Language Arts
What are we learning?
- Researchers consider topics that are interesting to them
- Researchers read multiple sources to collect information about a topic
- Researchers take notes in a variety of ways
Home/School Connection
- Ask, “What topics are you interested in researching?”
- Ask, “How do you gather information about your topic?”
- Ask, “What have you learned about your topic?”
Math
What are we learning?
- Represent multiplication and division in a variety of ways
- Explore the relationship between multiplication and division
- Identify, describe, create, and extend patterns found in objects, pictures, numbers and tables
Home/School Connection
- Discuss equal groups in real life experiences
- Describe how numbers can be divided equally in real life experiences
- Discuss patterns in real life settings
AAP Math
What are we learning?
- Solve word problems using addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators
- Learn how to design a bar graph to include a title and titles for each axis of the graph
- Use data to create a bar graph to show results of an experiment
Home/School Connection
- Ask, “What are the key words you used to help you solve this problem?”
- Ask, “Is your answer in lowest terms?”
- Ask, “What do the titles of a bar graph represent?”
- Ask, “What have you learned from your bar graph?”
Science
What are we learning?
- Investigate and understand simple machines and their uses
- Learn how simple machines make work easier
Home/School Connection
- Ask, “Where do you see planes, wedges, and wheels used in everyday life?”
- Ask, “How do they make life easier?”
