Homeroom Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2014-2015 School Year
- Department
- 1st grade
- Description
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The Traveling Tuesday Checkoff List is an organization tool your child can use as they complete each content area. They also have the opportunity to practice writing the date using numbers and dashes as well as making a check mark.
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Paper Person - All Classes (Jones, Foley, Watters, Budwine)
What do you want to be when you grow up? Decorate the provided paper person in whatever you might wear in your dream job when you grow up. It must be realistic. Then you can come to school that Tuesday dressed in your work clothes, if you like.
See attached file for the rubric.
To complete your content area homework, here are some ideas.
Language Arts and social studies: Write about a day in your life in your dream job. What do you do first in your day, next, and last?
Math: (Idea) Research how many years it will take you to get your dream job, If you take language arts, math, science, social studies, health and wellness, and P.E. every year until then, how many classes will you have to take even before high school? Then if you take 7 classes each year of high school, and 8 classes a year in college, how many years might it take you? Add them all up. :-) Use some sort of counter like beans, if necessary.
Science: Research your dream job on the internet, or interview someone who has that job. What did you learn? What kind of science might be useful to know for your job?
Art: Your creation is a work of art. ☺
Health and Wellness: Play outdoors for at least 20 minutes a day.
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A Renaissance Herb Garden
As a boy, Leonardo da Vinci studied the medicinal herbs that grew in Vinci. In Rome, he studied botany. He designed gardens for Charles d'Amboise and King Francois. You can grow an herb garden in your own kitchen. Some of you have already started one. GREAT! Just remember to keep a journal and turn it in on May 12th so that we can show it off during art showcase. Also, label your plants and add your picture.
MATERIALS
- newspaper
- Terra-cotta pots with drainage holes and saucers (or other containers such as basket lined with thick plastic or a teacup and saucer). My favorite is to recycle a can, milk or water jug.
- small pebbles
- trowel or large spoon
- potting soil
- seeds or seedlings (get these at a nursery or gardening store. See suggestions below.)
- colored markers
- labels with sticky backing
- journal
Choose a spot for your plants---a sunny windowsill or a balcony---that receives at least 5 hours of direct sunlight every day. Spread newspaper out on the floor for a work space. Prepare the pots by lining the bottoms with a 1/2-inch layer of small pebbles. Fill with potting soil.
The directions that came with your seeds and seedlings will tell you how deep and how far apart to plant them. They'll also tell when to expect seeds to sprout and how often to water. Most herbs like moist soil (but not soggy). Use your markers to make decorative labels showing the plant and its name. Attach them to the pots to identify your plants.
Keep a gardening journal, noting the date you planted and the date your seeds sprout. Draw pictures of the plants as they grow. Learn their Latin names. Notice how each plant has different leaves, flowers, and seeds.
To keep your plants full and bushy, trim them occasionally, Harvest them before they flower. For herbs with large leaves (like basil), cut the leaves from the stems and wash them in cold water. Spread them out on newspaper and leave them in a dark, dry room to dry. For herbs with small leaves, tie whole stems together and hang them upside down in a dark, dry place. When the leaves are dry and crisp, crush them into flakes and store them in clean jars. Be sure to label each jar including the name and date. Your herbs can keep up to one year.
Recommended herbs to plant are rosemary, sage, thyme, basil, oregano, lavender, bay, mint, anise, and summer savory.
Your Renaissance garden should be labeled with the plant(s) name(s), your name and picture to identify you. It will become a part of our classroom Renaissance garden during art showcase. We'll have an opportunity to compare gardens and see who the best gardener is. Please include your journal.
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Foley, Watters, Budwine - Content Area Homework
Due Tuesday, May 12th
We are preparing to study community workers in social studies. Let’s take this exploration home, along with a little bit more fun with insect life cycles. :-)
Language Arts and Social Studies: Interview your mom, dad, aunt, uncle, or any family member that has a job that is interesting to you. Write 3-5 sentences about that job. First graders are encouraged to write an introductory topic sentence, 3 facts, and then a concluding sentence. You could use the frames:
My (relative) is a ___________.
She/He works for _____________.
My (relative) (what does she/he spend his/her time doing?)____________________ all day.
