Today we started a matter project in science. Students are to create a mobile of mini-projects about matter. We read the requirements of each mini-project and reviewed the evaluation criteria for the whole project which is due Monday, December 3. Students will receive time in class on Wednesday and Friday to work on the project, but if it is not completed on Friday, it will need to be finished at home over the weekend. Late projects lose 10 points. The only material needed from home is a hanger.
Tomorrow students will take a social studies test. They reviewed in class today and were provided with a study guide. Hopefully everyone remembered to bring theirs home-they were reminded at the end of the day!
In math we continue with multiplication. Students seem to understand the process of 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication, but are still struggling with facts. Unfortunately, the only way to learn the multiplication facts is to memorize them and practice them. They do not go away, but they do not change either. Aplusmath.com has fun games to help practice multiplication facts and other key math skills.
Don't forget to finish the homework packet and spelling activities!
