tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27007617778877345232024-02-08T05:10:27.226-08:00Mrs. McCabe's 4th Grade ScienceMrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-50663353667596678602020-04-02T09:27:00.001-07:002020-04-02T09:27:53.592-07:00Virtual Learning <b>Student Help Center: </b>If you need a password reset or have any questions, please contact the site below:<br />
<a href="https://webmail.iu29.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=lxitLemAykEywRTnYCSnakwsjDfyPmIeagD3Jap8fvAQTdzXctbXCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fsites.google.com%2fgapps.northschuylkill.net%2fnsstudenthelpcenter%2fhome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://sites.google.com/gapps.northschuylkill.net/nsstudenthelpcenter/home</a><br />
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<b>Office Hours: </b>My office hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm - 3pm, on Google Meet. You can join by clicking the link below or by phone using the listed number. You can also contact me through email at any time and I will get back to you as soon as I can.<br />
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<li>https://meet.google.com/mzy-effm-ugm</li>
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Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-52655961942805650352020-03-30T07:50:00.003-07:002020-03-30T13:05:59.666-07:00March 30<b>Google Classroom assignments will begin on Wednesday, April 1. </b><br />
To get to Google Classroom:<br />
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<li>Log on to your classlink account (username: ####@gapps.northschuylkill.net password: nse#### OR what you changed your password to be to get onto the chromebooks at school)</li>
<li>Open the Google Classroom App</li>
<li>If classes appear click join</li>
<li>If classes do not appear use the codes listed below: </li>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Science Google Classroom Codes:</u> (use the code based on what homeroom you are in)<br />
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<li><b><u>McCabe</u>: cxxz2cr</b></li>
<li><b><u>Eger</u>: c3fgfus</b></li>
<li><b><u>Laudeman</u>: px7n2l4</b></li>
<li><b><u>Herring</u>: vddzr5j</b></li>
<li><b><u>Reinoehl</u>: hi5bjir</b></li>
<li><b><u>Staudenmeier</u>: socbw36</b></li>
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<b>Office Hours: </b>Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 3pm (more info on my Google Classroom)Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-9465695846404516722020-03-23T06:05:00.000-07:002020-03-23T06:05:01.664-07:00March 16 - March 30Here are a few science websites you can go on while school is closed. I miss you all and hope to see you soon! Remember to continue practicing math facts and reading anything and everything! Stay healthy and safe!<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 99, 193); color: #0563c1; font-family: "Calibri Light"; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: underline;">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-zoos-aquariums-live-stream-animals-isolation-quarantine</span><br />
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<a href="https://ssec.si.edu/game-center">https://ssec.si.edu/game-center</a><br />
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<a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/">https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/</a><br />
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<br />Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-19306056357757828212020-03-10T12:17:00.004-07:002020-03-10T12:17:50.614-07:00March 9 - March 13<b>Tuesday, March 10: </b>Producers and Consumers/Food Chain worksheet - front and back!<div>
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<b>Reminder: </b>Chinese Auction basket theme is <b>Backyard BBQ. </b>Items can be donated up until April 9th. Thank you in advanced for your help with making our basket a success!</div>
Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-76578485915708767872020-03-02T06:59:00.002-08:002020-03-05T12:34:15.576-08:00March 2 - March 6Monday, March 2: Lesson Check worksheet (pages 143 - 147 will help)<br />
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Friday, March 6: Hero Day - dress up as your future chosen profession!<br />
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<b>Reminder:</b><br />
Chinese Auction Basket Theme is <b>Backyard BBQ</b>. Items can be donated up until April 9. Thank you in advanced for your help with making our basket a success!Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-25512873381733617182020-02-24T06:38:00.000-08:002020-02-24T06:38:09.608-08:00Monster Lab Directions<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Monster
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Due:
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Planning
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Eras Medium ITC"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Eras Medium ITC";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">List 3 inherited traits your monster
will have (ex: 10 eyeballs, 3 legs, blue fur) *pick your own traits!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In complete sentences describe 2
learned behaviors your monster has (ex: My parents taught me how to climb
mountains.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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monster (make sure you draw your 3 listed traits)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Write a story about your
monster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Explain the 3 traits and 2
