Our fifth graders have been very busy already in this first full month of the school year. They have become scientists and are learning about variables and their effects in the scientific process while exploring their IB unit of How the World Works. They created swingers and lifeboats looking at controlled experiments. This week they are mixologists and experimenting with corn starch, baking soda, citric acid and vinegar. It could get quite explosive around here!!
They are also learning about variables in math and the need for them in algebraic equations. Many 5th graders have forgotten all the different methods we have used for multi-digit multiplication and division, so we are reviewing that this month also.
We are reading different types of books and materials. Our main foci have been comparing and contrasting, and using details for inferencing.
On the musical side of things, band lessons started this week as did chorus.
Writing Club continues to meet on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 in Room 313.
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