HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 5/9/2022
All elementary classes have no homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 5/2/2022
1st Grade (Due 5/9): No homework this week!
5th Grade (Due 5/10): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 5/11): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 5/12): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 5/13): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/25/2022
1st Grade (Due 5/2): No homework this week!
5th Grade (Due 5/3): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 5/4): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 5/5): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 5/6): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/18/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/25): Develop a public service announcement about recycling. Make a video of your public service announcement for TV/Internet. It should be about 30 seconds in length. Please e-mail it to me at [email protected] or bring it to class on a thumb drive. A public service announcement is an advertisement for a cause - in this case, recycling to help our environment.
5th Grade (Due 4/26): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/27): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 4/28): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/29): Develop a public service announcement about recycling. Make a video of your public service announcement for TV/Internet. It should be about 30 seconds in length. Please e-mail it to me at [email protected] or bring it to class on a thumb drive. A public service announcement is an advertisement for a cause - in this case, recycling to help our environment.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/11/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/18): Part I: Interview a family member about an heirloom that has been passed down to them. If there are no heirlooms in your family, choose something of yours that you would like to pass down to a future family member when you are older. Write about either on lined paper or print it from a computer. If possible, take a picture of the heirloom or bring it in with parental permission so we can see it.
Part II: Paper Trash Collection Letter 1st_grade_paper_trash_collection_letter.pdf
5th Grade (Due 4/19): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/20): Develop a public service announcement about recycling. Make a video of your public service announcement for TV/Internet. It should be about 30 seconds in length. Please e-mail it to me at [email protected] or bring it to class on a thumb drive. A public service announcement is an advertisement for a cause - in this case, recycling to help our environment.
4th Grade (Due 4/21): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/4/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/11): Create an object out of recyclable materials (toilet paper or paper towel tubes, plastic water bottles, plastic containers, newspaper, paper, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc.). This item should be something you would want to GIVE someone as a gift.
5th Grade (Due 4/12): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/13): Part I: Interview a family member about an heirloom that has been passed down to them. If there are no heirlooms in your family, choose something of yours that you would like to pass down to a future family member when you are older. Write about either on lined paper or print it from a computer. If possible, take a picture of the heirloom or bring it in with parental permission so we can see it.
Part II: Paper Trash Collection Letter 3rd_grade_paper_trash_collection_letter.pdf
4th Grade (Due 4/14): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/22) No school on 4/15: Part I: Interview a family member about an heirloom that has been passed down to them. If there are no heirlooms in your family, choose something of yours that you would like to pass down to a future family member when you are older. Write about either on lined paper or print it from a computer. If possible, take a picture of the heirloom or bring it in with parental permission so we can see it. Part II: Paper Trash Collection Letter 2nd_grade_paper_trash_collection_letter.pdf
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/28/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/4): Ask a family member or a friend about his/her most treasured gift. Tell him/her about our class reading The Velveteen Rabbit and explain how the rabbit became a treasure. Ask him/her when, where, how, & why his/her gift became a treasure. Write your answers in complete sentences to form one or more paragraphs.
5th Grade (Due 4/5): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/6): Create an object out of recyclable materials (toilet paper or paper towel tubes, plastic water bottles, plastic containers, newspaper, paper, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc.). This item should be something you would want to GIVE someone as a gift.
4th Grade (Due 4/7): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/8): Create an object out of recyclable materials (toilet paper or paper towel tubes, plastic water bottles, plastic containers, newspaper, paper, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc.). This item should be something you would want to GIVE someone as a gift.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/21/2022
5th Grade (3/29): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 3/30): Ask a family member or a friend about his/her most treasured gift. Tell him/her about our class reading The Velveteen Rabbit and explain how the rabbit became a treasure. Ask him/her when, where, how, & why his/her gift became a treasure. Write your answers in complete sentences to form one or more paragraphs.
4th Grade (Due 3/31): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/1): Ask a family member or a friend about his/her most treasured gift. Tell him/her about our class reading The Velveteen Rabbit and explain how the rabbit became a treasure. Ask him/her when, where, how, & why his/her gift became a treasure. Write your answers in complete sentences to form one or more paragraphs.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/7/2022
1st Grade (Due 3/28) No School on 3/21: Part I: Use Attachment 23 to guide you to create AT LEAST 3 trading cards for specific threatened, endangered, or extinct animals. Each trading card should include a colored drawing OR photo of the animal with the necessary information on the back. Index cards are a good choice to use for this activity. If you need another copy of Attachment 23, here's the link: gifts_-_attachment_23.pdf
Part II: Bring stuffed animal or toy you treasure.
5th Grade (3/22): Research careers in forensics. List at least 3, give a job description for each, and explain whether or not you think you would like the job and why.
3rd Grade (Due 3/23): Part I: Use Attachment 23 to guide you to create AT LEAST 3 trading cards for specific threatened, endangered, or extinct animals. Each trading card should include a colored drawing OR photo of the animal with the necessary information on the back. Index cards are a good choice to use for this activity. If you need another copy of Attachment 23, here's the link: gifts_-_attachment_23.pdf
Part II: Bring stuffed animal or toy you treasure.
4th Grade (3/24): Research careers in forensics. List at least 3, give a job description for each, and explain whether or not you think you would like the job and why.
2nd Grade (Due 3/25): Part I: Use Attachment 23 to guide you to create AT LEAST 3 trading cards for specific threatened, endangered, or extinct animals. Each trading card should include a colored drawing OR photo of the animal with the necessary information on the back. Index cards are a good choice to use for this activity. If you need another copy of Attachment 23, here's the link: gifts_-_attachment_23.pdf
Part II: Bring stuffed animal or toy you treasure.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/28/2022
1st Grade (Due 3/7): Make a poster, advertisement, or an infomercial convincing others to move to or vacation in Florida based on our amount of natural resources. This should persuade others to come here, so use convincing words/phrases and include attractive pictures.
5th Grade (3/8): Research how ink chromatography was used to solve the forged Hitler diaries. Write 1-2 paragraphs explaining how ink chromatography was used to solve the crime.
3rd Grade (Due 3/9): Make a poster, advertisement, or an infomercial convincing others to move to or vacation in Florida based on our amount of natural resources. This should persuade others to come here, so use convincing words/phrases and include attractive pictures.
4th Grade (3/10): Research how ink chromatography was used to solve the forged Hitler diaries. Write 1-2 paragraphs explaining how ink chromatography was used to solve the crime.
2nd Grade (Due 3/11): Make a poster, advertisement, or an infomercial convincing others to move to or vacation in Florida based on our amount of natural resources. This should persuade others to come here, so use convincing words/phrases and include attractive pictures.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/21/2022
5th Grade (3/1): Fingerprinting Methods Worksheet - Click here for a copy of the worksheet if you need it.
fingerprinting_methods_worksheet.docx
3rd Grade (Due 3/2): Choose a desert animal to research and learn about. Write a brief report on what you find & either draw/color a picture of the animal in its habitat, OR bring in or e-mail pictures of the animal in its habitat to me at [email protected].
4th Grade (3/3): Fingerprinting Methods Worksheet - Click here for a copy of the worksheet if you need it.
fingerprinting_methods_worksheet.docx
2nd Grade (Due 3/4): Choose a desert animal to research and learn about. Write a brief report on what you find & either draw/color a picture of the animal in its habitat, OR bring in or e-mail pictures of the animal in its habitat to me at [email protected].
