Week 20

• Parent University - Thursday, Jan. 24 
• Roberts Auction - Saturday, Feb. 9 
• Early Dismissal - Friday, Feb. 15 
• 5th grade dance show, “So Totally 80’s,” - Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. 

Math:
Application of perimeter, area, and volume formulas - test on Wednesday, 1/30

• Perimeter video
• Area video
• Volume video

On Thursday, we will begin working with input/output functions. Students will identify a rule or function (additive or multiplicative patterns), and create linear graphs based on the rules identified.

• Multiplication Division One Step Equations
• Create a Rule from a Table
• Create a Graph from a Rule

Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

ELA/Reading:
Book club- analysis of the characters in our book and focusing on how their character traits develop. We will also be identifying verbal/action/other evidence of these changes and determining whether the characters are static or dynamic within their roles.
Spelling & Quizlet on Friday

Science:
Alternative sources of energy

• Biomass Energy
• Hydroelectric Energy 
• Geothermal Energy
• Solar Energy
• Wind Energy

This week we will begin our summative project for our IB unit, Sharing the Planet, in conjunction with wrapping up our sources of energy science unit. The assignment will be due on Friday, February 1st: Students will research your assigned country, and analyze whether the various types of alternative energy that we have learned about would be a good investment in that region of the world. You will rank the five types of energy (solar, wind, hydrothermal, geothermal, and biofuels) from most feasible to least feasible, and describe the advantages and disadvantages to each kind in your area.

Social Studies:
The War of 1812

Exhibition:
This week, we should be finishing our outlines - 3 causes, 3 effects, and 3 solutions to our problem, complete with at least 3 supporting details (evidence) for each point. A well organized outline lends itself to our next phase, writing our 5 paragraph essays. Note - Students have been asked NOT to begin writing their essays until I (or a mentor) have had the chance to review the outline, and explain the goals and criteria of putting the information in paragraph form. Also, outlines and papers (when we get there) should NOT be formatted with different fonts, colors, sizes, pictures - this shows “playing” instead of working towards our ultimate goal.

Week 19

Reminders:

• No School in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, Jan. 21
• Parent University - Thursday, Jan. 24
• Roberts Auction - Saturday, Feb. 9
• Early Dismissal - Friday, Feb. 15
• 5th grade dance show, “So Totally 80’s,” - Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Math:
Application of perimeter, area, and volume formulas

• Perimeter video
• Area video
• Volume video

Equations, area, perimeter, and volume quiz on Friday (not POD)

ELA/Reading:
This week we will be starting book clubs again, yay! Throughout this novel study, we will be analyzing the characters in our books and focusing on how their traits change. We will also be identifying verbal/action/other evidence of these changes and determining whether the characters are static or dynamic within their roles. Spelling and Quizlet on Friday.

Science:
Sources of energy - focus on hydroelectric, biofuels, and geothermal alternative energy

• Biomass Energy
• Hydroelectric Energy
• Geothermal Energy

Social Studies:
War of 1812

Exhibition:
Continue outlining on our topics, and extending our research for supporting details

Week 18

Reminders:

• Report Cards go home - Tuesday, Jan. 15
• Early Dismissal - Friday, Jan. 18, 11:30am
• No School in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, Jan. 21
• Parent University - Thursday, Jan. 24
• Roberts Auction - Saturday, Feb. 9
• Early Dismissal - Friday, Feb. 15

Math:
Adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying equations with one variable as well as application of perimeter and area formulas. Problem solving quiz on Friday.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3XzepN03KQ 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyd_v3DGzTM&pbjreload=10
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDIiYKYvvdA

ELA/Reading:
Text Structure and introduction of text features
-Spelling & Quizlet on Friday

Science:
Earth Science – Nonrenewable vs. renewable resources
Alternative energy focus: solar energy

Social Studies: Westward Expansion – the different ways and reasons the United States began moving west. Trail of Tears, Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destiny, Gold Rush

Exhibition:
Continue outlining causes and effects for problem. See last week's blog post (week 17) for link to outline format, this may be copied and pasted into your own document.

Week 17

I hope your holiday break was a great one! I am looking forward to seeing you all on Monday, January 7th!

Reminders:

• Report cards go home in Tuesday folders - January 15
• Early dismissal - January 17
• No school - January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
• Dance announcement from Mrs. Rojas -

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

We are getting close to our 5th grade dance show, “So Totally 80’s.” The show will take place on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. It will feature amazing music from the awesome decade.

We have been discussing costumes, and I have attached some ideas below. The attached link are just ideas to go off of. These are not a required costume to purchase. All students must wear pants that are comfortable to move in. They can be jeggings, jeans, jazz pants, black sweats, or athletic bottoms that go past the knee. Most pieces can be pulled from your child’s wardrobe they currently have.

All footwear must also be comfortable to move in, nothing heavy or bulky. Students can wear tennis shoes. For students who are in dance outside of school, they can wear their jazz shoes.

Moliver’s class costume:

80’s workout gear. Can have bright colored shirts without. If students have shirts with a print, or words on them, please have it be associated to the 80’s era. Leggings, pants shorts and tights are all acceptable. Accessories can be leg warmers, sweat bands, high knee socks

We Got The Beat

Math:

• Test on Tuesday: Metric and Customary Conversions
• On Thursday, we will begin our unit on adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying equations with one variable
• Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

ELA/Reading:
Text Structure and the connection to author’s purpose
Quizlet and Spelling on Friday

Science:
Earth Science – sedimentary rock, fossils, and fossil fuels
Study Jams Go to Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: watch Weathering & Erosion video and Landforms video.

Social Studies:
Westward Expansion – the different ways and reasons the United States began moving west, Trail of Tears, Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destiny

Exhibition:
Begin outline for causes, effects, and solutions for the topic/problem. Google Docs Outline Link