April 23-27
ACT ASPIRE TEST
April 16-20
Math and Science
We will be reviewing this week for the ACT Aspire test.
April 9-12
Science
We will be starting our new unit on space systems. We will look at the length and direction of shadows.
Math
We will be classifying polygons and plotting points on a coordinate grid.
April 2-6
Science
We will continue to explore volume. We will also interpret graphs and charts.
Math
We will be reviewing multiplying and dividing fractions this week for the Edulastic test this week.
March 26-30
Science
We will continue to explore volume. We will also interpret graphs and charts.
Math
We will be reviewing multiplying and dividing fractions this week for the Edulastic test next week.
Have a wonderful and safe spring break!
March 12-16
Science
We will be exploring volume. We will
also interpret graphs and charts.
Math
We will review different types of problems with fractions this week.
March 5-9
Math
We will divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.
Science
We will explore how an oil spill impacts the Spheres.
February 26-March 2
Science
We will learn more about the atmosphere this week. We will also explore how plastic is made and ways that we can reduce the amount of plastic we use.
Math
We will be working on word problems with fractions this week.
February 5-9
Science
We will learn more about the geosphere and the atmosphere this week. We will explore the layers of the Earth.
Math - We are starting a new unit this week. We will begin the unit by interpreting a fraction as division.
January 29-February 2
Science
We will continue to learn more about the hydrosphere this week. Students will explore the hydrosphere in various biomes.
Math - We will review multiplication and division with
decimals this week.
January 22-26
Math
We will be working on division with decimals this week.
Science
We will learn more about the hydrosphere this week. Students will participate in a water cycle activity.
January 8-12
Science-We will start a new unit on Earth's Four Spheres.
Math- We will begin multiplying and dividing decimals.
Merry Christmas!!
December 18-21
Scholars will have an opportunity to complete any missing assignments.
Christmas Party- Tuesday afternoon
Talent Show- Wednesday Morning
December 11-15
Science
Monday- Review for Science Test
Tuesday-Review for Science Test
Wednesday-Food Chain/Ecosystem Science Test
Thursday-Go over the results of the Science Test
Friday-Collect plant experiment data
Math
Multiplication and Division Word Problems
December 4-8
Science
Students will collect data from their plant experiment. We will also work on a study guide for a test next week.
Math
Will will divide whole numbers this week. We will continue to practice multiplication with multi-digit numbers.
November 27-December 1
Science
We will explore food chains in various ecosystems.
Math
We will review order or operations, and continue to multiply whole numbers.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 20-21
We will be working on make-up work, and scholars will plan a Thanksgiving meal on a budget.
November 13-17
Science
Scholars will create a food chain using information from their research. Scholars will also share their animal bio poems.
Math
We will work on the order of operations and multiplying whole numbers.
November 6-10
Science
We will be researching a consumer and learning more about food chains.
Math
Monday- Review for the Edulastic test over decimals.
Tuesday- Decimal Edulastic Test
Wednesday-Go over the results of the Decimal test.
Thursday-Multiplying Whole Numbers
Friday- Multiplying Whole Numbers
October 30-November 3
Science
We will start our new unit on Ecosystems and Food Chains. We will begin with learning about photosynthesis.
Math
We will be working on word problems with decimals. We will have our Edulastic test over decimals next week.
October 23-27
Science
Space Activities.
Math
We will read, write, compare, add, and subtract decimals.
October 16-19
Science
We continue to make conversions in the metric system.
Math
We will add and subtract decimals.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 19.
No School on Friday, October 20.
October 9-13
Science
We will have a science test on Tuesday. The rest of the week, we will make measurement conversions using the metric system.
Math
We will compare decimals and round decimals.
October 2-6
Science
We will go over our study guide for our first science test. The test will be on October 10. We will also be conducting a mystery powder lab this week to finish up our unit on matter.
Math
We will continue to multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10. We will also practice reading, writing, naming, and comparing decimals.
September 25-29
Science
We will continue our unit on matter. We will do a lab involving physical and chemical changes.
Math
We will review the results of the Edulastic test. We will start our unit on decimals and place value.
September 18-22
Science
In science, we continue to discuss properties of matter. We will investigate properties of matter in a lab this week.
Math
We will be adding and subtracting mixed numbers this week. On Thursday, we will review for our first Edulastic test. The Edulastic test on Friday will include equivalent fractions, adding with fractions, subtracting with fractions, and word problems.