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/14/2022
1st Grade (Due 2/28) No school on 2/21: Imagine yourself as a collectible doll or other toy. Write a story about your life. Draw & color a picture of the toy.
5th Grade (Due 2/22): Research one of the topics from the video: using forensics to find painting forgeries or using forensics anthropology to study mummies. Write a 1-2 page report on your findings.
3rd Grade (Due 2/23): Imagine yourself as a collectible doll or other toy. Write a story about your life. Draw & color a picture of the toy.
4th Grade (Due 2/24): Research one of the topics from the video: using forensics to find painting forgeries or using forensics anthropology to study mummies. Write a 1-2 page report on your findings.
2nd Grade (Due 2/25): Imagine yourself as a collectible doll or other toy. Write a story about your life. Draw & color a picture of the toy.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/7/2022
1st Grade (Due 2/14): Read the fun facts from https://letterhub.com/fun-facts-about-stamps/. Choose one of the facts to research to find out more information. Write your findings to share with the class.
5th Grade (Due 2/15): Fingerprint Research Worksheet - Here's the link to a copy if you need one: fingerprinting_research_worksheet.docx
3rd Grade (Due 2/16): Read the fun facts from https://letterhub.com/fun-facts-about-stamps/. Choose one of the facts to research to find out more information. Write your findings to share with the class.
4th Grade (Due 2/17): Fingerprint Research Worksheet - Here's the link to a copy if you need one: fingerprinting_research_worksheet.docx
2nd Grade (Due 2/18): Read the fun facts from https://letterhub.com/fun-facts-about-stamps/. Choose one of the facts to research to find out more information. Write your findings to share with the class.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/31/2022
1st Grade (Due 2/7): Write a story about a gift. The story should answer these questions: What was the gift? Where was it discovered? Why was it considered a gift? Have your parents read Attachment 13 & bring the item described in Attachment 13. Here is a link to a copy of Attachment 13: attachment_13_1st_grade.pdf
5th Grade (Due 2/8): Research other methods of fabric analysis used by crime labs. Write a description of how one of these methods is conducted.
3rd Grade (Due 2/9): Write a story about a gift. The story should answer these questions: What was the gift? Where was it discovered? Why was it considered a gift? Have your parents read Attachment 13 & bring the item described in Attachment 13. Here is a link to a copy of Attachment 13: attachment_13_3rd_grade.pdf
4th Grade (Due 2/10): Research other methods of fabric analysis used by crime labs. Write a description of how one of these methods is conducted.
2nd Grade (Due 2/11): Write a story about a gift. The story should answer these questions: What was the gift? Where was it discovered? Why was it considered a gift? Have your parents read Attachment 13 & bring the item described in Attachment 13. Here is a link to a copy of Attachment 13: attachment_13_2nd_grade.pdf
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/24/2022
1st Grade (Due 1/31): Describe what you liked best about the egg drop activity & tell why. Also, tell what you learned from the egg drop activity.
5th Grade (Due 2/1): Invent a new way to make checks counterfeit-proof. Explain how it works & how no one can make a counterfeit version.
3rd Grade (Due 2/2): Describe what you liked best about the egg drop activity & tell why. Also, tell what you learned from the egg drop activity.
4th Grade (Due 2/3): Invent a new way to make checks counterfeit-proof. Explain how it works & how no one can make a counterfeit version. You don't have to actually create the new way. You will write your ideas on paper.
2nd Grade (Due 2/4): Describe what you liked best about the egg drop activity & tell why. Also, tell what you learned from the egg drop activity.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/17/2022
5th Grade (Due 1/25): Read the "Crime Scene Basics" handout. Examine the mock crime scene photo. List what evidence you would collect from the crime scene. Be sure to refer to the "Types of Evidence" section of the handout. Here is a link to the handout & the photo: crime_scene_basic_powerpoint.ppt
3rd Grade (Due 1/26): Write a paragraph about what being patriotic means to you.
4th Grade (Due 1/27): Read the "Crime Scene Basics" handout. Examine the mock crime scene photo. List what evidence you would collect from the crime scene. Be sure to refer to the "Types of Evidence" section of the handout. Here is a link to the handout & the photo: crime_scene_basic_powerpoint.ppt
2nd Grade (Due 1/28): Write a paragraph about what being patriotic means to you.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/10/2022
1st Grade (Due 1/24) No school on 1/17: Choose a person to research who has contributed to society. The person may be from the provided list but doesn't have to be. Make a list of his/her contributions to society and explain why each contribution is important. Here is a link to the list of people: gifts_-_people_to_research.docx
5th Grade (Due 1/18): None!!
3rd Grade (Due 1/19): Choose a person to research who has contributed to society. The person may be from the provided list but doesn't have to be. Make a list of his/her contributions to society and explain why each contribution is important. Here is a link to the list of people: gifts_-_people_to_research.docx
4th Grade (Due 1/20): None!!
2nd Grade (Due 1/21): Choose a person to research who has contributed to society. The person may be from the provided list but doesn't have to be. Make a list of his/her contributions to society and explain why each contribution is important. Here is a link to the list of people: gifts_-_people_to_research.docx
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/3/2022
5th Grade (Due 1/11): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum. Make sure you use "I, me, my" in your speech!
3rd Grade (Due 1/12): Ask family members what the word gifts means to them. Write down their answers. Pictures of their answers may also be drawn.
4th Grade (Due 1/13): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum.
2nd Grade (Due 1/14): Ask family members what the word gifts means to them. Write down their answers. Pictures of their answers may also be drawn.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 12/13/2021
1st Grade (Due 1/10): No homework! Enjoy your holidays!!
5th Grade (Due 1/11): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum. Make sure you use "I, me, my" in your speech!
3rd Grade (Due 1/5): No homework! Enjoy your holidays!!
4th Grade (Due 1/13): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum. Make sure you use "I, me, my" in your speech!
2nd Grade (Due 1/7): No homework! Enjoy your holidays!!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 12/6/2021
1st Grade (Due 12/13): Watch a weather report and write down at least 3 weather symbols you see. (You may need to watch several times to have a chance to copy a lot of them down.) Draw a large version of each on a piece of paper, write the name of it, and explain what it is. Click on the link below for an example.
weather_symbol_homework_example.docx
5th Grade (Due 12/14): Choose the person you are going to portray at Day at the Forum and complete the research for Speech Part 1 included in the Day at the Forum Project Grading Sheet. The final project will be due on 1/11/2022. Click on the links below for additional copies of the handouts given in class and information about costumes. For some reason, the link to the costumes and speech and research guide will not load here, but you can find the links if you go to "Recent Announcements" and look under Additional Day at the Forum Information.
day_at_the_forum_project.docx
famous_ancient_romans.docx
day_at_the_forum_project_grading_sheet_revised_1-20.docx
3rd Grade (Due 12/15): Watch a weather report and write down at least 3 weather symbols you see. (You may need to watch several times to have a chance to copy a lot of them down.) Draw a large version of each on a piece of paper, write the name of it, and explain what it is. Click on the link below for an example.
weather_symbol_homework_example.docx
4th Grade (Due 12/16): Choose the person you are going to portray at Day at the Forum and complete the research for Speech Part 1 included in the Day at the Forum Project Grading Sheet. The final project will be due on 1/13/2022. Click on the links below for additional copies of the handouts given in class and information about costumes. For some reason, the link to the costumes and speech and research guide will not load here, but you can find the links if you go to "Recent Announcements" and look under Additional Day at the Forum Information.
day_at_the_forum_project.docx
famous_ancient_romans.docx
day_at_the_forum_project_grading_sheet_revised_1-20.docx
2nd Grade (Due 12/17): Watch a weather report and write down at least 3 weather symbols you see. (You may need to watch several times to have a chance to copy a lot of them down.) Draw a large version of each on a piece of paper, write the name of it, and explain what it is. Click on the link below for an example.
weather_symbol_homework_example.docx
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/29/2021
1st Grade (Due 12/6): After discussion of the "macaroni" style from Yankee Doodle's time, draw/color a picture of yourself, or someone you know, with the wacky macaroni hairstyle! If you would like to add the costume to the picture, you may.