His/Her favorite part of the job is _____________________.
My (relative) loves being a _______________.
You could also write about what his/her hours are, where she/he works (at home or somewhere else), what kind of training or school did she/he have to have to get the job, or just interesting facts about the job.
Math: (Just an idea) Ask your relative how many people work for his/her company? (If it is super huge, maybe just use a department) Then, add up the number of people in each department or location (like cashiers, managers, technicians, whatever it might be). Or maybe graph the number of people per department on a bar graph. If the numbers are too big for kinders to add together, use beans or something as counters and practice counting that high by ones, twos, fives and tens.
Art: Draw a picture of your relative at work to illustrate your writing.
Science: We raised Painted Lady butterflies in the classroom. Explore the life cycle of the ladybug. How is it the same? How is it different? Watch a video about the ladybug’s life cycle on YouTube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fmfzHLiGh4
Health and Wellness: Play outdoors for at least 20 minutes a day.
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Leonardo Inspired Musical Instrument
(Make Your Own Lute)
Language Arts: Read or have read to you or paraphrased the article, "A Genius at Work," to learn more about Leonard da Vinci. Highlight all of the punctuation marks you see. Tell why they are there. (What is a period? What is a question mark? What is an exclamation mark? What is a comma? What are quotation marks?)
Math: How many punctuation marks did you find? (How many periods? How many question marks? How many exclamation marks? How many commas? How many quotation marks?) If you rewrote the article and took out half of the marks, how many would be left? Write a math sentence to show the problem.
Science: Create your lute. Teach yourself to play it.
Social Studies: Play a song on your lute for your family and school friends. It can be made up.
Art: Draw a horse on the front of your lute.
Health and Wellness: Create a yoga, horse position to share with your peers.
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Keep our Water Clean Poster
We have learned that fresh drinking water is important for life on Earth, and we want to make sure we don’t pollute it. Make a poster reminding everyone to keep our oceans, rivers and lakes clean. For those of you in Ms. Watters’ and Ms. Budwine’s classes, we will include these posters in our Art Showcase on May 14th. Make it colorful and be creative! Include words as a slogan or message, along with a picture.
See attached file for the scoring rubric.
You are also responsible for the following content area homework, which includes research that will help you make a great poster!
Language Arts: Write a list of things you can do to keep our oceans, rivers and lakes clean.
Math: Measure your poster in inches. Measure the height of your letters of your words on your poster. Measure the height of your pictures. If you are still uncomfortable with a ruler, use a nonstandard measurement tool like paper clips, similar to explorations in class.
Science: Research on the internet what happens to trash in our oceans, rivers and lakes. https://youtu.be/AvXMWTfPbqA https://youtu.be/PPu4wYak3Dw
Social Studies: We are studying professions in our community. Research a graphic designer. This person creates signs, posters and print advertisements. Or research an ecologist. This person researches all of the ways animals, plants and humans affect each other and the world around them.
Art: Your creation is a work of art.
Health and Wellness: Play outdoors for at least 20 minutes a day.
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Mirror Message
Language Arts: Reread the last page of the article, "A Genius at Work." Using the alphabet as it is written in the article, on a single sheet of blank paper, write a message in mirror writing. (Type it in large print if you can.) You may write as many as you like, but only put one on a page. Using mirrors we will decipher what they say.
Math: Observe your hand, wrist and arm. Estimate how many bones are in you arm? Then research how many you have and write them in a math problem. I know some of you are interested in becoming doctors, so write down the name of the shoulder and arm bones. Can you pronounce them?
Science: Reread the last page of the article, "A Genius at Work." Pay special attention to the part that talks about how Leonardo da Vinci carried a small sketchbook around to jot down his observations and thoughts. This week, you are the genius that carries the sketchbook and jots down your observations and thoughts. Remember to put your name on it.
Social Studies/Art: Draw a picture of the arms in your family. Title it "My Family Arms." Draw the longest arms first, then all the arms in-between all the way to the shortest arms. Make sure you label each one so we know who they belong to. Color them realistically like Leonardo da Vinci would do.
Health and Wellness: Create a yoga arm pose to share with your peers.
