Camper Chronicle: Mrs. Brosman Bbrosman@triton.k12.in - Us
Camper Chronicle: Mrs. Brosman Bbrosman@triton.k12.in - Us
Camper Chronicle: Mrs. Brosman Bbrosman@triton.k12.in - Us
January 8, 2016
Mrs. Brosman
bbrosman@triton.k12.in.us
www.mrsbrosman.weebly.com
Phone: 574-342-2355
Math This week we worked on finding the LCM of two numbers, adding
and subtracting fractions with common denominators, and unlike denominators, and how to add mixed numbers.
Reading
Next week we will be reading Weslandia which is a fictional story about a boy who is a bit of a loner and decides to create his own land or
society in his backyard. He ends up making friends through his imagination
and creativity. We will practice making inferences /drawing conclusions
while reading.
Writing This week we chose our state for our state reports that we will
Spelling Next weeks list is a tough one! They are words from around the
world. Many dont follow a certain spelling pattern. This is a list that needs
to be memorized and practiced quite a bit. www.spellingcity.com/triton5
Social Studies This week we reviewed our chapter on the Middle Atlan-
tic colonies and we began studying for our chapter test which will be next
Wednesday. We also began memorizing our states and capitals! This week
students learned 9 northeastern states and their capitals. The quiz over
these will be on Monday. Students have flashcards they can study with plus
some resources online. After their quiz, they will learn the Southern states
and their capitals.
Science This week we began our next unit on Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Students will learn about habitats, how to classify organisms, environmental effects on animals and their habitats, and much more. This will help lay
the groundwork for our Camp Amigo trip in April where students will learn
even more!
1. hula
2. polka
3. cobra
4. koala
5. waltz
6. kiosk
7. ballet
8. safari
9. khaki
10. karate
11. buffet
12. yogurt
13. tomato
14. banana
15. vanilla
16. canyon
17. banquet
18. macaroni
19. barbecue
20. stampede
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papaya
tsunami
artichoke
succotash
sauerkraut
~Mrs. Brosman
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Upcoming Dates:
January 15: Donuts for Dads
February 4: Progress Reports
February 5: Science Fair Judging
February 12: Classroom Valentine's Party