Friday, February 7, 2014

5V News

Curriculum topics:

  • Reading nonfiction
  • Types of angles
  • Writing persuasive 
  • Properties of matter
Some activities we did this week:
  • Categorized angle types
  • Played "Angle Tangle" in math
  • Learned about the types of triangles
  • Finished our persuasive essays!  
  • Practiced using a pan balance
  • Explored the density of materials in relation to water
  • Calculated the densities of several different materials using the formula D=M/V
  • Formed theories and grew our ideas in reading by discussing
  • Noticed how authors use pictures in nonfiction text to support the reader
  • Read a Newsela article on obesity and fast food in our country and had a thoughtful and engaging class discussion 
Notes and reminders:
  • We will exchange Valentines next Friday, February 14th 
  • 5th grade vs faculty basketball game is Thursday, March 6th 
Enjoy the weekend! 

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