Social Studies: Your interactive Social Studies project is due Monday, January 20. What else needs to be done before Monday? Expect to work on your project three more times this week. Will you need to do some of this work at home? It's time to consider how to get this done outside of class.
Math: We'll look at fraction equivalents this week. We'll use what we know about Lowest Common Multiples to help us compare fractions with unlike denominators. This is helpful for when we don't have a visual tool, like fraction circle sets or fraction strips.
Language Arts: That book you are reading for your Bookworm book review? You should be about 1/3 of the way through it at this point. By the end of this week, aim to add another third of the reading. We'll review the criteria for the task, and before you get into writing your review, we will critique previous students' reviews as a way to better know what is expected from your piece.
YEP: We'll set some goals for the project, and we will spend the rest of the week brainstorming ideas for your product. Some of you seem to have landed on a singular product idea already. Please keep an open mind! Your product idea may not yet be the very best one for you. There is much to consider, including what you are interested in, what skills you already have and what skills you will realistically be able to develop in a short time. And, of course, cost of materials and whether there is a need for your product are important factors. Lots to talk about, here! Remember that you are not allowed to start creating your product yet. Don't purchase supplies. Patience is key, here, friends. We'll get there soon enough. The goal for this week is to come up with at least THREE different and realistic ideas for a product.
Science: This week we'll map Earth's journey around the Sun.
Swimming: Friday afternoon is our second swim date for the year. Be prepared - swimsuit, towel, and good shoes for walking. Don't forget to have your parents send a note if they'd like you to be dismissed from the rec center after the swim.
That's all for now, gang. Have an awesome week!
