Thursday, August 31, 2017

Accelerated Reader and Best Results

Tips/Resources

1.  After each chapter, review the characters, plot, and setting.

2. 10 Ways to Boost Reading Comprehension for AR
http://blog.heidisongs.com/Free_Downloads/assets/AR_Testing_Tips-Download.pdf

More Coming Soon!!

Friday, August 11, 2017

August STEM Resources: Pythagorean Theorem and Eclipses

(1) FHSA Books and other resources

(A) Pythagoras
920 One The 100 most influential philosophers of all time (In) 

512 Bri The Britannica guide to algebra and trigonometry (On Reserve)

What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?  (On Order, expected 8.14.17)

Book Samples Available Online
(B) Pythagoras

(C) Other TBA

Online
(D) Pythagorean Theorem Rap

Google Search What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? 


(2) Myon Resources


Eclipse  (May be Solar and other Eclipse)






Eclipse Related
(TBA) Projects on Myon:The Universe and It’s Stars (2nd-4th)

Pythagorean Theorem (None Found At This Time)


(3) Khan Academy


Pythagorean Theorem


Eclipse (TBA)

(4) Google Drive Resources


Pythagorean Theorem  (Challenge Projects Created by a 5th Grade Teacher)

Eclipse (TBA)


(5) Classroom Plans and Projects at FHSA
Tell about or find out what activities classes will participate in:







Tuesday, August 8, 2017

City Year

City Year Book Processing Day

Introductions and Refreshments

Purpose

Tasks/Procedures
 -Ice Upstairs
 -Remove items on shelves to be used
 -Black-out school name
 -Sort To Keep or Giveaway (see list for duplicates and favorite authors)
 -Stamp FH for Keeps
 -Scan Keeps and Print Barcodes
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Shelve additions for FHSA

Discard/Disperse to boxes and move to...


Franklin Shelf List
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zIN5BmtmFJmqqhUPfwzs_xrHmLF33DkHcd0vJCFJUr4/edit?usp=sharing


https://www.perma-bound.com/popular-authors/