This week in math we will work on multiplying mixed numbers, fraction word problems, and a general review of skills we covered at the beginning of the year.

Thursday: Quiz: Multiplying Mixed Numbers

This week in science we will discuss how energy moves through the environment.

Friday: Flight Test

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This week in math we will continue to work on multiplying mixed numbers.

Monday: Fraction Multiplication Quiz (changed from Thursday to Monday)

This week in science we will explore a few more aspects of flight.

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This week in math we will work on multiplying fractions.  We will also do a comprehensive fraction review.

Friday: Fraction Multiplication Quiz (changed from Thursday to Friday)

This week in science we will finish our study of the Wright Bros.  We will also conduct a few more experiments on flight.

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This week in math we will work with basic multiplication and division equations.  Toward the end of the week we will begin learning how to multiply fractions.

This week in science we will learn about how the Wright Brothers developed the first practical airplane.

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This week in math we will continue working with integers.  We will learn to use the basic algebraic process and practice more with integer order of operations.

THURSDAY: Quiz- Integers/Order of op. etc

This week in science we will continue our explorations on flight and resume our nonfiction book about the Wright Brothers.

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This week in math we will learn how to multiply and divide integers.  We will also work on order of operations with negative numbers.

This week in science we will continue our explorations on flight and resume our nonfiction book about the Wright Brothers.

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This week in math we will continue working with adding and subtracting integers.  We will also learn the rules for multiplying and dividing integers.

Thursday: Quiz- Adding & subtracting Integers

This week in science we will continue our explorations on flight and resume our nonfiction book about the Wright Brothers.

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This week in math we will continue plotting points on the coordinate grid.  We will also learn about adding and subtracting negative numbers.

This week in science we will continue our explorations on flight and resume our nonfiction book about the Wright Brothers.

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This week in math we will discuss circles. We will learn about Pi and figure out how to calculate the the circumference of a circle.  If time permits, we will talk about the coordinate grid later in the week.

This week in science we will learn begin experiments on flight and read our nonfiction book about the Wright Brothers.

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This week in math we will work on finding the surface area and volume of three dimensional shapes.

Friday: Quiz- area, surface area, and volume

This week in science we will learn about Newton's laws of motion.  We will also begin our non-fiction book about the Wright Brothers.

Thursday: Science Test on Light

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This week in math we will work with on finding the area of triangles and parallelograms.  We will also learn about 3-D shapes.

This week in science we will continue studying light refraction and lenses.  We will also begin our flight unit: Newton's laws of motion.

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This week in math we will continue working with complex area.  We will also learn how to find the area of a triangle.

Quiz: Thursday, March 7th: Area & Perimeter

Portfolio Viewing: 8:15-9:00 (Mrs. Ellis's room)

This week in science we will continue studying light refraction and lenses.  We will also learn about optical illusions.

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This week in math we will focus on area and perimeter.  We will learn both simple and complex area.

Quiz: Tuesday, Feb 26th: Geometry definitions

This week in science we will learn about light refraction and lenses.

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This week in math we will learn about polygon classification.  We will also work with area and perimeter.

Quiz: Monday, Feb 25th: Geometry definitions (postponed until Tuesday)

This week in science we will learn about light refraction and how we see color.

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This week in math we will review fraction and decimal operations.  We will also begin our unit on geometry. (lines, angles, polygons)

Quiz: Monday: Metric Measurement

This week we will examine the parts of the human eye, and if time permits, conduct our cow eye dissection.

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This week in math we will work with metric measurement.  We will discuss metric length, weight, and capacity.

Quiz: Friday: Metric Measurement (Moved to Monday)

This week we will construct periscopes and learn about the parts of the eye.

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This week in math we will continue working on standard measurement conversions. The students will also be introduced to the metric system.

Quiz: Thursday: Standard Measurement Conversions 

This week in science we will begin our study of light.  We will also learn about how the human eye works. 

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This week in math we will focus on standard measurement and and standard measurement conversions.

This week in science we will review sound and conduct one more sound experiment.  We will also begin our study of light.

Friday: Sound Test

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This week in math we will continue solving percent problems with money.  We will also begin exploring measurement.

Wednesday: Percent Quiz

This week in science we will wrap up our study of sound.  We will discuss echo and how sound can be used to create images (echo location).

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This week in math we will learn about percent.  We will explore the relationship between percents and fractions and decimals, and begin solving money related word problems involving percent.

This week in science we will finish learning about the human ear and move on the the vocal cords.

