Curriculum

Reading Every child should be completing a reading log for each month. In order to receive full credit for your reading log (100%) they will need to read 400 minutes. For this month's book project, you may read any book that is at least 100 pages in length. There are 39 choices of projects from which to choose. Your project is due on December 1, 2009.  A copy of the directions for the project has been distributed in class. 

Math  The children are reviewing division with 1 and 2 digit divisors and multiple step problem solving.

Science We are continuing to learn about ecosystems.  The students are learning about Jane Goodall, an important conservationist, and the migration of whooping cranes.  We will be dissecting owl pellets soon too.  After that, the students will learn about several cycles:  water cycle, carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle, and the Nitrogen cycle. 

Health  We are learning about some important life skills:  building a healthy self-esteem, assertive communication, goal setting, and stress management.  Your child may have tried out an "I statement" at home :).

Social Studies  We are studying Native Americans and reviewing for the Fifth Grade New York State Social Studies test.  The children have been writing DBQ's.  Each Monday the children get a new vocabulary list with a vocabulary quiz every Friday.  The New York State Fifth Grade Social Studies test is a two day test which will be given on November 16 and 17.

Spelling   Words taken from the student's writing (see Spelling City website for games and words)

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