Division

Get Your Division Going:

Hit the Division: http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/gordon/Hit%20the%20button%20v9.swf

Divide by 9: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/division.shtml

Math Mayhem DIVISION: http://www.learningplanet.com/act/mayhem/

Where in the US is Mrs. Elliott?

Can you guess where I am today? The capitol of this state is Springfield. A president lived here. Today I am speaking at a convention for teachers. I want to hear what you have been learning about the French Explorers. Please write a few sentences about the French in Missouri and what you have found out about division. I miss you and I will see you tomorrow. Happy Halloween!

Monday Morning Meeting with Mrs. Elliott

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your 3 day weekend. I am sorry I have to be away today, but I know you are giving the substitute teacher your Elliott BEST! Thank you for continuing to work hard and learn lots!
Since I am missing Morning Meeting today, let's do it on our blog. Please comment about what you did over the 3 day weekend and how things are going today. I will read your comments this evening. I can't wait to hear from you.

When you finish your comments and publish them, try my Brain Teaser for today:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/brain/gr4/ch02/bt_04_02_q.html

Problem of the Day: Tuesday

Ken's desk has three drawers in it. In each drawer he has 12 puzzles. How many puzzles does he have in all?

Homework, Oh Homework

Want a little Social Studies extra credit this quarter. Complete the Archaeology Homework assignment. You are to analyze your bedroom and think like an archaeologist. If you are interested, get a copy from Mrs. Elliott and return it by Monday, October 29. Feel free to send me a message in the comments section. I will get the copy to you.

Getting Started on Museum Project

No need to be scared of the Night at the Museum Project. You now know your partner and your topic. Let's Dig In to the Research.

Native American Helps:

Tribe Information Sites: http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=1888974

Look down to the Native American post from last week and use those sites also.

French Missourians: http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=1898252

French Explorers: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/french_explorers.htm

Fur Trading: http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/1997/02/10.htm

Where Fur Trading Began: http://mdc.mo.gov/kids/out-in/2003/01/3.htm

Transportation and the River: http://www.42explore2.com/missriv.htm

Keelboat: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keelboat

Pirogues and other boats: http://www.lewisandclark.net/boats.htm

French Homes in villages: http://www.saintegenevievetourism.org/homes.htm

French Culture/Village: http://www.schools.lth5.k12.il.us/bths-east/french/stgen.html

French Missouri Housing: http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/1700/sideby/f-hou.htm

Colonial Times in Missouri: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mogenweb/hints.htm

French and Native American helps: http://courses.missouristate.edu/ShaeJohnson/Missouri%20History/mohistchap4.htm

Also you can use Chapters 3-4 in our Missouri Our Home Books.

Night at the Museum Project

History will come to life as you design a museum exhibit for your Native American tribe. We will learn about artifacts and create some to place in your museum exhibit. Use the link below to find out more.

Artifacts-Natural History Museum: http://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/north_public/north_public.htm

Your challenge is to do research, create artifacts, and display your items at our "Night at the Museum" Day! Keep watching for more details.

Digging into Research: Native Americans

We are digging into the past by learning more about Native American tribes. You will need these sites today to help.

http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/map.htm

http://www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/Curriculum%20Info/NativeAmericans/index.html

http://www.pppst.com/nativeamericans.html

M & M: Marvelous Multiplication

We are focusing on multiplication during this unit. Here are a few helpful sites:

Farm Multiplication: http://www.prongo.com/farm/game.html

Jungle Jim and Monkeys: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Monkeys.htm

Penguin Multiplication: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/ConeCrazy.htm

Penguin Cone Crazy Choose your Level: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/ConeCrazyLevels.htm

Castle Quest Game: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/CastleQuests.htm

Schoolhouse Rocks Songs: http://www.school-house-rock.com/multiplicationrock.html

Arrays Brain Pop Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/multiplicationanddivision/arrays/
Math Mayhem- http://www.learningplanet.com/act/mayhem/index.asp

Multiplication Blaster- http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/Tunnel/MULTIPLY.HTM

Mathionaire: http://www.mathsisfun.com/games/mathionaire-multiplication-quiz.html

Mole Multiplication: http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/Moles.htm

Hidden Picture Multiplication: http://www.aplusmath.com/games/picture/MultPicture.html

Archaeology: Can You Dig It?

We are Digging into the Past! Get your shovel ready. Today's mission: Learn about Archaeology. We are going to visit several sites to find out all we can about this amazing science. Check your guide to help you. Here are the sites you will need:

Archaeology: Clues from the Past- http://ology.amnh.org/archaeology/index.html


Magic School Bus: http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/tour.htm?archeology


Many Great Sites:
http://ancienthistory.pppst.com/archaeology.html


ROCK HOUND WEBQUEST: http://www.schools.manatee.k12.fl.us/webdisk/landers/WebPages/Rocks/rocks.html

Cursive Handwriting

Second Quarter is here. We will be focusing more on cursive handwriting in our assignments. Spelling tests will be done in cursive from this week on. Here are a few websites to help review and practice cursive.

http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive.htm

http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/animation/lowercase.htm

http://www.kidzone.ws/cursive/index.htm

RODEO GRILL

Rodeo Grill was a huge success! We want to thank our investors and valuable customers. We could not have done it without you. We will be able to pay back our loan to Bank of Elliott and still have a profit of $344.00. We will use our profit to pay for upcoming events such as: Pioneer Day, Girls'/Boys' Day Out, and class activities. It was a great day for learning and making memories! Thank you for sharing this experience with us.

Shake's Night: Fourth Grade Family Fun

Money Review and Resources

To prepare for our Money Assessment try out these helpful resources online.

Change Maker: http://justkidsgames.com/play.php?MakingChange

Coins and Bills: http://www.funbrain.com/cashreg/

Counting Money: http://www.hbschool.com/activity/counting_money/

Practice the following things for the test:

* Figuring money amounts from descriptions. Example: 4 $10 bills, 2 $1 bills, 3 quarters, 2 nickels = ________

* Making change from $1, $5, $10, $20.

* Estimate totals of items. Ex. $.79, $1.56, $2.99 = ($1 + $2 + $3 = $6)

* Counting back change.

* Adding and Subtracting money amounts.

* Showing 2 ways of the same amount. (Drawing the money.)

Use the review sheets from Monday and Tuesday to help review. Good Luck!

Tim's Change Challenge

Take Tim's Change Challenge!

Camping Trip!

Our practice with money continues! Yesterday we "shopped" at Wal Mart. Today we will shop at Bass Pro. We are looking for some camping equipment. Use this link to help you as you shop. Happy Camping!

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Department_10151_-1_10001_350000000?CMID=MH_OS_CAMPING