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This week in math we will review adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals.

Friday: classwork grade-decimal operations

This week in science we will learn about the anatomy of the human ear.

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This week in math we will work on dividing with decimals.

Tuesday: classwork grade- adding, subtracting, and multiplying decimals (postponed until after winter break)

This week in science we will continue to discuss sound waves.  We will also learn about the human ear and how we hear sounds.

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No School

This week in math we will work on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals.

Wednesday: Quiz- Changing fractions to decimals & decimals to fractions & adding and subtracting decimals

This week in science we will continue to examine pitch and how sound moves through objects.

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This week in math we will continue to work on changing fractions to decimals.  We will also learn how to add and subtract decimals.

Friday: Quiz- Changing fractions to decimals and vice-versa / adding and subtraction decimals (may  be pushed to next week because of ERB testing.)

This week in science we will examine pitch and how sound travels.

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This week in math we will work on comparing and ordering decimals, fraction/decimal relationships, and if time permits the addition and subtraction of decimals.

Friday: Quiz on comparing and ordering decimals

This week in science we will begin our study of sound.

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This week in math we will work on writing and saying decimal numbers properly.

This week in science we will review our unit on electricity.

Science Test- Monday

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No School

This week in math we will work on fraction word problems.  If time permits, we will also begin examining decimals. 

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This week in math we will continue working on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.

Quiz: Thursday- Adding and subtracting fractions

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This week in math we will work on adding and subtracting fractions. 

Quiz: Tuesday- Equivalent fractions and simplifying

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This week in math we will continue with equivalent fractions and simplifying.  We will also learn how to compare and order fractions.  If time permits we will discuss adding fractions with like denominators. 

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This week in math we will focus on the meaning of fractions.  We will also work with equivalent fractions and simplifying.

Tuesday: Quiz- Order of Operations

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This week in math we will focus on order of operations.  We will also learn about bar modeling and discuss the meaning of fraction.

No School

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This week in math we will continue to work with the long division algorithm.  We will also learn the order of operations.

**Parents: Remember to join us on Oct. 3rd @ 8:15am for our curriculum meeting.

Tuesday: Classwork grade- Division (postponed from last week)

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This week in math we will work on the long division process.  We will also look at solving word problems with "bar modeling."

Wednesday: 3min multiplication quiz

Friday: Classwork grade- Division

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This week in math we will work on multiple digit multiplication, and if time permits basic division.

Friday: Classwork grade- Two & Three digit Multiplication

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This week in math we will work on rounding and estimation along with single digit multiplication and subtraction.

Wednesday, Sept. 12th: 4min multiplication quiz

Thursday, Sept. 13th: Place Value/Rounding quiz

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This week in math we will continue to discuss place value concepts.  We will review how to write three forms of a number (standard, expanded, word), and discuss rounding and estimation.  We will also review subtraction and multiplication by a one digit number.

Wednesday, Sept. 5th: 5min multiplication quiz

No School

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This week in math we will take some time to get to know each other.  We will also discuss routines and procedures and practice basic facts multiplication. If time permits, we will begin reviewing place value rounding concepts.

Five Minute Multiplication Quiz- Tuesday of next week

Study basic facts multiplication

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This week we will focus on mental math problems.  We will also continue our year in review.

This week we will review of the science concepts that we have covered this year. 

This week we will focus on mental math problems.  We will also continue our year in review.

Friday: Math review quiz

This week we will review of the science concepts that we have covered this year.  The energy and nutrition quiz will be Thursday May, 31st.

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No After School Help Session

This week we will begin reviewing place value and rounding.  We will also work with order of operations and fractions.

This week we will begin a review of the science concepts that we have covered.  The energy and nutrition quiz will be Thursday May, 31st.

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This week will be working on solving fraction word problems.  We will also work on order of operations problems involving fractions.

This week we will continue our work on nutrition & how the body absorbs energy from food.

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This week will continue multiplying fractions.  We will look at solving word problems with fractions and learn to multiply mixed numbers.

Thursday- Quiz- Multiplying fractions

This week will continue to study the human digestive system.

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This week will finish up our study on probability.  We will also learn how to multiply fractions.

Monday- Classwork grade on probability

This week will continue with our discussion on photosynthesis.  We will also begin discussing the human digestive system. 

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This week will learn about probability.  We will also continue practicing order of operations problems with integers.

Friday- Classwork Grade on Probability (postponed till Monday)

This week will continue with our studies on energy in the environment.  We will focus on the process of photosynthesis.

