Week #35

Learning Log for Week of May 2nd - May 5th.

My favorite thing this week was working on my girl scout badges.

Homeroom:

This week I worked on Math on Khan Academy.  I also played my prodigy math game.  I went on brain pop and watched some videos.

Math:

This week in Math I finished lesson # 22 in Math U See. It was on how to subtract mixed unequal denominators.  It is getting a little easier each time and I am ready and excited to be done with fractions!

English/Language Arts:

I worked on my Spelling-U-See and finished my lesson #8. I learned about bossy r chunks.  The story was about the ancient pyramids of Egypt, which are one of my favorites!

Science:

This week in science we talked more about biomes.  We starting studied marine water.  We got to learn about the different levels in the ocean.  Then we got to watch a movie by James Cameron about him going in a submarine down the mariana trench.

History/Geography:

This week in Geography we talked about the religions of our country.  In South Korea many of the people there practice Buddhism.  My mom says we are going to try and visit all the 5 major world religions sacred spots here in Utah.  I am excited for the field trips.

Choir:

We are still practicing our songs for spring recital.  We are working on how to do our solos.  I am excited and nervous.

Dance:

We have been working on cleaning up our technique for our dance recital.  Thursday night ballet is fun, but it is also really hard.  I am excited to see the show.

Week #34

Learning Log for Week of April 25th - April 29th

My favorite thing this week was reading Bambi.

Homeroom:

This week  I worked on my math prodigy. I also went on Khan Academy.  I also did my math flash cards.

Math:

This week in Math I finished lesson # 21in Math U See. It was learning how to add mixed and unequal denominators.  It was a little tricky and took a little bit more time this week.

English/Language Arts:

I worked on my Spelling-U-See and finished my lesson #7.  It was about the first rubber balls.  It was fun to learn how to spell the passage, but also learn the history.  I have a 4 year old brother who loves balls.

Science:

This week in science we talked more about biomes.  We starting studied about deserts and tundras.  I like the deserts because there are some cool animals.  We got a book at the library that tells the story about how the camel go it's humps.  I

History/Geography:

This week in Geography we talked more about religions.  We talked about the religions in Asia.  It was interesting that the 5 largest religions in the world are all practiced in Asia.

Choir:

We are still practicing for our spring show. We got to do a mini show for a small group in our community.  It was fun to see them know some of the songs.

Dance:

We are just practicing our recital dance.  It is the first time I go out on my own.  Our costumes are are so pretty.  They are all the same, but then each have a different color sash.

Week #33

Learning Log for Week of April 18th - 22nd

My favorite thing this week was science and learning about the biomes.

Homeroom:

This week I studied brain pop.  I also played my math prodigy game.  We watched some videos on Khan Academy about the history of Mesopotamia.

Math:

This week in Math I finished lesson # 20 in Math U See. It was learning about same difference.  I am also working on my flash chards with my mom.  My brother and I also like to play math games on the computer.

English/Language Arts:

I worked on my Spelling-U-See and finished my lesson #6.  It was on the pyramids of Egypt.  I learned about vowel chunks and constant chunks.

Science:

This week in science we talked more about biomes.  We starting studying grasslands and forests.  It was fun to talk about them since we are reading about Bambi in a deciduous forest in Europe.

History/Geography:

This week in Geography we starting talking about religions.  We talked about the 5 main religions that are practiced around the world.  We were able to make a map and talk about each religion and what they believe and what their sacred writings are.

Choir:

We are just practicing our songs for our recital.  We are working on the 60's songs right now.  They are really fun to sing.

Dance:

We are practicing our dance recital.  In technique on Thursdays we get to learn new moves.  I love learning the names and positions of ballet.

Week #30-31

Learning Log for Week of March 28th - April 8th

My favorite thing this week was my sewing class.

Homeroom:

This week I studied khan academy.  I worked a little bit on my math missions.  I also watched some videos about art history.

Math:

This week in Math I finished lesson #18. It was on add mixed regroup numbers.  It was little tricky, but it's starting to get a little easier if I remember the phrase, "to compare or combine they must be the same kind."

