Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Greetings Families, Here are the lessons for next week. History : Students will explore the shift in power in government in the late Middle Ages and consider the role of the Magna Carta and the rule of King John in this shift. Science : During week 3, students will conclude their study of Arizona biomes and the life science unit. Students should spend time nightly studying for the unit assessment. Students will then begin their study of meteorology by learning about the water cycle. Language Arts : This week in language arts students will read more about the adventures of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws. In grammar, the focus turns to diagramming of pronouns. Spalding will bring more words and more markings. Math : Students will begin working on fractions. There will be nightly homework.

Greetings Families, Here are the lessons for this upcoming week. Be sure to check the calendar which you can find in the tabs above. History : Students will take a closer look at important figures in Europe this week, including William the Conqueror, Henry II, and Thomas Beckett. Science : During week two, students will look at how animals adapt to thrive in their environment. This will include a study of different biomes and significant environmental issues. Students will also be assigned their Arizona Biome Project, which will be due toward the end of week four. Language Arts : This week in Literature students will discuss conflict resolution. They will read chapters 3-5 of Robin Hood. In grammar, they move into deeper classifications and diagrams. In Spalding, there are words and markings. Math : Students will continue working on multiplication and division. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables.

Greetings, Here are some pictures Coach Rubino passed on to me. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, In just a few days we will begin the second quarter. I look forward to seeing your child Monday morning and you throughout the week. Here are the lessons for the week. Lessons History : Students will take a look at city life in the Middle Ages. Science : This week in science students will learn the defining characteristics of animals and how they are different from other living organisms. Students will then learn the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates, which should be a review from lessons in third grade. The lessons during the rest of the week will cover habitats, ecosystems, and population. Language Arts: In Language Arts, students begin the adventures of Robin Hood. This is a great story full of action, adventure, and love! In Spalding, there will be more words and more markings. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences, turning their focus to more parts of speech. Math : Students will continue workin...