- began our Stamp On Black History project. This is an in-school research project. The final project is replica of a U.S.Postage Stamp.
- Began the Root Olympian Challenge. Our first challenge is the Nike set. On Monday, we will take the Nike quiz. This work is in the green folder. Kids are in different stages on this project. It is not homework at this time.
- went over questions from last week's PARCC simulation. We worked with decimals and fractions.
- reviewed last night's math homework and moved on to 8.4
- learned more about Cesar Chavez on Brainpop. We listed to and discussed Harvesting Hope.
- Read some Maniac Magee
- worked on our Midwest notes and scrapbooks
- learned about Constellations and made some connections between Mythology and Star study. Do you know the difference between astronomy and astrology. Please feel free to give your child a pop quiz.
This evening at home...
- Go Math 8.4
- Make sure that you have read through Chapter 7 in Maniac Magee.
- Create Original Chapter Titles for Chapters 5, 6, and 7. Remember, chapter titles should be catchy, but not too long.