- Measurement
- Mass: Pounds and ounces
- 1 lb = 16 oz
- Capacity: Gallons, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces
- 1 gal = 4 qt
- 1 qt = 2 pt
- 1 pt = 2 c
- 1 c = 8 fl oz
- Mass: Pounds and ounces
- Grammar: Articles
- An article is a type of adjective. It comes before the noun it describes.
- the can be used with singular and plural nouns
- a/an is used only with singular nouns
- Demonstrative articles-this, that, these, those
- Show whether the noun is singular or plural and if an object is close to or far from the speaker or writer.
- An article is a type of adjective. It comes before the noun it describes.
- Informative writing (report)-Conclusion
- The closing should bring closure to the written piece.
- Vary the words so it is different from the opening
- Revisits the topic through summary or reflection
- Closing strategies:
- General statement
- Question and response
- Summary
- Parallel vs. Series circuit
- parallel circuit-only has one path for the energy to flow
- series circuit-has more than one path for the energy to flow
- Ask your child:
- What happened when they removed one bulb from a parallel circuit vs a series circuit?
- What other observations were made?
- What kind of circuit do they think is used in homes and at school?
- Safety Smart video with Bill Nye
- HSA Science Prep
- We previewed some of the questions on the SBA/HSA testing practice site. Students are welcome to take a closer look at the types of questions they may be asked, but unfortunately the answer key given on the site does not match the questions. They may have updated the questions, but not the answer key. Students should not try to study for this test, but instead be familiar with the types of questions and know how to respond.
- Students who want to look at the practice test items again, can follow the link above or find it in the "Other Links" section of our class site.
- Click on "students & families"
- Click on "training & practice tests"
- Leave the "guest information" on the sign in page and click "Sign In"
- Select grade 4 on the next page, click "yes"
- Scroll down to yellow section and click on "Start HSA Science Grade 4 Practice Test"
- Scroll down to bottom portion on next screen, click "yes"
- Click "Begin test now"
- Reviewed plants and animals arrival wksht
- Field Trip: Kamananui Valley Hike
What an exciting way to end the week! We were hoping the rain would stay away and the grounds would not be too wet, but luck was not on our side. Although it wasn't the ideal conditions for a hike, there was still lots to learn about the plants growing all around us and the impact humans have had on the environment. - Ask your child:
- Name some of the uses of the kukui, koa, hau (This will tie into our study on the ahupua'a next quarter).
- Name some invasive species in the area. What has been done to try to get rid of these harmful plants?
- What animal can be found in the valley that causes damage to the plants?
- 3/6: HSA Science Assessment (Round 1)
- 3/6: Yearbook order/$16 due (After this date, price increases to $20)
- 3/8: Makahiki form due
- 3/15: Parent Activity-Makahiki
- 3/16: End of 3rd Quarter