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~ Magnificent Motif Maps are all the buzz in the 3rd /4th grade classroom. Kids have chosen their island themes, sketched out their ideas and created place names to label their landforms. This week we begin drawing the maps!

~ Today we brainstormed all of the information we know as a class about the water cycle. Over the next 3 weeks, kids will be solidifying their knowledge through readings, internet activities and the hands-on scientific process. Each small group will design an experiment that teaches one aspect of the cycle.

~ We have moved into work on multiplication and division. Kids are at many different levels with this work. Most fourth graders know some of their facts, some know most. I’ll need the help of the parents to make this happen. By February 22, our goal is to have all of the 4ths know all of the x facts 0-12.
(See homework below.)

***I can’t reiterate enough how important it is to know our facts as we progress into more difficult concepts.
Homework
1.) Tuesday night math due on Wednesday.

2.) Vocabulary assignment (due Friday)
Kids may need help the dictionary use.

3.) Practice your multiplication facts. Fill out the multiplication chart and highlight the ones that you still need to work on. Bring this sheet in on Friday!!!

4.) Practice your instruments each day for 15-20 minutes.
Geography Terms

Please create a matching card game using our water-related landform vocabulary.

Directions:
On one square, write the vocabulary word.
On another, draw a small picture that matches the word and write out the definition. Please look up the words in the dictionary).

Note: If you do not have a dictionary at home, most computers have a dictionary in the applications folder. You may also borrow a school dictionary for this assignment. Please ask me if you need to use one until Friday.

Vocabulary Words

Cape

Isthmus

Peninsula

Sound

Strait

Channel

Lagoon

Sea (different than ocean)
Vocabulary Cards