Science Test on Flight- Wednesday

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This week will continue working on the addition and subtraction of integers.  We will also learn how to multiply and divide integers and solve basic equation involving negative numbers.

Wednesday; Quiz- Addition & Subtraction of Integers

This week will wrap up our study on flight and prepare for the test next Wednesday.

Science Test on Flight- Next Wednesday

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This week will learn about negative numbers (integers).  We will work on adding and subtracting integers.

This week will continue our study of the Wright Brothers.  We will also examine flying objects that are not planes.

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This week will examine circles..circumference/area.  We will also work with the coordinate grid.

This week will continue our study of the Wright Brothers.  We will also examine specific components of flight.

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This week will focus on 3D figures.  We will learn how to calculate surface area and volume.

Friday- Quiz: Surface Area/Volume

This week will continue our study of the Wright Brothers, and learn about the Bernoulli effect.

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This week will continue with complex area, but we will now add triangles and parallelograms.  Toward the end of the week we will begin exploring 3-D shapes.

Thursday- Quiz: Complex area and perimeter

This week in science we will begin experimenting with flight.

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This week will continue with complex area and perimeter.  We will also learn how to find the area of triangles and parallelograms.

Monday- Quiz: Geometry Terms/Spelling and Lines & Angles 

This week in science we will continue our study of Newton's Laws of Motion & Flight.

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This week will focus on area and perimeter.  We will learn how to calculate the area and perimeter of regular and complex figures.

Thursday- Quiz: Geometry Terms/Spelling and Lines & Angles (Postponed till Monday)

This week in science we will begin our unit on Newton's Laws of Motion & Flight.

 Wednesday, Feb. 29th- Test Light & Color

Study Science

This week will focus on polygons.  We will learn polygon classification and how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles.

This week in science we will continue discussing lenses and bring a close to our unit on light.

Science Test on Light & Color- Wednesday, Feb. 29th

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This week will finish measurement and begin our study of geometry.  We will focus on lines, angles, and polygons.

Tuesday- Quiz: Measurement retest

This week in science we will focus on lenses and vision problems.

Wednesday- Quiz: Parts of the Eye

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This week will work on metric measurement.  We will also continue to review standard measurement.

Friday- Quiz: Metric Measurement

This week in science we will learn how pigments create color.  We will also learn about the electromagnetic spectrum.

Next Wednesday- Feb 15th: Parts of the Eye

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Budget Project:

Find a home on MLS

(Budget Project handout for details)

This week will work on standard measurement conversions.  If time permits, we will also learn about the metric system of measurement.

Friday- Quiz: Standard Measurement Conversions

This week in science we will focus on how the human eye functions.  We will learn the anatomy of the eye and how humans perceive color.

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This week will work on percent problems involving tax.  We will also begin standard measurement and work on our budget project.

Friday- Percent/Sales Tax

This week in science we will focus on how light refracts and how we see color.

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This week will focus on percent.  We will learn how to change fractions and decimals to percent and will how to calculate the sale price of an item.  Later in the week we will continue work on our Budget project.

Friday: Quiz- Percent

This week in science we will continue our explorations of reflection and refraction.  We will construct periscopes and learn how light can be bent. 

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This week we will take the ERB (Education Records Bureau) standardized test.  The test will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.  It is Woodlawn's first year taking this test, but as usual the students do not need any special preparation other than a good night of sleep and a hearty breakfast.  This week we will also work on our Budget Project and learn about percent.

This week in science we will discuss light reflection and refraction.

Thursday: Sound Test

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This week in math we will review decimal and fraction operations.  We will also discuss what it means to create a budget and begin work on our first math project.  If time permits we will also begin working with percent.

Friday- Classwork grade all decimal operations

This week in science we will wrap up our discussions on sound and begin our new unit on Light Energy.  Science test on sound is Thursday, Jan. 12th.

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This week in math we will work on decimal multiplication and division.

Thursday- Classwork grade decimal multiplication

This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will focus on stringed instruments.

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This week in math we will work on decimal addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  We will also learn how to round decimals.

Thursday- Quiz on decimal addition/subtraction and fraction review

This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will continue our study of the human vocal cords & examine stringed instruments.

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This week we will continue our study of fraction/decimal relationships.  We will learn how to change fractions into decimals using equivalent fractions and division.  Toward the end of the week we will  begin adding and subtracting decimals. 

 This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will continue learning the parts and functions of the human ear.   We will also learn how we create sounds with our voice.