learned behaviors you put on your planning page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be creative!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Eras Medium ITC",sans-serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Draw your offspring monster and 1
parent monster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to label the
offspring, parent, and 3 traits (on your offspring monster)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-25962359707553108202020-02-20T07:23:00.001-08:002020-02-20T07:23:42.362-08:00February 18 - February 21<div>
To finish Chapter 3 we will be doing a Monster Lab. Students will have to create an offspring and parent monster. They will have to describe inherited traits and learned behaviors. Students will be given Thursday and Friday in class to work on the Monster Lab. This will be due on Tuesday, February 25.</div>
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Tuesday, Feb. 18: </b>Lesson Check W.S. (if not finished in class)<div>
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<b>Tuesday, Feb. 25: </b>Monster Lab is due!<br /><div>
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<b>Important:</b></div>
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<b>Friday, Feb. 21: </b>$1.00 Spartan Dress Down</div>
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<b>Monday, Feb. 24: </b>Keep a Clear Mind book #2 due!</div>
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Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-64195969721794384852020-02-10T05:06:00.002-08:002020-02-10T08:05:26.058-08:00February 10 - February 14This week in science we will be finishing up with Chapter 3. After completing lessons 5 and 6 we will be doing a "Monster Project" to show inherited characteristics and behaviors.<br />
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<b>Monday, Feb. 10: Lesson Check W.S. </b>(if not completed in class)<br />
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<b>*Reminders:</b><br />
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<li><b><u>Keep a Clear Mind</u></b> <b>activity books will be coming home each Monday for you to read and get a parent/guardian to sign off on.</b></li>
<li><b>Thursday, Feb. 13: Valentine's Day party </b>(a class list was sent home Friday, Feb. 7)</li>
<li><b>Friday, Feb. 14: No school for students</b></li>
<li><b>Monday, Feb. 17: No school</b></li>
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<br />Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-86126315296318515552020-01-27T05:03:00.004-08:002020-01-29T12:29:48.244-08:00January 27 - January 31This week in science we will begin Chapter 3, Lesson 4 (pages 107 - 111). This lesson is all about adaptations that plants and animals have in order to survive in the environment it lives in.<br />
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<b>**Friday, January 31: PBIS Monthly Reward - electronics/board games </b>(a paper with information about the reward was sent home on Wed. 1/29)<br />
**<b>Reminder: Please sign and return your child's report card envelope!</b><br />
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<b>**Important: Field trip date has changed to May 1st! New papers for PTO parents will be sent home. Please look over them for information regarding chaperoning the field trip!</b>Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-33035440404474420322020-01-15T07:53:00.001-08:002020-01-15T07:53:30.876-08:00January 13 - January 17This week in science we are learning about how plants make their own food. We are in Chapter 3, Lesson 3 (pages 101 - 105). <br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
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<li><b>Wed. Jan. 15: </b>Lesson Check W.S.</li>
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<li><b>Wed. Jan. 22: </b>Quiz on Chapter 3, Lesson 3 (review: study guide, lesson check, and book)</li>
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<b>Scholastic Orders due Fri. Jan. 24!</b></div>
Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-18240354207758041052020-01-07T07:35:00.000-08:002020-01-07T07:35:02.749-08:00January 6 - January 10This week in science we are finishing up with Chapter 3, Lesson 2. We are learning how plants are pollinated and fertilized. <br />
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<b>Tuesday 1/07: Homework: </b>Lesson Check WS (if not finished in class)<br />
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<b>Thursday 1/09: Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Quiz </b>(review Study Guide, Lesson Check WS, and book)<br />
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<b><br /></b>Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-326040530278597102019-11-15T05:06:00.002-08:002019-11-15T08:46:11.638-08:00November 18 - November 22In science class we will be completing our "Cargo Carts" and testing them out on a course. This activity is based on the Design Process that we learned about in Chapter 2.<br />
The next chapter, Chapter 3, is on Life Science.<br />
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**Please return signed report card envelopes ASAP<br />
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<br />Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-56461668687581455882019-10-30T07:52:00.000-07:002019-10-30T07:52:06.613-07:00Oct. 28 - Nov. 1This week we will begin Chapter 2. Chapter 2 is all about technology and the design process. <br />
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<b>Tuesday - Friday: </b>dress down days, $1.00 each day to dress down for Jaden<br />
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<b>Thursday, Oct. 31: </b>Halloween party<br />