5th Grade (Due 12/7): Complete United States side of chart. If you need another copy, here is a link to the chart:
chart_p._205.pdf
3rd Grade (Due 12/8): After discussion of the "macaroni" style from Yankee Doodle's time, draw/color a picture of yourself, or someone you know, with the wacky macaroni hairstyle! If you would like to add the costume to the picture, you may.
5th Grade (Due 12/9): Complete United States side of chart. If you need another copy, here is a link to the chart:
chart_p._205.pdf
2nd Grade (Due 12/10): After discussion of the "macaroni" style from Yankee Doodle's time, draw/color a picture of yourself, or someone you know, with the wacky macaroni hairstyle! If you would like to add the costume to the picture, you may.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/15/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/29): No homework!!
5th Grade (Due 11/30): No homework!!
3rd Grade (Due 12/1): No homework!!
4th Grade (Due 12/2): No homework!!
2nd Grade (Due 12/3): No homework!!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/8/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/15): Math Curse Casserole Worksheet - here's the link to a copy if you need another one:
math_curse_cure_casserole_worksheet.docx
5th Grade (Due 11/16): Research aqueducts, the Appian Way, the catapult, OR the triumphal arch. Write a paragraph describing the impact the innovation had on Roman life, the conduct of war, and/or the transportation of goods.
3rd Grade (Due 11/17): Math Curse Casserole Worksheet - here's the link to a copy if you need another one:
math_curse_cure_casserole_worksheet.docx
4th Grade (Due 11/18): Research aqueducts, the Appian Way, the catapult, OR the triumphal arch. Write a paragraph describing the impact the innovation had on Roman life, the conduct of war, and/or the transportation of goods.
2nd Grade (Due 11/19): Math Curse Casserole Worksheet - here's the link to a copy if you need another one:
math_curse_cure_casserole_worksheet.docx
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/1/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/8): Use the information you wrote down about your Chinese Zodiac symbols to draw the symbol, color it, and write three or more words around the symbol that say what the animal symbolizes to you.
5th Grade (Due 11/9): Write a short monologue to represent your character (mask) to present to the class.
3rd Grade (Due 11/10): Use the information you wrote down about your Chinese Zodiac symbols to draw the symbol, color it, and write three or more words around the symbol that say what the animal symbolizes to you.
4th Grade (Due 11/11): Write a short monologue to represent your character (mask) to present to the class.
2nd Grade (Due 11/12): Use the information you wrote down about your Chinese Zodiac symbols to draw the symbol, color it, and write three or more words around the symbol that say what the animal symbolizes to you.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/25/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/1): No homework this week!
5th Grade (Due 11/2): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 11/3): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 11/4): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 11/5): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/18/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/25): Write an imaginary story about you and an imaginary creature, such as a dragon, griffin, mermaid, unicorn, etc. Describe where you are in the world by using exciting words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Your creature should SYMBOLIZE something in your story, and it should be revealed during the story. Draw a picture or pictures to go along with your story.
5th Grade (Due 10/26): Look at the images of Julius Caesar and Augustus online. Choose one of the leaders and make something original that conveys his power. It can be a drawing of him, a statue of him, a monument (drawing or model) to him, or a building (drawing or model) to honor him.
3rd Grade (Due 10/27): Write an imaginary story about you and an imaginary creature, such as a dragon, griffin, mermaid, unicorn, etc. Describe where you are in the world by using exciting words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Your creature should SYMBOLIZE something in your story, and it should be revealed during the story. Draw a picture or pictures to go along with your story.
4th Grade (Due 10/28): Look at the images of Julius Caesar and Augustus online. Choose one of the leaders and make something original that conveys his power. It can be a drawing of him, a statue of him, a monument (drawing or model) to him, or a building (drawing or model) to honor him.
2nd Grade (Due 10/29): Write an imaginary story about you and an imaginary creature, such as a dragon, griffin, mermaid, unicorn, etc. Describe where you are in the world by using exciting words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Your creature should SYMBOLIZE something in your story, and it should be revealed during the story. Draw a picture or pictures to go along with your story.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/11/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/18): Imagine yourself on one of the planets we learned about. Write a story about an adventure you had on the planet. It may be a realistic or fantasy adventure. Write it on notebook paper or print it from a computer. Feel free to illustrate your story if you would like to do so.
5th Grade (Due 10/19): Write a journal entry from the perspective of your ancient Roman slave persona. Focus on a typical day in the life of an ancient Roman slave of your type, background, and age.
3rd Grade (Due 10/20): Imagine yourself on one of the planets we learned about. Write a story about an adventure you had on the planet. It may be a realistic or fantasy adventure. Write it on notebook paper or print it from a computer. Feel free to illustrate your story if you would like to do so.
4th Grade (Due 10/21): Write a journal entry from the perspective of your ancient Roman slave persona. Focus on a typical day in the life of an ancient Roman slave of your type, background, and age.
2nd Grade (Due 10/22): Imagination Room Project Diorama - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/4/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/11): Imagination Room Project Diorama - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
5th Grade (Due 10/12): Read about ancient Roman homes at this website: www.realmofhistory.com/2020/04/08/3d-animations-layout-roman-domus-house/ . Using the descriptions & diagrams shown, draw a diagram of your dream villa; label the rooms using LATIN & ENGLISH.
3rd Grade (Due 10/13): Imagination Room Project Diorama - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
4th Grade (Due 10/14): Read about ancient Roman homes at this website: www.realmofhistory.com/2020/04/08/3d-animations-layout-roman-domus-house/ . Using the descriptions & diagrams shown, draw a diagram of your dream villa; label the rooms using LATIN & ENGLISH.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/27/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/4): Part I of Imagination Room Project - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
5th Grade (Due 10/5): Research the top 10 Roman innovations. Decide where you think Roman roads should rank in the top 10. Write a paragraph giving at least 3 reasons for your ranking.
3rd Grade (Due 10/6): Part I of Imagination Room Project - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
4th Grade (Due 10/7): Research the top 10 Roman innovations. Decide where you think Roman roads should rank in the top 10. Write a paragraph giving at least 3 reasons for your ranking.
2nd Grade (Due 10/15) No school on 10/8: Part I of Imagination Room Project - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/20/2021
1st Grade (Due 9/27): Make a list of at least 10 different school/team mascots. Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences: What are the similarities? Which mascot do you think is the best type of symbol for a team/school and why? Which kinds of mascots do you think would not be good to use?
5th Grade (Due 9/28): Make a drawing of what you think the road model should look like and write on the back why you think your design will work well. Be sure your design will work with the materials that were okayed by Mrs. Stephenson.
3rd Grade (Due 9/29): Make a list of at least 10 different school/team mascots. Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences: What are the similarities? Which mascot do you think is the best type of symbol for a team/school and why? Which kinds of mascots do you think would not be good to use?