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This week we will continue our study of fraction/decimal relationships.  We will compare and order decimals and begin changing fractions to decimals. 

 This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will learn the parts and functions of the human ear. 

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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This week in math we will continue working with the addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.  Toward the end of the week we will begin exploring fraction/decimal relationships.

Thursday: Quiz- Adding & subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

 This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.

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This week in math we will be working with the addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like & unlike denominators

Friday- Classwork grade on adding and subtracting fractions

 This week in science we will explore pitch and how different materials can create different pitches. 

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This week in math we continue with fractions.  We will work with comparing and ordering fractions, mixed numbers, and adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.

Thursday- Quiz: simplifying fractions

This week in science the kids will begin exploring sound!

WED- Test: Electricity & Magnetism

NO HW

Happy Halloween!

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This week in math we be working with fractions.  We will continue finding fractions of a set, learn about equivalent fractions, and discover how to compare & order fractions. 

Wednesday- Classwork grade on on Equations

This week in science the students will continue to explore magnetism and its relationship to electricity.  We will also begin reviewing electricity for our Elec./Magnetism test next week.

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This week in math we will continue our exploration of order of operations.  We will also be introduced to fractions:  What are fractions?  How are fractions related to decimals? 

Wednesday: Quiz- Basic algebra concepts (Order of Operations)

This week in science the students will continue to explore magnetism and its relationship to electricity.

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This week in math we will continue our exploration of algebra concepts through "order of operations."

Friday- Quiz on Basic Equations (MOVED TO NEXT WEEK) 

This week in science the students will finish their flashlights and begin exploring the nature of magnets and magnetism.

No School

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This week in math we will work with algebraic expressions and equations.  The students will learn the value of algebra and how to use inverse operations to solve algebra equations.  We will also continue practicing long division.   

Thursday- Two digit divisor quiz 

This week in science the students will learn how electricity is generated.  The students will also construct a working flashlight. 

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This week in math we will continue our work with division.  We will learn how to divide by two digit divisors and how to carry division problems out to a decimal.  Toward the end of the week we will examine basic algebraic equations and expressions.

Division Quiz- Thursday

This week in science the students will create a circuit with a switch and learn about two of pioneers in the field of electricity: Thomas Edison & Nikola Tesla. 

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This week in math we will work on multiplying by three and four digit numbers.  We will also discuss the meaning of division and take a look at the long-division algorithm.

*Thursday: Quiz on multiplication algorithm (2 & 3 digit mult.)

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This week in math we will work on two & three digit multiplication.  We will also be assessed on rounding and place value concepts.

*Monday- 4min multiplication quiz

*Tuesday: Place value and rounding quiz

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This week in math we will examine numbers in the millions and beyond.  We will continue working with place value and rounding, and Mr. Jones will introduce the two-digit multiplication algorithm. 

*4min multiplication quiz next Monday

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This week in math we will review place value concepts and rounding.  We will discuss numbers through the hundred thousands.  We will also do skill and drill practice of basic facts multiplication.

Five Minute Multiplication Quiz- Tuesday of next week

Study basic facts multiplication

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This week in math we will continue our comprehensive review of skills we have covered throughout the year.

This week in science we will discuss the digestive system and basic nutrition.

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This week in math we will begin a comprehensive review of skills we have covered throughout the year.

This week in science we will discuss food chains and how the body extracts energy from digested food.

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This week in math we will work on complex order of operations problems.  We will also continue discussing word problems that involve fractions.

This week in science we will begin our discussions about energy in the environment

Flight Test- Wed. May 18th.

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This week in math we will continue multiplying mixed numbers.  We will also work on solving word problems and revisit order of operations.

This week in science we will finish our study of Flight and Newton's Laws of motion.  The Flight test will be Wed. May 18th.

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This week in math we will learn how to multiply mixed numbers.  We will also work on fraction based word problems and continue work on the disc golf project.

Friday- Classwork Grade on Multiplying Fractions

This week in science we will be wrapping up our study of the Wright Brothers.  The flight test will more than likely be toward the end of next week.

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This week in math we will review probability and finish the quiz from before Spring Break.  We will also learn how to multiply fractions and will continue work on our disc golf project.

This week in science we will continue to learn about how the Wright Brothers achieved flight.  We will discuss how innovations made to the Wright Flyer over time led to the Age of Flight.

