Resources for upcoming Science/Math quizzes

Science:


If your child would like to review on Quizlet, here is the link:
https://quizlet.com/205337012/animal-classification-flash-cards/


https://d1wsaxfu7b8rcr.cloudfront.net/5c8f7f95-e10a-4a19-a741-288bc0653876/Classifying%20Living%20Things%20%282%29.ppt


Math:


Great prime factorization video on Study Jams! http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/multiplication-division/prime-factorization.htm


GCF and LCM video for math:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-factors-multiples/pre-algebra-greatest-common-divisor/v/lcm-and-gcf-greatest-common-factor-word-problems


For our 6.1 quiz, students can review Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple on www.studyjams.com and https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-factors-multiples/pre-algebra-greatest-common-divisor/v/greatest-common-divisor


Practice quiz for GCF and LCM quiz tomorrow:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-factors-multiples/pre-algebra-greatest-common-divisor/e/greatest_common_divisor

Building model backbones!

             In our study of vertebrates, today we created models of backbones with model vertebrae and disks.  The students created backbones with only hard model vertebrae first and realized that those backbones were not very flexible.  After we added the model disks, the backbones were much more flexible and the model vertebrae did not rub against each other and chip.

Update for 8/19

      Dear Parents,


      I am sooooo excited to be back in 5th grade again!  We have a wonderful class and are off to a great start.  We are well on our in our fundraising for the upcoming field trip to Rock Eagle after this Friday's school picnic, have all the volunteers we need, and are working on getting 100% of the permission slips turned in! 


       In Reading, we have started a novel study of "Al Capone Shines My Shoes" where the students are analyzing the quotes and actions of the characters in order to interpret the story as well as comparing the character traits of two of the main characters.  In Writing, we have done two narrative "seed stories" after creating story maps of a special moment or event of your student's choosing.  We have enjoyed listening to our classmates' stories and asking for information or giving feedback with our four prompts:  "What is your goal in this story?  How are you doing at reaching this goal?  Is there anything you could add or take out that would make your point clearer?  One suggestion for you that I have is..." 


     In Social Studies, we completed our introduction to the Bill of Rights/Due Process mini-unit and have moved into our first Science unit:  Classification.  We have done a classification investigation and this week will continue our exploration with hands-on group activities, a phenomena challenge, and a short animal research project.  In Math, we are working in partners and small groups exploring our math content on the Order of Operations for 5.1 and fluently dividing multi-digit whole numbers and adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals for 6.1 with partner games and on adaptive technology.  We will be having an Order of Operations quiz for 5.1 and an Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing with Decimals quiz for 6.1 on Friday, 8/25.




5.1 Math Standards:


MGSE5.OA.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.


MGSE5.OA.2 Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them.


MGSE5.NBT.1. Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.


MGSE5.NBT.2 Explain patterns in the number of zeros of the product when multiplying a number by powers of 10, and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. Use whole-number exponents to denote powers of 10.


MGSE5.NBT.5 Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm (or other strategies demonstrating understanding of multiplication) up to a 3-digit by 2-digit factor.


MGSE5.NBT.6 Fluently divide up to 4-digit dividends and 2-digit divisors by using at least one of the following methods: strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations or concrete models. (e.g., rectangular arrays, area models)


6.1 Math Standards:


MGSE6.NS.2 Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm.


MGSE6.NS.3 Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation.


MGSE6.NS.4 Find the common multiples of two whole numbers less than or equal to 12 and the common factors of two whole numbers less than or equal to 100.

a. Find the greatest common factor of 2 whole numbers and use the distributive property to express a sum of two whole numbers 1-100 with a common factor as a multiple of a sum of two whole numbers with no common factors. (GCF) Example: 36 + 8 = 4(9 + 2)

b. Apply the least common multiple of two whole numbers less than or equal to 12 to solve real-world problems.