October 5th - October 9th

Math

Students are working on finding Least Common Multiple (LCM) using two different methods. The first is by using lists of multiples and the second is by using Prime Factorization. To find the LCM using prime factorization you make factor trees for each number using then compare the prime factorization of each number. For example the prime factorization of 16 and 20 is:

16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2                      2 appears more often here so underline all the 2s

20 = 2 x 2 x 5                            5 appears once underline it, do not underline the 2s

2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 = 80               find the product of the underlined factors

So, the LCM of 16 and 20 is 80

Science

Students were assigned 1.3 Study Guide - Energy Flows Through Ecosystems. They are learning more about producers, consumers, and decomposers and the feeding relationships in food chains and food webs. 

The Predator Prey field trip to Look Park was successful interactive learning experience  as students took on the roles of organisms in the energy pyramid. Students wrote reflection based on their experience during the event.

Social Studies

Students have continued working on their National Park Foldables incorporating the five themes of geography. In addition, they have been learning the seven continents and five oceans.

Reading

Students are continuing the school wide read of The Misfits focusing on the theme of characterization using direct and indirect character traits.