May 10th, 2020

Planet Maths p 162-166 3rd class

Planet maths p150-154 2nd

Maths:
3rd  Class:
Strand: Measure   Strand Unit: Time
Complete pages in Planet Maths- Topic 27- Time
Correct last weeks work. Answers at the bottom of this post.
Pages 162-166 (see pages at top of blog page)
​Mental Maths: Week 34  Correct week 31-33 solutions below.
​Tables: Revision of 11 times and 11 division. Spend 5 minutes on hit the button
Studyladder: Complete some of the set tasks in Mathematics
Optional: 
Parental Involvement
Parents can help at home by asking children to look up TV guide for specific information. They could check expiry dates on receipts and food and work out how many days remaining before last return date or best before date. Parents could also get children to time events, monitor cooking time or have family races.

2nd  Class:
Strand: Measure  Strand: Money
Correct last weeis work. Answers at the bottom of this  post.
Planet Maths: pgs 150-154 (pages at the top of this post if you don't have the book)       
Mental Maths: Week 34  Correct week 31-33              
​Tables: Practice tables using hit the button 
Studyladder: Complete some of the set tasks in Mathematics
Parental Involvement
Parents can encourage their children to identify all coins up to 2euro and by pointing out various prices of items on a receipt for shopping. Ask children to add amounts that will add up to 2euro and encourage them to work out the change the will get if they hand the shopkeeper 2euro. Ask your child to identify independently, the different coins that can be used to make up the cost of each product.

English:
2nd class
Green Genie: Unit 16
Spellbound: week 34
Creative Writing:
After reading "Copper" continue the story in your own words. How did Megan take care of Copper. You could do a "Dear Diary..............
Or
Write a story about a special  gift
Plan out your story before writing it. Think about when, where, why, who, what, how, to get you started. Use adjectives (describing words) to describe what your gift looked like, how you felt when you received it.

Goto www.getepic.com/students 
Continue reading  with Getepic app. I am keeping a close eye on your progress. Keep up the great work.
Log in with class code nre2612 and select your name. 

3rd class:
Blue Skies: Pg 108-115 ( Three Fables)
Spellbound: Week 34
Goto www.getepic.com/students 
Continue reading  with Getepic app. I am keeping a close eye on your progress. Keep up the great work.
Log in with class code nre2612 and select your name. 

Also David Walliams books are free to access online. Click on the link below.  https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
 
​Gaeilge: 
Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Revise week 11,12,13,14,15
Bua na Cainte: Sa Bhaile- Aonad 2 Ceacht 2,3,4
Eist an dán "Tithe" p116 
Complete pages p114-117 in Irish copy (see pages at the top of this blog page)
Please click on the file below that I have prepared to help you with pages 114-117. 
Please use the interactive programme to help with irish. It is an excellent resource and the pupils will really enjoy the lessons. 
​Go to www.edco.ie/bua
Login: trial
Password: trial
Don't forget TG4 Cúla4.ie 

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History: 
Same as last week. Don't forget to email me admin@crosserloughns.com or post photo of work on classdojo. There are some wonderful powerpoint presentations to be viewed on an earlier blog. Please click on them and leave a comment if you wish.
If last week's assignment is completed why not find out about an important historical site in the virtual explore Cavan challenge. See PE activity below. 
Geography: 
Small World: Unit 16: The Sun: Read p 93-99.
Same work as last week. Please complete and post on classdojo or email me with photos/powerpoint/ word document......... (whatever is easiest for you)
If last week's assignment is completed why not find out what rivers, lakes, mountains, placenames there are as you complete the virtual explore Cavan Challenge. See PE activity below.
Science:
Small World: Unit 16 p 96 Plants/ People and animals  need the sun
Same work as last week
Art: Construction
1. Make a model of the solar system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxv_kxq5vlg
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Planet-Model
or
2. Make a rocket to take you to one of your favourite planets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3mHbI96Aqw
Upload your finished projects on classdojo or email me.
or
3. Draw the solar system and label it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxmu0G2Jfuw


Religion:
Say prayers for First Communion 
The Confiteor
Prayer after Communion 
Make a May Altar- cover a small table with a cloth/scarf, fill a vase with summer flowers, put rosary beads, a holy picture and a picture of your family. If you don't have pictures, draw them!  Put a candle on the table and at some time during the day get an adult to light the candle and pray to God to keep everyone safe during this time. Pray for family, friends and those who work to care for people who are sick with Covid.
G​row in Love: Complete pages 54-55
Pray the Rosary. Learn the joyful mysteries of the Rosary.
Grow in Love 
​username:  trial@growinlove.ie 
password:  growinlove 

PE:
​Complete the Virtual Explore Cavan Challenge for the rest of the month of May.
Please download the parents letter with all the information.
Download the kids chart and fill in as your child reaches his/her target. This is a family activity. 

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Music:  Performing
Listen to Shandon Bells and learn how to play this simple jig. I will put recording of it on classdojo.
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