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Monday, December 8, 2014

Lesson Plans 12/8

We had a fantastic week last week working on dichotomous keys in science.  See the pictures below.  In class this week, we are working on the following:

Math - Continuing working with multiplication of decimals (Topic 6).  Homework is as follows:
Mondy - NONE
Tuesday - P & R 6.3
Wednesday - P & R 6.4
Thursday - P & R 6.5

Also, this week students will be coming home with results from our Benchmark 1 test which covers Topics 1 through 4.  Please review the form, sign and return.  Also, our math program assigns additional practice for any skills that need reinforcement.  This is great practice for students and parents that are looking for additional support.  If you have any questions on the test, please feel free to email/call with any questions.

Science -  We are continuing work on Unit 4 - How Living Things Grow & Develop.  We are working on wholey notes for Lesson 1, Lesson 2 was the dichotomous key lab.  We will have a quiz on lesson 1 & 2 and the 5 vocabulary words (classification, dichotomous key, domain, genus and species) on Thursday.  We will begin Lesson 3 on Wednesday/Thursday which includes How Plants Grow and Reproduce.  Homework is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Study for Lesson 1 & 2 quiz on Thursday 8/11

Reminders:
5 & 5th grade social on Decmeber 19th
Winter Intermurals start on December 19th
Pennant designs due 12/8
Wacky sweater homeroom competition 19th

No homework on Monday.  Please enjoy time with your family - I'm looking forward to it too!!