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Critical Thinking Skills (CTS) Update
Critical Thinking Skills (CTS) Update
(Updated: 01/31/26)
What we're doing:
What we're doing:
This week we finished up our ForceFitting Challenge. Students were able to share there designs with each other, and explore the Science Channel's series on "How It's Made" to see real-life machines creating some of our favorite things!
Ask your child:
Ask your child:
Which "How It's Made" video were you most excited about?
Math Update
Math Update
(Updated: 01/31/26)
What we're doing:
What we're doing:
This week, we started a new unit on fractions. Students learned about the 3 different types of fractions, and how to convert between improper and mixed using digital models.
Ask your child:
Ask your child:
What are the 3 different types of fractions? How are they different?
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Additional Critical Thinking Exercises
Additional Critical Thinking Exercises
Just Write! I - 2nd through 5th.pdfMystery Build - Pick a challenge card, buy supplies, fill out the engineering sheet.pdfThinking Skills Activities.pdfAddictive-Math-Puzzles-Grades-1-5-eBook.pdfCritical-Thinking-Puzzles-Grades-K-5-eBook.pdfPage updated
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