The 2-day week - and then Succot!

Well - this is quite a week - just 2 days of school!
So - we have very little homework. There will be no homework during Succot.

Mon.: Math reteach 2.4
Science: Use the glossary in your science text book to define: mixture, solution, solubility, suspension.

Have a wonderful Succot!

Our Only "Regular" Week in September....

EXCEPT FOR THE 2:00 DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY FOR EREV YOM KIPPUR!!!!


Wow. This is the only 5-day week for us in September. Don't worry, there isn't much homework. here is the projected homework schedule:

Mon.: Study for chapter 1 math test. Test is tomorrow.
Define science vocab. from pg. 220.

Tues.: Define social studies vocab. from pg. 28. (nomad, band, ancestor, prehistoric, adapt, culture, mound, artifact)

Wed.: Math reteach 2.1

Thurs.: Math reteach 2.2


Fifth Grade:

Tues.: Define vocab. from pg. 40
Complete rs 7-8 if not completed in class.

The Very Short Week - Rosh HaShana

Well - this is a very short week. I hope that you have a very happy, healthy and wonderful new year!

Tuesday's Homework:
Reading: Complete questions and vocabulary page for chapter 7 in Charlie
Math: Complete reteach pg. 1.5

There is no homework during Rosh HaShana break.

FANTASTIC FOURTH GRADE SCIENCE INVESTIGATION!!!

This is a nifty little science investigation that you can do at home with items found in the kitchen! You can earn EXTRA CREDIT for conducting this investigation IF you follow the directions, record your process,observations, and conclusions, and turn in the lab report by Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Directions:

1. ASK YOUR PARENTS IF YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DO THIS INVESTIGATION. ASK IF YOU ARE ALLOWED TO USE THE ITEMS AND MATERIALS YOU NEED FOR THIS INVESTIGATION. CLEAN UP THE MESS YOU MAKE.

2. You will need these items:
paper and pencil (to record materials list, observations, and conclusions)
a clear glass or plastic container
3 different liquids (some good ones to use: milk, chocolate syrup, honey, soda, cooking oil, vinegar, juice, liquid soap, mustard, ketchup, maple syrup, cream)

3. You will need to choose 3 different liquids. Label them (example: liquid #1, milk; liquid #2, chocolate syrup; liquid #3, soda

4. Make a hypothesis: Which liquid do you think will have the greatest density? Why? Which liquid do you think will have the least density? Why? Record your hypothesis.

5. Pour the first liquid into the clear container; observe and record observations.
6. Pour the second liquid in the clear container; observe and record observations.
7. Pour the third liquid in the clear container; observe and record observations.
8. Make conclusions: did the investigation prove your hypothesis? Did you discover that your hypothesis was untrue? What happened to all the liquids?
9. Make sure that you have recorded all the needed information. Make sure that your name and the date on which you conducted the investigation are recorded on your paper.
10. CLEAN UP YOUR MESS!!