Time for August

Here are some pictures from math centers and science activities this week.  I can't believe it's been a full month with this amazing class!

 

Building a Mystery (Tower)

We will have our first Math assessment on Wednesday, August 26.  Here are some sample questions that students should be able to answer.

Compare using <, >, or =.
1.  0.5 ____ 0.123
2.  3 thousandths + 4 hundredths _____ 0.021
3.  2 hundreds 5 tenths 1 hundredth ____ 200.51
4.  4 x 1000 + 2 x 100 +3 x 0.1 _____ 4 x1000 + 2 x 10 + 3 x 0.01

5.  Model the number 9.99 on the place value chart.
a.  Use words, numbers, and your model to explain why each of the digits has a different value.  Be sure to use "ten times as large" and "one tenth as large" in your explanation.

b.  Multiply 9.99 x 10,000.  Explain the shift of the digits and change in the value of each digit.

6.  Rainfall collected was found to be 5.3 cm when rounded to the nearest tenth of a cm.  Which numbers could be the actual measurement of rainfall.  5.352 cm;  5.295 cm;  5.251 cm; 5.359 cm

a. Convert the rounded measurement to meters.



Here is a picture of our Cup Tower Inquiry.  Students worked to build a tower out of plastic cups, but they couldn't touch the cups with their hands.  This helped students to see how they have a responsibility to work together in small groups.

Paper Planes

The last two weeks have been amazing.  We have used paper airplanes to learn about the importance of inquiry.  We have also classified our shoes to develop a deeper understanding of animal classification.  Additionally, we have spent some time working on the IB Learner Profile Traits and the IB Attitudes.  It has been great working to develop our classroom community of learners.  Here are some pictures from our adventures.

Shoe Classification Inquiry

Paper Airplane Inquiry Lesson

UOI Vocabulary Kickoff Sort

Creating IB Learner Profile/Attitude Posters

We Rule the School!

We had a wonderful first day back to school!  Fifth grade ROCKS!

Classroom tables ready for students.  

Students began working to develop our classroom community.  Be sure to ask your student about the scavenger hunt we did today.  We also organized our supplies and learned lots of procedures.  Additionally, we did several activities related to the Learner Profile.

Learner Profile Matching Game

Please be sure to read and sign your child's reflection blog.  Also, students need to bring a healthy snack each day starting tomorrow.