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(Foley, Watters, Budwine)
Content Area Homework Due Tuesday, April 28th
We have been studying water in class, and Ms. Watters’ and Ms. Budwine’s classes are learning about Wyland as their Art Showcase artist. Let’s explore underwater creatures more in depth (ha ha! ) at home!
Language Arts and Science: Pick your favorite sea animal and read about it. Write 3-5 sentences about your animal. First graders are encouraged to write an introductory topic sentence, 3 facts, and then a concluding sentence. You could use the frames:
My favorite sea animal is ___________.
(Your animal) lives ___________________.
(Your animal) eats ____________________.
(Your animal) has (name the body parts).
I love _______________.
You could also write about how big it is, how it keeps from being eaten or just cool facts about it!
Math: (Just an idea) Choose 4 sea animals, and ask your friends and family what their favorite is out of those four. Make a bar graph to show how many people like which animal. (Another idea) Or practice your skip counting by figuring out how many fins or legs a group of animals has.
Art: Draw a picture of your sea animal or create your sea animal in another way – a sculpture, a painting, a collage, or however you would like to represent your sea animal.
Social Studies: We are studying professions in our community. Research what a marine biologist does. https://youtu.be/97GXnJi9f8Y
Health and Wellness: Play outdoors for at least 20 minutes a day.
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Recycled Creation - Please see attached file with details and rubric. :-)
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A Parachute Kite
Students will create a kite based on Leonardo's drawing of a parachute. Instructions are being sent home with students on Tuesday, April 14th. This assignment is due Tuesday, April 21st.
Language Arts - Students read or have information/directions read to them. Highlight or circle all the capital letters you find in this article. Can you give the capitalization rule for it? Put a box around the word 'the' each time you see it.
Math - Count all of the the's you found. What is 1 more than that number? What is 1 less than that number? What is 10 more than that number? What is 10 less than that number? What is that number doubled?
Science - Create your Leonardo, inspired, parachute kite and test it.
Social Studies - This is a family project. Discuss it and create it together.
Art - Draw a picture or take a photograph of you testing your parachute.
Health and Wellness - Create a parachute, yoga pose to share with your peers.
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Content Area Homework Due Tuesday, April 14th
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd. Let’s focus on how we can make the Earth more beautiful!
Language Arts: Read or have an adult read to you Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. You can even find it on YouTube. Think about some ways you can make the Earth a better place, and write them down. Maybe you could start your sentences with:
I can _____________.
Math: Practice your skip counting on objects around the house that you might recycle or on seeds you could plant in pots or in the back yard.
Science and art: Sprout a seed in a wet paper towel. You can use dried beans or any kind of seed at all. Draw a picture of what you see day by day. Plant it if you can.
Social Studies: We are studying professions in our community. Research what a park ranger does. Or check out the role of a garbage truck driver. https://youtu.be/IyTxQVD0NQM
Health and Wellness: Play outdoors for at least 20 minutes a day.
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No Traveling Tuesday Homework due to Legoland field trips. Please continue to focus on Score Goals, and work on all 6 content areas.
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Dr. Seuss Project!
Ideas for the 6 content areas:
Language Arts: Students may write about their favorite Dr. Seuss story or poem. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. Read, read, read!
Math: Students practice telling time. Students can practice counting by 2‘s, 5‘s, 10‘s, etc. Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) Practice even and odd numbers.
Social Studies: Students can compare different modes of transportation (how many wheels, speed, how many passengers, etc). Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class.
Science: Make a “Dr. Seuss recipe” bring your sweet treat to share at our Dr. Seuss party.
Art: Draw/paint a picture of your favorite Dr. Seuss character or part of your favorite Dr. Seuss story.
Health and Wellness: Do 20 minutes of physical activity daily.
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Work on Score Goals from all subject areas and bring in proof of work.
(Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Health & Wellness)
(Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Health & Wellness)
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Build a Boat That Can Float
Ideas for the 6 content areas:
Language Arts: Students may write about their “boat that can float”, write about their trial and error process, and what they liked about making their boat. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. Read, read, read! Math: Students can count how many seconds or minutes their boat will stay afloat. Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) Practice even and odd numbers.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class. Science: Research the different types of items that float in water, what will they use as part of their boat. Write at least three facts that you discover.