September 11-15
Science- States of Matter and changing states
Math-We continue to add and subtract fractions. We will look at different strategies this week.
September 6-8
Science- Properties of Matter
Math- Adding and subtracting fractions
August 28-September 1
Science- Properties of Matter
Math- Adding and subtracting fractions with models
August 21-25
Science-
Monday- Observe and discuss the solar eclipse.
Tuesday- Mystery black box
Wednesday and Thursday - Making observations in the classroom
Friday- Lab rules and procedures
Math-
Monday and Tuesday- Review equivalent fractions.
Wednesday- Friday- Adding and subtracting fractions.
Welcome!!
August 14-18
Expectations and Procedures
Have a wonderful and safe SUMMER!!!
May 15-19
Wednesday- Career and Arkansas Heritage Day
Friday- Track and Field and May Day
May 8-12
Math- We will work on multiplying and dividing fractions.
Science- We will continue to learn about the planets and our solar system.
Mrs. Vaden's class field trip will be on Wednesday. (May 10th)
Ms. Davis's class field trip will be on Thursday. (May 11th)
Planet projects are due May 12th.
May 1-5
Math- We will be reviewing for our last Edulastic Test this week. The test will be on Thursday. We will go over the results on Friday.
Science- We will continue our Planet Research in class. Scholars were assigned "Create your own Planet" Project. These Projects will be due on May 12th.
April 24-28
Math- Multiplying and Dividing fraction word problems, volume, characteristics of polygons, and the coordinate grid.
Science- We will explore the life cycle of a star and begin planet research.
April 17-21
Monday and Tuesday- ACT Aspire
Wednesday-Thursday
Math- We will continue working on multiplying fractions, volume, characteristics of polygons, and the coordinate grid.
Science- We will be begin our unit on Space. We will start by labeling a diagram of the sun.
April 10-13
This week, we will be reviewing for the ACT Aspire in Math and Science.
5th grade students will take the ACT Aspire on April 17th and 18th.
April 3-7
Math-Coordinate Plane, Polygons, and operations with fraction word problems
We will also be reviewing for the ACT Aspire
Science-We will continue to work on volume and word problems.
March 27-31
Math- We will multiply with mixed numbers and look at multiplication as scaling.
We will also be dividing unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.
Science-We will continue our unit on volume.
March 20-24 Spring Break
March 13-17
Math-
We will continue to work on multiplying fractions. We will also find area with fractional side lengths.
Science-
We will be starting a unit on volume. Scholars will participate in a lab to make a container to hold 293 pieces of popcorn.
March 6-10
Math-
Multiplying fractions with word problems
Science-
Monday-Rock cycle presentations
Tuesday-Fossils and petrified wood
Wednesday-Open note quiz over rocks and minerals
Thursday and Friday- Volume
February 28-March 3
Math-
We will continue to work with fractions. We will interpret fractions as a division problem and create line plots.
Science
Science-
We will begin looking at properties of minerals. Scholars will continue to work on Rock Cycle Projects. They will be due Monday, March 6th.
February 21-24
Math-
Tuesday- Review for Edulastic
Wednesday-Take Edulastic
Thursday-Feedback over Edulastic
Friday-Fraction Addition and Subtraction BINGO
Clubs with Concessions
Science-
Rock Cycle Projects and Making Rocks
February 13-17
Math- We will add and subtract fractions with word problems. Next week, we will take the next Edulastic test.
Science- We will continue to discuss rocks and the rock cycle.
February 6-10
Math- We will continue to add and subtract fractions. (Including Mixed numbers)
Science-We will be beginning our Rocks and Minerals Unit.
January 30-February 3
Math- Adding and subtracting fractions with word problems.
Science- Nitrogen Cycle activity and Oh Deer Game
January 23-27
Math- We will be adding and subtracting fractions this week.
Science- We will be discussing the nitrogen cycle and photosynthesis.
January 16-20
Math- We will be starting our unit on fractions this week. We review equivalent fractions, and then begin adding and subtracting fractions.
Science- Scholars will complete in-class project. We will also read the article, "The Chesapeake Bay: An Ecosystem in Danger."
January 9-13
Math-We will continue to work on division this week. We will also be dividing with decimals.
Science-We will continue our unit on ecosystems and food chains.