4th Grade (Due 9/30): Make a drawing of what you think the road model should look like and write on the back why you think your design will work well. Be sure your design will work with the materials that were okayed by Mrs. Stephenson.
2nd Grade (Due 10/1): Make a list of at least 10 different school/team mascots. Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences: What are the similarities? Which mascot do you think is the best type of symbol for a team/school and why? Which kinds of mascots do you think would not be good to use?
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/13/2021
1st Grade (Due 9/20): Draw a layout map of your house. Include SYMBOLS ONLY to represent different rooms & areas. Include the outside, too. Use symbols for important appliances and/or furniture. Create a key/legend on the back (hidden from classmates for activity next week). Be sure to use a ruler to help you make a neat layout.
5th Grade (Due 9/21): Using what you learned about Hannibal & Cleopatra, write an argument stating which one was a better leader. Your argument should include personality traits that made him/her the better leader, methods that made him/her a successful leader, and successes that prove he/she was the better leader.
3rd Grade (Due 9/22): Draw a layout map of your house. Include SYMBOLS ONLY to represent different rooms & areas. Include the outside, too. Use symbols for important appliances and/or furniture. Create a key/legend on the back (hidden from classmates for activity next week). Be sure to use a ruler to help you make a neat layout.
4th Grade (Due 9/23): Using what you learned about Hannibal & Cleopatra, write an argument stating which one was a better leader. Your argument should include personality traits that made him/her the better leader, methods that made him/her a successful leader, and successes that prove he/she was the better leader.
2nd Grade (Due 9/24): Draw a layout map of your house. Include SYMBOLS ONLY to represent different rooms & areas. Include the outside, too. Use symbols for important appliances and/or furniture. Create a key/legend on the back (hidden from classmates for activity next week). Be sure to use a ruler to help you make a neat layout.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/6/2021
5th Grade (Due 9/14): Choose an event from your timeline to research and write a paragraph that includes the following: what happened, why it was significant, and how it changed Roman history.
3rd Grade (Due 9/15): In which areas around our school or your neighborhood do you think a new street sign, or signs, is/are needed? Write a letter to traffic authorities describing and explaining the need(s). Talk to your parents for ideas if you are feeling stuck on what to do. Bring your letter to class.
Clearwater address: City of Clearwater, Traffic Operations, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
4th Grade (Due 9/16): Choose an event from your timeline to research and write a paragraph that includes the following: what happened, why it was significant, and how it changed Roman history. For Mr. Shields' students, research to find an important event that happened in ancient Rome sometime during the AD (CE) years, and write your paragraph about that event.
2nd Grade (Due 9/17): In which areas around our school or your neighborhood do you think a new street sign, or signs, is/are needed? Write a letter to traffic authorities describing and explaining the need(s). Talk to your parents for ideas if you are feeling stuck on what to do. Bring your letter to class.
Clearwater address: City of Clearwater, Traffic Operations, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 8/30/2021
1st Grade (Due 9/13) No school on 9/6: Part 1: Class Challenge - Try complimenting 3 different people each day between now and the next gifted class. Observe to see what happens over the two weeks. Part 2: Attachment 4 (Face the Challenge). Look closely at the faces to help you. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_4_-_symbols.pdf
5th Grade (Due 9/7): Choose one of the 12 hours of Roman daylight [1 am (sunrise)-6 am OR 1 pm (sun is highest in the sky - our noon)-6pm (last hour of daylight). Label a sheet of unlined paper with a time of day using Latin words (see pp. 86-87). Create a picture of a wealthy ancient Roman man, a wealthy ancient Roman woman, a poor ancient Roman man, & a poor ancient Roman woman, depicting what each is doing at that hour. pp._86-87.pdf
3rd Grade (Due 9/8): Part 1: Class Challenge - Try complimenting 3 different people each day between now and the next gifted class. Observe to see what happens over the week. Part 2: Attachment 4 (Face the Challenge). Look closely at the faces to help you. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_4_-_symbols.pdf
4th Grade (Due 9/9): Choose one of the 12 hours of Roman daylight [1 am (sunrise)-6 am OR 1 pm (sun is highest in the sky - our noon)-6pm (last hour of daylight). Label a sheet of unlined paper with a time of day using Latin words (see pp. 86-87). Create a picture of a wealthy ancient Roman man, a wealthy ancient Roman woman, a poor ancient Roman man, & a poor ancient Roman woman, depicting what each is doing at that hour. pp._86-87.pdf
2nd Grade (Due 9/10): Part 1: Class Challenge - Try complimenting 3 different people each day between now and the next gifted class. Observe to see what happens over the week. Part 2: Attachment 4 (Face the Challenge). Look closely at the faces to help you. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_4_-_symbols.pdf
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 8/23/2021
1st Grade (Due 8/30): Locate circles that are used as symbols around your house, outside, in your school and anywhere else you go. On a sheet of paper, list all your ideas and what they symbolize. If you don't know what they symbolize, ask someone, look it up, or make a prediction. Take pictures if you can. You may e-mail the pictures to me or save them on a thumb drive and bring it to class.
5th Grade (Due 8/31): Choice A - Make a chart or PowerPoint/Google Slides of Latin words for 1-10 with pictures to represent numbers (Google number charts 1-10 & click images to get ideas). If you make a PowerPoint or Google Slides, you will need to e-mail your project to me ([email protected]) OR bring it to class on a thumb drive. Choice B - Construct a sundial (Google sundials for kids to get ideas).
3rd Grade (Due 9/1): Locate circles that are used as symbols around your house, outside, in your school and anywhere else you go. On a sheet of paper, list all your ideas and what they symbolize. If you don't know what they symbolize, ask someone, look it up, or make a prediction. Take pictures if you can. You may e-mail the pictures to me or save them on a thumb drive and bring it to class.
4th Grade (Due 9/2): Choice A - Make a chart or PowerPoint/Google Slides of Latin words for 1-10 with pictures to represent numbers (Google number charts 1-10 & click images to get ideas). If you make a PowerPoint or Google Slides, you will need to e-mail your project to me ([email protected]) OR bring it to class on a thumb drive. Choice B - Construct a sundial (Google sundials for kids to get ideas).
2nd Grade (Due 9/3): Locate circles that are used as symbols around your house, outside, in your school and anywhere else you go. On a sheet of paper, list all your ideas and what they symbolize. If you don't know what they symbolize, ask someone, look it up, or make a prediction. Take pictures if you can. You may e-mail the pictures to me or save them on a thumb drive and bring it to class.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 8/16/2021
1st Grade (Due 8/23): Attachment 3 - students may cut out the circles and glue them on paper. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_3_-_symbols.pdf
5th Grade (Due 8/24): Draw or make a monument to a person you admire. Include his/her name & an important year in his/her life written in Roman numerals. Be prepared to share the significance of the date with the class.
3rd Grade (Due 8/25): Attachment 3 - students may cut out the circles and glue them on paper. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_3_-_symbols.pdf
4th Grade (Due 8/26): Draw or make a monument to a person you admire. Include his/her name & an important year in his/her life written in Roman numerals. Be prepared to share the significance of the date with the class.
2nd Grade (Due 8/27): Attachment 3 - students may cut out the circles and glue them on paper. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_3_-_symbols.pdf
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/21/2022
All elementary classes have no homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 5/2/2022
1st Grade (Due 5/9): No homework this week!
5th Grade (Due 5/10): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 5/11): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 5/12): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 5/13): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/25/2022
1st Grade (Due 5/2): No homework this week!
