Lisa Reed Preston: November 11

This week, we are continuing our investigation into the question “What are the benefits and risks of building a pipeline through Yosemite Park?” This week, we will focus on Human Dependence on Natural Resources. In Math we have moved onto understanding circles This is now in Unit 3 of Illustrative Math. In addition, students should be working on their Khan Academy Assignments in class, but may be completing them at home as well. Remember that practice can be found on KhanAcademy in the Illustrative Math section!

Monday

Math Block

Thought Exercise: 100s Chart

Thought Exercise: Analyzing Algorithms

Thought Exercise: Translating Expressions and Equations

QUIZ: Proportional Thinking - Solving Problems about Proportional Relationships (Illustrative Math) (Khan Academy)

Veterans Day will be recognized with a video shared by Aspen’s mom about an airforce family and we will learn to fly on the flight simulator when our work is done!

Tuesday

Math Block

Thought Exercise: Translating Expressions and Equations

Thought Exercise: Number Line

Concept Study: Measuring Circles - Exploring Circumference (Illustrative Math) (Khan Academy)

Studio: Measuring Circles

Intervention Focus: Graphing on a Coordinate Plane

Wandering Wednesday

Science Block

Today we will be diving into an investigation into Human Dependence on Natural Resources. We will discuss what is and isn’t a Renewable Resource, how resources are used and consequences of that use. We will walk to the wharf at Middleton to have this conversation as well as identify varying resources and renewable status. Please note that on Wandering Wednesdays, as with every school outing, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices! Unless severe weather is in the area, we will do our excursions, rain or shine.

Thursday

Science Block

Today we will review our learnings about the interaction of organisms and take a mini-assessment. Students with high understanding will have an opportunity for a bonus mini-project while any student struggling will have an opportunity for further understanding!

FriYAY!

Students will continue to work on their FriYAY project!