Class Updates:
Social Studies: Students spent this past week learning about the world's five major religions and the cultures that they have. This was a true exploratory unit in which students did a tremendous amount of research. Starting Monday we will begin our mini review of government and how government works in the United States.
Science: In science this week the students have figured out that there are 6 characteristics that all living things have. They have decided to test the Mystery Matter for each characteristic in order to figure out if it is alive or not. Check out our science blog for some pictures of the investigations in action.
Literacy: Be sure to ask your students to explain the difference between sustainable and industrial farming! They have been collaborating to piece together the important details of FRESH, The Movie, and today began to build their study guides We have also done the foundation work for Latin Unit 2. Next week will be an important week as there will be a test on FRESH on Wednesday, and Latin Unit 2 test on Friday!
English: Students read a new poem this week entitled, "Oranges," by Gary Soto. Together we discussed sensory language and how the author's use in the poem affected the overall tone. Students were also introduced to StudySync and should be logging into their accounts over the weekend. Next week will bring our first Independent Reading Project (IRP)! Students will also take a story quiz on "Oranges" on Friday, October 5th. They may use their graphic organizer to review.
Also, book orders were submitted Friday and should arrive within a week or so. Thank you SO much for the online orders!! We ordered four new books for our class library, as well as two different six-book packs for other reading units. October book orders will be sent home next week.
Also, book orders were submitted Friday and should arrive within a week or so. Thank you SO much for the online orders!! We ordered four new books for our class library, as well as two different six-book packs for other reading units. October book orders will be sent home next week.
Math: We are finishing up our Proportional Reasoning Module this week. Last week was one of the hardest topics students learn this year! If student's are struggling encourage them to seek extra help on Google Class or come after school for help. We have a test coming up on Tuesday this week, study guides went home Friday. Wednesday we will start our Rational Numbers Unit.
