Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  energetic
Now Playing: 1/18--1/21
Math


1/18--Finish Chapter 6 Test. Homework is worksheet on Make a Table.

1/19--Lesson 7-1. Estimation for multiplying and dividing fractions. Homework Workbook Page 80. Do the first column.

1/20--Lesson 7-2. Multiplying fractions, Homework will be a worksheet on this skill.

1/21--Lesson 7-3. Multiplying Mixed Fractions. No homework.


Science

1/18--Study new vocabulary from pages E30--E57.

1/19--Study vocabulary, worksheet on acids bases, and neutrals.

1/20--Study vocabulary and complete Research Page for the Science Fair. It must be turned in tomorrow, 1/21, or you will lose 2 points per day it is late.

1/21--Study vocabulary.

Have a great week! Blessings, Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  energetic
Now Playing: 1/10--1/13, 2005
Math


1/10--We will finish tests from Friday and work in class on making an Organized List.

1/11--Lesson 6-5, Worksheet for homework.

1/12--Lesson 6-6, Worksheet for homework. Test Thursday on Chapter 6, Lesson 6-1,6-2,6-4,6-5,6-6. Please be sure you study.

1/13--Test on Chapter 6. Adding and Subtracting Fractions.

1/14--No School for students. Inservice day for teachers.

1/17--No School. Martin Luther King Birthday.


Science

1/10--Be sure you have turned in two activities for a grade--Pun Chemistry and Circle Graph. Study vocabulary for a test on Thursday, 1/13.

1/11--Study vocabulary for a test on 1/13.

1/12--Study vocabulary for a test on 1/13. Turn in Topic Page for the Science Fair. Points deducted for turning in late.

1/13--Test on vocabulary.

1/14--No school for students. Inservice for teachers.

1/17--No school. Martin Luther King Day.



Dates

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  cool
Now Playing: 1/03/05--1/07/05
Math 1/03--Lesson 6-1. Workbook page 71 for homework. 1/04--Computer Lab for practice on Math skills. 1/05--Lesson 6-2. Workbook page 72 for homework. Do the even numbers 2-36. 1/06--Lesson 6-4. Workbook page 75 for homework. Do the even numbers 18-48. Study for test on Lessons 6-1,6-2,6-4. Study the word problems sheet. 1/07--Test on Lessons 6-1,6-2,6-4. Science 1/03--Begin the study of atoms, elements. Study the new vocabulary words defined in class. 1/04 and 1/05--Computer Lab to research Science Fair topics. Study the vocabulary words. Complete the worksheet "Pun Chemistry". 1/06 and 1/07--Library research for the Science Fair Homework is to complete the circle graph on "It's Elemental My Dear". Study vocabulary. Science Fair Dates to Remember: Jan. 12--Topic Page due. Jan. 21--Research Plan due. Feb. 11--Rough Draft due. Feb. 15--Sketch of board due. Feb. 18--Speeches due. Points will be deducted for each day something is late. A grade will be given for the turning in of each item. Blessings, Mrs. Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  celebratory
Now Playing: 12/13--12/16
Science


Study study guide and vocabulary for Mid-Term test on 12/16.


Matn

Study the Practice Worksheet for the Mid-Term on 12/14.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Blessings, Mrs. Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  cheeky
Now Playing: 12/6--12/10
Math


12/6--Lesson 5-7, Workbook Page 67, Do the even numbers.


12/7--Lesson 5-8, Workbook Page 68, Do the even numbers.

12/8--Review of Chapter 5, Worksheet to review for the chapter test.

12/9 and 12/10 -- Test on Chapter 5.

Please be sure your child is doing their homework and studying for this hard chapter test.

Science


12/6--Review for test on Matter, Mass, and Density.

12/7--Test on Matter, Mass, Density.

12/8--Begin new vocabulary on the different states of matter.

12/9--Study vocabulary.

12/10--Study guide and vocabulary to study. This material will be their Mid-Term test in Science on 12/16.

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  cool
Now Playing: 11/29--12/3
Math


11/29 --Lesson 5-6, Homework -- Workbook Page 66, Do the odd problems.

11/30 -- Review of Lessons 5-4, 5-5, 5-6. Worksheet for review for test on these lessons on Wed., 12/1.

12/1 -- Begin test on Lessons 5-4, 5-5, 5-6. Review for this test to finish on Thursday, 12/2.

12/2 -- Finish tests on Lessons 5-5, 5-5, 5-6. Reducing worksheet for homework.

12/3 -- Lesson 5-7. Changing fractions to percents.


Science


11/29---12/3 Study the notes, study guide, and vocabulary for a test on Monday, 12/5.

Remember:
Adopt a School Family -- Have your money or presents to school by 12/10.

Ballet - Dec. 2, You may still pay for the ballet until Wed. 12/1.

Have a great week! Blessings, Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  bright
Now Playing: 11/15--11/19, 2004
Math


11/15--We will continue taking a test on Lesson 5-1,5-2,5-3. Be sure your child knows the Rules of Divisibility. They have to write them on this test. Homework is a worksheet on fractions.

