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4th - 5th Grade Enrichment

September

ELA

Reading- Sequence

Writing- Main Idea

Math

4th Grade Math - Using Roman Numerals

    Skill Focus: Place Value and Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction

5th Grade Math - Between

    Skill Focus: Addition and Subtraction with Fractions

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Desk Movement

    Welcome back to school!  Help your teacher move the furniture around to get the highlighted furniture out of the door.  

    Skill Focus: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Number Signs

    This video will teach you how to sign numbers.

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

October

ELA

Reading- Compare and Contrast

Writing- Evidence

Math

4th- Pick a Path

    Skill Focus: Numbers and Operations/ Algebra

5th Grade Math - Patterns from Billions to Billionths

    Skill Focus: Adding and Subtracting with Decimals

Take It Further

Election Materials

    The Presidential election is quickly approaching! Learn more about the candidates on this great website!

Win the White House

    YOU have the chance to run for president in this game! Choose your issues, raise funds, and try to win votes from the electoral college! Will you become president? Takes 30+ minutes to complete the game.

Sign Language Alphabet Practice

    This Sign Alphabet is actually being practiced by a sign language interpreter. You will see how fast that Sign Language is used in everyday conversations. 

    Skill Focus: Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

November

ELA

Reading- Setting

Writing- Beginning, Middle, End

Math

4th- Weigh the Wangdoodles

   Skill Focus: Algebraic Thinking

5th Grade Math - How Low Can You Go?

    Skill Focus: Multiply and Divide with Fractions

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Escape Game

    A door firmly locked. Do you have what it takes to escape?  40 times... You must solve a different problem each time to escape and it gets more challenging with each level.  

    Skill Focus: Critical thinking, problem solving and perseverance 

Introducing Yourself In Sign Language

    This video will teach you how to introduce yourself to a deaf person.

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

December

ELA

 Reading- Point of View

Writing- Strong Opening

Math

4th Grade Math - How Do I Compare?

    Skill Focus: Equations and Word Problems

5th Grade Math - What's the Combination?

    Skill Focus: Multiplying with Whole Numbers and Decimals 

Take It Further

Computer Programming- Code.org

    Do you like Angry Birds or Flappy game?  This program is for you.  Learn to computer program through Hour of Code or complete one of the courses (start with Course 2).  Log in with your google account by clicking the Sign In button and then click Sign In With Google Account.  

    Skill Focus: 21st Century Learning 

Getting Your Sign Name

    Get your own unique Sign Name that you can use when you introduce yourself to deaf friends.  

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

January

ELA

Reading- Strong Comparison

Writing- Strong Conclusions

Math

4th- Minus Mania

    Skill Focus: Negative lines on a number line

5th- Ken Ken Math Puzzle

    Skill Focus: Number Sense

Take It Further

Pre-Algebra- Free Rice

    With each question you get right, you earn 10 grains of rice for someone in need! Free Rice is a great way to practice your math and do something good.

Who, What, Where, When and Why in Sign Language

    Learn how to ask your most pressing and interesting question in sign language.

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

February

ELA

Reading- Cause and Effect

Writing- Logical Information

Math

4th Grade Math - da Vinci's Rule

    Skill Focus: Measurement

5th Grade Math - Primary Krypto

    Skill Focus: Numbers and Operations

Take It Further

Computer Programming- Scratch

    Now that you have had a little experience in computer programming, use Scratch to create your own games and computer programs.

    Skill Focus: 21st century learning skills

Sign Language Etiquette

    You will learn to how to be a better friend to the deaf and others as you are learning their language.

    Skill Focus: Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

March

ELA

Reading- Text Features

Writing- Time Order Words

Math

4th Grade Math - Concentration

    Skill Focus: Numbers and Operations, Geometry

5th Grade Math - Guess and Check

    Skill Focus: Operations and Word Problems

Take It Further

Design It, Build It, Fidgit

    Solve challenges to save tiny creatures called Fidgits.  Check out the library of challenges of make your own!  

    Skill Focus: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Learn Fun Animal Signs!

    Do you love animals and love talking about them? This video class is for you!

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

April

ELA

Reading- Reasons and Evidence

Writing- Genres

Math

4th Grade Math - Satisfraction

    Skill Focus: Identifying, Simplifying, Comparing and Calculating Fractions

5th Grade Math - Inside Out

    Skill Focus: Algebra

5th Grade Math - Potter the Penguin

    Skills Focus: Coordinate Grids

Take It Further

ElectroCity

    Ever wonder what it would be like to run your very own city?  Well now's your chance.  ElectoCity is an online computer game that lets players manage their own virtual towns and cities.  it's great fun to play and you get an opportunity to learn about energy, sustainability and environmental management in New Zealand. 

    Start with reading the How To Play and click Start Game in the end.  Will your city prosper?

    Skill Focus: Critical thinking, problem solving and perseverance 

Learn to Sign all the Colors of the Rainbow!

    Learning to sign colors is not only fun but it will broaden your descriptive signing skills.  

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence

May

ELA

Reading- Point of View

Writing- Personal Narrative

Math

4th Grade Math - Squares from Rectangles

    Skill Focus: Geometry 

5th Grade Math - Triple a Recipe

    Skill Focus: Measurement 

Take It Further

World Landmarks- Free Rice

    With each question you get right, you earn 10 grains of rice for someone in need! Free Rice is a great way to practice your math and do something good. You may not know many at first, but your knowledge will improve the more you play!

    Skill Focus: Memory/ Cultural exposure

Signs for Family Members

    Learn signs for family members like Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Sister, Brother Uncle, Cousin and a whole lot more!   

    Skill Focus:  Listening Skills, Cognitive Problem Solving, Visual Perception, Language Acquisition, Non-Verbal Intelligence