Mrs. LaCoste
5th Grade Math & Science
5th Grade Math & Science
I am so excited to be your 5th grade teacher. We are going to have a spectacular year and learn so many things together!
CONTACT INFORMATION
kelly.lacoste@tvcs.org
WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON
Math
Place Value
MA.5.NSO.1.2 Read and write multi-digit numbers with decimals to the thousandths using standard form, word form, and expanded form.
MA.5.NSO.1.3 Compose and decompose multi-digit numbers with decimals to the thousandths in multiple ways using the values of the digits in each place.
Demonstrate the compositions or decompositions using objects, drawings and expressions or equations.
Fact fluency x1-12
Science
Nature of Science
SC.5.N.1.1: Define a problem, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigations of various types such as: systematic observations, experiments requiring the identification of variables, collecting and organizing data, interpreting data in charts, tables, and graphics, analyze information, make predictions, and defend conclusions.
SC.5.N.1.2: Explain the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation.
SC.5.N.1.3: Recognize and explain the need for repeated experimental trials.
SC.5.N.1.4: Identify a control group and explain its importance in an experiment.
SC.5.N.1.5: Recognize and explain that authentic scientific investigation frequently does not parallel the steps of "the scientific method."
SC.5.N.1.6: Recognize and explain the difference between personal opinion/interpretation and verified observation
SC.5.N.2.1: Recognize and explain that science is grounded in empirical observations that are testable; explanation must always be linked with evidence.
SC.5.N.2.2: Recognize and explain that when scientific investigations are carried out, the evidence produced by those investigations should be replicable by others.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Orientation will be August 5th from 11am-1pm or 4-6pm.
Make sure you read the Parent/Student Handbook and sign the signature page and send back to school by August 20. Please send this is ASAP, the office needs it.
Picture day is August 20.
Open House will be on Wednesday, August 27 beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 7:00pm.
Progress Monitoring #1 begins the week of August 18th with ELA. Math will be the following week.