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<b>Monday, Nov. 4: </b>Penny Wars begin! Penny Wars will go from Nov. 4 - Nov. 15. More information will be in Friday folders.<br />
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<b>*Reminder: </b>please bring in party money if you have not done so alreadyMrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-49978965154986441872019-10-18T05:04:00.001-07:002019-10-22T07:43:21.672-07:00October 21 - October 25In science this week we will be finishing up with Chapter 1. We will complete lesson 4 in the book and do an activity in our interactive notebooks.<br />
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**<b>Tuesday, Oct. 22: </b>Lesson Check WS for homework<br />
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<b>Reminder: </b>If you didn't already, please send in party money for the upcoming Fall party and for our Valentine's Day party!</div>
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<b>Red Ribbon Week is this Week (Oct. 21 - Oct. 25)</b></div>
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<b>Mon</b>.: wear <b>Red </b>from head to toe</div>
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<b>Tues</b>.: wear a <b>Spartan shirt </b>with<b> jeans</b></div>
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<b>Wed</b>.: wear a <b>Spartan shirt </b>with <b>sweatpants</b></div>
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<b>Thurs</b>.: wear <b>bright </b>clothing</div>
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<b>Fri</b>.: wear a <b>Pink shirt</b> to show that we are united in various causes</div>
Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-31585526624922315892019-10-14T12:06:00.001-07:002019-10-14T12:06:28.943-07:00October 15 - October 18On Tuesday we will be reviewing for Chapter 1, Lesson 3 quiz. Study the lesson check worksheet, study guide, and pages 17 - 23 in science books for the quiz on Wednesday, Oct. 16!<br />
After the quiz we will begin lesson 4: How scientists draw conclusions.<br />
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<b>Wednesday, Oct. 16: </b>Chapter 1, Lesson 3 quiz<br />
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<b>Friday, Oct. 18: </b>Spartan Dress Down Day $1.00<br />
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<b>*Reminder: </b>If you haven't done so already, please send in party money ($5.00) for the Fall and Valentine's Day celebrations!Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-50998366391482396332019-10-10T08:59:00.002-07:002019-10-10T08:59:47.218-07:00October 7 - October 11We will be finishing up with Chapter 1, Lesson 3, learning about Scientific Methods. There will be a quiz next Wednesday, October 16th. Study guides will be in green science folders on Friday!<br />
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<b>Friday, October 11: Early Dismissal at 12:00</b><br />
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<b>Reminder: If you did not already, please send in party money with your student for the Fall and Valentines Day celebrations!</b>Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-57098992705799544182019-10-01T12:28:00.003-07:002019-10-01T12:28:51.641-07:00Sept. 30 - Oct. 4We will be continuing with Chapter 1, Lesson 3: How do scientists answer questions?<div>
In class we will read the lesson in the book (pages 17 - 23). We will discuss the 8 steps used in the Scientific Method. </div>
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This week is Spirit Week!</div>
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<b>Mon</b>.: wear yellow</div>
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<b>Tues</b>.: favorite team, dress as a super fan</div>
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<b>Wed</b>.: wear your western outfit</div>
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<b>Thurs</b>.: throwback, dress in your favorite outfit from the past</div>
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<b>Fri</b>.: spartan spirit day</div>
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Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-37160911715125980752019-09-23T07:53:00.001-07:002019-09-23T07:53:14.312-07:00Sept. 23 - Sept. 27This week in science we will be using tools that we have learned about in Chapter 1, Lesson 2 (microscopes, hand lenses, and pipettes). We will also be starting Chapter 1, Lesson 3 (pages 16 - 23 in the science book). Lesson 3 will introduce the Scientific Method steps.<br />
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<b>Reminder: </b>Friday, Sept. 27th is the last day to order from the September Scholastic Book Club!Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-72026355572280483662019-09-19T05:48:00.001-07:002019-09-19T05:48:55.371-07:00Sept. 16 - Sept. 20Chapter 1, Lesson 2: pages 10 - 15 in science book.<br />
We will be continuing to learn about science tools and safety.<br />
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Friday, Sept. 20: Chapter 1, Lesson 2 quiz on Tools (study guide in green folders)<br />
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Friday, Sept. 20: $1.00 Spartan dress down!Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-91419566511451373892019-05-21T11:19:00.004-07:002019-05-21T11:19:58.119-07:00May 20 - May 24In science we are learning about our Solar System. We are completing a group research project in class. Students are assigned a group and a planet to research and then create a travel brochure on. This project will be done completely in class. I will be collecting the research guide and brochure from each group on Friday, May 24th.<br />
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<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b><br />
<b>Tuesday, May 21: Spartan Games</b><br />
