Extreme Reading Competition

Take a photo of yourself reading in an extreme way to win a fantastic prize! Email the photo to your teacher. Entries close Friday 6th March. Good luck!

Solar Energy

 

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4183229.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 25th February 2015.

1. Briefly summarise the Solar Energy story.
2. Have you learnt about photons.
3. Which chemical element is used to make solar panels?
4. The flow of electrons through a solar panel is called _______________.
5. Solar power is a non-renewable energy. True or false?
6. What are the benefits of using solar energy?
7. What are the disadvantages?
8. Where in Australia are they going to build a solar farm?
9. How many homes will it power?
10. Do you think more people in El Salvador should install solar panels? Why or why not?

Help!

5th Hayward need water bombs for one of their Spring Fair activities. If you know where I can buy them, please let me know.

Thanks.

  

Antónimos

Durante la semana del 24 al 27 de febrero estaremos estudiando lo siguiente:

Los antónimos
Clases de sujeto en la oración
Identificar la idea principal en un texto.
Recuerda:
Cambiar el libro de lectura y que tu maestra firme el HCB


Los siguientes enlaces pueden ayudar a ampliar los temas.

Diccionario de antónimos

Con estas palabras escribe una historia utilizando los antónimos 

TEXTO, PÁRRAFO, ORACIÓN Y PALABRA

Ejercicio para encontrar la idea principal

Chinese Migration

Go to http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4178063.htm and complete the questions in sentences by Wednesday 25th February 2015.

1. Who is Anna’s great, great, great Grandfather?
2. He came to Australia from _____________ in ______________.
3. What work did he do when he first arrived in Australia?
4. Where in New South Wales did he set up lots of businesses?
5. Why did many Chinese immigrants come to Australia in the 1850s?
6. What would life have been like for Chinese migrants when they first arrived in Australia?
7. About how many people of Chinese background live in Australia today?
8. How has the town of Wentworth honoured John Egge?
9. In your own words, describe the contribution Chinese migrants have made to Australia.

5th Grade Portezuelo Camping

Grade 5 Camp

A massive thank you to all the parents who helped Grade 5 have a fantastic time on camp!