4th Grade
Week 22
ELA 4.3
Math - Unit 5
About the Mathematics in Unit 5
Our class is starting a new addition and subtraction unit, Large Numbers and Landmarks. During this unit, students study place value in large numbers and complete a final study of addition and subtraction strategies. Students are expected to leave Grade 4 using a variety of strategies, including the U.S. standard algorithms, to fluently solve multi-digit addition and subtraction problems.
Technology and Inventions
Three Branches of Government
The signing of the Constitution
During the Philadelphia Convention, it was decided that the United States Government should have three branches. The three branches would keep each other balanced so that one branch did not become too powerful. All Americans have equal and fair representation through the three branches:
The Three Branches of Government:
The legislative branch makes the laws of the United States, controls all of the money, and has the power to declare war.
Executive: The President and Vice President
The executive branch enforces the laws of the United States, spends money as allowed by Congress, declares states of emergency, appoints Judges to the Supreme Court, and grants pardons for crimes.
The judicial branch interprets laws, judges when a law is unconstitutional and makes arrangements for prisoners.
Three Branches of the Government Videos
Music
Classics for Kids: Play various music games and solve puzzles!
Virtual Drumming: Make your own music with this virtual drum set!
Bandemonium: Learn about different types of musical instruments and create your own music!
Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments.
MusicPlay has musical activities, songs, and games all about music and different instruments.