11/16--Lesson 5-4 and Lesson 5-5. The students who haven't finished tests hopefully will finish today. Homework will be a worksheet on equilvalent fractions, reducing fractions, and greatest common factor.

11/17--Lesson 5-6. The students will change improper fractions to mixed numbers and back again. Homework will be workbook page 66, do the odd problems.

11/18--Review of Lessons 5-4,5-5,5-6. The students will work on a review sheet for homework to get them ready for a test on Friday.

11/19--Test on Lesson 5-4,5-5,5-6.

Have a great Thanksgiving! Blessings, Mrs. Sandy Ford


Science

11/15--Study the 11 vocabulary words for a test on Thursday. 11/18. Finish the drawings of the 3 cycles for a grade. You can use your textbook for this grade.

11/16--Study for the vocabulary test on Thursday and finish the drawings of the 3 cycles.

11/17--Study for vocabulary test on ll vocabulary words for test 11/18. Turn in drawings and labeling on the 3 natural cycles.

11/18--Test on vocabulary. Open book test on Ecosystems.

11/19--The students have worked on several workbook pages this week using their textbook. I will take these pages for a grade. You might have your child bring this home for you to look over before the grade is taken.

Have a great Thanksgiving! Blessings, Mrs. Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  cool
Now Playing: 11/8--11/12, 2004
Math


11/8--Lesson 5-2. The Students will learn how to find the Prime Factorization of a number by using Factor Ladders. Homework--Workbook Page 61. Do the even #'s, plus number 25. Study the Rules of Divisibility.


11/9--Lesson 5-3. The students will find the Least Common Multiple using Factor Ladders. Homework--Workbook -Page 62. Do the first column including the word problems.Study the Rules of Divisibility.

11/10--Review of Lesson 5-1, 5-2, 5-3. Students will begin a review worksheet in class on Wednesday. Finish this worksheet for homework and study, study, study!


11/11--Test on Lessons 5-1, 5-2, 5-3. We will begin this test and finish it on Friday, 11/12. Study the Rules of Divisibility.

11/12--Finish the test on Lessons 5-1,5-2,5-3. No Homework!!!

Dates to Remember

11/12--Last day to order a yearbook
11/18--Boxes due to underprivileged children. Be sure to put $5 inside box for shipping.
11/18--Last day to bring money and permission for the Christmas Ballet on Dec. 2, at 12:45.
11/19--Last day for canned food drive. Winning homeroom gets lunch from Taco Bell.

Science

11/8--Computer Lab for a grade. Study vocabulary and study guide for a test on Ecosystems on Wednesday, 11/10.

11/9--Review for test. Study!!!

11/10--Test on Ecosystems

11/11--Begin study on natural cycles. Study new vocabulary.

11/12--Natural cycles. Study vocabulary and the cycles.

Have a great week. Blessings, Mrs. Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  cool
Now Playing: 11/1--11-5, 2004
Math


11/1--Students will finish the test on Chapter 3. We will begin Lesson 9-1.

11/2--School is out for Election Day. Please get out and vote. It is your privilege.

11/3--Lesson 9-1 and try to begin Lesson 5-1.Students must be able to write the Rules of Divisibility. Homework will be a worksheet on the Rules of Divisibility.

11-4--We will continue with the Rules of Divisibility. We will begin on Lesson 5-2. Study the rules for a test.

11-5--Lesson 5-2 and begin Lesson 5-3. Study the rules of divisibility.

Science


11/1--We will finish up the Atmosphere /Weather/Climate.

11/2--Students are out for Election Day. Please get out and vote. It is our privilege.

11/3--11/5--We will begin our study of Ecosystems. Students will receive their new vocabulary words for this new chapter. Begin studying for a test next week.

Things to Remember:
Can Food Drive--Please send can foods so we can receive the Taco Bell Party.

Christmas Boxes for children in other countries.

Adopt a Family for Christmas. I will be sending you info on this later.

Yearbooks are on sale $30. The entire book is in color.
Have a blessed week. Mrs. Sandy Ford

Mrs. Ford's Tentative Homework
Mood:  chatty
Now Playing: 10/25--10/29
Math Parents, please be sure your child is working on multiplication and division skills. They need practice, practice, practice!!!! Thank you, Mrs. Sandy Ford.


10/25--Lesson 3-11. Worksheet on dividing a decimal by a decimal.

10/26--Lesson 3-12. Workbook page 44. Do #'s 1,5,9,13,17,21,25.

10/27--Review of Chapter 3. Worksheet to review for test tomorrow, 10/28.

10/28 and 10/29--Test on Chapter 3.

Remember Mathathon books and money are due by Monday, October 25, 2004.

Science

10/25--10/29---Study vocabulary and study guide for a test on the Water Cycle, Layers of the Atmosphere, and Weather and Climate on Thursday, October 28, 2004.