It's Bonus Time!!!

Today is the birthday of Levi Strauss, the founder of the company that bore his name. Denim work pants had been around for a while, so what made Levis so unique and different when they were patented in 1873?

Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Writing: I wish I had one_____, because....... Math: p. 44, #15-24. Extra problems: 32-34, 41-43. Don't forget, novel assignments are due a week from Friday!

Question of the Week!!!!!

The warmest Winter Olympics ever just finished in Sochi, Russia. The warm temperatures didn't stop speed skating from taking place, however. One country won 23 speed skating medals (out of 36 total!). What country was that (and it's "other" name)? This country also has a 120 mile speed skating race called the Elfstedentocht. How come it isn't held every year? When was the last year it was held? How long is a speed skating blade? Oh, and this country has two cute symbols. What are they?

Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Writing: free write. And because we are doing OAKS testing today and tomorrow, no math homework. Novel projects are due Friday, March 7.

Question of the Week!!!!!

Tuesday was the anniversary of the the discovery of Pluto, our formerly ninth planet. Answer these questions, astronomers, to win valuable prizes. What belt is Pluto in? Who discovered Pluto? What year was Pluto downgraded from planet status, and what organization did that? What is Pluto's moon called?  And which came first, the discovery and naming of the planet Pluto, or the cartoon dog Pluto?

Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Writing: I wish I had a million______. Then I would..... Math: 2.2 (B1-3, C1-2), 2.3 (A1-4, B2), p 28, #7-19, p. 29, #22-24. Extra problems, 20, 21, 40-44, 49. History: Chapter 20 Assignment on Shang Dynasty is due tomorrow!

Homework

Reading: 30.0004 minutes. Writing: What is the funniest dinner you've ever had with your family? Math: The other Multiplying Decimals A

Homework

Reading: 30.105 minutes. Writing: What qualities do you like best about yourself? Math: Bits and Pieces III p. 28, #1-3, p. 31, #34-39, (extra problems: 46-48).

Homework

Reading: 30.01 minutes. Writing: What four things are most important in your life? Math: Decimal sheet C.

Homework

Reading: 29.99 minutes. Writing: What talents do you have? Math: p. 13, #8-18, additional problems, 39, 47, 48.

Question of the Week

It's the Year of the Horse! Name these "famous" horses: the Lone Ranger's horse, the last horse to win the Triple Crown, Roy Rogers' horse, and the horse on the old TV show "Mr. Ed." Neigh! Whinnie!

Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Writing: What things are better than going to school? Why? Math: The Handshake Problem (handed out in class).