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This week in math we will continue to work with probability.  We will also spend time working on our Disc Golf Project

Friday- Quiz: Probabilty

This week in science we will continue to learn about Bernoulli's principle and the Wright Brothers.  We will also work on our Disc Golf Project.

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This week in math we will work with multiplying and dividing integers.  We will also continue work with function tables and the coordinate grid.  If time permits, we will begin working with probability. 

Quiz: Thursday- Classwork grade on function tables

This week in science we will continue to learn about Bernoulli's principle and the Wright Brothers.  We will also work on our Disc Golf Project.

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This week in math we will continue working with integer operations and the coordinate grid.  The students will be solving function tables involving integers.

Quiz: Friday- Integer Addition & Subtraction

This week in science we will continue to learn about Bernoulli's principle and the Wright Brothers.  We will also work on our Disc Golf Project.

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This week in math we will continue working with the coordinate grid.  We will graph functions and continue create coordinate grid pictures.   As time permits, we will also work on our Disc Golf Project.

Quiz: Thursday- Geometry Test

This week in science we will learn about Bernoulli's principle and begin discussions of how the Wright Brothers built their first flyer.

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This week in math we will discuss circles and circumference.  We will also review Geometry as a whole and learn about graphing ordered pairs on the coordinate grid.  As time permits, we will also work on our Disc Golf Project.

Quiz: Monday- Complex Area, Surface Area, Volume 

This week in science we will continue learning about Newton's Laws of Motion.  We will also continue reading about the Wright Brothers.

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This week in math we will continue to work with surface area.  The students will also learn about volume.  Toward the end of the week, we will learn about circles and circumference.  We will also begin our Disc Golf Project if weather permits.

Quiz: Friday- Complex Area, Surface Area, Volume (Moved to Monday)

This week in science we will take our test on light and color and continue our study of flight.  This week will focus on Newton's Laws of motion and how they relate to flight.

Wednesday: Light & Color Test

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 Study-Text 514-515

This week in math we will continue to work with the area & perimeter of triangles and parallelograms.  We will also begin discussions about three dimensional figures.  The students will apply what they know about two dimensional area to learn about the surface area of three dimensional shapes.

Math Competition Link:

http://worldeducationgames.com/

This week in science we will be bringing our explorations about light to a close.  We will review the information we have learned thus far, and read a new science article related to the study of light.  The eye/light test will more than likely be next Tuesday, March 8th. 

Nearing the end of the week we will begin our exploration of Flight.

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*World Math Competition Begins

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This week in math we will continue with complex area & perimeter.  The students will move beyond rectangular figures and learn how to find the area of triangles and parallelograms.

Thursday- QUIZ- Complex Area & Perimeter

Math Competition Link:

http://worldeducationgames.com/

This week in science we will continue our study of optics.  The students will learn more about common vision problems and how corrective lenses solve the problem.  We will also examine concave and convex mirrors.

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This week in math we will continue our study of geometric shapes.  We will learn how to properly classify quadrilaterals and how to find the area of perimeter of complex figures.

Thursday- QUIZ- Geometry Definitions

This week in science we will learn about how light can be bent.  We will also learn about vision problems and how they are corrected. 

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This week in math we will continue working with metric measurement.  We will also begin our geometry unit.  We will look at measurement as it relates to area and perimeter and learn about points, lines, and rays. 

Quiz- Thursday: Metric Measurement

This week in science we will do an in depth study of the human eye.  We will also learn about color and how the electromagnetic spectrum is perceived by our eyes.

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This week in math we will continue working with measurement.  Our focus this week will be on customary and metric measurement conversions, but we will also examine measurement as it relates to area and perimeter.

Wednesday: Quiz- Customary Measurement Conversions

This week in science we explore white light.  We will also begin to develop an understanding of how the eye works. 

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This week in math we will continue with percent by learning how to calculate sale prices and sales tax.  We will also begin customary measurement conversions.

Tuesday: Classwork grade on Percentage & Sale Prices

This week in science we review sound concepts in preparation for the test and begin our exploration of Light Energy! 

Wednesday- Test on Sound 

No School

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This week in math we will continue with percent by learning how to calculate sale prices and sales tax.  We will also begin a review of customary measurement

Thursday- Classwork Grade- Calculating Sale Prices & Sales Tax (Moved to Tuesday)

This week in science we review sound concepts in preparation for the test and begin our exploration of Light Energy! 

Wednesday- Test on Sound (Moved to Wednesday)

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This week in math we will review decimal operations, explore mean, median, and mode, and begin discussing how percents are related to decimals and fractions.