Art: Draw/paint a picture of your boat or an experience you had on a boat.
Health and Wellness: Do 20 minutes of physical activity daily.
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Work on Score Goals from all subject areas and bring in proof of work.
(Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Health & Wellness)
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100 Day Homework and Celebration
Ideas for the 6 content areas:
Language Arts: Students may write about the items they counted for their 100 Day Project. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. Read, read, read!
Math: Students will count out 100 items for a special 100 Day Project. Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) Practice even and odd numbers.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class. Science: Research the different types of precipitation (rain, snow, fog, mist). Write at least three facts that you discover.
Art: Draw/paint a picture of your 100 things.
Health and Wellness: Do 20 minutes of physical activity daily.
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Compassion Project
Ideas for the 6 content areas:
Language Arts: Students may write a special note to someone as an act of kindness. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. Read, read, read!
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) Continue practicing what year it is now and what year were you born in.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class. Science: Research the different types of clouds we have and which ones produce rain. Write at least three facts that you discover.
Art: Draw/paint a picture of your favorite season/weather.
Health and Wellness: Do 20 minutes of physical activity daily.
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Build a Mode of Transportation.
Ideas for the 6 content areas:
Language Arts: Students may write thank you letters to friends and family about experiences from over the break. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. Read, read, read!
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) Continue practicing what year it is now and what year were you born in.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class. Science: Research the transportation vehicle you are designing and building. Write at least three facts that you discover.
Art: Decorate your vehicle or draw/paint a picture of a vehicle.
Health and Wellness: Do 20 minutes of physical activity daily.
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Build-A-Snow Person
A copy of these directions and the paper plates will go home today with your student :)
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Please practice your scripts and songs for Friday's performance. Remember to bring your favorite cultural dish for the feast. The performance begins at 10:00 and the feast right after. NO assigned homework during the Thanksgiving break; however, you should read daily and continue to work on your SCORE goals.
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Operation Turkey is the family project due on Tuesday, November 18th. Please see the attached file to find the instructions and a scoring rubric. A card stock turkey will be provided. In the spirit of Leonardo Da Vinci who designed masks and costumes for the masque, students will create a disguise for a turkey so that it won't get eaten on Thanksgiving Day.
In the portion of homework below, students are working towards independence. They MUST cover the six content areas as well as work on their SCORE goals to receive a four and they MUST be able to share what they accomplished. Please practice with them. They should be able to answer the following questions.
1. What did you do for language arts?
2. What did you do for math?
3. What did you do for science?
4. What did you do for social studies?
5. What did you do for art?
6. What did you do for health and wellness?
7. What did you do for your SCORE goal?
8. Who did most of the work?
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students write and read about their experience creating a disguise for their turkey. They practice writing their name daily on paper and using it in a sentence. Provide them with a frame such as, ___________ created a _________ disguise for his/her turkey. Kinders can begin to practice writing their last name, but make sure to practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing their first and last name and their birthday.] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) All but three students were able to tell me their birthday. Keep up the good work.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class.
Science: Research the turkey. Write at least three facts that you discover.
Art: Disguise your turkey creatively.
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 15 minutes a day. Watch "Joybob the Bear" under "Link."
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Make Your Own Plastic
Leonardo Da Vinci's experiments didn't always have his desired results, but many times they turned into something new and exciting. That's exactly how he created the first plastic. This week as the family project, students will use heavy cream and vinegar to create their own plastic toy/object. Pretty cool. See the file for details.
Don't toss that left over cream! Bring it to school and students will use their scientific expertise to make homemade butter for our Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 21st.
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Please use "READ Everyday" folders nightly and bring them to school daily except for Fridays. Miss Sumar is checking them regularly and testing each student who is ready. If your child is ready to be assessed or has paperwork that needs to be seen or should be turned in, make sure that document is placed in the work tray as he/she walks in the classroom before they respond to the "Question of the Day."
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE EVIDENCE OF THEIR WORK TO TURN IN.
This week, please focus on the six content areas as well as work on SCORE goals. Remember, students MUST be able to present what they've accomplished. Practice, practice, practice. Students should be able to answer the following questions.
