Animoto Connection Videos

In reading, we have been working on making connections.  The students were faced with the task of creating their own music video where they had to incorporate connections into their videos.  Please see the links below to see he wonderful creations that your child came up with to demonstrate that they understand how to make a connection.

http://animoto.com/play/wpfL2T3Qqw0WKBzaz03oDQ Brady
http://animoto.com/play/vPn7k0hBrrT63QGNvsFOPw Emily
http://animoto.com/play/2wHpPTwVlzCo1REhSgegLQ Alexa
http://animoto.com/play/Ezp7Bz110bSuPEklmxr0gQ Sabrina
http://animoto.com/play/4R9gT0GxVKwvVO9txBlZww Abigail
http://animoto.com/play/oYVMK0WJL5uezZSTa7bi4w John
http://animoto.com/play/d7ZTIXUtXSon6PsSO1GQPQ Ava
http://animoto.com/play/9DED2c8HVf1KLhoBH1AGgg Adam
http://animoto.com/play/zAakEtQdh5SG3Sgzahuhbg Kenzie
http://animoto.com/play/T5UjOKebqEEqxvDd94a9zw Lake
http://animoto.com/play/S6SePjSYXlWj43aWZzR4BQ Dace
http://animoto.com/play/3SugXJWzZ5HbjwFClHrG8Q Libby & Josie
http://animoto.com/play/dyhfxITcbMjFosPXMvCf2g Amanda
http://animoto.com/play/fkWoKGsNMFUd3Lg7i0p09A Jake
http://animoto.com/play/605dmmiw38nv8RNdgKjH9w Ben
http://animoto.com/play/00rrcJ5yAnSbZVUqa4bQzQ Dutch

Sun Prints

On Friday, the kids created their own sun prints with their initials.  Their prints were out in the sun all day.  They were able to see how the letters were the shade, while the sun faded the rest of the construction paper.

Apple Jacks & Marshmallow Math

In math, we have been working on place value.  We used marshmallows and toothpicks as a base.  The Apple Jacks represented the value of each number.  After a lot of practice, the kids finally got to eat.  I think that was their favorite part!

Lake MVP By: Ben Wieland

Team Leggett Publicists Sabrina & Ben presented Team MVP, Lake Williams, with his MVP poster.

Lake is a great kid with a great personality.  He cares for others and helps people.  He also gives other people Sprite.  His favorite food is pizza.  He has a dog and his favorite sport is football.  Lake is an awesome kid!

Curriculum August 29-September 2

Curriculum August 29-September 2

*Picture day is on Tuesday, August 30.
*Book orders are due by Friday, September 2.

enVision Math
We be taking the practice test together in class for Topic 1.  This same test is also online.  Please notify me if you didn't receive the parent letter for enVision with your child's user name and password.  Each lesson that your child views in class is also online.  We will take the computerized Topic 1 test on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, we will begin Topic 2.  The overview is Number Sense: Addition and Subtraction.
Next week, we will cover Addition Meaning and Properties, Subtraction Meanings and Using Mental Mat to Add.


Rigby Reading
We will continue focusing on Making Connections. After reading, you can ask your child how they are able to relate to the text, relate it to another text, or relate it to the world.
*We will begin reading logs this week. They are due the Tuesday of the following week.
*A leveled passsage and leveled graphic organizer will come home this week for homework.
*Students will begin working on open-ended reading questions.
*Grammar-We will continue to focus on identifying nouns  with an emphasis this week on proper and common nouns.

Spelling
Rigby Words: her, look, many, mom, dairy, dolphin, fixture, marble, visitor, physical
Extension: Focus on Post (after): postdate, postgraduate, posthumous, postindustrial, postmark, postmeridian, postmortem, postpone, postproduction, postscript

Science
We will continue our solar energy unit.  The students will test earth materials and create solar heat collectors.
Social Studies
We will continue our communities unit.  This week, the students learned about their home and their city, laws and the mayor.  Next week, we will be covering the history of Shawnee, recreation and city services in Shawnee. 
Writing
We will begin a draft on the topic, "My favorite vacation ever."  The main focus will be voice, strong beginnings and strong conclusions. 
Have a great week!

Solar Energy

In the past two weeks, the kids have been learning about solar energy.  They have created solar collectors, tracked their shadows, created sun dials, and tested how effective different sunscreens are on UV beads.  Here is a video of our class and Miss Keith's class that highlights some things that took place.

Curriculum August 22-26

It is exciting that we will be beginning our second week of school. We began enVision and Rigby last week. Here is what we will be doing this week.  Parent Information Night is on Thursday at 6:00 pm.

enVision Math
Understanding Number Lines, Counting on the Number Line, Comparing Numbers, Ordering Numbers, Problem Solving-Make and Organized List
*Students can choose practice or enrichment or both. A problem solving sheet and logic will come home on Tuesday and Thursday for those that want extra practice.  On Wednesday, the Common Core Review will be required.

