Math: Chapter 9 on Adding and Subtracting Fractions (one lesson per day) 

• Chapter 9, Lesson 6 - Use models to subtract unlike fractions (learning objective: use visual fraction models to represent the problem)
• Chapter 9, Lesson 7 - Subtract unlike Fractions (learning objective: subtract fractions with unlike denominators by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators)
• Chapter 9, Lesson 9 - Estimate sums and differences (learning objective: use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract)
• Check My Progress worksheets on lessons 1 - 9…making sure we understand what has been taught so far
• Chapter 9, Lesson 10 - Use models to add Mixed Numbers (learning objective: using visual models of fractions to represent and solve the problem)

Science: Chapter 4 - Ecosystems (one lesson per week)

• Chapter 4 on Ecosystems with Lesson 4
• How do humans impact ecosystems? (learning objective: students will define a problem relating to human impact on ecosystems and will analyze the consequences of how people can affect the environment.)
• How do living things interact with their environments?
• On Wednesday, we will do our Words to Know Lesson 4 quiz using our books as a guide to find answers, as always. 
• The students will have Ecosystems packets they will work on in groups on Thursday.
• On Friday, we will enjoy a Science Spin magazine article
• Key words.... conservation, non-native species, and pollution

Social Studies: The Constitution

• On Monday - Read chapters 8 & 9 of "What is the Constitution?" book along with pages 8 & 9 in our comprehension packets that go with the books.
• On Tuesday - Timeline activity on Constitution and Bill of Rights Quiz
• On Wednesday - we will learn about Alexander Hamilton and his role during the events of the Constitution. The students will also be assigned a short video about him on Google Classroom.
• On Thursday, we will learn about James Madison and his role during the events of the Constitution. The students will also be assigned a short video about him on Google Classroom.
• On Friday, we will be taking a test on the "What is the Constitution" book we just finished reading, and they will be allowed to use their packets as notes for the test.

Learning Objectives of The Constitution: 

After this lesson, students will be able to:

1. explain the origins of the Constitution
2. describe the three branches of government and how they function
3. apply understanding of the Constitution to the classroom

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