1. What did you do for language arts?
2. What did you do for math?
3. What did you do for science?
4. What did you do for social studies?
5. What did you do for art?
6. What did you do for health and wellness?
7. What did you do for your SCORE goals?
8. Who did most of the work?
We are working on putting a consumable, homework check-off list in the folders so students can check off work as they do it. You will be responsible for replacing it if you choose to write on it directly.
Students begin using Mobymax at school weekly starting Monday, October 27th. It will help them develop the skills they need to be successful but also prepare them for yearly state testing as they graduate to the upper grades. If you haven't started using Mobymax, now is a great time to begin.
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students have done a great job learning to write their name. Continue to practice writing it daily using correct form, capitals, and proper line spacing. Students should write their name in a sentence telling me about a character in a book they read. Provide them with a frame such as, ___________ read about ____________ in the book, _______________. Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. You'll need to bring in evidence to share.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday and how to write it so you can add it to our calendar. REMIND me to give you a sticker when you tell me your birthday. Remember to bring in evidence of your hard work to share with your peers.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting their work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this work with the class.
Science: Research making play balls. In math we've learned about shapes and a ball is a sphere. Ask your child, "What is a sphere?" [A video is provided under "Links."]
Art: Use what you learned from your research (ball) to design a ball of your own from recyclable materials. Bring it in to share. (Last year we crumbled paper scraps of different colors into the shapes of balls and wrapped them with packing tape. We used some as balls. Others we used to make Angry Birds for a different project.)
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 12 minutes a day. Watch "Spartz-24, RoboDog" under "Links."
RUBRIC
4 - Student does work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
3 - Student does work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
2 - Student does half of the work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
1 - Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
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October 28th is room 102s "Hilarious Hat Parade." Using the paper plate provided, each student will design their own hilarious hat. You can look under links to find ideas, but like our artist, Leonardo da Vinci, let your imagination soar. This is a family project.
In the portion of homework below, students are working towards independence. They MUST cover the six content areas as well as work on their SCORE goals to receive a four and they MUST be able to share what they accomplished. Please practice with them. They should be able to answer the following questions.
1. What did you do for language arts?
2. What did you do for math?
3. What did you do for science?
4. What did you do for social studies?
5. What did you do for art?
6. What did you do for health and wellness?
7. What did you do for your SCORE goal?
8. Who did most of the work?
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students write (kinders can draw) and read (kinders retell) about their experience making a hilarious hat. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided) and using it in a sentence. Provide them with a frame such as, ___________ made a hilarious hat. [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar. TELL me your birthday and I'll give you a sticker.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class.
Science: Research how crayons are made. [Look under links for a video.]
Art: Create your hilarious hat paper plate. Watch one or all five videos under "Link."
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 15 minutes a day. Watch "Joybob the Bear" under "Link."
RUBRIC
4 - With adult help, student creates a hilarious hat. Student does all other work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
3 - With adult help, student creates a hilarious hat. Student does all other work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
2 - With adult help, student creates a hilarious hat. Student does half of other work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
1 - With adult help, student creates a hilarious hat. Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
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Your hilarious hat won't be due until October 28th. DON'T wait until the last minute to get started... This week, please focus on the six content areas as well as work on SCORE goals. Remember, you MUST be able to present what you've accomplished. Practice. You should be able to answer the following questions.
1. What did you do for language arts?
2. What did you do for math?
3. What did you do for science?
4. What did you do for social studies?
5. What did you do for art?
6. What did you do for health and wellness?
7. What did you do for your SCORE goals?
8. Who did most of the work?
I hope you're using Mobymax! Tell me about your experience.
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided) and using it in a sentence. Provide them with a frame such as, ___________ was born on ____________. [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. You'll need to bring in evidence to share.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar. TELL me your birthday and I'll give you a sticker. Remember to bring in evidence of your hard work.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting their work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this work with the class.
Science: Research making crayons. [A video is provided under "Links."]
Art: Use what you learned from your research (crayons) to color or write your name fancy on your hilarious hat.
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 15 minutes a day. Watch "Kickapoo the Kangaroo" under "Links."
