Reminders:
- Field trip on Thursday, 4/27 to the Freedom Train performance at Miller Outdoor Theater. Buses will depart at 10:00am and we should arrive back at Roberts by 1:00pm. Please ensure that your student has a sack (disposable) lunch with plenty of water, a towel to sit on, hat, and sunscreen & bug repellent applied before school. We will also be wearing our 5th grade t-shirt (white with red sleeves).
- Spark Park dedication - May 6th
- Science STAAR - May 10th
Math: This week we will continue to look at how the area of triangles is related to the area of quadrilaterals. Math Antics - Area is a great video to review the calculation skills (area of triangles begins at 4:53).
Reading: Most of our book club groups finished their novels on Friday, 4/21 or Monday, 4/24. This week we will begin our “buffet book reports,” instructions will be given out on Monday and completed projects will be due on Friday, 4/28. Spelling and quizlet quizzes on Friday, 4/28.
Social Studies: We will finish up our week 22 newspaper, “Changing Times” and begin our week 23 newspaper, “WWI and the Great Depression.” These articles will help us analyze various issues and events of the 20th century including industrialization, urbanization, increased usage of oil and gas, the Great Depression, world wars, civil rights movement, and military actions.
Science: STAAR review - We will continue our focus on force, motion, and energy - there will be a short quiz on Monday along with a class Jeopardy game. Next, we will dive into our review of Earth and space science. This includes the water cycle, weather vs. climate, formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels, alternative energy sources, earth, moon, and sun patterns, and much more. Science notebooks, textbooks, and previously linked videos are excellent study resources!
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