- 4*4 offers the same answer as 4*2*2
- 25*2 offers the same answer as 'doubling 25'
- 73-40 can be solved by "counting down" [73 down 3=70], then [70 down 30 =40]. Together, 3 and 30 provide your answer of 33
- 4 groups of 3 can also be shown as 2 groups of 6 (this is a concept we'll study in Unit 3)
5th Grade Math: Check out Ms. Wennerberg's website and newsletter for updates: http://www.op97.org/swennerberg/
Science: We continued studying the properties of magnets this week, discovering that magnets can stick to other magnets through materials. This is dependent on the thickness of the material and the strength of the magnet. We also discovered that iron can become a temporary magnet when attached to a magnet. Ask your kids to demonstrate how a paperclip can become a temporary magnet when attached to another magnet!
Writing: We've started an exciting new whole-class assignment related to the book The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups. During this short assignment, the kids will use a 'grown up rule' like brush your teeth! or make your bed! and they'll write the 'real reason' that parents create these rules. We'll discuss how to develop a topic, use a strong opener, include transitions etc. Our focus will be on developing a detailed narrative to explain how/ why the grown-up rule came to be.
Social Studies: Check out Ms. Wennerberg's website and newsletter for updates: http://www.op97.org/swennerberg/
Miscellaneous:
- If you don't plan to order "Art to Remember" products, please return the magnet and order form!
- Please start sending in clear two-liter bottles, we need 130 of them! We will use them as terrariums and aquariums for our next science unit. They need to be clear (not tinted or green), rinsed out, and label-free please. Thank you!
- If you haven't already done so, please send in your 5th grader's Camp Edwards permission slip and money. If you're in need of a partial scholarship, you may contact our office for more information.
