Reminder: Our trip to Medieval Times is coming up on May 26th. The bus will be departing from the school at 7:15 am and returning to school around 3:45 pm.
Here is what we're currently working on:
Math
Algebra
- balancing equations (equality between pairs of expressions)
- the inverse relationship between multiplication and division
- the distributive property of multiplication (ie: 9x52 equals 9x50 + 9x2)
Probability unit will follow.
Language
- We're finishing up our reading of "The Jacket" by Andrew Clements, and our literature circles
- Persuasive writing with multiple paragraphs
- We will begin a media unit on advertisements. Students will be analyzing magazine advertisements for different persuasive features, and later invent and advertise their own product.
Social Studies
- Presentations of our Early Societies inquiry projects begin this week. They will wrap up this unit!
Science
- We will investigate the science of Sound
The Arts
- Dance will be our focus
Gym
- Cooperative games
