February 1-5 Homework

Monday, February 1

1. Spelling- sentences for FIRST 10 spelling words

2. Vocabulary- worksheet

3. Grammar- worksheet

4. Math- finish study guide *TEST tomorrow (Tuesday)

5. Social Studies- work on SS landmark model

Tuesday, February 2
1. Spelling- write sentences for LAST 10 spelling words
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Vocabulary- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.
TRIP to NY museum tomorrow!!! Bring lunch and money for souvenirs :)

Wednesday, February 3
Field trip to American Museum of Natural History, NY!!!!!!

Thursday, February 4
1. Spelling- 3 times each and study
2. Vocabulary- study
3. Grammar- study 
4. Math- worksheet
5. Social Studies- work on SS fair project
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday, February 5
1. Writing- journal entry
2. Social Studies- work on SS fair project
* Please check with your child/their planner for any Quran/ Islamic Studies homework.
 

The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Please read this.

February 1-5 Tests

Tuesday, February 2
Math Test on Multiplication and Division Patterns

Thursday, February 4
Unit 3 Week 4 Assessment
Please read this.

Friday, February 5
Spelling/ Vocabulary Test (Unit 3 Week 4)
This week's spelling/vocab. test will include dictation, matching, fill in the blanks, and writing sentences. Some students have stopped studying and it shows on their tests when they make silly mistakes. All students MUST study, especially on Thursday!

Grammar Test (future tense verbs)

Students have practiced what the test will cover in classwork and homework. Students should look over these at home and participate in reviews in class i.e. games, worksheets, etc.

*The teacher holds the right to change test dates. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for any test date updates.

Mexico Research Websites

Students can use these sites to do research for their research packets, presentation board, and models.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/mexico/#mexico-mexico-city.jpg

http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/mexico

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/destinations/mexico.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/mexico

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/mexico-guide/

SS Fair Project Dates

1/14/16
Invitation letter to parents with info. on Mexico model sent home.

1/21/16
Landmark model approval letter sent home.

1/26/16
Landmark must be chosen and approved by me so students can begin working on their models at home. If students have NOT chosen by this date, I will assign a landmark that they MUST do. These models will be counted as 1 test grade for the 3rd marking period.

2/3/16
Field trip to American Museum of Natural History, NY.

2/4/16
Research packet MUST be complete. Students have been working on this in class. This will be counted as 1 test grade for the 2nd marking period.

2/16/16
Models are DUE in school. Students will do a short presentation for the class.

2/17-2/18/16
Mid Winter Break

2/22/16
3D display board must be complete. Students must work as a team to complete this in class.

2/24/16
Social Studies Fair will be at 1 pm. Pictures will be taken :) I know all my students and although some may want to sing/dance, others don't and I want everyone to feel comfortable on stage. So, my students will present facts on Mexico to the audience. Attendance this day is MANDATORY.

SS Fair Model Info.

Every model created by my students (with some assistance from parents ;) must include an index card with the following information written neatly on it. Research must be done for this part!

This index card should be securely glued to the project somewhere that will be easy for others to see and read. If there are any questions, please ask me as soon as possible :)

Student name
3rd grade
landmark name
city, Mexico
Why is the landmark important?
What is the landmark used for?
1 interesting fact about your landmark

Example
Sabrina Fatima
3rd grade
Chapultepec Castle
Mexico City, Mexico
This landmark is important because... (please keep it short but answer the question)
This landmark is used for... (again please keep it short but answer the question. If the answers to both are the same, then answer why it is important)
An interesting fact about my landmark is that...

January 25-29 Homework

Monday, January 25
School Closed! Enjoy your extra day off :)

Tuesday, January 26
1. Spelling- write sentences for each spelling word
2. Vocabulary- worksheet
3. Math- homework page 
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday, January 27
1. Vocabulary- write sentences for each vocab. word
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Math- homework page
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Thursday, January 28
1. Spelling- 3 times each and study
2. Vocabulary/Grammar- study for tests tomorrow  
3. Math- homework page 
4. Social Studies- work on SS fair project
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday, January 29
1. Writing- journal entry
2. Math- homework page
3. Social Studies- work on SS fair project
* Please check with your child/their planner for any Quran/ Islamic Studies homework.

The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Please read this.

January 25-29 Tests

Thursday, January 28
Unit 3 Week 3 Assessment
Please read this.

