Building Materials & Simple Machines (Freebie)

Simple Machines & Engineering Unit

I had my husband put together bags of building materials:

nails

screws

piece of wood

piece of plastic

piece of pipe

wire

nuts and bolt

bracket

cardboard

zip tie

etc.

The students had to pick eight things that they would use to build a house from the bags.  They had to name the item, what it was made out of and identify purpose.  

  Love my fun-loving fifth graders!

 I had each group share one item and continued around the room until everything was shared.

Simple Machines

We watched a few video clips and read about the 6 simple machines.  I broke my two classes into six groups.  They created posters and shared them with their class.

Poster Requirements:

definition

facts

examples

illustration or diagram

I have the wooden models of the machines that my students love to use.

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Show and Tell Tuesday May 2016

I am linking up with Forever in 5th Grades Monthly Linky Party called Show and Tell Tuessday.  Here are a few things that I'd like Show and Tell!

 These are a few of my favorite things this month...

My teaching partner Laney

Bleeding Hearts blooming on Mother's Day

Erin Condren planners (on sale)

 Using AngLegs to teach Geometry.  

We are working on Polygons, classifying triangles and quadrilaterals.

This is one of my Donor's Choose Projects that was funded this year.

Giant poster was part of my project too.

Started our Engineering Unit.

We looked at building materials and tools.

I love dressing up!!!

 Went to Concord on our fifth grade field trip.  

Love having history in our backyard.

Yes, that is the original lamp.

Please visit Forever in Fifth Grade!

Click here to link to visit others in the group!

Sir Cumference and AngLegs: Geometry

I pulled out one of my favorite math books to review some geometry terms this week.  I read "Sir Cumference and the First Round Table."  I read the book and had my students use AngLegs to create the polygons in the story.  We reviewed vocabulary including sides, vertices, angles, parallel, perpendicular, right, acute and obtuse.  

As I was reading, I remembered the tree slab my husband had cut for my science display.  I ran and grabbed it and used it as a prop for the ending with Lady Di Ameter, Radius and Sir Cumference.  My impromptu lesson was a hit!!!

I love the AngLegs to teach my fifth graders about the types of triangles and quadrilaterals.  They click together and have protractors that also click on to measure angles.  I have six bags and found that there was plenty for all of my students.  (thank you Donor's Choose)

More Magnets! and a Freebie

We have spent the last few weeks reviewing Physical Science for our upcoming state science test.  It is based on Grade 3-5 curriculum and the students need to refresh their skills.

Magnets is the one time I let my students "play" with the materials.  They are just plain fun.  Who can resist sticking them on things, and trying to collect as many objects as possible?  

The magnet standards include sorting objects, magnet poles attract and repel, magnetic fields and types of magnets (permanent, temporary and electromagnets). I used stations to review most of the concepts with the kids.  I will be creating TPT energy units over the summer.  

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TPT Sale 5/3 and 5/4

Do you like to put things in your TPT cart or on your wish list?  I always keep a list going and love to take advantage of the sales.  Now is the time to make some purchases.  TPT is having a teacher appreciation sale.  Use the code CELEBRATE when you are checking out and you will save 28% off your purchases.

Leave feedback for any purchases you have made in the past and you can apply your TPT point to your purchases too!

Teachers Pay Teachers Link

Please visit my store, Kelly Hall Fabulous in Fifth, and stock up on any math and science products for your class.  Here is a sampling of products that I have available.  Stock up now to start your planning for next year.  My materials are designed for the grades 3-5 but can be adapted for your students' needs.  Follow my store and get updates when new products are listed.  I have many science units in the works.

Click here to link to my store: Kelly Hall Fabulous in Fifth

Extra Gum Task Card Holder

I am obsessed with Extra gum and just finished my first pack in the new plastic holder. (They fit right in my car console)  The teacher in me could not throw it out.  I figured I could use it for something.  They are the perfect size for task cards or any kind of cards that size.  Now to get some more!