RUBRIC
4 - Student does work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
3 - Student does work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
2 - Student does half of the work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
1 - Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
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Using the provided instructions and with the inspiration of our class artist, Leonardo da Vinci, students create a mask from an empty gallon-size milk, water, or juice jug. This is a family project.
In the portion of homework below, students are working towards independence. They MUST cover the six content areas as well as work on their SCORE goals to receive a four and they MUST be able to share what they accomplished. Please practice with them. They should be able to answer the following questions.
1. What did you do for language arts?
2. What did you do for math?
3. What did you do for science?
4. What did you do for social studies?
5. What did you do for art?
6. What did you do for health and wellness?
7. What did you do for your SCORE goal?
8. Who did most of the work?
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students write (kinders can draw) and read (kinders retell) about their experience making a mask. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided) and using it in a sentence. Provide them with a frame such as, ___________ made a funny mask. [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar. TELL me your birthday and I'll give you a sticker.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class.
Science: Research paper mache or your favorite animal. (Hopefully, we'll use our perspectographs in class this week to draw an animal.)
Art: Create your paper mache mask from an empty, plastic milk jug. Watch the video under "Link."
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 17 minutes a day. Watch "Frank the Frog" under "Link."
RUBRIC
4 - With adult help, student creates a milk jug mask. Student does all other work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
3 - With adult help, student creates a milk jug mask. Student does all other work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
2 - With adult help, student creates a milk jug mask. Student does half of other work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
1 - With adult help, student creates a milk jug mask. Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
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Your mask won't be due until October 14th. DON'T wait until the last minute to get started... This week, please focus on the six content areas as well as work on SCORE goals. Remember, you MUST be able to present what you've accomplished. Practice. You should be able to answer the following questions.
1. What did you do for language arts?
2. What did you do for math?
3. What did you do for science?
4. What did you do for social studies?
5. What did you do for art?
6. What did you do for health and wellness?
7. What did you do for your SCORE goals?
8. Who did most of the work?
TRYOUT Mobymax! Tell us about it.
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided) and using it in a sentence. Provide them with a frame such as, ___________ was born on ____________. [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words. You'll need to bring in evidence to share.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar. TELL me your birthday and I'll give you a sticker. Remember to bring in evidence of your hard work.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting their work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this work with the class.
Science: Research sound and light and write down 3 facts that you learned.
Art: Create a drawing from your research.
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 17 minutes a day. Watch "Frank the Frog" under "Link."
RUBRIC
4 - Student does work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
3 - Student does work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
2 - Student does half of the work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
1 - Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
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Assignment
Draw Two-Point Perspective
Using the provided instructions and with the inspiration of our class artist, Leonardo da Vinci, students learn to create linear perspective lines from items you have around the house. This is a family project.
This portion of the homework, students are working towards independence.
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students write (kinders can draw) and read (kinders retell) about their experience drawing two-point perspective linear lines. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided). [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class.
Science: Research what every plant needs. Watch the video under "Link." [Our green beans have sprouted and should be available for a donation during Apple P.I.E. Night.]
Art: Draw your house using two-point perspective lines. Watch the video under "Link."
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 15 minutes a day. Watch "Parsnip the Cat" under "Link."
RUBRIC
4 - With adult help, student creates two-point perspective lines. Student does all other work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
3 - With adult help, student creates two-point perspective lines. Student does all other work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
2 - With adult help, student creates two-point perspective lines. Student does half of other work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
1 - With adult help, student creates two-point perspective lines. Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
Due:
Assignment
Draw One-Point Perspective
Using the provided instructions and with the inspiration of our class artist, Leonardo da Vinci, students learn to create linear perspective lines from items you have around the house. This is a family project.
This portion of the homework, students are working towards independence.
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students write (kinders can draw) and read (kinders retell) about their experience drawing one-point perspective linear lines. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided). [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed. Practice sight words.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project/work with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project/work with the class.
Science: Research what every plant needs. Watch the video under "Link." [We planted seeds last week.]
Art: Draw your bedroom using one-point perspective. Watch the video under "Link."
Health and Wellness: Do yoga for at least 10 minutes a day. Watch "Squish the Fish" under "Link."
