We have been starting some new units this week, and the class is really enjoying them!
In math, we began our Multiplication Unit. We are starting by having an understanding of what multiplication is. Students were introduced to the term "array." This is a rectangular arrangement of objects. We used the dimensions of arrays to understand the factors of a given number. For example, the number 24 can have the following arrays: 1 x 24, 2 x 12, 3, x 8, 4 x 6. Therefore, its factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24. The class did an "arrayzing", job at finding arrays for two different numbers, and they used the Chromebooks and "Google Drawing" in order to determine these arrays. After making the arrays, we color coded them depending on whether they were prime, composite, or square numbers.
In math, we began our Multiplication Unit. We are starting by having an understanding of what multiplication is. Students were introduced to the term "array." This is a rectangular arrangement of objects. We used the dimensions of arrays to understand the factors of a given number. For example, the number 24 can have the following arrays: 1 x 24, 2 x 12, 3, x 8, 4 x 6. Therefore, its factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24. The class did an "arrayzing", job at finding arrays for two different numbers, and they used the Chromebooks and "Google Drawing" in order to determine these arrays. After making the arrays, we color coded them depending on whether they were prime, composite, or square numbers.
During writing, we generated ideas for Personal Essays, by thinking about important people, places, hobbies, or objects in our lives. I created a movie trailer to help us think about "superheroes" in our lives.
Also, we found ideas by looking at previous entries and finding opinions about them. Last, we listed "things that bug me" and why. At the end of the week, we selected an idea, and began crafting our thesis statements. These are topics, and opinions on those topics.
Although we are still in the Revolutionary War unit, students began their research task this week on our next science unit to build there background knowledge. We discussed how to take quality notes in non-fiction text, and students used print and online sources to gather information. Ask your child what they learned about their biome!
Last, in Social Studies, we have started the Revolutionary War! Students learned about the "shot heard 'round the world!"- the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We learned about this important event, and summarized the significance of this event as a class. Students shared very deep thoughts about this! Many recognized that this was important because without this first event, the Revolutionary War wouldn't have begun, and we wouldn't have our freedom now.
Have a great weekend!
Also, we found ideas by looking at previous entries and finding opinions about them. Last, we listed "things that bug me" and why. At the end of the week, we selected an idea, and began crafting our thesis statements. These are topics, and opinions on those topics.
Although we are still in the Revolutionary War unit, students began their research task this week on our next science unit to build there background knowledge. We discussed how to take quality notes in non-fiction text, and students used print and online sources to gather information. Ask your child what they learned about their biome!
Last, in Social Studies, we have started the Revolutionary War! Students learned about the "shot heard 'round the world!"- the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We learned about this important event, and summarized the significance of this event as a class. Students shared very deep thoughts about this! Many recognized that this was important because without this first event, the Revolutionary War wouldn't have begun, and we wouldn't have our freedom now.
Have a great weekend!