Spelling: Unit 7 Spelling Words will be uploaded Monday after school.
5H Math: This week we will be using our vocab sheets to discuss how polygons can have multiple names and talk about the similar properties between polygons. We'll make a quadrilateral "family tree" to show how the shapes are "related". We will also begin talking about how to write equations that require multiple operations; e.g. 3 + (4 x 12). Right now we are focusing on setting up equations based on a story problem, but not actually solving them. We will go over making line plots with decimals this week- a standard that we did not get to in the first unit.
Reading/Writing: This week we will continue our group research project that will positively change the world. Each group will write a proposal and give a presentation in order to try to earn 1 billion dollars to carry out their plan. Students will present by Thursday.
Social Studies: We started a time-line project last week, so we didn't start our colony project yet. As a way to summarize our first unit, students chose an event they feel is important and are describing and illustrating the event to add to an ongoing timeline. Students will begin their colony project this week. Students will plan where their colony will be located, what the government will be like, and how they will earn money. Students will also research the climate and geography for their colony location. It will be fun!
In the spirit of debates...Mr. Vaid and Mr. LeCrone will oppose each other in a debate. They will debate the topic of year-round school. To prepare, we will debate the topic of cell-phones in schools with the use of our Time for Kids magazines. We will also go over persuasive writing techniques.
*Students all got a "Current Events" handout explaining how they will present a current event to the class by Oct. 25. I added student friendly news web sites for them to visit in the Social Studies tab.
5H Math: This week we will be using our vocab sheets to discuss how polygons can have multiple names and talk about the similar properties between polygons. We'll make a quadrilateral "family tree" to show how the shapes are "related". We will also begin talking about how to write equations that require multiple operations; e.g. 3 + (4 x 12). Right now we are focusing on setting up equations based on a story problem, but not actually solving them. We will go over making line plots with decimals this week- a standard that we did not get to in the first unit.
Reading/Writing: This week we will continue our group research project that will positively change the world. Each group will write a proposal and give a presentation in order to try to earn 1 billion dollars to carry out their plan. Students will present by Thursday.
Social Studies: We started a time-line project last week, so we didn't start our colony project yet. As a way to summarize our first unit, students chose an event they feel is important and are describing and illustrating the event to add to an ongoing timeline. Students will begin their colony project this week. Students will plan where their colony will be located, what the government will be like, and how they will earn money. Students will also research the climate and geography for their colony location. It will be fun!
In the spirit of debates...Mr. Vaid and Mr. LeCrone will oppose each other in a debate. They will debate the topic of year-round school. To prepare, we will debate the topic of cell-phones in schools with the use of our Time for Kids magazines. We will also go over persuasive writing techniques.
*Students all got a "Current Events" handout explaining how they will present a current event to the class by Oct. 25. I added student friendly news web sites for them to visit in the Social Studies tab.
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