Hello!
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving weekend.
In math this week we looked at multiplication and division of numbers with 0s on the end. With multiplication: 4000 x 200000, you move all eight 0s over to the answers, then multiply the remaining number (4 x 2 =8, with 00000000). With division, you cross the 0s out evenly on both sides, so 370000 ÷ 100, you cross off two zeroes in both, amd divide what is rest (3700 ÷ 100 = 3700. With practice the students got this easy, but some found it challenging ro know when to multiply or divide.
In language arts we listened to an entire Goosebumps book: A Shocker on Shock Sfreet. I went over what students are to do for each chapter, and make predictions on ehat happens next. We also went over what a synopsis looks like. This is in preparation for next week when students read their own novel.
In science we looked at density and layering liquids. We attempted to make rainbows in a bottle, with varying success.
In social studies we looked at the local candidates for our provincial election. We researched their background, played a guessing game, and ranked them individually. On Friday we took part in the BC student vote. Democracy in action!
On Thursday we got to make dream catchers with Ms. Trish, practicing our weaving skills.
Next week we have a field tip on Wednesday, make sure to get that permission form back ASAP. In math we will look at place value, with expanded, standard, and word form. In language arts we will finish off our grammar unit with some review and a test. In science we will look into saturation levels and solubility. Going to be a busy week with no school next Friday.
Have a good weekend and see you Monday.