This week in 5th grade...
Science- This week we are focusing on what causes weather and what tools scientists use to collect weather data. Some important words we are learning this week include- meteorologist, barometric pressure, atmosphere, anemometer, weather vane, temperature, humidity, and hygrometer.
Writing- We are beginning a new unit on historical informational (nonfiction) writing! Our first research report will focus on the Native American tribe each student has chosen for their social studies project. Students will research, take notes, and begin to draft this week.
Reading- As in writing, we are beginning a new unit on reading nonfiction and tackling increasingly complex texts with a focus on determining main ideas. Students are encouraged to continue reading choice books but can also spend their time reading nonfiction texts! Check out our reading tab for more websites with awesome nonfiction articles/videos such as curiosity.com, wonderopolis.org, newsela.com, tweentribune.com, and dogonews.com! As we say often in class... the possibilities are endless! :) There are also links to 3 very famous speeches students can read and discuss at home with families- be sure to check them out!
Math- This week we are interpreting the remainder and determining extra or missing information within problem solving, estimating and dividing by 2-digit divisors.
Social Studies- We will be working on our Google slides presentations for our Native American projects this week. Students should be working on their models at home. The project is due Thurs., Oct. 29!
Reminders/Dates
***Please turn in permission slips no later than Wed. 10/21!
Thurs. 10/22- Field trip to Cahokia Mounds- Bring a SACK LUNCH!
Fri. 10/23 iDiscover- 5th Grade Grandparents are invited for a tour of our school from 10:30-11:30. 5th graders will share several of our new learning spaces at Concord along with some of our cool technology tools such as iMovie, snap circuits and Legos.
Mon. 10/26 & Wed. 10/28- Conferences- Please return signed forms with your date/time.
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