Rigby Reading
We will continue focusing on Making Connections.  After reading, you can ask your child how they are able to relate to the text, relate it to another text, or relate it to the world.   

*Grammar-We will focus on identifying nouns (person, place, and thing)

Spelling
Each week, there will be a Rigby list and an extension list that will focus on a specific prefix, suffix, or Greek root.  The extension list will be a spelling test and a vocabulary test. Each week, the students will receive both lists in their Monday folder. They can choose which list they want to practice.
Rigby Words: dad, go, here, lake, heavy, insist, jungle, listen, rumble, joyous
Extension: Focus on Pre (before, in advance): preapprove, precaution, precede, predict, prefix, prejudge, prepay, pretest, prevent, preview

Science
Last week, we began a unit on Solar Energy.  We talked about how it was renewable.  The students learned about the sun and then created a sun art project.  Students also used  Photovoltaics (PV) to see how they generate electrical pressure.  On Friday, students created sun dials and tracked their shadows to understand how the earth rotates, how people used the sun to tell time, and how the sun effects shadows.  This week, the students will be learning how to create solar collectors, learning about sun vs. shade, creating sun signs, and learning which earth materials absorbs the most solar energy.

Social Studies
We will be beginning a unit on communities.  The children will learn about what makes up a community.  There will be  focus on community and neighborhoods.  The students will focus on the following questions:
1)What make a community a community?
2)Why do I need a community?
3)Why does a community need me?
4)What makes a successful community?

Writing
We will focus on Pre-writing strategies.

Have a great week!

Skittle Math

The kids used Skittles in math today. We estimated, sorted, used addition, subtraction, and division. Students also worked on greater than and less than.  Here is a video of our Skittle Math.

Team Leggett All-Star Club

Team Leggett All-Star Challenge

This is a club for students that are interested in achieving above and beyond the normal classroom expectations.  All you have to do is learn about the topic and then come to Mrs. Leggett during your recess, before school, or after school to share your answers.  You can become a 1 member star all the way up to a 86 member star.  You can earn $5 bonus for each star you earn.

*A special thank you to Mrs. Renz for creating this mastery club

http://www.mrsrenz.net/masteryclub.htm

SOCIAL STUDIES		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
1.	Name the 7 continents.	More About the Continents  Awesome Lists for Social Studies MC Questions
2.	Name 15 world countries.	Country Maps
3.	Name 15 major world cities.	World Cities Great Lists for Social Studies MC Questions
4.	Name 15 types of dwellings.	Types of dwellings
5.	Name 10 South American and Central American countries.	South America Country Map Central America Map
6.	Name 10 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.	Country Maps
7.	Name 10 countries in Europe.	European Countries   Quiz Yourself Click on the correct European country game
8.	Name 10 countries in Africa.	African countries   Quiz Yourself
9.	Name 10 major bodies of water.	Oceans and Seas   Awesome Lists for Social Studies MC Questions Major Bodies of Water List
10.	Name 10 major world rivers.	Principal Rivers of the World River Systems of the World Awesome Lists for Social Studies MC Questions
11.	Name 10 large deserts of the world.	Fact Monster deserts of the world Desert maps Awesome Lists for Social Studies MC Questions
12.	Name 10 large lakes.	Lakes of the World U.S. Lakes.com Awesome Lists for Social Studies MC Questions
13.	Name 10 major mountains or mountain ranges.	Highest Peaks Awesome Lists for Social Studies MC Questions
14.	Name the 50 states.	50 States List   50 States Quiz
15.	Write the names of the 50 states on a map.	Explore the States   U.S. Map to Label
16.	Name the state capitals.	State Capitals - Homework Spot
17.	Name the 13 Colonies.	13 Colonies List   13 Colonies Quiz & Map
18.	Name 10 Native American tribes.	Native American Nations
19	Name 10 Oregon Trail landmarks.	Historic Sites Along the Oregon Trail
20.	Label 10 Oregon counties on the map.	Oregon Blue Book Counties Home Page
21.	Name the state symbols of Oregon.	Oregon Symbols 1   Oregon Symbols 2   Oregon Symbols 3
22.	Name 8 explorers.	Zoom Explorers
23.	Name 8 Civil War battles	Civil War Battlefields & Information Civil War Battlefields A to Z
24.	Name the 1st - 10th presidents in order.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
25.	Name the 11th� - 20th presidents in order.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
26.	Name the 21st - 30th presidents in order.	Info Please Almanac Presidents
27.	Name the 31st - current presidents.	Info Please Almanac Presidents