<b>Wednesday, May 22: Teens Against Tobacco</b><br />
<b>Friday, May 24: Swimming at the High School</b>Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-3421432925129200202019-04-22T05:04:00.000-07:002019-04-22T05:04:07.416-07:00April 22 - April 26In science class this week we will be working on finishing Chapter 5. We will also be reviewing for the science PSSAs that will be next week, May 1st and May 2nd. <br />
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<b>Reminders: </b><br />
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<li><b>Please fill out your child's field trip lunch form if you have not done so already! They are due Tuesday, April 30th!</b></li>
<li><b>Please sign and return your child's report card envelope if you have not done so already!</b></li>
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<li><b>April 29th and 30th: Math PSSA</b></li>
<li><b>May 1st and 2nd: Science PSSA </b></li>
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Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-24307188184899792302019-04-01T05:10:00.000-07:002019-04-01T05:10:09.370-07:004th Grade Field Trip Information<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Indian
Echo Caverns, Hummelstown<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Students and chaperones will be boarding the busses as
soon as announcements are over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students
do NOT need to come to school earlier than usual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Students will also be back in time to go home
at the end of the day for regular dismissal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Lunches need to be packed in throw away materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The busses will not be nearby, so after
lunch, we need to be able to throw everything away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>School lunches will be in brown paper bags
marked with the child’s name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Backpacks are discouraged on the trip for the safety and
ease of walking on the Cavern tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Teachers and staff may carry them on the tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All others may put their backpacks in the
pavilion area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a safe environment
area, and the Caverns personnel say they haven’t had a problem with this.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A good walking sneaker is recommended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It is always 52 degrees in the Cavern, so
layering clothing is recommended.</span><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There is a gift shop available if anyone is
interested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Space is limited in the gift
shop, but this is not the priority of the trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Chaperones:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
have been approved by PTO and have told the homeroom teacher you are interested
in going on our field trip, please sign off and return to your child’s homeroom
teacher by Monday April 8<sup>th</sup> . The cost of the trip is $20
(bus/cavens).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Include your child’s name
on the envelope and please make check payable to NSE PTO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Payment is due by Monday May 6<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-45625928238535786582019-03-15T08:43:00.001-07:002019-03-15T08:43:27.204-07:00Week 28: March 11 - March 15This week we are learning about how changes to the environment can affect ecosystems. We will discuss the difference between Natural Events and Human Activities.<br />
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<b>**Year Book order forms are due Friday, March 22!</b>Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-70715883759094893952019-02-25T12:04:00.002-08:002019-02-25T12:04:12.507-08:00Week 26: February 25 - March 1This week in science we will be learning about producers, consumers, and decomposers. While learning how these three things work in an ecosystem, we will discuss herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores. We will be writing our vocabulary definitions, reading in our book on pages 148 - 153, and completing 2 worksheets to review Chapter 4, Lesson 2.<br />
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**<b>Wednesday, February 27</b>: Good Touch, Bad Touch presentation in science class<br />
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<b>**Scholastic Book orders due: March 22, 2019</b>Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2700761777887734523.post-76750101205112448152019-02-22T05:19:00.001-08:002019-02-22T05:19:08.771-08:00Week 25: February 18 - February 22We will be continuing to learn about ecosystems in science class. In class we will discuss what an ecosystem is, the types of ecosystems, and the living and non-living things that interact within the specific ecosystems. We will be doing an interactive notebook activity that will help us review the parts of the biosphere (organism, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere). <br />
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<b>**Scholastic Book orders will be sent home in Friday folders. Orders are due on Friday, March 22, 2019.</b><br />
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<b>**Reminder: </b>Keep a Clear Mind activity books can be signed and handed in for a special prize!Mrs. McCabe's Computer Homework Helplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218165887962713829noreply@blogger.com0