Friday, January 29
Spelling/ Vocabulary Test (Unit 3 Week 3)
This week's spelling/vocab. test will include dictation, matching, and writing sentences. Please make sure student's study, especially on Thursday! They can take their spelling/ vocabulary notebooks home to review :)

Grammar Test (past tense verbs)

Students have practiced what the test will cover in classwork and homework. Students should look over these at home and participate in reviews in class i.e. games, worksheets, etc.

*The teacher holds the right to change test dates. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for any test date updates.

Social Studies Test on Chapter 2 Study Guide

Students will receive a copy of the study guide below in class. Students will have time to review in class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The test is on Thursday the 21st. Study guides CANNOT be used on the test. Students MUST study.

This test will have 40 questions that includes matching, multiple choice, and short answer responses. Student must know vocabulary, key concepts, how to read a map, and critical thinking skills.

Vocabulary
1. modify- to change something, such as the physical environment.
2. conserve- to save and protect natural resources.
3. landform- the form or shape of part of the Earth's surface.
4. agriculture region- a place where there is much flat land and rich soil for farming.
5. industrial region- a place where many kinds of businesses are located.
6. adapt- to change the way you do something to fit into an environment.
7. ecosystem- all living things interacting and working together.
8. climate- the weather that a place has over a long period of time.
9. renewable resource- a resource that can be replaced in a short time.
10. nonrenewable resource- a resource that takes a long time to replace or cannot be replaced after it is used.
11. coast- flat land near water.
12. elevation- height of land above sea level.
13. irrigate- using pipes to bring water for crops in dry land.

Key Concepts
1. A desert climate is dry with cold nights and hot days.  
2. Tropical climate regions receive the most rainfall.
3. An arctic climate is cool or cold.
4. A cactus, long nosed bat, and jack rabbit living together would be part of a desert ecosystem.
5. A temperate climate region is not as cold as the coldest region and not as hot as the hottest region.
6. Oceans are made up of salt water.
7. Plastic bottles can be recycled easily.
8. Trees are used to make lumber and paper.
9. Oil is a natural resource that is used to both heat a home and fuel a car.
10. An example of people modifying their environment is a company building a dam for irrigation.
11. Building materials that can stay up in strong winds should be used to build a house in an area that often has strong storms and hurricanes.

Critical Thinking
1. What is elevation? What type of landform would be found in areas with the highest elevation? (mountains)
2. What is the best way a miner can help the environment after carving out soil in search of minerals? (Plant trees and other vegetation on that land.)
3. What is an example of a law that helps protect the environment? (Don't throw garbage on the ground and companies can't throw materials in oceans.) Why is it important to have this law?
4. What are 2 things that farmers can do if they live in an area with dry land? (They can irrigate, break up the soil to expose it to the air to kill weeds and keep the soil rich, add chemicals like fertilizers to help crops grow, or use chemicals to kill insects.
5. What are 2 effects or results that a growing population can have on a city?
6. What are 2 thing people do that harms the environment? What can be done to fix the problem?
7. Why is it challenging for an animal to survive in a desert climate? What are 2 ways that desert animals have adapted to their climate?
8. What is a coast? What are 2 things people might enjoy doing if they live along a coast?

January 18-22 Homewrok Schedule

Monday, January 18
1. Spelling- spelling words 3 times each
2. Vocabulary worksheet
3. Grammar- worksheet
 * Please check with your child/ their planner for any Quran homework.

Tuesday, January 19
1. Spelling- write sentences for each spelling word
2. Vocabulary- worksheet
3. Math- homework page 
4. Social Studies- study for test on Thursday
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday, January 20
1. Vocabulary- write sentences for each vocab. word
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Social Studies- study for test tomorrow
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Thursday, January 21
1. Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar- study for tests tomorrow  
2. Math- homework page 
3. Social Studies- work on SS fair project
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday, January 22
1. Writing- journal entry
2. Math- homework page
3. Social Studies- work on SS fair project
* Please check with your child/their planner for any Quran/ Islamic Studies homework.

The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Please read this.

January 18-22 Test Schedule

Thursday, January 21
Unit 3 Week 2 Assessment
Please read this.

Social Studies Chapter 2 Test
Please check back soon for a more detailed post on this test.

Friday, January 22
Spelling/ Vocabulary Test (Unit 3 Week 2)

This week's spelling/vocab. test will be similar to last week's test. There will be dictation, fill in the blanks, and writing sentences. Student's practice fill in the blanks and writing sentences during the week, so there is no reason to not do well or struggle during the test. Please make sure student's study, especially on Thursday! They can take their spelling/vocab notebooks home to review :)

Grammar Test (verb tenses)

Study guides/notes have been given before the test dates. Students should look over these at home and participate in reviews in class i.e games, worksheets, etc.

