Mining for Gold

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math:  p. 855-856.
     3.  Describe different ways to get gold.

Band Concert

The Rio Vista Band played today.  Rio students have learned a lot about music this year.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  No math today.
     3.  Describe in detail today's band concert.

The State of California

It took only two short years, from the discovery of gold in California in January of 1848, for California to become the 31st state in 1850.



Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math p. 673-674.
     3.  What do you do during recess?

Hannibal Is Coming to Rio Vista!

Hannibal of Carthage, the ancient general who brought elephants over the alps, is coming to Rio Vista School in the form of a musical play: Hannibal the Musical.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math p. 667-668.

Volcanoes

In fourth grade earth science students are learning about volcanoes.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math p. 935-936.
     3.  Write a short story about a volcano.

Cape Horn Route

One way to get to the gold fields during the California Gold Rush was to go the long way all around South America.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math p. 929-930.
     3.  What is the most fun you have ever had?  Describe what you did.

What Do Good Writers Do?

Good writers revise!

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math multiplication page.
     3.  Write (in detail) about two things that your family has taught you.

State Testing This Week

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  What is the best way to do well on a test?  Explain.

Types of Triangles

Triangles can by classified based on sides or angles.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 923-924.
     3.  What is the best advice you ever got?  Who gave you that advice?  How did it work out?

Classifying Angles

Classifying angles in different categories can help you describe different geometric shapes.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 897-898.
     3.  What is your least favorite food?  Describe it.  Why don't you like it?

Parallel, Intersecting and Perpendicular Lines

The concepts of parallel, intersecting and perpendicular lines help us describe geometric shapes.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 883-884.
     3.  Write a short story where the main character gets surprised by something.

Geometry Part 1

Fourth graders are learning about geometry.  The most basic figures are points, lines, rays and line segments.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 877-878.
     3.  Make a list of shapes in your bedroom.  For example, the top of my bed makes a rectangle.

Open House and Science Fair

Please come to our Spring Open House and  Science Fair at 6:00 this evening.



Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p.829-830.
     3.  Come to Rio Vista's Open House at 6:00.

Area and Perimeter

Fourth graders are learning about area the relationship between area and perimeter.


Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p.829-830.
     3.  What do you most like to talk about?  Who do you most like to talk about it with?  Explain.

What Is Beauty?

Do you think this picture is beautiful?  Why or why not?

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p.785-786.
     3.  What makes something beautiful?  Explain and give examples.

Metric Measurement

The metric system is based on unit amounts, multiplied by factors of ten.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 779-780.
     3.  Finish reading Scholastic News and answer questions.  Highlight where you found the answers in the text.

Time

Time can be a mysterious concept.  We measure time in seconds, minutes, hours, etc.

Reminder:  Be ready for our field trip tomorrow.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 739-740.
     3. What is your favorite mythical creature?  Why do you like it?  Describe it and draw a picture.

More Measurement

We are learning about customary units of weight.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 727-728.
     3.  If your life were a movie, what would be its title?  Explain why that would make a good title.

Converting Units

When converting units of measurement, divide when going from smaller units to larger units.  Multiply when going from larger units to smaller units.
Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 719-720.
     3. Interview project.

Liquid Capacity Man!

In our study of measurement, we are learning about units of capacity.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 713-714.
     3. Why is it important to measure things?  Explain, and give examples.