Monday, January 22, 2018

Curriculum Update

Math: We will be starting the Multiplication and Division unit tomorrow.

Language: We will be starting a novel study for the novel Frindle, by Andrew Clements, this week.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Grade 4 "Minds on: Let's Tech" Task

Watch the video
"Gear Basics" from Science Online
Watch the video
"Pulleys" from Eureka and Bill Nye
Write and draw about what you learned on the Let's Tech! recording page

Grade 3 "Minds on: Let's Tech" Task

Watch the video
"How High Can you Stack?" from SciShow Kids
Watch the video
"What Makes Bridges Strong?" from SciShow Kids
Write and draw about what you learned on the Let's Tech! recording page

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Happy New Year!

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break. I'll give you an update on where we are in each subject area:

Science - continuing stable structures (grade 3) and pulleys/gears (grade 4); we will start building and experimenting in the month of January

Math - continuing the data management unit; focus will be reading, describing and interpreting data presented in charts and graphs as well as displaying data using charts and graphs

Language - finishing up persuasive writing; starting a novel study

Religion - discussing Epiphany; starting Fully Alive Theme 2