I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with much gratitude and relaxation.
Here is what you can expect this week:
Math:
This week in math we are moving into our measurement unit! We will be comparing the weights of different objects both in solid and liquid form. We will estimate weights based on the feel and look of an object and we will also use a balance to find exact measurements. We will continue to review our addition, subtraction, and 2D shape concepts throughout the week.
Science:
This week we will be wrapping up our unit about matter by learning about changes in states of matter. We will complete some experiments to observe melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. On Wednesday, we will review for an assessment about the states of matter. Then, students will take review sheets home to study for a quiz on Friday. We will end the week with a fun experiment with Oobleck and discuss whether it is a solid or a liquid!
History:
In the the World History and Geography section of our Core knowledge Curriculum, we introduce children to not only ancient civilizations but also to topics in the history of world religions. Many people who contributed to the Core Knowledge curriculum agreed that religion is a shaping force in the history of civilization and thus should be a part of what our children know about. In introducing children to the history of world religions, we focus on major symbols, figures, and stories. Our goal is to be descriptive, not prescriptive, and to maintain a sense of respect and balance. As we share about the symbols, figures, and stories I mention to our scholars that these are practices and beliefs of the people of that religion. If you practice one of our studied religions please feel free to send in any symbols to sharing.
This week we will begin our study of the three major monotheistic religions which worship One God. They are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Our journey begins with Abraham and Moses this week. We will learn about their faith in God and the promises God made to the Hebrew people. We will look at maps which show the travels of Abraham as he moved into “The Promised Land”, and retell the story of Moses dealing with Pharaoh in Egypt and the plagues God sent to cause Pharaoh to let the people leave Egypt and return to “The Promised Land.
Literature:
We will continue in Frog and Toad Together, reading stories about being brave and courageous, and listening to dreams. There will be a short comprehension check for this book on Friday.
Idiom:
Never leave till tomorrow what you can do today.
Poem:
Table Manners by Burgess
Spelling:
Monday: gold, read, read, red, fine, can not, May, may, line, left
Tuesday: ship, train, saw, pay, large, near, down, why bill, want
Wednesday: girls, girl, part, still, place, re port, nev er, found, side, kind
Phonograms:
g l r w ai aw ir ou sh wh
Writing:
Our focus passages this week will be excerpts from Master of All Masters, and The Dog and His Reflection.
Grammar:
Students will unscramble sentences and then classify them. We will ask questions while assisting them in labeling the parts of the sentence. On Friday there will be an assessment to check the student’s understanding of concepts presented thus far.
