Mrs. Cole's Column
Monday, April 25, 2016
ISTEP Round 2
Monday, April 25 - Math
Friday, April 29 - English/Language Arts
Monday, May 2 - English/Language Arts
Tuesday, May 3 - English/Language Arts
ISTEP Snacks
Simple Machine Project
- inclined plane
- lever
- wedge
- wheel and axle
- pulley
- screw
The project must do work OR solve a problem. It can be created by any materials at home.
Students will also write a paragraph explaining how their project works.
This is due Thursday, April 28. Students will present their projects to their science class.
What's happening this week in Room 512!
Math-
We will not be switching this week for math due to ISTEP testing. Students will be working on individual assignments and skills that are needed in our homeroom.
Please encourage studying math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) at home. If you are unsure what facts your child should be studying, please email me. I can also print out flashcards to study at home.
Writing-
We will continue narrative writing by publishing.
Reading-
Unit 5 Week 6
Reviewing skills from Unit 5. Whole group will be reader's theater.
Science-
Simple Machines
Reminders
Simple Machine project - Thursday, April 28
Homework due - Friday, April 29
Math Fact Mastery - Friday, April 29
Websites to use at home
Riddle of the Week
What three numbers have the same answer when added together and multiplied together?
The first person to give the answer to Mrs. Cole will receive some $!