Snapshot 2-19-2018

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Week of: February 19, 2018

Dear Parents,

We have a lot coming up these next few weeks of school! Please see the list of dates below for what we have going on at school over the next few weeks. The homework will be updated on our blog page this week.

Upcoming Dates
Monday, February 19	STAFF DEVELOPMENT NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 20	Science Unit 5 Curriculum Assessment *Sun and Planets; Sun, Earth, Moon System; Weather changes
	Spirit Night McDonald’s
Friday, February 23	4th Grading Cycle Ends
Thursday, February 22	PTA Association Meeting in cafeteria @ 6:00
	5th Grade Program in cafeteria @ 6:30
Monday, February 26	Tutorials
	Last Day of Explorers
Tuesday, February 27	Tutorials
Friday, March 2	Dr. Seuss Day
	PRIDE Parties

Upcoming Assignment due dates
Tuesday, February 20	Math Classwork: Non-Magnet: Envision Workbook page 568 Math Classwork: Magnet: Motivation Math Workbook pages 39 - 40
Wednesday, February 21	Math Classwork: Non-Magnet: Motivation Math pp. 41 Independent Practice over Fractions. Math Classwork: Magnet: Motivation Math pp. 41-42 Independent Practice and Assessment over Fractions.
Thursday, March 1	Math Classwork: Non-Magnet: Motivation Math pp. 49 Independent Practice over Fractions. Math Classwork: Magnet: Motivation Math pp. 49-50 Independent Practice and Assessment over Fractions.
HOMEWORK: Tuesday, February 20	Math homework: Countdown to STAAR Series 2 p7 Mixed Math C-5 {front and back} Science/Social Studies homework: Unit 12 and Unit 10 {front and back}

*number of classwork assignments may change throughout the week based on classroom needs

THIS WEEK IN MATH:

We are continuing this unit with understanding how to locate, represent and name fractions on a number line and match a fraction with a given point.  We will also review concepts from last week to insure understanding.

We are learning the following concepts:

● a fraction describes the division of a whole into equal parts.

● the numerator tells how many equal parts of the whole are being considered and the denominator tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

● fractions are shown on number lines as points between two whole numbers.

● when two fractions have the same denominator, the fraction with the greater numerator is the greater fraction.

● fractions are equivalent when they are represented by the same point on a number line.

Please see the new resources listed below to support your child’s mastery of these skills.

Key to Success - Mastery of multiplication facts is very important, as we are using this skill extensively and in more complicated ways.  Students who do not know their facts are losing their place in problems. 

Please consider setting aside time to practice multiplication facts if you aren’t already.

Math Resources to Help at Home

Education Galaxy– Fractions would be a great practice.  This can be found under “My Study Plan”

Battleship Numberline - GameUp – BrainPOP - In this free online math game, students explore fractions, decimals, and other number concepts by estimating their place on a number line.

Math Playground Puzzle Pics– Match the fraction with its picture or location on the number line.
Place the puzzle piece on the fraction picture in the grid.  Watch as the mystery picture appears

Fractions on a Number Line -   Drag and drop the fractions in the correct order on number line.

IXL Fractions On a Number Line – What fraction does the number line show?

Fractions – In this game, your child will click on the fraction that shows how much pizza was left.

Fraction Games – Check out these 8 different games on fractions through Education.com’s website! There are even some of the games that look at converting proper and improper fractions that can be used as an extension at home.

Fraction Fling – This ABCYa game has you look at a fraction on the screen and match the correct corresponding numerical fraction. This is great for practicing matching models with the fractions.

Splash Math – Have you child practice identifying, modeling, comparing and showing equivalent fractions through different games on Splash Math.

Xtra Math – I love the work I am seeing on some of these! Your child has their own account where they are able to log in and practice math facts at home! I currently have it set up to practice only multiplication facts as we work on the last few factors for our timed tests. It starts by giving a placement quiz and then working on the facts that your child struggles with. The goal is to get smiley faces (which means the question is answered in 3 seconds or less, close to the average amount of time it would take on our timed tests).

Free Apps:

SKILL PRACTICE WEBSITES

Free Training Tutorial - Division - This link will take you to the division page. If you would like to practice other skills with your child, you can search through them on the website’s home page.

Regrouping is definitely a skill that needs to be reviewed often in addition and subtraction.  Many of our students are showing a need for this.  Under Subtraction, there is a two-digit with regrouping basketball game that would be a great practice if your child wants to strengthen this skill.

That Quiz  - Under Integers, click Arithmetic.  Adjust length, level, and time as needed.  Click the box for multiplication to let your child practice their facts.

Multiplication – Lots of free and entertaining games to practice multiplication facts.

Education Galaxy – Use the skills practice section for math to practice multiplication facts.

Turtle Diary Division Games - Use these games to practice division and multiplication facts. Change the topics or grade level to review different skills, or bump up to a more challenging level!

  

THIS WEEK IN SCIENCE:

As noted in our upcoming dates at the top of the Snapshot, we will have our Unit 5 Curriculum assessment over the Sun and Planets; the Sun, Earth, Moon system; and weather changes on Tuesday, February 20. We will begin a new Unit after our curriculum assessment this Tuesday.

In science this week, we will begin our Unit on Earth and its Resources. We will be looking at soil and how different materials decompose and make up parts of our soil.

RESOURCES FOR PRACTICE

Study Jams - Soil – View the slide show on soil and test yourself on what was discussed! This Study Jam talks extends on some of the concepts we will discuss in class and is great for looking ahead at what is to come in upper grades! You can also look at other Study Jams on landform, rock and mineral related topics {here}.

Discovery Education – There is a large supply of video, interactive learning, questions, and an interactive glossary for vocabulary that is always helpful for whatever we are learning in science.  All content in this resource is searchable.

SoilTris Game – 4^TH GRADE SKILL: Drag and drop blocks to create the ideal soil profile which is illustrated on the left hand side of the screen. Learn about the different elements that soil contains and the balance that is needed with these elements to generate the best result for soil.

A-Maze-ing Underground – The soil is alive with so many things that affect the health and strength of plants. Play this Pac Man® like game to create the perfect balance of nutrients for a acorn crop. While underground, take pictures of the things you see for bonus points. You can look at these photos and related information when the game ends.

Where in the Soil World Are You? – Look at different types of soil and guess the clues on each page. See if you can figure out what each kind of environments the soils support by reading the clues and investigating the different soil layers.

Thank you so much for your dedication to helping your child learn.