Happy Friday 5th Grade Families!
We have enjoyed studying the topic of space exploration in science and literature, as well as exploring the genre of science fiction. The students have demonstrated a high degree of interest in these topics and have written science journal articles which cover a wide variety of topics. If you’s like to know more about topics such as black holes and constellations, then we have some great journal articles for you to read! Our students are anxious to show off much of this work at Ivy Hall Celebrates next Wednesday evening!
Did you Know?
CNN News reports that, (CNN) "Astronomers have found at least seven Earth-sized planets orbiting the same star 40 light-years away, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. "
CNN Article- Click here to read full article
Literacy* We finished our last book in the space category, a nonfiction book called Our Mysterious Universe. Today we wrapped up the unit by playing a game called Numbered Heads and reviewed all of the vocabulary we’ve learned thus far. We are excited to start a new trimester and unit with the theme of Exploring New Worlds. We will begin by reading a nonfiction book entitled Explorers: Triumph and Troubles. We will be investigating the effects of early exploration and looking at the historical implications of early travel.
Writing Our next writing focus will be opinion writing. This is usually a favorite of fifth graders! We will be using articles and stories that we read in order to gather text evidence to support our opinions. This will lay the foundation for students as they enter middle school next year and work much more with this type of writing.
Math* The focus of Unit 5 is Measurement Conversions and Volume. We will be working on three main targets.
1-5MD.1: Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system, and use these conversions in solving multi-step real world problems.
2-5.MD.4 Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised units.
3-MD.5 Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real world and mathematical problems involving volume.
Please use the link below to view the family letter for our upcoming measurement unit in math :
Social Studies* Today we wrapped up our learning about the topic of patriotism. We had some great group discussions using a technique called “talking chips”. We will beginning the next trimester studying supply and demand and trade. We will be looking at the difference between goods and services and their importance in our lives.
Science* We will be studying matter in TCI Science and working on investigations to help us determine what causes substances to change.
** Don't forget to sign up for conferences if you have not done so already!
** Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack. Candy as a snack is not permitted. Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!
** The Six Flags reading program has been extended to Monday. You can get the forms on the Ivy Website. Don't forget Monday is the last day that forms will be accepted.
Important Upcoming Dates:
**Fri., Feb. 24—End of Trimester 2
**Mon., Feb.27—Book Fair preview—our class visits the fair at 2:30, last day to bring in $ for Change Wars, Six Flags forms due
**Tues., Feb. 28—Early Release and Band Concert at Twin Groves
**Wed., March 1—Ivy Hall Celebrates! 7:00-8:00 PM
**Fri., March 3—No School (Teacher Institute Day)
**Mon., March 6—No School (Casimir Pulaski Day)
**March 9-10—Parent/Teacher Conferences
**Fri., March 24—Spring Break (school closed end of day)
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