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Unit of Inquiry:  Who We Are

Central Idea:  Who we are, where we live, and what we believe influences our viewpoints.

ELA:  I can use text evidence to support my explanations.  I can write an informational essay.
We are reading The Giver and non-fiction Civil War related texts this week.  Students will continue to develop their skills with finding text evidence, understanding causation, and analyzing various perspectives.

Math:  I can use multiple strategies to multiply multi-digit numbers.
Students will work on using mental strategies to quickly multiply multi-digit numbers by various powers of ten.  Additionally, students will begin understanding, writing, and solving algebraic equations.

Science:  I can I can relate how microorganisms can be beneficial and harmful.
Students will begin learning about how microorganisms can be beneficial and/or harmful.  

Social Studies:  I can inquire into the causes of the Civil War.
This week we will be exploring the causes of the Civil War.  Today students watched a video and read a text about Nat Turner's Rebellion.  Later this week we will discuss the effect of Uncle Tom's Cabin and other Civil War causes.

Homework:  I'll be passing the homework out on TUESDAY and for THIS week it's due on Friday.  
Videos:  Module 2, Lesson 1, Module 2, Lesson 2

This Week's Events
The first FAVE spirit night is at F2O on Tuesday, Sept 20th!  F2O will donate 20% of all collected receipts from FAVE families (parent volunteers will be present at the restaurant to collect receipts).  F2O is donating a $25 gift card to the teacher whose class raises the most money.`

Village Gathering will be this Friday at 8:00am in the multi-purpose room.