Happy New Year!!
January 3-6
We will work on division in math. In science, we will look at how humans impact ecosystems.
Scholars will also make a food chain.
Merry Christmas!!!
December 12-16
Scholars will be able to make up any missing assignments this week.
December 13-Talent Show in the morning
December 15-Christmas Party (Movies and Snacks) Wear Christmas Pajamas
December 5-9
Math
Monday and Tuesday- Review for our 2nd Edulastic Math Test
(Multiplication with multi-digit whole numbers, multiplication with decimals, measurement conversions, place value understanding, and a few division problems.)
Wednesday-Take Edulastic Math Test
Thursday-Feedback over Edulastic Test
Friday-Division Practice
Science
We will continue to discuss ecosystems. We will do some activities with food chains this week.
November 28-December 2
Math
We will start working on division this week. We will begin by estimating quotients.
Science
This week, we will be starting our unit on Ecosystems.
November 21-22
We will be reviewing multiplication with decimals by completing a Thanksgiving Project. In science, scholars will complete a lab on kinetic and potential energy.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 14-18
Math
We will be working on measurement conversions.
Science
We will classify simple machines. Scholars will complete a study guide on Monday. The Simple Machine Test will be on Friday.
November 7-11
Math
We will be working on measurement conversions.
Science
We will continue to classify simple machines. We will also do a lab using simple machines.
October 31-November 4
Math
We will continue to multiply multi-digit numbers. We will also make measurement conversions.
Science
We will start our unit on work and simple machines.
October 24-28
Math
We will continue to multiply multi-digit numbers and decimals.
Science
We will explore the law of conservation of matter.
October 17-20
Math
We will continue to multiply multi-digit numbers. We will also be multiplying with decimals this week.
Science
We will complete our matter labs this week.
October 10-14
Math
We will be working on multiplying multi-digit numbers. We will have a quiz on Friday. (Multiplication, Expressions, and order of operations.)
Science
We will finish up our "Mystery Powder Lab." Study guides will be sent home on Monday. Test on Friday over Matter.
October 3-7
Math
We will be working on order of operations and writing and interpreting expressions. We will also use a variety of strategies to multiply multi-digit numbers.
Science
We will continue our unit on matter. We will be learn the difference between physical and chemical changes.
September 26-30
Math
Monday- Edulastic Common Assessment
Tuesday-Feedback over common assessment
Wednesday-Friday- We will start our second module. We will be working on multiplying
multi-digit whole numbers and multiples of 10 using place value patterns and the distributive and associative properties.
Science
We will start our unit on Matter this week. We will be doing some exciting labs to go along with our study of matter.
September 19-23
Math
Monday-Adding Decimals
Tuesday-Subtracting Decimals
Wednesday-Friday- Review of comparing, ordering, rounding, adding, subtracting, and multiplying decimals by powers of 10. We will take our first district common assessment on Monday. This assessment is in place of the TLI that scholars took last year.
Science
Monday-Review for Test (Study guides were given out last Thursday.)
Tuesday-Test
Wednesday- Go over test and create a poster to display plant experiment results.
Thursday and Friday- Metric System
September 12-16
Math
Monday-Rounding Decimals
Tuesday-Review for quiz over skills covered this year
Wednesday-Quiz
Thursday-Feedback over quiz and adding decimals
Friday-Subtracting decimals
Science
More practice with mean, median, mode, and range. We will also make conversions in the metric system.
September 7-9
Monday-No School
Tuesday-No School
Wednesday-Friday
Math
We will work on comparing, ordering, and rounding decimals.
Science
We will continue to collect data and observe our plants.
August 29-September 2
Math
Monday- Exponents
Tuesday and Wednesday- Reading and Writing decimals
Thursday and Friday-Comparing and ordering decimals
Science
This week in science, we will learn about the scientific method. Scholars will design their own experiment.
August 22-26
We had a great first week!
Math
This week in math, we will explore place value, and patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10.
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Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.
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Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a whole number by powers of 10.
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Explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10.
Science
After learning about lab safety rules, will we use different types of graphs to display data. We will also interpret graphs using scientific data. Scholars will calculate mean, median, mode, and range. We will also be making observations and learning about the scientific method.
August 15-19
Math and Science
This week will be working on procedures and setting up notebooks. Scholars will also participate in "get to know you activities."