5th Grade (Due 5/3): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 5/4): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 5/5): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 5/6): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/18/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/25): Develop a public service announcement about recycling. Make a video of your public service announcement for TV/Internet. It should be about 30 seconds in length. Please e-mail it to me at [email protected] or bring it to class on a thumb drive. A public service announcement is an advertisement for a cause - in this case, recycling to help our environment.
5th Grade (Due 4/26): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/27): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 4/28): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/29): Develop a public service announcement about recycling. Make a video of your public service announcement for TV/Internet. It should be about 30 seconds in length. Please e-mail it to me at [email protected] or bring it to class on a thumb drive. A public service announcement is an advertisement for a cause - in this case, recycling to help our environment.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/11/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/18): Part I: Interview a family member about an heirloom that has been passed down to them. If there are no heirlooms in your family, choose something of yours that you would like to pass down to a future family member when you are older. Write about either on lined paper or print it from a computer. If possible, take a picture of the heirloom or bring it in with parental permission so we can see it.
Part II: Paper Trash Collection Letter 1st_grade_paper_trash_collection_letter.pdf
5th Grade (Due 4/19): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/20): Develop a public service announcement about recycling. Make a video of your public service announcement for TV/Internet. It should be about 30 seconds in length. Please e-mail it to me at [email protected] or bring it to class on a thumb drive. A public service announcement is an advertisement for a cause - in this case, recycling to help our environment.
4th Grade (Due 4/21): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 4/4/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/11): Create an object out of recyclable materials (toilet paper or paper towel tubes, plastic water bottles, plastic containers, newspaper, paper, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc.). This item should be something you would want to GIVE someone as a gift.
5th Grade (Due 4/12): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/13): Part I: Interview a family member about an heirloom that has been passed down to them. If there are no heirlooms in your family, choose something of yours that you would like to pass down to a future family member when you are older. Write about either on lined paper or print it from a computer. If possible, take a picture of the heirloom or bring it in with parental permission so we can see it.
Part II: Paper Trash Collection Letter 3rd_grade_paper_trash_collection_letter.pdf
4th Grade (Due 4/14): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/22) No school on 4/15: Part I: Interview a family member about an heirloom that has been passed down to them. If there are no heirlooms in your family, choose something of yours that you would like to pass down to a future family member when you are older. Write about either on lined paper or print it from a computer. If possible, take a picture of the heirloom or bring it in with parental permission so we can see it. Part II: Paper Trash Collection Letter 2nd_grade_paper_trash_collection_letter.pdf
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/28/2022
1st Grade (Due 4/4): Ask a family member or a friend about his/her most treasured gift. Tell him/her about our class reading The Velveteen Rabbit and explain how the rabbit became a treasure. Ask him/her when, where, how, & why his/her gift became a treasure. Write your answers in complete sentences to form one or more paragraphs.
5th Grade (Due 4/5): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 4/6): Create an object out of recyclable materials (toilet paper or paper towel tubes, plastic water bottles, plastic containers, newspaper, paper, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc.). This item should be something you would want to GIVE someone as a gift.
4th Grade (Due 4/7): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/8): Create an object out of recyclable materials (toilet paper or paper towel tubes, plastic water bottles, plastic containers, newspaper, paper, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc.). This item should be something you would want to GIVE someone as a gift.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/21/2022
5th Grade (3/29): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 3/30): Ask a family member or a friend about his/her most treasured gift. Tell him/her about our class reading The Velveteen Rabbit and explain how the rabbit became a treasure. Ask him/her when, where, how, & why his/her gift became a treasure. Write your answers in complete sentences to form one or more paragraphs.
4th Grade (Due 3/31): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 4/1): Ask a family member or a friend about his/her most treasured gift. Tell him/her about our class reading The Velveteen Rabbit and explain how the rabbit became a treasure. Ask him/her when, where, how, & why his/her gift became a treasure. Write your answers in complete sentences to form one or more paragraphs.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/7/2022
1st Grade (Due 3/28) No School on 3/21: Part I: Use Attachment 23 to guide you to create AT LEAST 3 trading cards for specific threatened, endangered, or extinct animals. Each trading card should include a colored drawing OR photo of the animal with the necessary information on the back. Index cards are a good choice to use for this activity. If you need another copy of Attachment 23, here's the link: gifts_-_attachment_23.pdf
Part II: Bring stuffed animal or toy you treasure.
5th Grade (3/22): Research careers in forensics. List at least 3, give a job description for each, and explain whether or not you think you would like the job and why.
3rd Grade (Due 3/23): Part I: Use Attachment 23 to guide you to create AT LEAST 3 trading cards for specific threatened, endangered, or extinct animals. Each trading card should include a colored drawing OR photo of the animal with the necessary information on the back. Index cards are a good choice to use for this activity. If you need another copy of Attachment 23, here's the link: gifts_-_attachment_23.pdf
Part II: Bring stuffed animal or toy you treasure.
4th Grade (3/24): Research careers in forensics. List at least 3, give a job description for each, and explain whether or not you think you would like the job and why.
2nd Grade (Due 3/25): Part I: Use Attachment 23 to guide you to create AT LEAST 3 trading cards for specific threatened, endangered, or extinct animals. Each trading card should include a colored drawing OR photo of the animal with the necessary information on the back. Index cards are a good choice to use for this activity. If you need another copy of Attachment 23, here's the link: gifts_-_attachment_23.pdf
Part II: Bring stuffed animal or toy you treasure.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/28/2022
1st Grade (Due 3/7): Make a poster, advertisement, or an infomercial convincing others to move to or vacation in Florida based on our amount of natural resources. This should persuade others to come here, so use convincing words/phrases and include attractive pictures.
5th Grade (3/8): Research how ink chromatography was used to solve the forged Hitler diaries. Write 1-2 paragraphs explaining how ink chromatography was used to solve the crime.
3rd Grade (Due 3/9): Make a poster, advertisement, or an infomercial convincing others to move to or vacation in Florida based on our amount of natural resources. This should persuade others to come here, so use convincing words/phrases and include attractive pictures.
4th Grade (3/10): Research how ink chromatography was used to solve the forged Hitler diaries. Write 1-2 paragraphs explaining how ink chromatography was used to solve the crime.
2nd Grade (Due 3/11): Make a poster, advertisement, or an infomercial convincing others to move to or vacation in Florida based on our amount of natural resources. This should persuade others to come here, so use convincing words/phrases and include attractive pictures.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/21/2022
5th Grade (3/1): Fingerprinting Methods Worksheet - Click here for a copy of the worksheet if you need it.
fingerprinting_methods_worksheet.docx
3rd Grade (Due 3/2): Choose a desert animal to research and learn about. Write a brief report on what you find & either draw/color a picture of the animal in its habitat, OR bring in or e-mail pictures of the animal in its habitat to me at [email protected].
4th Grade (3/3): Fingerprinting Methods Worksheet - Click here for a copy of the worksheet if you need it.
fingerprinting_methods_worksheet.docx
2nd Grade (Due 3/4): Choose a desert animal to research and learn about. Write a brief report on what you find & either draw/color a picture of the animal in its habitat, OR bring in or e-mail pictures of the animal in its habitat to me at [email protected].
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/14/2022
1st Grade (Due 2/28) No school on 2/21: Imagine yourself as a collectible doll or other toy. Write a story about your life. Draw & color a picture of the toy.
