Mrs. Gorman's Weekly News
October 30, 2017
Math
This week, we are introducing multi-digit multiplication. We will begin with looking for patterns when we multiply by multiples of 10, 100, and 1000. The scholars will learn a variety of strategies to use when multiplying, including partial products, the area model, and the standard algorithm. Although they will generally be able to choose which strategy they prefer to use, they will need to be familiar with all strategies. Often times, they will be presented with a problem that has already been solved using a particular method, and they will need to either complete the problem with missing information, or they will need to find an error in how it was solved. Please check out the Module 3 Parent Tip Sheet, which explains some of these strategies.
Science
This week, we will be learning about Magnetism. The students will investigate with magnets, and learn about some magnetic properties. They will learn about the north and south pole of a magnet, define a magnetic field, learn about the terms attract and repel, and investigate what types of material are magnetic. Check out the video below!
Magnets for Kids
PENDA Learning
PENDA Learning is a science based online resource that we have begun using in class. Scholars can log in using their student ID number as both their User ID and Password. The Center ID is 32209TA. Have your scholar explain to you what they are doing!
Science Fair
By now, all students should be working on their experiments. Their DATA AND RESULTS are due this Friday. I will take paper copies of these, as they should be in the form of graphs and tables. If you'd like to have your scholar complete it on a computer and print it out or e-mail it to me, feel free. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Event Information
Grandparents Day
Our annual grandparents day will take place on Wednesday, November 22 at 10:00 am. It will be similar to the last few years where the cafeteria will provide Thanksgiving meals. There will be a cost (TBD) for each person. Please keep an eye out for more information.
Please RSVP with the number of people that will be able to attend so that we can ensure that we have enough food for everyone.
When?
Wednesday, Nov 22, 2017, 10:00 AM
Where?
Tiger Academy, Bagley Road, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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