Curriculum

🧮 Math - This week in math the students will add and subtract fractions with like denominators.  They will also review for the Unit 6 Fractions Test that will cover unit fractions, decomposing fractions, equivalent and simplified fractions, comparing fractions, and estimating fractions.  Students can review for the test using the Fractions Review Quizizz linked in their MATH Canvas course.  The test will be on Friday, February 13th.

🏡Weekly Homework: Spiral Review Week 13 - Due Friday, February 13th. (available on Friday, 6th)

🧪 Science - This week, we will begin a new unit on Weathering. Students will be able to model and describe slow changes to Earth's surface caused by weathering from water, wind and ice. They will conduct an investigation to observe the changes made when adding water, wind and ice to sand.

📚 Reading - Fourth graders are continuing their learning in Module 7 as we explore the role of the trickster in traditional stories from around the world. Students will analyze how trickster characters use clever actions, problem-solving, and sometimes mischief to achieve their goals. Through engaging “Would You Rather” discussions, debates, and close text analysis activities, students will think critically about character choices, motives, and outcomes while strengthening their comprehension and speaking skills. 

🏡Weekly Homework: Spiral Review Grammar - Due Friday, February 13th

✏️ Writing - Students will be adding to their tall tale writings to include trickster elements that we uncover in our reading discussions and exemplar texts into their own writings. 

 🌏 Social Studies - In Social Studies this week students will explore important Texas historical documents, including constitutions, declarations, and treaties. They will learn how these documents shaped Texas history and government. As a hands-on activity, students will create their own classroom constitution, negotiate rules together, and sign a class declaration to practice civic responsibility and collaboration.