MATH STANDARD(S): NC.3.NF.3: Represent equivalent fractions with area and length models by:
Composing and decomposing fractions into equivalent fractions using related fractions: halves, fourths and eighths; thirds and sixths.
Explaining that a fraction with the same numerator and denominator equals one whole.
Expressing whole numbers as fractions, and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers.
Objective(s):
Use fraction models and number lines to identify and create equivalent fractions, including those that are greater than or equal to one whole.
Identify, model, and write equivalent fractions for whole numbers.
Essential Question(s): Why does it make sense that 2/4 and 1/2 can both name the same amount of cake?
I Can Statement(s): I can explain why it makes sense that 2/4 and 1/2 can both name the same amount of cake.
Vocabulary: fraction, numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equivalent fractions
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS...TEACHER WORKDAY!!
TUESDAY: Students will use number lines and fraction models to find an equivalent fraction to solve a problem.
WEDNESDAY: Students will use fraction strips and a number line to explore how to write a whole number as a fraction.
THURSDAY: Students will use fraction models and a number line to explore how to write a whole number as a fraction with a denominator of 1.
FRIDAY: Students will use models and number lines to solve problems involving equivalent fractions, including fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers.
SCIENCE STANDARD(S): 3.P.3: Recognize how energy can be transferred from one object to another.
Objective(s): 3.P.3.1: Recognize that energy can be transferred from one object to another by rubbing them against each other.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What is Fossil Fuel? What is a Food Chain?
I CAN Statement(s): I can explain what fossil fuel is; and what a food chain is.
Vocabulary: energy, gravity, fossil fuel, food chain, environment
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS...TEACHER WORKDAY!!
TUESDAY: Students will watch videos: Energy Sources and Fossil Fuel; then they will complete All About Energy Worksheet #2 (multiple choice questions).
WEDNESDAY: Students will complete All About Energy Vocab Worksheet #2.
THURSDAY: Students will learn how to use Quizlet applet to begin lesson on Energy.
FRIDAY: Students will complete lesson on Energy via Quizlet applet.
POWER 45: The students will cover Lesson 14: Multiply by Multiplies of 10 from Coach workbook.
INTERVENTION: The students will receive intervention on Finding Equivalent Fractions.