November 2nd - November 6th

Math

We have been working with fraction operations.  Next, students will explore decimal operations.  

We remind our students to: 

1. Use their resources,
2. Ask questions,
3. Learn from our collective mistakes, and 
4. Know there is always a next step.   

We have been working through our chapter two math menu.  Students are encouraged to practice their math skills on Khan Academy at home.

Science

Students have been working hard on their Ecological Issues projects.

Social Studies

Chapter 3 Vocabulary terms quiz on Nov. 4 
Why do people migrate?  Text pgs. 64-69
View video clips of Ellis Island
Practice latitude and longitude by playing the game "Battleship"

Reading

Mrs. Raucher - We have been studying the elements of fiction and are currently looking on setting (where and when a story takes place). Students are also reading Dear Mr. Henshaw in class focusing on Point of View.

October 26th - October 30th

Math

Students began practicing dividing fractions. Key vocabulary: reciprocal (two numbers whose product is 1).

Learning the strategy:                Keep   Change    Flip

Science

Monday students took a Test on Chapter 1 in Ecology.

Students have chosen a Human Caused Ecology Problem and began research in preparation for their final project. They need to complete an outline, write a five paragraph essay, listing 3 causes, 3 effects and 3 solutions to the problem, they also need to create a visual (i.e, poster, Prezi, Google Presentation) 

Social Studies

Students learned more about the 5 lines of latitude and the division of the climate zones: Polar Zone, Temperate Zone, and Tropical Zone.

Reading

Classes are continuing to focus on the five themes of fiction: Character, Point of View, Setting, Plot, and Theme.

Sources:

https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/images/leave-change-turn.gif

http://www.webquest.hawaii.edu/kahihi/sciencedictionary/C/climatezone.php

http://image.slidesharecdn.com/fiction-130428160659-phpapp01/95/fiction-novel-short-stories-4-638.jpg?cb=1367165273