Friday- Review quiz on decimal operations

This week in science we will begin wrapping up our exploration of sound.  We will further explore wind and string instruments and begin a final review of the concepts we have learned.  The final assessment on sound will most likely be next Wed. or Thursday.   

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This week in math we will work on decimal multiplication and division.

Thursday- Classwork grade decimal multiplication

This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will continue our study of the human ear & examine stringed instruments.

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This week in math we will continue to work with fraction/decimal relationships.  We will also round decimals and begin adding & subtracting decimals.

Thursday- Quiz- Changing decimals to fractions & fractions to decimals.

This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will examine how vibrations make sounds and create various wind instruments. 

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This week in math we will take an in depth look at fraction/decimal relationships.  We will also continue adding and subtraction fractions with unlike denominators.

Wednesday- Quiz- Adding and subtracting mixed numbers with carrying & borrowing. 

This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.  We will continue to explore pitch and how sound travels.

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This week in math we will continue working with the addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. 

Monday- Classwork grade on adding and subtracting fractions (postponed from last week)

 This week in science we will continue our explorations with sound.

Tuesday, Nov. 23rd.- Elec. & Magnetism Test

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NO SCHOOL

This week in math we will be working with the addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like & unlike denominators

Friday- Classwork grade on adding and subtracting fractions

 This week in science we will begin our explorations with sound.  The students will make several hypotheses involving tuning forks.  We will have a wrap up assessment of electricity and magnetism next Tuesday, Nov. 23rd.

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This week in math we continue with fractions.  We will work with comparing and ordering fractions, mixed numbers, and adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.

Thursday- Quiz: simplifying fractions

This week in science we will wrap up our study of electricity and magnetism by examining electromagnets and discussing the future of energy production in the United States (renewable & nonrenewable resources).  If time allows, we will also begin our discussions on SOUND!

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This week in math we be working with fractions.  We will discuss how to find the fraction of a number, equivalent fractions, and how to compare & order fractions.  We will also continue work on the Budget Project. 

Thursday: Quiz- Order of Operations

This week in science the students will continue to explore magnetism and its relationship to electricity.  We will also discuss how different types of power plants generate electricity.

Friday- Quiz: Electricity (This test will not include magnetism.)

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Study:

Notes on Elec.

This week in math we will continue our exploration of order of operations.  We will also be introduced to fractions:  What are fractions?  How are fractions related to decimals?  Later in the week we will resume work on the Budget Project.

Thursday: Quiz- Basic algebra concepts

This week in science the students will continue to explore magnetism and its relationship to electricity.

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This week in math we will continue our exploration of algebra concepts through "order of operations."  We will also take an assessment on division with two digit divisors & begin the long awaited "budget project."

Tuesday- Two digit divisor quiz

This week in science the students will finish their flashlights and begin exploring the nature of magnets and magnetism.

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worksheet (mult. review)

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This week in math we will continue our work with algebraic expressions and equations.  The students will learn the value of algebra and practice writing equations from word problems.  We will also continue practicing long division.   

Wednesday- Two digit divisor quiz (Moved to next week- Tuesday/Oct. 19)

This week in science the students will learn about voltage.  The students will also construct a working flashlight. 

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This week in math we will continue our work with division.  We will learn how to divide by two digit divisors and how to carry division problems out to a decimal.  Toward the end of the week we will examine basic algebraic equations and expressions.

Division Quiz- Wednesday

This week in science the students will learn about conductors, insulators, and resistors.  They will also learn about volts and amps. 

Tuesday- Light/Not Light Quiz- Students will examine diagrams of simple circuits and identify if they are complete. 

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This week in math we will work on multiplying by three and four digit numbers.  The students will also be introduced to the long-division algorithm.

*Friday: Three Minute Multiplication Quiz

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worksheet

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This week in math we will continue to work on two & three digit multiplication.  We will also be assessed on rounding and place value concepts.

*Tuesday: Place value and rounding quiz

*Friday: Multiplication classwork grade (non-timed, one digit x three digit, and two digit multiplication)

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worksheet

This week in math we will examine numbers in the millions and beyond.  We will continue working with place value and rounding, and Mr. Jones will introduce the two-digit multiplication algorithm. 

*4min multiplication quiz on Friday

No School

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worksheet

This week in math we will review place value concepts and rounding.  We will discuss numbers through the hundred thousands.  We will also do skill and drill practice of basic facts multiplication.

Five Minute Multiplication Quiz- Friday

Study basic facts multiplication

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