Photos from Sharkarosa, Part Two

Monday, May 10, 2010

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

Images from Sharkarosa, Part One

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

Science CBA #6

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

Wednesday, May 12. It covers plants: parts of plants and their functions, soil (what types of soil are best for retaining water?) photosynthesis, root types, worms, and more. Science journals are a good resource.

Field Day 2010!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

This year's Field Day will be next Friday, May 14. Our session will be in the afternoon. Fourth-graders should wear a blue shirt to identify themselves. Hats, sunscreen and appropriate clothes (there will definitely be some water involved) are essential!

Homework for Wednesday, April 21

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

Check out and play the following two Math games:

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/swfs/robopacker_grade4.html

http://www.vectorkids.com/vkgeomatching.htm

Math CBA #8

Monday, April 19, 2010

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

We'll take our CBA over our geometry unit this Friday, April 23. Topics covered include points, lines, angles, polygons (sides and vertices), solids (faces, edges, vertices) and transformations (translations, rotations and reflections). We'll be doing review activities all week.

Science CBA #5

Monday, April 5, 2010

Posted by Ben Koch, M.Ed.

Wednesday, April 7

Key concepts: Inherited traits vs. learned behaviors, animal adaptations, habitats, food chains, vertebrates vs. invertebrates (very general, don't have to memorize all types, for example).