This week the kids will look forward to field day on Friday at 8:10 to 9:00!!!
In Math LAST week, we studied time to the minute and learning how to read a scale on a thermometer in Celsius and Fahrenheit. I found that our kids had a tough time with time (pun intended!). When the clock got into what we called "the danger zone," the majority of students would actually misread the hour of the clock. So instead of writing 1:55, they would write 2:55, because the hour hand appeared as though it was on the 2. Please work with our kids anytime you can and make them read an analogue clock for practice.
In Math THIS week, we will begin working in measurement as we use rulers to find the length of objects using the customary measurement system. We will focus on inches, feet, yards, and miles. Students will practice predicting the length of objects around the room, measuring with rulers, and then calculate the difference between the predicted and the actual length. We will also work on the concept of Perimeter. We will talk about the border around our bulletin boards or the fence around the school to introduce the concept of a perimeter. To find the perimeter, students will measure all sides of an object or shape and then find the sum of these sides. To challenge your child on perimeter, give them the total perimeter of an object or shape and encourage them to find all the possible lengths that could equal the given perimeter.
Our Fast Fact Friday Quiz will be practice. Students should be studying facts every night for at least 5 – 8 minutes.
In Science this week, We will continue our study of Energy, Force, and Motion. Students have been working hard to gain an understanding of potential and kinetic energy. We have discussed mechanical energy, gravity, and the concept of push/pull. Now we will explore light energy, sound energy, and heat energy all this week. Ask your child to use their own words to teach you about all these different kinds of energy around us.
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