Math and Science for week of November 10th

In Math this week we will be continuing our study on multiplication.  In the beginning of the week we will work on arrays.  Below are several examples of arrays.  Students can use their knowledge of arrays to help them solve multiplication problems that they don't know.

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will dig deeper into what the kids learned in 2nd grade about multiplication.  We will spend Tuesday discussing all the Math in Focus multiplication strategies such as making groups, repeated addition, skip counting on a number line, using facts you know like 5x7 to solve 7x5, and making arrays on dot paper.  On Wednesday, we will work on division strategies learned in 2nd grade such as using multiplication fact families to solve division problems, dividing and sharing equally, dividing by grouping.  We will then spend some time breaking down real world word problems and deciding how to solve.  We will spend the end of the week studying the commutative property (numbers can be multiplied in any order) and the associative property of multiplication (numbers can be grouped and then multiplied in any order).

Fast facts will be graded and inputted this week.  Kids should be studying every night for at least ten minutes.

In Science we are continuing our study of energy.  We barely skimmed the surface of Thermal Energy last week.  This week we will become familiar with insulators and conductors as well as discuss where the six sources of hear come from:the sun, friction, deep down inside the earth, your body, electricity, and fire.  An Energy test is scheduled for the 21st of November.  

Parents please try and attend our annual Veterans Day program this Tuesday at 8:30.  It is a real treat!!

The November Scholastic order for Skrivanek's class will be due on Wednesday the 12th.  Thanks!

Ms. S