Math :  Chapter 11 - Measurement (one lesson per day) 

• Chapter 11, Lesson 3 - Problem Solving Investigation (learning objective: Solving problems by using logical reasoning)
• Chapter 11, Lesson 4 - Hands On: Estimate and Measure Weight  (learning objective: Estimate the weight of objects and use a balance to measure the weight of objects)
• Chapter 11, Lesson 5 - Convert Customary Units of Weight (learning objective: Convert measurements of weight within the customary system)
• On Thursday we will work on a Check our Progress worksheet for the lessons taught thus far
• Chapter 11, Lesson 6 (learning objective: Estimate and Measure Capacity (estimate and measure the capacity of liquids using words like; cups, pints and gallons)

Science: Chapter 5 on Water Cycles (one lesson per week)

• We will read the next lesson asking us to focus on the question, “How do clouds and precipitation form?”
• How does water move through the environment?
• Learning Objective: Students will classify precipitation and will investigate the relationship between precipitation and other weather conditions.
• Key Vocabulary in this lesson: hail, precipitation, and sleet
• We will also continue and finish reading the book, “What is Climate Change?” and fill out comprehension question packets too

• Learning objectives of “What is Climate Change?” -

• Explain various causes of climate change.
• Identify local and global impacts of climate change 
• Identify ways that climate change impacts people differently according to race, class, nationality, culture, etc.
• Describe ways that climate change impacts them and their families personally.

Social Studies: The Gold Rush

• Monday and Wednesday we will have packets on the Gold Rush to work on. This week we will end this unit.
• We will play Oregon Trail as well to have some fun after packet work is done
• Thursday and Friday we will focus on the Westward Expansion by packets and worksheets 

• Learning Objective of the Gold Rush:

• Why and how the Gold Rush began
• What life was like during the Gold Rush 
• What lasting effects the Gold Rush had on California's people and land
• Students will also take away a better understanding of the incredible impact that the Gold Rush had on California history.
• On Tuesday we will continue reading the book “What are the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World” and answering important questions about the Wonders read about as well. This Tuesday we will be reading Chapter 3 in the book about The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
• Learning Objective of Ancient Wonders of the World: 
• By completing these lessons, students will be able to demonstrate their reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.
• Weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) passed out on Monday and will be due on Friday

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we specifically did in class that day.*