Here are some pictures of our classroom for parents to see !

This is where we engage in all activities , and the school creates a wonderful enviorment for the children.

Puma

Information:

The Puma is described as a large, powerful, carnivorous mammal ( Felis concolor ) of the family Felidae – a wild cat. The Puma is similar to the leopard usually having an unmarked tawny body. Black Pumas can be described as an unspotted leopards with dark brown hair and very sharp emerald eyes. Their hind legs are larger than the front legs on a long body and neck with a small head, short face a long tail.

The scientists who study animals (zoology ) are called zoologists. Each animal that is studied is classified, that is, split into descriptive groups starting with main groups ( vertebrates and invertebrates ) the Families of animals are also included such as Ursidae ( the family of bears) and the families are then split into species such as Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)

Pumas are known be several regional names such as:

• Cougar
• Panther
• Catamount
• Mountain lion
• Painter

Pumas are native to Asia, America and Africa
The common habitat is the coniferous and tropical forests, swamps or grassland
The diet of Pumas, being a carnivore, consists of large mammals, including deer but they also eat smaller animals including rabbits and birds.Fully grown they reach the height of 7 to 8 feet
An adult weighs between 100 and 250 pounds

*Endangered Species Animal Unit Activity*

Dear Students ,

I’ve decided to create a fun activity involving endangered species in the state of Florida.

As we know many , many species of animals have become endangered throughout the years. So , basically I want to expand your knowledge on these species in our state. As you were able to see above I chose the Puma to make a small animal photo file and I included some information about the animal.

You will be doing something similar to this but with more pictures and more information.

The minimum number of pictures is 5, the information you need to provide is:

• description
• where they live
• what they eat
• behavior
• are they mammals?
• their size
• how they became an endangered species

I’m providing a website  with the names of all endangered species in Florida. Use this as a guide and then research the name of the animal you chose. The format of the activity is like the one shown above , feature the pictures of the animal first and then place the information under .

Polar Express Story Map

Objective: analyze the structure and elements of a story by noting the setting, characters, problem, events and resolution.

Materials: Train pattern of engine-with the words title and author with blanks for student to fill in. 4 Box car patterns with the words setting, characters, problem, and resolution- one word on each car with space for the student to fill in the information.

-Large 12\” x 18\” black construction paper.
-Green construction paper
-Small pine tree pattern
-Crayons, scissors and glue

Activity:

After watching “The Polar Express , read by Lou Diamond Phillips” video , analyze and write down the story elements of characters , setting , problem and resolution .

Each student will need to fill in the information for each train car: setting, character, problem, and resolution. The engine has the author and title. Next, they color and cut out the train cars. The student will color a mountain on the large piece of black construction paper. (Using the white crayons) Tracks can also be drawn going up and down the mountain. Then the student will glue their prepared train onto the paper. The engine with title and author and then the box cars with setting, characters, problem and solution. Finally the students can use the pine tree patterns and glue them around the page to finish their work.

Hi students !

I’m posting this entry to suggest an online reading website , this is a new assignment which wont be graded.
This website contains many stories read by actors , authors and so on. I will be suggesting TWO stories but after you read those feel free to read other stories from the website.

HERE ARE THE LINKS:

The Polar Express read by Lou Diamond Phillips

http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html

A Bad Case of Stripes read by David Shannon

http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html

After you are done reading these stories , post a comment stating what you think is the moral of the story “A Bad Case Of Stripes”, also share what you thought about the two stories and if you decided to read other ones.

Place Value of Six Digit Numbers

Numbers, such as 495,784, have six digits. Each digit is a different place value.

The first digit is called the hundred thousands’ place. It tells you how many sets of one hundred thousand are in the number. The number 495,784 has four hundred thousands.

The second digit is the ten thousands’ place. In this number there are nine ten thousands in addition to the four hundred thousands.

The third digit is the one thousands’ place which is five in this example. Therefore there are four sets of one hundred thousand, nine sets of ten thousand, and five sets of one thousand in the number 495,784.

The fourth digit is called the hundreds’ place. It tells how many sets of one hundred are in the number. The number 495,784 has seven hundreds in addition to the thousands.

The next digit is the tens’ place. This number has are eight tens in addition to the four hundred thousands, nine ten thousands, five thousands and seven hundreds.

The last or right digit is the ones’ place which is four in this example. Therefore there are four sets of one hundred thousand, nine sets of ten thousand, five sets of one thousand, seven sets of one hundred, eight sets of ten, and four ones in the number 495,784.

Black History Month

Yes , as we know February is Black History Month . We take this month to honor different African-American heroes. We all probably have a a basic understanding of what Black History month is about, but I want to take this opportunity to have a discussion about what your opinion is on different famous figures of African American descent . I want you to pick ONE famous African American figure and post a 3 paragraph comment describing what that person did to become famous and a hero and what your opinion is about their actions.

Dear Students ,

I decided to make our first assignment quite simple . Let’s consider this an “ice breaker” a chance to get to know each other better and our family backgrounds.

Assignment:

The assignment is to research some information about your family history , record the information and you can send it through the messages feature as an attachment.

Here are some ideas to form of presentation:

• essay
• family tree
• pictures (with captions)
• diagram

*whether you choose family tree , using pictures or a diagram you must include an explanation about what you included in your creation*

*You can also use this illustration I supplied for you if you decide to do the family tree*

HERE ARE SOME LINK TO HELP YOU:

http://pbskids.org/wayback/family/tree/index.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/familytree/

*THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE FEB. 25*

Welcome Students !

Dear Students ,

Welcome ! This is your new 5th grade classroom blog. My name is Ms.Cruz and I will be your new 5th grade teacher .

Through this blog I will be posting , assignments , homework, interesting facts, announcements and so on. The assignments will be based on different subjects , from math , to language arts , reading etc. I will also be posting information on extra credit and projects.

Feel free to participate in discussions , and state your opinion regardless of what it may be. Progress reports will be sent home every 3 months .

I will be sending the link of this blog to your parents , so they can keep an eye on what the assignments are and what subject you guys a progressing on.

If you have any concerns , or questions please contact me at any time.

Ms. C