T5W2

Unit of Inquiry:  How the World Works 

Central Idea: Changes occur in our world that are within and outside of our control.  

Homework:  T5W2 Homework
Assistance Videos:  Vocabulary List (cata, de, tele), M5 Lesson 6, M5 Lesson 7, Volume Word Problem 

ELA - We are continuing our literary study of Messenger and students are going to begin research for their opinion papers.  During Reading we are also going to explore several non-fiction texts related to World War II.

Math - Students will be expanding their understanding about measuring volume.  

Social Studies - Last week we began exploring the causes of World War II.  This week we will begin learning about the causes and effects of the Holocaust through several read-alouds.  Students can begin studying for the WWII assessment using the quizlet.  I will probably schedule the test for week 4 of this term.  

Science - Students will continue inquiring into constructive and destructive Earth forces (volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, weathering, etc....).  Students will continue our in class activities and begin a web quest that will help them understand the features of landforms and the impact of various forces.  

Genius Hour - Students who stay with me for Genius Hour will be completing several tasks.  First, we are beginning the term with a film study.  Students will be exploring different topics while learning various strategies for taking notes and analyzing diverse subject matters.  Students will also complete an individual landforms project.  They will design a landforms board or card game.  Lastly, I will use part of the Genius Hour time to meet with small groups to work on writing, reading comprehension, and math skills.

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T5W1 -- Term 5 Overview

I hope that everyone had a great winter break.  It's hard to believe we are already two-thirds of the way through our school year!  We had a productive end to our 4th term and we have a lot to get done in term 5.  

This term's Unit of Inquiry is How the World Works and our Central Idea is: Changes occur in our world that are within and outside of our control.  

ELA - This term we are going to finish reading Messenger and then start the last book in our literary series, Son.  We will also complete our second opinion writing unit and students will build upon the skills they learned two terms ago.  

Math - Students will be exploring addition and multiplication with area and volume.  Specifically, they will be inquiring into the concept of volume, calculating volume, finding the area of rectangular figures, and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.  

Science - During the first week of this term we will be wrapping up the unit from last term.  We will review states of matter and chemical/physical changes.  I'll be assessing students on Friday and they can use the quizlet to study.  Next week we will move on to learning about landforms and forces that change the earth.

Social Studies - This unit students will be inquiring into World War II and the Cold War.  We will also begin our Civil Rights unit towards the end of the term.  

Other Announcements & Important Dates

--There's NO homework this week (It was my Valentine's gift to the kids)

--Tuesday, February 21st @ 5:30pm - Tybee Chaperone Meeting

--Friday, February 24th @ 8:00am - 5th Grade Village Gathering





Happy Valentine's Day!

T4W6

We are almost to the end of term 4, and we have a busy week.  The 5th grade Night of Expressions is THIS Thursday at 7:00pm.  I'll be giving students their room assignments so you will know where to go that night.  Also, the African dance/drumming group will be having their dress rehearsal on Tuesday.  At that time we'll go over the specifics about when to show up Thursday night and get into costume.

Math - We are finishing up module 4 this week and I will be assessing students on Thursday and Friday.
Math Homework

ELA - Students are working on their summative narratives this week.  On Monday they typed their rough drafts, and they will spend the next few days revising/editing their work.

Science - I'm going to reschedule the science assessment for after the break.  I want to fit in a few more hands-on activities and science inquires before I assess the students.

Social Studies - We are finishing learning about The Great Depression and the New Deal this week.  I will be assessing students this Friday.  Students should complete the study guide and continue studying with the quizlet.