 through 4.
Note: Tonight’s homework will be comprised of review material where proficiency is essential for further growth in mathematics. Though there are numerous videos and exercises, their level of difficulty is low, and they provide a solid base which will serve as a jumping off point for more advanced work in the coming months. In total this work should take less than a half an hour.
Spend some time playing these branches of government games. Make sure to read carefully and make the best decisions you can. Enjoy!
A link to the Khan Academy has been added to the blog roll on the right side of this homepage. For the first few days take some time familiarizing yourself with the site.
Remember: You must get ten answers in a row in an exercise to be considered proficient. Use the search box to find the assigned videos and exercises.
Username: firstname.lastname@mrwrinkle.net
Password: same as school login except you need to put your initials at the end as well ex) cb****cb
Here are some games to help review place value:
The Place Value Game – Make the largest number!
This site will serve as a hub for our digital explorations. Games, research sites, and writing tools can all located here. Also, be sure to check in often, as Mr. Wrinkle will post important updates when necessary.
Balance Equation- http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_201_g_4_t_2.html?open=instructions&from=grade_g_4.html
Escape from Planet X – http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/escape_planet_6/
Matching Expressions – http://www.quia.com/mc/319817.html
Planet Buster – http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/PlanetBlast/index.html
Solve for X Speed Test – http://www.vectorkids.com/vkvariable.htm
Order of Operations – http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?ID1=AB.MATH.JR.NUMB&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.NUMB.INTE&lesson=html/object_interactives/order_of_operations/use_it.html
Asteroid – http://www.mathdork.com/games/asteroidsexp3/asteroidsexp3.html
Select your difficulty at the site below.
http://sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
For a harder challenge, play this game.
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/CapitalUnitedStates.html
Science Fair projects are fun! What better way to learn than actually “getting your hands dirty.”
A good Science Fair project involves you taking a journey of discovery, driven by your own curiosity. The best projects usually have a special meaning to its tester (you). When contemplating your question, think about things that interest you.
I have provided several links to help narrow down your search. After coming up with a couple of ideas, please submit them to Mr. Wrinkle via the googledocs link at the very bottom of this post. All submissions are due Friday 1/28.
Finally, you must make sure your project is testable. Simply put, you have to be able to do an experiment that produces data. We’ve discussed this thoroughly in class, so I suspect you all have a clear understanding of what I mean. Good luck and have fun.
Helpful sites for Science Fair project ideas
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml
http://scienceclub.org/scifair.html
http://othello.mech.northwestern.edu/~peshkin/scifair/chias_ideas.html#level2
http://k12pages.r8esc.k12.in.us/allen/swacs/sciencefair/ideas.html
http://www.sciencebob.com/sciencefair/ideas.php
http://www.ars.usda.gov/IS/KIDS/FAIR/IDEASFRAME.HTM