5th Grade (Due 2/22): Research one of the topics from the video: using forensics to find painting forgeries or using forensics anthropology to study mummies. Write a 1-2 page report on your findings.
3rd Grade (Due 2/23): Imagine yourself as a collectible doll or other toy. Write a story about your life. Draw & color a picture of the toy.
4th Grade (Due 2/24): Research one of the topics from the video: using forensics to find painting forgeries or using forensics anthropology to study mummies. Write a 1-2 page report on your findings.
2nd Grade (Due 2/25): Imagine yourself as a collectible doll or other toy. Write a story about your life. Draw & color a picture of the toy.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 2/7/2022
1st Grade (Due 2/14): Read the fun facts from https://letterhub.com/fun-facts-about-stamps/. Choose one of the facts to research to find out more information. Write your findings to share with the class.
5th Grade (Due 2/15): Fingerprint Research Worksheet - Here's the link to a copy if you need one: fingerprinting_research_worksheet.docx
3rd Grade (Due 2/16): Read the fun facts from https://letterhub.com/fun-facts-about-stamps/. Choose one of the facts to research to find out more information. Write your findings to share with the class.
4th Grade (Due 2/17): Fingerprint Research Worksheet - Here's the link to a copy if you need one: fingerprinting_research_worksheet.docx
2nd Grade (Due 2/18): Read the fun facts from https://letterhub.com/fun-facts-about-stamps/. Choose one of the facts to research to find out more information. Write your findings to share with the class.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/31/2022
1st Grade (Due 2/7): Write a story about a gift. The story should answer these questions: What was the gift? Where was it discovered? Why was it considered a gift? Have your parents read Attachment 13 & bring the item described in Attachment 13. Here is a link to a copy of Attachment 13: attachment_13_1st_grade.pdf
5th Grade (Due 2/8): Research other methods of fabric analysis used by crime labs. Write a description of how one of these methods is conducted.
3rd Grade (Due 2/9): Write a story about a gift. The story should answer these questions: What was the gift? Where was it discovered? Why was it considered a gift? Have your parents read Attachment 13 & bring the item described in Attachment 13. Here is a link to a copy of Attachment 13: attachment_13_3rd_grade.pdf
4th Grade (Due 2/10): Research other methods of fabric analysis used by crime labs. Write a description of how one of these methods is conducted.
2nd Grade (Due 2/11): Write a story about a gift. The story should answer these questions: What was the gift? Where was it discovered? Why was it considered a gift? Have your parents read Attachment 13 & bring the item described in Attachment 13. Here is a link to a copy of Attachment 13: attachment_13_2nd_grade.pdf
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/24/2022
1st Grade (Due 1/31): Describe what you liked best about the egg drop activity & tell why. Also, tell what you learned from the egg drop activity.
5th Grade (Due 2/1): Invent a new way to make checks counterfeit-proof. Explain how it works & how no one can make a counterfeit version.
3rd Grade (Due 2/2): Describe what you liked best about the egg drop activity & tell why. Also, tell what you learned from the egg drop activity.
4th Grade (Due 2/3): Invent a new way to make checks counterfeit-proof. Explain how it works & how no one can make a counterfeit version. You don't have to actually create the new way. You will write your ideas on paper.
2nd Grade (Due 2/4): Describe what you liked best about the egg drop activity & tell why. Also, tell what you learned from the egg drop activity.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/17/2022
5th Grade (Due 1/25): Read the "Crime Scene Basics" handout. Examine the mock crime scene photo. List what evidence you would collect from the crime scene. Be sure to refer to the "Types of Evidence" section of the handout. Here is a link to the handout & the photo: crime_scene_basic_powerpoint.ppt
3rd Grade (Due 1/26): Write a paragraph about what being patriotic means to you.
4th Grade (Due 1/27): Read the "Crime Scene Basics" handout. Examine the mock crime scene photo. List what evidence you would collect from the crime scene. Be sure to refer to the "Types of Evidence" section of the handout. Here is a link to the handout & the photo: crime_scene_basic_powerpoint.ppt
2nd Grade (Due 1/28): Write a paragraph about what being patriotic means to you.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/10/2022
1st Grade (Due 1/24) No school on 1/17: Choose a person to research who has contributed to society. The person may be from the provided list but doesn't have to be. Make a list of his/her contributions to society and explain why each contribution is important. Here is a link to the list of people: gifts_-_people_to_research.docx
5th Grade (Due 1/18): None!!
3rd Grade (Due 1/19): Choose a person to research who has contributed to society. The person may be from the provided list but doesn't have to be. Make a list of his/her contributions to society and explain why each contribution is important. Here is a link to the list of people: gifts_-_people_to_research.docx
4th Grade (Due 1/20): None!!
2nd Grade (Due 1/21): Choose a person to research who has contributed to society. The person may be from the provided list but doesn't have to be. Make a list of his/her contributions to society and explain why each contribution is important. Here is a link to the list of people: gifts_-_people_to_research.docx
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 1/3/2022
5th Grade (Due 1/11): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum. Make sure you use "I, me, my" in your speech!
3rd Grade (Due 1/12): Ask family members what the word gifts means to them. Write down their answers. Pictures of their answers may also be drawn.
4th Grade (Due 1/13): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum.
2nd Grade (Due 1/14): Ask family members what the word gifts means to them. Write down their answers. Pictures of their answers may also be drawn.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 12/13/2021
1st Grade (Due 1/10): No homework! Enjoy your holidays!!
5th Grade (Due 1/11): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum. Make sure you use "I, me, my" in your speech!
3rd Grade (Due 1/5): No homework! Enjoy your holidays!!
4th Grade (Due 1/13): Speech and costume due for presentation at Day at the Forum. Make sure you use "I, me, my" in your speech!
2nd Grade (Due 1/7): No homework! Enjoy your holidays!!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 12/6/2021
1st Grade (Due 12/13): Watch a weather report and write down at least 3 weather symbols you see. (You may need to watch several times to have a chance to copy a lot of them down.) Draw a large version of each on a piece of paper, write the name of it, and explain what it is. Click on the link below for an example.
weather_symbol_homework_example.docx
5th Grade (Due 12/14): Choose the person you are going to portray at Day at the Forum and complete the research for Speech Part 1 included in the Day at the Forum Project Grading Sheet. The final project will be due on 1/11/2022. Click on the links below for additional copies of the handouts given in class and information about costumes. For some reason, the link to the costumes and speech and research guide will not load here, but you can find the links if you go to "Recent Announcements" and look under Additional Day at the Forum Information.
day_at_the_forum_project.docx
famous_ancient_romans.docx
day_at_the_forum_project_grading_sheet_revised_1-20.docx
3rd Grade (Due 12/15): Watch a weather report and write down at least 3 weather symbols you see. (You may need to watch several times to have a chance to copy a lot of them down.) Draw a large version of each on a piece of paper, write the name of it, and explain what it is. Click on the link below for an example.
weather_symbol_homework_example.docx
4th Grade (Due 12/16): Choose the person you are going to portray at Day at the Forum and complete the research for Speech Part 1 included in the Day at the Forum Project Grading Sheet. The final project will be due on 1/13/2022. Click on the links below for additional copies of the handouts given in class and information about costumes. For some reason, the link to the costumes and speech and research guide will not load here, but you can find the links if you go to "Recent Announcements" and look under Additional Day at the Forum Information.
day_at_the_forum_project.docx
famous_ancient_romans.docx
day_at_the_forum_project_grading_sheet_revised_1-20.docx
2nd Grade (Due 12/17): Watch a weather report and write down at least 3 weather symbols you see. (You may need to watch several times to have a chance to copy a lot of them down.) Draw a large version of each on a piece of paper, write the name of it, and explain what it is. Click on the link below for an example.
weather_symbol_homework_example.docx
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/29/2021
1st Grade (Due 12/6): After discussion of the "macaroni" style from Yankee Doodle's time, draw/color a picture of yourself, or someone you know, with the wacky macaroni hairstyle! If you would like to add the costume to the picture, you may.
