Washington County Schools Commander “Snow” Day Lesson Plans 2014-15

Commander “Snow” Day Lessons focus on the review and application of skills that students have previously learned.

Students will submit a work product to demonstrate completion of a lesson. Student work must be submitted no later than two days following the return from the Commander Day.

Content Area: Reading – English Language Mechanics – Mathematics – Science – Social Studies

Grade Level: ______5 Mrs. Burkhead

Snow Day Lesson Number: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Content Topic: Vocabulary

Standard(s): L.4.a, L.4.b, L.4.c Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading content (a) Use context as clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (b) Use common, grade-appropriate Green and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of words. (c) Consult reference materials to find pronunciation and determine or clarify precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Essential Question: What strategies can I use to help figure out the meaning of unknown words? Critical Vocabulary: Greek and Latin affixes, reference material, dictionary, context clues Independent Learning: Students will complete packet with 20 questions relating to vocabulary. Packet also includes a list of Greek or Latin root words and their meanings. Study these root words. Choose 5 root words, create a list of 5 new words that contain those roots. You may use a dictionary to help you. Then write a sentence using 2 of the new words you listed. The sentences should well-developed (not simple) and show your understanding of the word. Necessary Resources: Packet, (internet, if desired) Technology Integration: The following sites are for additional practice with vocabulary. These are not required. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_licklider_vocabulary_2/4/1105/283083.cw/index.html http://www.funbrain.com/roots/index.html

Washington County Schools Commander “Snow” Day Lesson Plans 2014-15

Commander “Snow” Day Lessons focus on the review and application of skills that students have previously learned.

Students will submit a work product to demonstrate completion of a lesson. Student work must be submitted no later than two days following the return from the Commander Day.

Content Area: Reading – English Language Mechanics – Mathematics – Science – Social Studies

Snow Day Lesson Number: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Grade: 5th

Content Topic: Place Value and Patterns

Standard(s): CC.5.NBT.1 Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left, CC.5.NBT.2 Explain patterns in the number of zeroes of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole- number exponents to denote powers of 10.

Essential Question: How can you use place value to find 10 times as much and 1/10 of numbers? and How can patterns help you multiply by powers of 10?

Critical Vocabulary: expanded form, word form, standard form, multiply, product, expression, quotient, factor

Independent Learning: worksheets attached

Necessary Resources: pencil

Technology Integration: http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com Complete our state, district, and school information. Type in your user name and password. Go to “My Library” and select “MM” for Mega Math. ***Note: This component of the lesson is not required but can be completed for additional practice on the skills from this lesson. If your child decides to complete this part, please complete the documentation form. Passwords for the site are located in your child’s agenda book.

Washington County Schools Commander “Snow” Day Lesson Plans 2014-15

Commander “Snow” Day Lessons focus on the review and application of skills that students have previously learned.

Students will submit a work product to demonstrate completion of a lesson. Student work must be submitted no later than two days following the return from the Commander Day. Content Area: Social Studies Grade Level: 5th grade Snow Day Lesson Number: 2

Content Topic: U.S. Regions Standard(s): SS-04-4.2.1 Students will compare regions in Kentucky and the United States by their human characteristics (e.g., language, settlement patterns, beliefs) and physical characteristics (e.g., climate, landforms, bodies of water). DOK 2 SS-EP-4.2.1 Students will describe places on Earth’s surface by their physical characteristics (e.g., climate, landforms, bodies of water). Essential Question: Regionally, how much are we alike and different? Critical Vocabulary: region, human characteristics (features), physical characteristics, landform, climate, rural, urban, suburban Independent Learning: Study Island online lesson and assignment, and/or Study Island packet (Lesson/Reference included); Students with internet access may choose game mode, but must maintain required score to continue to do so. Necessary Resources: Internet browser with Study Island login info (located in student agenda book), and/or Study Island packet Technology Integration: www.studyisland.com Kentucky Programs  Fifth Grade  Social Studies  Regions (5.b.) *Successful completion of the pretest is required to access the topics.

Lesson/Reference

Regions

The United States has different regions with special features. The main regions are the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, and West.

Features of Different Regions

Region Features

• Great Plains, flat land Midwest • farmland for many crops

• desert, dry and hot Southwest • cacti and small plants • Grand Canyon

• hot summers, cold winters • fishing and lobster business Northeast • maple trees for maple syrup • Hudson River and Adirondack Mountains

• crops like cotton and peanuts Southeast • Everglades marsh • rainy but hot weather

• mountains, volcanoes West • large forests with many trees • ocean coastline

Kentucky has several distinct regions within its borders. These different regions are characterized by their physical features and natural resources.