SCIENCE		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
28.	Name 15 kinds of fish.	Kinds of Fish Interesting Fish Facts
29.	Name 15 marine creatures.	Marine Creatures
30.	Name 15 mammals.	All About Mammals
31.	Name 15 vertebrate animals.	List of vertebrate animals   Vertebrate animals & photos
32.	Name 15 desert animals or wildlife.	Loads of desert animal information
33.	Name 10 amphibians.	Amphibians
34.	Name 10 reptiles.	Reptile Database
35.	Name 10 dinosaurs.	Dinosaur Pictures   All About Dinosaurs
36.	Name 10 types of birds.	Birds of the 50 States List of State Birds
37.	Name 10 rainforest birds or mammals.	Rainforest Wildlife   Zoobooks -  Crossword Puzzle
38.	Name 10 deciduous trees.	What Tree Is It?
39.	Name 10 rocks or minerals.	Mineral Gallery - photos How Rocks are Formed    Rocks & Minerals
40.	Name 10 chemicals and their chemical symbols.	Periodic Table for Kids   Game - Periodic Table Great video/song to learn the elements
41.	Name 10 constellations.	Choose a constellation then "constellation lines" Constellations
42.	Name 10 organs in the human body.	Human Body Organs
43.	Name 8 types of clouds.	More about clouds
44.	Name 5 inventors and their inventions.	National Inventors Hall of Fame
45.	Name 5 human body systems	Virtual Body Body Systems Body System Game
46.	Name the stages of the water cycle.	Water Cycle
47.	Name the order of the colors in the rainbow.	About Rainbows
48.	Label the major bones of the skeleton.	Human Skeleton - Enchanted Learning Mr. Bones Assembly Activity
49.	Name the order of the planets in the solar system.	Introduction to the Nine Planets

LANGUAGE ARTS & LINGUISTICS		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
50.	Name 20 verbs.	What is a Verb?   Play the "Nouns or Verbs? game
51	Name 15 adjectives.	Adjective Information
52.	Name 15 adverbs.	Adverbs
53.	Name 15 prepositions.	List of Prepositions
54.	Name 10 common nouns & 10 proper nouns.	Nouns
55.	Name 10 famous authors.	Children's Authors   KidsKonnect.com - Authors
56.	Give 2 examples each of alliteration, personification, simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia.	Simile, metaphor, personification   Onomatopoeia
57.	Count to 20 in Spanish.	Count in Spanish
58.	Count to 20 in French.	Click "Ecoutons" (listen) to listen to the numbers & then click "Repetons" and finally, "Praticons" to play a game
59.	Use sign language to "sign" the alphabet.	Sign Language Game
60.	Score 100% on the grade-level 100-word spelling test.	4th Grade 100-word list

MATH		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research..
61.	Draw the lines of symmetry for the capital alphabet.	Symmetry of Capital Letters
62.	Compute area of squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles.	Math.com - Area Formulas
63.	Name the perfect square numbers up to 225.	Learn Your Square Numbers
64.	Write in Roman numerals up to 100.	Roman numerals   Know your Roman numerals   Roman Numerals Quiz
65.	Name 5 famous mathematicians.	Greatest Mathematicians Long list of mathematicians
66.	Earn 100% on the area & perimeter of rectangles quiz.	Area of rectangles   Play "Shape Surveyor" to practice both
67.	Earn 100% on the square roots test.	Learn about square roots   Square roots flashcard game
68.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the addition basic facts test.	Arithmattack
69.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the subtraction basic facts test.	Arithmattack
70.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the multiplication basic facts test.	Arithmattack
71.	Earn 100% in 4 minutes on the division basic facts test.	Arithmattack

MISCELLANEOUS		Here's a Web Site to Assist You in Your Research.......
72.	Name one career for each letter of the alphabet.	A HUGE list of careers
73.	Name the birthstones for each month.	Birthstones
74.	Name 20 different modes of transportation.	Modes of Transportation
75.	Name 15 breeds of horses.	Horse Breeds of the World
76.	Name 15 breeds of dogs.	Dog Breeds - American Kennel Club
77.	Name 12 winter or summer Olympic events.	Olympic Events
78	Name 10 large U.S. corporations.	Corporate Clients
79.	Name 10 instruments in a marching band.	Instrument Encyclopedia
80.	Name 10 instruments in a symphony orchestra.	Sounds from the Orchestra
81.	Name 10 football teams and their cities.	National Football League
82.	Name 10 basketball teams and their cities.	National Basketball Association
83.	Name 10 baseball teams and their cities.	Major League Baseball
84.	Name 10 hockey teams and their cities.	National Hockey League.com
85.	Name 10 National Parks	National Parks Website
86.	Name 10 colleges and their states	Colleges Website  College Directory