What a great week!
In
math we finished up with rational numbers and students will be taking
their assessment tomorrow. We worked on the 4-step process for solving
problems and it should be very useful for ensuring mastery on any
assessment. Several things were assigned in Pearson but will not be
counted towards grade, but just used to review for the assessment. If
you want to take a look at them, you can log into Pearson Realize.
I
also found a great resource for homework. Bounce Pages is the name of
an app you can download on your phone and students can use it to scan
work and get video help.
In
science we are winding up with the Ferris Island problem. Students have
learned what a rain shadow is and will be writing a Scientific
Explanation of why East Ferris gets less rain than West Ferris. We also
designed systems for distilling freshwater from saltwater. We look
forward to seeing how they work.
In language arts, students started brain storming ideas for NaNoWriMo. Ask your student what their next novel will be.
For
social studies, students are doing a study of the question; should
Washington change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day? Ask your
student what they think and why. Also make sure they cite their sources.
Lastly,
we had a great holiday party today. Students had a very good time with
their 5th grade friends in the other hall. Karaoke, movies, games and
crafts. Fun for all and thank you so much to those that volunteered to
help out. It made a world of difference.
Josh
Nathan
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