Elizabeth Dearing
4th Grade Math & Science
Favorite Things
Welcome!
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth Dearing, and I am so excited to have you in my class! I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Mississippi, and I am currently in the process of becoming a National Board-Certified teacher. I have been teaching 4th grade math and science at Oak Grove for the past 13 years, and I have loved every minute of it! My husband and I have been married for 17 years and happily reside outside of Hernando. |
Weekly Skills
Math:
4MD.1 Metric Measurement Conversions
4.MD.2 Word Problems with Metric Conversions
Science: Fossils and Fossil Fuels
Fossil- Any remains, trace, or imprint of animal or plant life preserved in Earth’s crust.
Petrification- The process by which an organism is turned to stone over a long period of time.
Mold- A space in the sediments that fills with minerals.
Cast- A copy of an organism, like a fossil, that is created by the minerals in a mold.
Geologist- A scientist who studies Earth, its materials, and its history.
Paleontologist- A scientist who studies fossils.
Natural Resources- A material such as soil or water that comes from the natural environment.
Renewable Resources- A resource that is naturally replenished continuously and quickly such as sunlight, water, and air.
Nonrenewable Resources- a resource that is not replenished because it takes extended periods to form such as rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels.
Fossil Fuels- plants and animals that became buried under sediments millions of years ago and slowly transforms into substances such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Solar Energy- Alternative energy source from the sun that drives the water cycle and produces wind and ocean waves.
Geothermal Energy- Alternative energy that comes from the internal heat of the earth.
Wind Energy- Alternative energy that uses the power of the wind.
| Customary Conversions | Metric Conversions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| LENGTH | LENGTH | 1 minute = 60 seconds |
| 1 foot = 12 inches | 1 km = 1,000 m | 1 hour = 60 minutes |
| 1 yard = 3 feet | 1 m = 100 cm | 1 day = 24 hours |
| 1 mile = 5,280 feet | 1 dm = 10 cm | |
| 1 mile = 1,760 yards | 1 cm = 10 mm | |
| WEIGHT | WEIGHT | |
| 1 pound = 16 ounces | 1 kg = 1,000 g | |
| 1 ton = 2,000 pounds | ||
| VOLUME | ||
| CAPACITY | 1 L = 1,000 mL | |
| 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces | ||
| 1 pint = 2 cups | ||
| 1 quart = 2 pints | ||
| 1 quart = 4 cups | ||
| 1 gallon = 4 quarts | ||
| 1 gallon = 16 cups |
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Announcements and Important Dates
Important Dates:
April 7-14th- Book Fair
April 15th and 18th- Easter Break Holidays
Assessment Dates:
Math
April 12th- Metric Measurement Assessment
Science:
April 20th- Fossils and Fossil Fuels
Homework Procedures:
The newsletter and any homework given will be sent home every Friday and is due the following Friday.
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Every child has access to a Schoology account. While it is currently being used by our virtual learners, it is also a great resource for traditional students. Traditional students are not required to complete any assignments through schoology ,but they are welcome to do them for extra practice. There are also video lessons they can watch to review.
Students have their username and password on their lunch tag lanyard. Thanks for all your help and support at home!
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Don't forget students can also practice on I-Ready and IXl. :)
Links:
Schoology
http://desotoms.schoology.com/home
Clever
Clever allows students to log into the virtual math textbook, I-ready, and many other learning tools.
https://www.desotocountyschools.org/onlinetextbooks
Math games
http://www.gamequarium.com/
More math games
http://www.funbrain.com