English/Language Arts:

I worked on my Spelling-U-See.  I am learning about constant chunks and vowel chunks.  At first it was kind of tricky, but it is getting easier.  I like reading about the different stories of history. 

Science:

This week in science we finished up our study on birds.  Now we are starting a study on biomes and ecosystems.  It was fun to draw a map of the different biomes around the world.

History/Geography:

This week in Geography we talked about the different languages on the continent of Asia.  We are did history this week and are learning more about Mesopotamia.  I like learning about the Code of Hammurabi and also learning about Sargon the great.

Choir:

We are practicing for our Spring recital.  It is getting close and I am excited for my Solo on the song "When I Grow up." I love to sing and my teacher, Miss Alison is so much fun!

Dance:

We are learning the last of our recital dance.  Once it's all learned we are going to clean it up.  I am excited for our costumes to come in.

Week #37

Learning Log for Week of May 16th - May20th

My favorite thing this week was going to Thanksgiving Point Museum and Curiosity Museum.

Homeroom:

I worked on my math facts this week. I am working on trying to multiplication and division flashcards in 1.5 minutes.  I also did code monkey where I learned how to code.

Math:

I finished my lesson #23 and took my unit test.  I am learning about reciprocals in fractions.  I am excited to finish fractions and move onto next level, I am getting close!

Science:

In Science we did a field trip to Thanksgiving Point and learned about flowers at the gardens.  Then we went to the curiosity museum and I learned about the rain forrest at the museum, it was fun to learn more since we did a study on biomes.

Language Arts:

I am working on my spelling in spelling-u-see.  I starting working on bossy r chunks and endings.  I was able to learn about the hanging gardens of babylon as I was doing my spelling.  I love doing history with my spelling.

History/Geography:

This week we went on a field trip to the University of Utah and saw a program about the pacific islands and learned about some of their culture.  We visited Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand.  Tahiti was my favorite because the dancers there move their hips really fast.

Tech:

In Digital Photography I finished the end of year art show.  I went around my neighborhood and took different photos.  My favorite photos were of the LDS temple that is close by my home.  It was during sunset and it was so pretty.

Choir:

I had my last performance at an elementary school.  It was so fun, but I was sad that it was my last time.  But I am excited for drama camp this summer!

Dance:

We are finalizing our dance and cleaning up our moves.  We had picture day and it was fun to get dressed up and get ready for our spring recital.  I am excited to perform at Kingsbury Hall.

Learning Log

Learning Log for Week of May 9th - May13th

My favorite thing this week was my choir performances. 

 I loved performing for people and it was nervous and exciting to perform my solo.

Homeroom:

We went on Khan Academy and learned about history. We learned about Babylon and King Nebuchadnezzar. I liked learning about hanging gardens of Babylon. 

Math:

I finished my lesson #22.  It was on subtracting mixed unequal denominators.  I am getting through my epsilon and excited about all the fractions I am learning about.  

Science:

In Science we finished our study on biomes. We did a project on our favorite biome.  I picked marine water and made a jelly fish habitat.  We also started talking about symbiosis and learned about the different relationships of mutualistic, commensalism, and parasitic relationships.

Language Arts:

I am working on my spelling in spelling-u-see.  I am learning about different things around the world, last week I learned about the Greeks.  My Narnia class is over with leadership education academy, I was sad, but it was a really fun class!

History/Geography:

We started our study on Greece.  We learned about the different Gods and Goddesses.  My favorite God of War...Ares in Greek and he is called Mars in the Roman.

Tech:

In Digital Photography I have been taking some cool photos.  I took some photos at the tulip festival. I am working with different lighting and modes.  I also like to pose my brothers into different positions.

Choir:

I had two performances this week for our spring show.  It was so much fun.  My favorite song we sing is called "Sixteen with a Twist."  I am wanting to do drama camp this summer, I love to sing!!

Dance:

I got to pick up my costume this week!  I am so excited.  Our dance is about our first time on our own.  We are cleaning up our dance.