5th Grade (Due 12/7): Complete United States side of chart. If you need another copy, here is a link to the chart:
chart_p._205.pdf
3rd Grade (Due 12/8): After discussion of the "macaroni" style from Yankee Doodle's time, draw/color a picture of yourself, or someone you know, with the wacky macaroni hairstyle! If you would like to add the costume to the picture, you may.
5th Grade (Due 12/9): Complete United States side of chart. If you need another copy, here is a link to the chart:
chart_p._205.pdf
2nd Grade (Due 12/10): After discussion of the "macaroni" style from Yankee Doodle's time, draw/color a picture of yourself, or someone you know, with the wacky macaroni hairstyle! If you would like to add the costume to the picture, you may.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/15/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/29): No homework!!
5th Grade (Due 11/30): No homework!!
3rd Grade (Due 12/1): No homework!!
4th Grade (Due 12/2): No homework!!
2nd Grade (Due 12/3): No homework!!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/8/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/15): Math Curse Casserole Worksheet - here's the link to a copy if you need another one:
math_curse_cure_casserole_worksheet.docx
5th Grade (Due 11/16): Research aqueducts, the Appian Way, the catapult, OR the triumphal arch. Write a paragraph describing the impact the innovation had on Roman life, the conduct of war, and/or the transportation of goods.
3rd Grade (Due 11/17): Math Curse Casserole Worksheet - here's the link to a copy if you need another one:
math_curse_cure_casserole_worksheet.docx
4th Grade (Due 11/18): Research aqueducts, the Appian Way, the catapult, OR the triumphal arch. Write a paragraph describing the impact the innovation had on Roman life, the conduct of war, and/or the transportation of goods.
2nd Grade (Due 11/19): Math Curse Casserole Worksheet - here's the link to a copy if you need another one:
math_curse_cure_casserole_worksheet.docx
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 11/1/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/8): Use the information you wrote down about your Chinese Zodiac symbols to draw the symbol, color it, and write three or more words around the symbol that say what the animal symbolizes to you.
5th Grade (Due 11/9): Write a short monologue to represent your character (mask) to present to the class.
3rd Grade (Due 11/10): Use the information you wrote down about your Chinese Zodiac symbols to draw the symbol, color it, and write three or more words around the symbol that say what the animal symbolizes to you.
4th Grade (Due 11/11): Write a short monologue to represent your character (mask) to present to the class.
2nd Grade (Due 11/12): Use the information you wrote down about your Chinese Zodiac symbols to draw the symbol, color it, and write three or more words around the symbol that say what the animal symbolizes to you.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/25/2021
1st Grade (Due 11/1): No homework this week!
5th Grade (Due 11/2): No homework this week!
3rd Grade (Due 11/3): No homework this week!
4th Grade (Due 11/4): No homework this week!
2nd Grade (Due 11/5): No homework this week!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/18/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/25): Write an imaginary story about you and an imaginary creature, such as a dragon, griffin, mermaid, unicorn, etc. Describe where you are in the world by using exciting words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Your creature should SYMBOLIZE something in your story, and it should be revealed during the story. Draw a picture or pictures to go along with your story.
5th Grade (Due 10/26): Look at the images of Julius Caesar and Augustus online. Choose one of the leaders and make something original that conveys his power. It can be a drawing of him, a statue of him, a monument (drawing or model) to him, or a building (drawing or model) to honor him.
3rd Grade (Due 10/27): Write an imaginary story about you and an imaginary creature, such as a dragon, griffin, mermaid, unicorn, etc. Describe where you are in the world by using exciting words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Your creature should SYMBOLIZE something in your story, and it should be revealed during the story. Draw a picture or pictures to go along with your story.
4th Grade (Due 10/28): Look at the images of Julius Caesar and Augustus online. Choose one of the leaders and make something original that conveys his power. It can be a drawing of him, a statue of him, a monument (drawing or model) to him, or a building (drawing or model) to honor him.
2nd Grade (Due 10/29): Write an imaginary story about you and an imaginary creature, such as a dragon, griffin, mermaid, unicorn, etc. Describe where you are in the world by using exciting words to paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Your creature should SYMBOLIZE something in your story, and it should be revealed during the story. Draw a picture or pictures to go along with your story.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/11/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/18): Imagine yourself on one of the planets we learned about. Write a story about an adventure you had on the planet. It may be a realistic or fantasy adventure. Write it on notebook paper or print it from a computer. Feel free to illustrate your story if you would like to do so.
5th Grade (Due 10/19): Write a journal entry from the perspective of your ancient Roman slave persona. Focus on a typical day in the life of an ancient Roman slave of your type, background, and age.
3rd Grade (Due 10/20): Imagine yourself on one of the planets we learned about. Write a story about an adventure you had on the planet. It may be a realistic or fantasy adventure. Write it on notebook paper or print it from a computer. Feel free to illustrate your story if you would like to do so.
4th Grade (Due 10/21): Write a journal entry from the perspective of your ancient Roman slave persona. Focus on a typical day in the life of an ancient Roman slave of your type, background, and age.
2nd Grade (Due 10/22): Imagination Room Project Diorama - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 10/4/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/11): Imagination Room Project Diorama - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
5th Grade (Due 10/12): Read about ancient Roman homes at this website: www.realmofhistory.com/2020/04/08/3d-animations-layout-roman-domus-house/ . Using the descriptions & diagrams shown, draw a diagram of your dream villa; label the rooms using LATIN & ENGLISH.
3rd Grade (Due 10/13): Imagination Room Project Diorama - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
4th Grade (Due 10/14): Read about ancient Roman homes at this website: www.realmofhistory.com/2020/04/08/3d-animations-layout-roman-domus-house/ . Using the descriptions & diagrams shown, draw a diagram of your dream villa; label the rooms using LATIN & ENGLISH.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/27/2021
1st Grade (Due 10/4): Part I of Imagination Room Project - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
5th Grade (Due 10/5): Research the top 10 Roman innovations. Decide where you think Roman roads should rank in the top 10. Write a paragraph giving at least 3 reasons for your ranking.
3rd Grade (Due 10/6): Part I of Imagination Room Project - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
4th Grade (Due 10/7): Research the top 10 Roman innovations. Decide where you think Roman roads should rank in the top 10. Write a paragraph giving at least 3 reasons for your ranking.
2nd Grade (Due 10/15) No school on 10/8: Part I of Imagination Room Project - If you need another copy of the directions, here is the link: imagination_room_project.docx
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/20/2021
1st Grade (Due 9/27): Make a list of at least 10 different school/team mascots. Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences: What are the similarities? Which mascot do you think is the best type of symbol for a team/school and why? Which kinds of mascots do you think would not be good to use?
5th Grade (Due 9/28): Make a drawing of what you think the road model should look like and write on the back why you think your design will work well. Be sure your design will work with the materials that were okayed by Mrs. Stephenson.
