Vertebrates

To review the basics about vertebrates check out this video; there are lots of nice pictures of animals and it will help you study. Some vertebrates are endangered. Play this game while learning about how we can help protect animals.

Fish: Check out this gallery of pictures of fishes. Some of them are look pretty scary!
Review important facts about fish.

Amphibians: There are two groups of amphibians: Frogs and Toads, and Salamanders and Newts.
Do you know the differnce between frogs and toads? They look similar but they have some important differences. Learn more here. Frogs eat flies in a pretty cool way. This is a short and fun video.
Did you know that the biggest salamander is 6ft long! (1.8 meters). Watch a video about a Japanese salamander. Would you go swimming with one?
Review by reading this webpage and watching the video.

The Wizard of Oz

This year the fifth grade classes are dressing up as characters from The Wizard of Oz for Carnival. We are also learning the song  "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Make sure you understand the words and how to pronounce them!
This song is very popular so there are many different versions. Here is a traditional one, sung by Judy Garland. This is a Hawaiian version or check out this one by Beyonce or listen to it sung in a jazz/rock style!