- Subtracting fractions with regrouping
- Adding and subtracting mixed numbers
- Problem solving & key math terms
- Played trashketball to review for our test
- Took part one of our two part test on Friday
- We will begin a hands on, project based learning unit which will last the next two weeks
*Literacy:
- Learned how to research, analyze research and take notes for both sides of an argument
- Pairs were given a "hot topic" research issue to focus on
- Some issues include banning plastic water bottles/bags, extreme sports, global warming, humans/sharks, and should animals be kept in zoos
- Learned argument vocabulary and how to argue effectively
- Used sentence stems and our research to argue against students in 5D with the same topic
*Science:
- Began our Earth's Systems unit
- Learned about the water cycle and reviewed gravity
- Students began traveling to other fifth grade classrooms to learn about earth's four spheres
- So far, 5L has learned about the hydrosphere and the atmosphere
*Buddies:
On Friday, we spent some time outside with our buddies. Mrs. Healey challenged both classes to build a large fort that could fit everyone from both classes. It was so much fun!
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