Math:

4th grade:

This week we will look at area, perimeter, hexarights, and geomentry measuring problems. 

HERE is a link with an overview of this unit for parents. 

Here are some computer games that go along with our unit:

1. Alien Angles

2. Angle Shoot

3. Fractris

A new one for this week!!:

4. Zoo Designer

Here are some online student resources that can help at home too:

1. Interactive Clock Angles

2. Pattern Shapes

5th grade: 

Check out Mr. Scharenbroch's website for 5th grade math updates by clicking THIS LINK. 

PBL:

4/5

This trimester we will look at some pivotal turning points in American history. 

Those turning points are:

1. The Industrial Revolution

2. The Civil War

3. The Great Depression

4. The Civil Rights Movement

We will start out with the Industrial Revolution and look into how it helped shape America in terms of communication, transportation, and production. 

Reading:

We are looking to have students read 2 books this trimester, in their reading group. We will start with books that are set during the first of the 3 turning points. The second book will be set during The Civil Rights Movement. 

We are also going to ask students to dig a bit deeper when it comes to understanding these texts. To do this, during book clubs, we will have students learn and use new reading strategies such as:

1.  comparing and contrasting

2. inferencing

3. providing evidence

4. descriptive language

5. theme

These are different reading strategies than what we have been doing in the past so students will need a lot of support and guidance when it comes to their book club work. 

Writing:

This trimester the students will write a "choose your own adventure" type of story. They will create a character and that character will go through a series of events where they must make a choice. In the end, there will be 4 different possible endings for their stories.