Chapter 3 Test 12/7/12

I know it seems like we just had a test, but I am announcing the Chapter 3 test for next Friday, December 7.  I wanted to be sure to get that in before all the Chanukah festivities begin.  The children already have notes and vocabulary they can begin studying so there won't have to be any last minute cramming!

Please email me at mlbuster@torahacademy.org with any questions.

11/20/12 Update

We have wrapped up our study of natural resources and conservation - the children did a great job with these topics.  We had some terrific discussions about recycling (reduce, reuse, recycle!) and they created "public service announcements" to help spread the good word about caring for our world.  We were happy to host Mr. Law from "Keep Columbus Beautiful," who shared with us how the city of Columbus is promoting recycling and trying to keep our city clean.  He was very impressed with how much they knew and I was impressed with how well they behaved while our guest was here.

A very happy Thanksgiving to everyone and please email me with any questions or concerns at mlbuster@torahacademy.org

11/13/12 for the test!

Sorry, misread my calendar when I was typing previous entry...the Chapter 2 test is on Tuesday, November 13!  There is no school on the 14th!

Chapter 2 Test Study Guide

The test on Chapter 2 will be Tuesday, November 14.  Please use the following information to guide your studying and email me with any questions at mlbuster@torahacademy.org

Mrs. Buster’s 5^th Grade Science

Study Guide, Chapter 2

Vocabulary

Renewable resource                          nonrenewable resource

Pollution                                           conservation

Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources

Examples of soil conservation

Different kinds of pollution and the effects

Crop rotation

Be able to explain water conservation and why it is important

Explain fossil water

Xeriscaping

Chapter 2 test

We will have a test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday, November 13.  A study guide will be sent home in the next day or two.  Time spent reviewing vocabulary and rereading the lessons we have covered thus far would be time well spent!  I keep reminding them the best method to prepare for an upcoming test is to review/reread a little each night...now if I could only get my own children to comply!

Please email me with any questions at mlbuster@torahacademy.org

11/2/12 Update

Our studies have moved from the Solar System to right here on Earth!  We are studying natural resources and had a terrific discussion yesterday about renewable resources and nonrenewable resources.  When I was their age, we threw absolutely everything away...these children are so much more knowledgeable about "reduce, reuse, recycle."  I'm very excited.  I've invited our very own Sara Shatz to discuss the recycling program here at CTA - it's rather unique!

I have a limited number of conference times available for Science students during Parent/Teacher conferences on November 15.  Please phone the school office to schedule a time.  However, if there is not a time that works for you, please email me at mlbuster@torahacademy.org and I will be happy to set up a time  for us to speak.