Math–Students are participating in a Volume Investigation. They will predict the volume of several containers and then use the formula Length x Width x Height to find the actual volume. Students will also be involved in a Geometry lesson using pentominoes that encourages them to use the Inquiry method of learning to make observations about [...]
Monday–Jeopardy game to review for MAP
Tuesday–Testing Communication Arts
Wednesday–Testing Math
Thursday–Testing Science
Friday–(Make-up testing)
MATH Continue measurement unit. Monday we will work on customary and metric units of capacity (liquid volume). On Tuesday and Wednesday we will practice using units of weight and problem solving involving elapsed time. On Thursday we will finish our measurement unit and spend some time reviewing.
WORD STUDY Students will be receiving a list of [...]
MATH
We are working on a unit on measurement. For MAP, 5th graders will need to not only know and use different systems of measurement–both customary and metric, but will also need to be able to convert from one unit to another unit within the same system of measurement. Some examples might inclue questions such as:
Customary System: [...]
