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Today in History/Social Studies, you continue to learn about the California Gold Rush.
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Reading/Literature 4
Read and Log
Read for 30 minutes. Record it in your Reading Log.
- Pick out a reading book
- Reading Log
Language Arts 4
Opinion Essay
Use a word processor to write an essay describing an indepth character setting or event from what you read in Reading/Literature today. Introduce the topic, state your opinion, give reasons for your opinion by stating facts and evidence while citing sources, and a concluding statement related to your opinion. Use linking phrases such as “for instance,” “in order to,” or “in addition.”
Spelling Vocab: Look up each spelling word in the dictionary and write its definition using the Digital Worksheet.
You do not have permission to view this form.Math 4
Numbers and Operations of Fractions
Study the image above. To subtract fractions with like (or the same) denominators, you subtract the numerators to get the new numerator; and you leave the denominator the same. In the example above, subtract the numerators: 4 – 1 to get 3. Then, just use the current denominator, and your answer is 3/5. Do the problems below using Grid Paper.
- 7/8 – 3/8 =
- 7/9 – 2/9 =
- 8/10 – 3/10 =
- 5/7 – 1/7 =
- 3/4 – 1/4 =
- 2/7 + 1/7 =
- 7/11 – 3/11 =
- 8/13 – 2/13 =
- 5/8 – 1/8 =
- 4/9 – 1/9 =
- Grid Paper
History/Social Studies 4
Mexican American War and the Gold Rush
Take notes while reading the Timeline of the Goldrush. Use the Research Center to investigate further.
- Timeline of the Gold Rush
- Gold Rush Timeline
- California Gold Rush Timeline
- Research Center
- Lined Paper
Science 4
Properties of Rocks and Minerals of the Earth
Silver is a chemical element on the Periodic Table. It is a metal that occurs naturally in its pure, form as with gold and other metals. Take notes while reading more about Silver and its uses. Use the Research Center to investigate further.
- Elements: Silver
- Silver Overview
- Geology.com: Silver
- Silver Facts for Kids
- Silver
- Research Center
- Lined Paper
Visual and Performing Arts 4
Art
Spray paint art is becoming more and more popular. Read How to Spray Paint Art. Use the Research Center to learn more.
Physical Education 4
Calisthenics
Do the following exercises and record them in your P.E. Log. First stretch. Then do a minimum of 20 jumping jacks, 5 lunges on each leg, 10 sit ups, and 10 push ups.
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