*The teacher holds the right to change test dates. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for any test date updates.

Science Test on Chapter 3 Lessons 1-3

The science test will be on Thursday, January 14, 2015. This test will cover concepts taught in chapter 3 lessons 1-3. Notes have been completed in class and should be used to study.
 
There will be 25 total questions.
6 labeling
17 multiple choice
2 short answer responses
 
Lesson 1
6 ways plants are classified or grouped.  
What are flowering plants?
Seeds grow inside cones.
What are spores?
4 parts of plant and what each does (handout)
 
Lesson 2
2 places carbon dioxide comes from.
Plants need energy from the sun to change carbon dioxide and water into sugar.
The leaves make a kind of sugar (glucose) for food.
 
Lesson 3
Roots store food made by the plant's leaves and they also take in water and minerals from the soil.
Most plant stems have tiny tubes that move water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.

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Notes on Homework

I try to post the weekly homework schedule in the beginning of each week. This serves to give an idea on what can be expected each night from me (Sr. Sabrina). Of course, things may change and more or less homework can be given before I get a chance to update the schedule. Please see student planners with my signature on that specific date for the most updated daily list of homework.

We are currently in the 2nd marking period, almost coming to a close in a few weeks. Students should expect to get more homework as we progress in the school year to prepare them for state assessments and the end of the year, which will come by rather quickly then we expect!

I understand that the list of homework may seem like a lot, but considering the actual assignments (many of them worksheets on what has been already taught in class), homework should not take too long. If students require extra assistance, please see me as soon as possible for help :)

January 11-15 Homework

Monday, January 11
1. Spelling- spelling words 3 times each
2. Vocabulary worksheet
3. Grammar- worksheet
4. Math- worksheet 
 * Please check with your child/ their planner for any Quran homework.

Tuesday, January 12
1. Spelling- write sentences for each spelling word
2. Vocabulary- worksheet
3. Grammar- worksheet
4. Math- homework page 
5. Science- study for test on Thursday 
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday, January 13
1. Spelling- spelling worksheet
2. Vocabulary- write sentences for each vocab. word
3. Math- homework page 
4. Science- study for test tomorrow
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Thursday, January 14
1. Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar- study for tests tomorrow
2. Math- homework page 
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday, January 15
1. Writing- journal entry
2. Math- homework page
* Please check with your child/their planner for any Islamic Studies homework.

The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made.

January 11-15 Tests

Thursday, January 14
Unit 3 Week 1 Assessment
Please read this.

Science Chapter 3 Lesson 1-3 Test
Please check back soon for a more detailed post on the science test.

Friday, January 15
Spelling/ Vocabulary Test (Unit 3 Week 1)
Grammar Test (verbs, quotation marks, colons)

Study guides/notes have been given before the test dates. Students should look over these at home and participate in reviews in class i.e review games, worksheets, etc.

*The teacher holds the right to change test/quiz dates. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made. Check back here for any test date updates.

Student Homework Folders

Parents, please check your child's homework folder daily. These folders contain other important school related papers such as tests that must be signed and returned as soon as possible, lunch menu for the month, papers from the office, etc.

January 4-8 Tests

Wednesday, January 6
Math test (Chapter 5 Division)

A study guide has been given to students (in their winter packets) and has been reviewed in class.

Thursday, January 7
Unit 2 Comprehension Assessment

A review sheet has been given to students. Practice for this test has been done in class (CW) and at home (HW) for the past few weeks. Since this is a unit test (not a weekly test) this will have more questions and take more time. There will be multiple choice questions and short written response questions. Students will be given 2 days to complete this test.

Friday, January 8
Unit 2 Comprehension Assessment

January 4-8 Homework

Monday, January 4
1. Reading- comprehension worksheet
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Math- study for test on Wednesday
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Quran homework.

Tuesday, January 5
1. Reading- worksheets
2. Math- study for test tomorrow
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Wednesday, January 6
1. Reading- comprehension worksheet
2. Grammar- worksheet
3. Social Studies- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic/ Turkish/ Islamic Studies homework.

Thursday, January 7
1. Grammar- worksheet
2. Math- worksheet
3. Social Studies- worksheet
* Please check with your child/ their planner for any Arabic homework.

Friday, January 8
1. Writing- journal entry
* Please check with your child/their planner for any Islamic Studies homework.

The teacher holds the right to make changes to the homework schedule. Students will be told in advanced if any changes will be made.