3rd Grade (Due 9/29): Make a list of at least 10 different school/team mascots. Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences: What are the similarities? Which mascot do you think is the best type of symbol for a team/school and why? Which kinds of mascots do you think would not be good to use?
4th Grade (Due 9/30): Make a drawing of what you think the road model should look like and write on the back why you think your design will work well. Be sure your design will work with the materials that were okayed by Mrs. Stephenson.
2nd Grade (Due 10/1): Make a list of at least 10 different school/team mascots. Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences: What are the similarities? Which mascot do you think is the best type of symbol for a team/school and why? Which kinds of mascots do you think would not be good to use?
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/13/2021
1st Grade (Due 9/20): Draw a layout map of your house. Include SYMBOLS ONLY to represent different rooms & areas. Include the outside, too. Use symbols for important appliances and/or furniture. Create a key/legend on the back (hidden from classmates for activity next week). Be sure to use a ruler to help you make a neat layout.
5th Grade (Due 9/21): Using what you learned about Hannibal & Cleopatra, write an argument stating which one was a better leader. Your argument should include personality traits that made him/her the better leader, methods that made him/her a successful leader, and successes that prove he/she was the better leader.
3rd Grade (Due 9/22): Draw a layout map of your house. Include SYMBOLS ONLY to represent different rooms & areas. Include the outside, too. Use symbols for important appliances and/or furniture. Create a key/legend on the back (hidden from classmates for activity next week). Be sure to use a ruler to help you make a neat layout.
4th Grade (Due 9/23): Using what you learned about Hannibal & Cleopatra, write an argument stating which one was a better leader. Your argument should include personality traits that made him/her the better leader, methods that made him/her a successful leader, and successes that prove he/she was the better leader.
2nd Grade (Due 9/24): Draw a layout map of your house. Include SYMBOLS ONLY to represent different rooms & areas. Include the outside, too. Use symbols for important appliances and/or furniture. Create a key/legend on the back (hidden from classmates for activity next week). Be sure to use a ruler to help you make a neat layout.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 9/6/2021
5th Grade (Due 9/14): Choose an event from your timeline to research and write a paragraph that includes the following: what happened, why it was significant, and how it changed Roman history.
3rd Grade (Due 9/15): In which areas around our school or your neighborhood do you think a new street sign, or signs, is/are needed? Write a letter to traffic authorities describing and explaining the need(s). Talk to your parents for ideas if you are feeling stuck on what to do. Bring your letter to class.
Clearwater address: City of Clearwater, Traffic Operations, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
4th Grade (Due 9/16): Choose an event from your timeline to research and write a paragraph that includes the following: what happened, why it was significant, and how it changed Roman history. For Mr. Shields' students, research to find an important event that happened in ancient Rome sometime during the AD (CE) years, and write your paragraph about that event.
2nd Grade (Due 9/17): In which areas around our school or your neighborhood do you think a new street sign, or signs, is/are needed? Write a letter to traffic authorities describing and explaining the need(s). Talk to your parents for ideas if you are feeling stuck on what to do. Bring your letter to class.
Clearwater address: City of Clearwater, Traffic Operations, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 8/30/2021
1st Grade (Due 9/13) No school on 9/6: Part 1: Class Challenge - Try complimenting 3 different people each day between now and the next gifted class. Observe to see what happens over the two weeks. Part 2: Attachment 4 (Face the Challenge). Look closely at the faces to help you. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_4_-_symbols.pdf
5th Grade (Due 9/7): Choose one of the 12 hours of Roman daylight [1 am (sunrise)-6 am OR 1 pm (sun is highest in the sky - our noon)-6pm (last hour of daylight). Label a sheet of unlined paper with a time of day using Latin words (see pp. 86-87). Create a picture of a wealthy ancient Roman man, a wealthy ancient Roman woman, a poor ancient Roman man, & a poor ancient Roman woman, depicting what each is doing at that hour. pp._86-87.pdf
3rd Grade (Due 9/8): Part 1: Class Challenge - Try complimenting 3 different people each day between now and the next gifted class. Observe to see what happens over the week. Part 2: Attachment 4 (Face the Challenge). Look closely at the faces to help you. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_4_-_symbols.pdf
4th Grade (Due 9/9): Choose one of the 12 hours of Roman daylight [1 am (sunrise)-6 am OR 1 pm (sun is highest in the sky - our noon)-6pm (last hour of daylight). Label a sheet of unlined paper with a time of day using Latin words (see pp. 86-87). Create a picture of a wealthy ancient Roman man, a wealthy ancient Roman woman, a poor ancient Roman man, & a poor ancient Roman woman, depicting what each is doing at that hour. pp._86-87.pdf
2nd Grade (Due 9/10): Part 1: Class Challenge - Try complimenting 3 different people each day between now and the next gifted class. Observe to see what happens over the week. Part 2: Attachment 4 (Face the Challenge). Look closely at the faces to help you. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_4_-_symbols.pdf
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 8/23/2021
1st Grade (Due 8/30): Locate circles that are used as symbols around your house, outside, in your school and anywhere else you go. On a sheet of paper, list all your ideas and what they symbolize. If you don't know what they symbolize, ask someone, look it up, or make a prediction. Take pictures if you can. You may e-mail the pictures to me or save them on a thumb drive and bring it to class.
5th Grade (Due 8/31): Choice A - Make a chart or PowerPoint/Google Slides of Latin words for 1-10 with pictures to represent numbers (Google number charts 1-10 & click images to get ideas). If you make a PowerPoint or Google Slides, you will need to e-mail your project to me ([email protected]) OR bring it to class on a thumb drive. Choice B - Construct a sundial (Google sundials for kids to get ideas).
3rd Grade (Due 9/1): Locate circles that are used as symbols around your house, outside, in your school and anywhere else you go. On a sheet of paper, list all your ideas and what they symbolize. If you don't know what they symbolize, ask someone, look it up, or make a prediction. Take pictures if you can. You may e-mail the pictures to me or save them on a thumb drive and bring it to class.
4th Grade (Due 9/2): Choice A - Make a chart or PowerPoint/Google Slides of Latin words for 1-10 with pictures to represent numbers (Google number charts 1-10 & click images to get ideas). If you make a PowerPoint or Google Slides, you will need to e-mail your project to me ([email protected]) OR bring it to class on a thumb drive. Choice B - Construct a sundial (Google sundials for kids to get ideas).
2nd Grade (Due 9/3): Locate circles that are used as symbols around your house, outside, in your school and anywhere else you go. On a sheet of paper, list all your ideas and what they symbolize. If you don't know what they symbolize, ask someone, look it up, or make a prediction. Take pictures if you can. You may e-mail the pictures to me or save them on a thumb drive and bring it to class.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 8/16/2021
1st Grade (Due 8/23): Attachment 3 - students may cut out the circles and glue them on paper. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_3_-_symbols.pdf
5th Grade (Due 8/24): Draw or make a monument to a person you admire. Include his/her name & an important year in his/her life written in Roman numerals. Be prepared to share the significance of the date with the class.
3rd Grade (Due 8/25): Attachment 3 - students may cut out the circles and glue them on paper. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_3_-_symbols.pdf
4th Grade (Due 8/26): Draw or make a monument to a person you admire. Include his/her name & an important year in his/her life written in Roman numerals. Be prepared to share the significance of the date with the class.
2nd Grade (Due 8/27): Attachment 3 - students may cut out the circles and glue them on paper. If you need another copy, here is a link: attachment_3_-_symbols.pdf
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNED WEEK OF 3/21/2022