4/15/24 to 4/19/24 Week at a Glance
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.*