Musculoskeletal Systems

This week, we have begun learning about the many different systems that work together to create the human body.  Log onto Discovery Education and watch the videos that are assigned to you:

Skeletal & Muscular Systems
The Nervous System

Click on the links below to watch the Study Jams videos on each system.

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Cells

As part of Literacy Centers this week, log onto Discovery Education and watch the following video clips that have been assigned to you:

Cells Working Together
Multicellular Organisms
One-Celled Organisms

Along with the DE videos, click on the following links to watch the Study Jams that go along with our unit of study.

The Human Body

Plant Cells

Animal Cells

Two-Dimensional Figures

We have been discussing classifying polygons based on attributes.  The following videos will be a re-enforcement of previous lessons.

Triangles

Classifying Triangles

Quadrilaterals

Classifying Quadrilaterals

Polygons

Classify Polygons

Ecosystems Resources

Ecosystems Resources for Fifth Grade

Food Chain Game:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm

Study Jams – Ecosystems

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/ecosystems.htm

Study Jams – Biomes

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/biomes.htm

Study Jams – Food Chains

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/food-chains.htm

Study Jams – Food Webs

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/food-webs.htm

Study Jams – Aquatic Ecosystems

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/aquatic-ecosystems.htm

Study Jams – Photosynthesis

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/plants/photosynthesis.htm

Study Jams – Symbiosis

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/symbiosis.htm

Study Jams – The Kingdoms of Life

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/animals/kingdoms-of-life.htm

Study Jams – Changes in Ecosystems

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/changes-ecosystems.htm

Study Jams – Population Growth

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/population-growth.htm

Ecosystems Glogster

http://jeffreygarcia.edu.glogster.com/ecosystems-4808/

Discovery Education

·         Real World  Science – Ecosystems and Biomes

·         TLC Elementary School:  People and the Environment

·         Ecosystems:  Nature in Balance

Big Universe

·         Inside Ecosystems and Biomes

·         What are Food Chains and Webs?

·         How Ecosystems Work

Decimal Center Activities

This week, you will practice rounding decimals.
After you have completed the activities, record your thoughts in your math journal.

Which activity did you like the most?
Which was most helpful?  Why?

Decimals Scooter Quest

Learn Zillion

Comparing Decimals

Powers of Ten

What happens to whole numbers and decimals when we multiply or divide by powers of ten?  Watch the videos below.

Learn Zillion

Multiply Whole Numbers and Decimals by Powers of 10

Divide Decimals by Powers of 10

Decimal Place Value

Let's have fun with decimals!  Click on the following links to enjoy some decimal games and activities.  When complete, answer the following question in your math journal.  Your answer should include complete sentences, capital letters, and proper punctuation.

How have these activities helped me to understand decimal place value?


Scooter Quest Decimal Place Value

Study Jams Decimal Place Value
Be sure to test yourself at the end of the video.  In your journal, record your percentage correct.

Challenge:
Comparing Decimals