Bluegrass Region - The Bluegrass region is in northern Kentucky. It has rolling hills, fertile soil, and many horse farms. This is the most populated area in the state.

Cumberland Plateau - The eastern part of Kentucky is on the Cumberland Plateau. This region is also known as the Eastern Kentucky Coal Fields. The Cumberland Plateau is part of the Appalachian Mountains. The natural resources found in this region include coal and forests.

Pennyroyal Plateau - The Pennyroyal Plateau is in the central part of the state. This region is sometimes called the Mississippi Plateau or the Pennyrile. Mammoth Cave is located in this region.

Jackson Purchase - The Jackson Purchase is the area of the state west of the Tennessee River. The area also borders the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. This land is mostly used as farmland. Andrew Jackson bought this land from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818.

Western Kentucky Coal Fields - This region is south of the Ohio River and is bordered by the Pennyroyal Plateau on three sides. Owensboro, the third largest city in the state, is located here.

Name ______Date ______

Study Island Assignment – Regions

1. The western states of Colorado and Utah depend on which of the following to bring

in much money each year?

A. profits from the ocean fishing industry

B. the sale of tropical fruits like pineapple

C. visitors to the Atlantic coastal towns

D. tourists who come there to ski

2. You would be most likely to find a cactus growing 3. Lobster fishing and maple syrup are industries in which region of the United States? found in the economic region of the

A. Northeast A. Rocky Mountains.

B. Southwest B. Southwest.

C. Southeast C. Midwest.

D. Midwest D. Northeast.

4. Which of the following geographic regions of the 5. Which region of the United States includes the United States shares a border with Mexico? following physical features: the Finger Lakes, the Adirondack Mountains, and the Hudson River? A. Midwest

A. Northeast

B. Northwest

B. Southeast

C. Northeast

C. Southwest

D. Southwest

D. West

6. According to the map, what is one region of 7. What is one of the important physical features of the Kentucky in which you could find coal? Cumberland Plateau?

A. Bluegrass A. Kentucky Lake

B. the Cumberland Plateau B. the Appalachian Mountains

C. Mississippian Plateau C. Mammoth Cave

D. the Jackson Purchase D. the Mississippi River

8. What is the name of the region of Kentucky that is 9. the farthest west in the state? • Rolling hills • Fertile soil

• Many horse farms A. the Jackson Purchase

B. Eastern Kentucky Coal Fields Which Kentucky region is described in the box above?

A. Western Kentucky Coal Fields C. Mississippian Plateau

B. the Bluegrass region D. Bluegrass region

C. the Jackson Purchase

D. the Cumberland Plateau

10. Locate the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains on the map. How are the two areas different?

A. The Great Plains has lower temperatures.

B. The Great Plains has more trees and forests.

C. The Rocky Mountain area has flatter lands.

D. The Rocky Mountain area has a higher elevation.

11. This photo shows a famous canyon, carved out by the Colorado River. The canyon lies in which region of the United States?

A. Northeast

B. Midwest

C. Northwest

D. Southwest

12.

This picture shows ______area.

A. an urban

B. a suburban

C. a rural

D. a city

13. The climate of the Northeastern United States

A. stays cold and snowy all year, never getting above 60 degrees.

B. is often very hot in summer and very cold in winter.

C. is very mild, never getting too cold or too hot.

D. is mostly warm and dry, even in the winter months.

14. Jarrod and his parents are taking a cross-country trip from their home in Portland, Oregon, all the way to Portland, Maine. In the middle of their trip, they will cross the Midwest and the Great Plains states. Jarrod's home state of Oregon has many trees and mountains.

How will the Great Plains of the Midwest look different from the Pacific Northwest? A. The land is much flatter.

B. There are no trees or flowers.

C. The mountains are steeper.

D. There are more lakes.

15.

Which region is marked with green in the picture?

A. Central Lowlands

B. Rocky Mountains

C. Coastal Plains

D. Great Plains

16. Alaska and Hawaii are in the Pacific region of the United States. The two states have many physical features that differ. Which of the following is a physical feature they have in common?

A. tropical plants and trees

B. miles of warm, sandy beaches

C. mountains and active volcanoes

D. high population of brown bears

17. Sam lives in an urban area. Urban areas are located in the city. Which statement is true regarding where Sam lives?

A. She probably grows her food.

B. She lives on a lot of land.

C. She is close to many stores.

D. She lives near many farms.