MATH STANDARD(S) NC.3.NF.1, NC.3.NF.3: Understand fractions as numbers.
OBJECTIVE(S):
Apply multiple skills from the unit to solve real-world problems related to an 8-mile long trail.
Skills include building fractions from unit fractions, comparing unit fractions, and finding equivalent fractions.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What have I learned about Fractions?
I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can explain what I have learned about Fractions.
VOCABULARY: compare, numerator, denominator, unit fraction, equivalent fractions
MONDAY: Students will review for Unit 4 Assessment on Fractions.
TUESDAY: Students will complete Unit 4 Assessment on Fractions.
MATH STANDARD(S): NC.3.MD.1: Tell and write time to the nearest minute.
OBJECTIVE(S):
Use an analog clock to tell and write time to the nearest minute.
Relate time on analog and digital clocks.
Express time as the number of minutes before the hour.
VOCABULARY: hour, minute, hour hand, minute hand, AM, PM
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What time is it?
I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can tell what time it is.
WEDNESDAY: Students will read a word problem and answer a series of questions designed to explore telling time to the nearest minute. (Lesson 20)
THURSDAY: Students will use a digital and analog clock to show time. (Lesson 20)
FRIDAY: Students will use analog and digital clocks to show and tell time. (Lesson 20)
SCIENCE STANDARD(S): 3.P.1.: Understand motion and forces that affect motion.
OBJECTIVE(S): 3.P.1.1: Infer changes in speed or direction resulting from forces acting on an object.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S): What causes objects to change speed and/or direction?
I CAN STATEMENT(S): I can explain what causes objects to change speed and/or direction.
VOCABULARY: motion, position, speed, constant speed, variable speed, force, constant forces, distance, weight friction, magnetism, gravity
MONDAY: Students will read, highlight pertinent information, and answer questions about Force and Motion from given Study Guide.
TUESDAY: Students will complete Force and Motion vocabulary worksheet and questions from StudyJams! applet.
WEDNESDAY: Students will complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet on Force and Motion.
THURSDAY: Students will complete Force and Motion crossword puzzle.
FRIDAY: Students will review for and test on Force and Motion.
POWER 45: Students will receive instruction on how to: Understand Division (Lesson 16 from Coach workbook).
INTERVENTION: Students will receive intervention on Telling Time by building their own clocks.