We will have early release on this Wednesday. Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home. Students will be released at 1:30.
This week in math we will take our first math test. The test will be on Thursday. It will cover the work that we have done on with place value, multiplicative comparison, ordering numbers, comparing numbers, rounding numbers, and using the standard algorithm to solve addition and subtraction problems. Students will complete a study guide in class this week. Please review it with your child to help them study.
After this unit we will begin working on our measurement unit. Students will learn how to convert within units for both the metric system and customary systems. Students don't have to memorize specific conversions because they will access to a reference sheet for in class work, quizzes and tests. They will also be give a reference sheet for the FSA in the spring. Students will learn when they need to multiply or divide to make a conversion. During the first part of the unit we will work on the metric system. To get ready for the unit they can watch the video links below.
Study Jams: Units of Measurement (click the link)
Brain Pop: Metric Units
Brain Pop Jr: Centimeters, Meters, Kilometers, Grams and Kilograms, Milliliters and Liters
Number Rock: Metric System Conversion Song (click the link)
We will finally get to do our first hands on lab this week!! Students will work with another scientist to complete the, How many drops of water will fit on penny lab? The real science behind this lab deals with molecule cohesion and surface tension. However, we will use this lab to help us:
*learn how to use the scientific method
*learn how to make a prediction and write a hypothesis
*how to control variables
*why performing several trials is important
*why collecting and recording data and observations is important
*how to draw conclusions from collected data and observations
*communicating results with others
*how to work with other scientist
We will also take our first test. The test will be on Friday. Students will complete the Benchmark Review in their science books, pages 61-64. This will be our test study guide. It was assigned in class today and whatever was not finished should be completed for homework on Monday. We will check it in class on Tuesday and also complete some additional review items. Please remember to help your child to study because they will not be allowed to use their books or journals on the test. Vocabulary for chapter one should be completed in science journals this week. Vocabulary is also due on Friday. Please see the Science Vocabulary section of this website to find out the words.
This week in social studies we will study map skills. Students will learn the different parts of a map and we will talk about different types of maps. We will learn how to use a map scale to calculate approximate distances on a map. Students will also learn about latitude and longitude, the equator and the prime meridian. Students won't just learn about lines of latitude and longitude they will also learn how to locate places on a map using latitude and longitude coordinates.
Here are some games to play
Have a Wonderful week,
Ms. Johnson
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