Plant Parts

Dear Parents and Students,

Today in class we identified the major parts of plants, and described how each part contributes to the plant’s survival. We also discussed the basic needs of plants. Below I have outlined the key points from today’s class.

Parts of Plants: *Taken from the Science Curriculum*

Roots: soak up food and water for the plant.

Stem: carry water and food to the rest of the plant.

Leaves: make food for the plant with the help of the sun.

Flowers: grow fruit and seeds for new plants.

Basic Needs of Plants: air, water, light, warmth, and space.

See how well you know the major parts of the plant by clicking on this short, but fun activity. As always, ask your parents for permission first before clicking on this link. Label the Plant Activity 

In tomorrow’s class we will be doing a small investigation, where we will be observing and comparing the parts of a variety of plants. We will also continue to discuss three more important parts of plants: stamen, pistil, and fruit. Stay tuned…

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~

MATH Test Reminder + Review!

Dear Parents and Students,

Today we finished up our Math Unit on 2-D Shapes. To prepare for our unit test next week Wednesday, I have provided you all with a list of useful links that you can click on (with your parents permission) to review for the test. I have also created below a list of key terms that were discussed in this unit.

Key Terms to Remember! *Taken from the Math Curriculum*

Congruent: having the same size and shape.

Geometric Pattern: pattern of repeating shapes, with changing attributes (shape, colour, size, and orientation)

Line of Symmetry: a line that divides a shape into two congruent parts that can be matched by folding the shape in half.

Polygon: a closed shape formed by three or more line segments.

Links!

Click on this link to review congruent shapes: Congruent Shapes

Click on this link to identify lines of symmetry in the shapes provided: Lines of Symmetry

Click on this link to sort 2-D shapes by their geometric properties in the Venn Diagram (just like we did in class): Sorting 2-D shapes

Click on this link to identify changing attributes in geometric patterns: Geometric Patterns

Remember to study hard. I know you all will do your very best!

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~

I SPY...

Dear Students, 

I know how much many of you love taking out "I SPY" books from the library, so I have included a link to a wonderful site that allows you to play an endless amount of I SPY games. As always, please ask your parents for permission first before clicking on the link. I SPY Link

                                     Happy searching!

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~

Let's Talk About Plants!

Dear Parents and Students,

Tomorrow we are going to be starting our new Science Unit on Growth and Changes in Plants. As I mentioned in class today, I want you all to come up with a list of four ways that people use plants. Please bring this list to class tomorrow. I have included here a link to a picture that will give you some ideas.

Click here > How Plants Are Used  to access the picture. 

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~

Polygons

Dear Parents and Students,

Today in class we reviewed how a polygon is a closed shape formed by three or more line segments, such as a triangle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, and so on. We also discussed why a circle is not a polygon (*Remember it has a curved side). 

With your parents permission, click on this link to play Polygon or Not? It is a fun way to review today’s lesson.

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~

BOOK FAIR!

Dear Parents and Students,

This is a reminder that this upcoming Monday our school will be having a Scholastic Book Fair in the Library. If you wish to make any purchases, please be sure to bring your money on Monday. 

With your parents permission, click on Scholastic Website to see what Scholastic has to offer!

           ~ Ms. Murzydlo ~            

Learning About Forces

Dear Parents and Students,

We have spent this past week discussing how a force is something that can cause movement. We also identified a force as being a push or a pull that causes objects to move. During these discussions we came across the different types of forces that exist. Here is a quick review of the ones we covered so far:

Gravity: the force that pulls objects towards the earth (Think back to the experiment we did with the dropping of the bouncy ball, rock, and paper ball. What did we discover?). 

Here is a fun song to remind you about gravity. ENJOY!

Magnetic Force: the force of a magnet that attracts objects containing iron or nickel (Think back to the experiment we did with the paper clips and pins. What did we discover when we put a magnet to these objects?).

With your parents permission, click on the link below to play a fun and interactive game that teaches you about magnets.

Magnetic Forces Link

This upcoming Monday we are going to be looking at yet another type of force ELECTROSTATIC! Here is a small hint as to what we are going to be doing in class next week >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~

HAPPY FAMILY DAY!

HAPPY FAMILY DAY!

Wishing you and all your families a safe and wonderful long weekend! I look forward to hearing all about your adventures on Tuesday!

~ Ms. Murzydlo ~