Curriculum

🧮 Math - This week we will continue to practice solving long division problems using standard algorithm. We will then look at strategies to solve one step and multi step word problems involving multiplication and division.  🌟Please continue to have your child work on their multiplication/division facts every night! 

★Note: Unit 4: Multiplication & Division TEKS Check is scheduled for the week of October 6-10th. 

🧪 Science - In Science this week, we learned the difference between inherited and acquired traits in plants and animals. We observed similarities and differences between cacti and discussed how certain traits help plants survive. Next week, we will begin a new unit on Energy Flow within Ecosystems. The students will investigate and explain how most producers can make their own food using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide through the proces of the cycling matter. Students will conduct an investigation to find out what happens to plants under these circumstances: "Gi

★Note: Unit 1-2 Science TEKS Check is scheduled for the week of October 6-10th. 

📚 Reading: TEK Check for Module 2 will take place on Monday, September 30th, and students will begin Module 3 on Tuesday. The focus for this module is exploring how people rise to the occasion. This week, we’ll be “jazzing things up” with the story Rent Party Jazz. Students will “swing” into synthesizing ideas, “strike the right note” as they notice the author’s craft and how language creates voice, and “keep the beat” while exploring plot elements and the importance of the historical setting. Finally, they’ll “improvise” their thinking to determine the theme and the author’s message. We can’t wait to see our readers hit all the right notes as they dive into this new module! September Learning Menu DUE 9/30

✏️ Writing:  In writing, students will enjoy a biography book tasting as they explore obstacles, risks, and major accomplishments of selected historical figures. Along the way, they “mustache” the right questions to guide their thinking. With a clear focus in mind, students will begin researching and collecting evidence to support their work. We are excited to see them rise to the occasion as young writers and researchers! 

🌏 Social Studies - Students will finish up unit 2 and learning about Native Americans, regions and the changes from past to present. We will conclude our Native American lesson by allowing students to have fun and create their own Native American tribe with their table groups to then present. This project encourages them to reference their learning thus far and show their understanding in an exciting and unique way. We will also provide a review on Wednesday and a KAHOOT review game Thursday to help prepare them for their Module 2 TEKS check on Friday 10/3. We have had so much fun these past few weeks! Be sure to ask your student about their favorite Native American tribe.

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