RUBRIC
5 - With adult help, student creates one-point perspective lines. Student does all other work with no help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
4 - With adult help, student creates one-point perspective lines. Student does all other work with a little help. Student can present the work with no prodding. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
3 - With adult help, student creates one-point perspective lines. Student does half of other work and an adult does half. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
2 - With adult help, student creates one-point perspective lines. Student does a 1/4 of the work and an adult does 3/4 of the work. The work is turned in two days late. The work is fair quality.
1 - With adult help, student creates one-point perspective lines. Adult does all the work and the student does nothing. The work is turned in three days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
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Assignment
Build Your Own Perspectograph Project
Using the provided instructions and with the inspiration of our class artist, Leonardo da Vinci, students build their own perspectograph using recyclable materials. This project will be peer scored using the following rubric.
5 - With adult help, student does as much of the work as possible. Student followed the provided 5-step instructions. Student can present the work with no help. Work is turned in on time. Work is excellent quality.
4 - With adult help, student does as much of the work as possible. Student followed the provided 5-step instructions. Student can present the work with no help. Work is turned in on time. Work is good quality.
3 - With adult help, student does as much of the work as possible. Student followed at least four of the 5 step instructions. Student needs help presenting the work. The work is turned in one day late. The work is fair quality.
2 - With adult help, student does as much of the work as possible. Student needs help presenting the work. Student followed at least three of the 5 step instructions. The work is turned in two days late. The work is fair quality.
1 - With adult help, student does as much of the work as possible. Student needs help presenting the work. Student followed at least two of the 5 step instructions. The work is turned in three days late. The work is poor quality.
0 - NO work is turned in.
Language Arts: Read on Raz-kids daily for at least 30 minutes. Students write and read about their experience building their perspectograph. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided). [kinders practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name] Make sure students hold their pencil correctly and form the letters correctly. A guide is provided in the "READ Everyday Folder." Practice or review letters, sounds, rhyming, and concepts of print as needed.
Math: Students practice counting and writing numbers daily (kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project with the class.
Science: Research a perspectograph. Be ready to share a cool fact about it.
Art: Use your perspectograph to draw different objects. Leave a final drawing on the perspectograph (w/dry erase or visa vie) so that it can be shared in the class
Health and Wellness: Do five different exercises for 10 minutes daily. (i.e. jumping jacks, run in place, toe touches, squats, etc.)
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Assignment
All About Me Cube w/paint
Students write their responses in pencil. Please trace with a marker. Use paint as a medium to complete the All About Me Cube (water color is fine). Remember to include the six content areas in your project. Hint [It might be easier to work on this project when it's flat and then build the cube when everything is completed.]
Language Arts: Students write and read their responses on the provided cube. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided). [kindlers practice writing their first name; first graders practice writing first and last name]
Math: Students write their age on the cube and practice counting daily (Kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) LEARN your birthday so you can add it to our calendar.
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project with their family. Students should be prepared to share this project with the class.
Science: Research your favorite kind of apple. Be ready to share a cool fact about it.
Art: Add drawings, photos, and paint to your cube. Try not to leave white spaces.
Health and Wellness: A cube has six equal sides. Do six different exercises for 10 minutes daily. (i.e. jumping jacks, run in place, toe touches, squats, etc.)
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All About Me poster
Students complete an All About Me owl poster describing their personal likes incorporating the six content areas.
Language Arts: Students write and read their responses on the provided poster. Students practice writing their name daily on paper (not provided). [first graders practice writing first and last name]
Math: Students write their age on the poster and practice counting daily (Kinders to 50/1st graders to 120) Count how many words are on the poster!
Social Studies: Students talk about and practice presenting this project with their family.
Science: Research and be ready to share a fact about an owl.
Art: Add drawings, photos, and color to your poster. Try not to leave white spaces.
Health and Wellness: Pretend you're an owl and fly around the room or in the yard for 3 minutes daily.
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Assignment
"Me" bags
Students fill the provided "Me" bag with items that represent their personal character traits. Each student should be prepared to speak briefly about the items and able to answer clarifying questions from their peers.
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"Me Bag" we will begin sharing our Me Bags. Please write student's name on the bag. I can't wait to see what they bring :)