Tell Me on a Sunday

Here is another example of an algebra fraction problem from last week.  There are two methods shown below.  The pictures show the problem that we all made a mistake on while we were working in class.  The key is that you have to remember that when you subtract 2 parts from the same whole, you have to add the parts together before subtracting.  We will be moving away from this math, but it is going to continue to be part of our centers rotation.  

This week in math we will be completing a project about recipes and using math in every day life.  These lessons will link our current work with the multiplication and division of fractions that we will work on next term.  We will also be taking our MAP tests on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so there will only be math homework on Monday and Tuesday.

In social studies, we are going to focus our attention on innovators from the Turn of the Century period in US history.  Students will be doing several close reading assignments about the different contributions of these individuals.  We are going to be answering focus questions to develop our ability to analyze the contributions of these individuals and connect it to our central idea.

During writing, we are continuing to develop the ability to write a researched based argument.  We will begin the week working on how to structure an essay about our beliefs on school uniforms.  Additionally, we will be working on the use of transitional phrases in our writing.  Look for a chart in their notebooks on Thursday.

Finally, in science, we are wrapping up our studies on electricity this week.  Students will work to answer the conclusion questions from our lab last week on Monday.  We will then begin working on magnetism on Tuesday.

Here are some pictures from our lab last week.  Students had to build a series and a parallel circuit.  Some students attempted to build a series circuit inside of a parallel circuit.

Here's to another great week on 5th Avenue.  I will post an assessment schedule on Friday for next week.  Have a great night.

Mrs. Prophet