5th Grade Science
5.6 Matter and energy - the student knows that matter has measurable physical properties that determine how matter is identified, classified, changed, and used.
Lessons that will be covered during the Chapter
How is matter measured using mass, volume, and density?
How is matter compared and contrasted using magnetism?
How can you compare and contrast using conductors and insulators?
Electricity is a form of energy that can easily be converted into other forms, such as kinetic energy, light energy, and thermal energy. Electricity can also be conducted or carried from one place to another typically through metal wires. A conductor is a material that carries electricity or thermal energy. An insulator resists the flow of electricity or thermal energy.
How can you compare and contrast solubility and states of matter?
ELAR / RLA:
Unit 2
Focus on reading and writing informational text.
The content subject is The Renaissance.
Grammar is subject verb agreement, prepositions.
Prefixes
At least 2 spelling tests on content words.
Math
Hello Fifth Grade Families!
These first five weeks have seen students working fast and furious in the world of math! During this time, students have been using their prior knowledge and understanding of the base ten system from fourth grade and using it in their work with place value and decimals. Concepts include being able to describe the value of digits in a decimal, naming decimals in expanded, unit, and word forms, comparing and ordering decimals, and finally, rounding decimals to a given place value. Over the next few weeks, students will continue their work in using place value to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.
Each day, students demonstrate their level of understanding of the new skills and concepts learned through completion of a quick assessment which is called an 'exit ticket'. While demonstrating mastery of the material learned through an exit ticket is important, providing your fifth grade child opportunities to apply what they have learned to real world situations and scenarios will further solidify, strengthen, and increase their general understanding of the material.
If you would like to challenge your fifth grader's math skills, a few examples have been provided below in which '5th grade math meets the real world'. The number of real world possibilities are endless and our fifth graders have what it takes to solve them!
Money (Adding and Subtracting Decimals)
Example: The family heads out to HEB or Walmart to get a few items. With only a certain amount of money on hand (such as 50.00) is there enough to purchase (list of items)? If so, how much remains? If not, how much more would be needed OR What item(s) would have to wait to be purchased at a later time?
Measurement Examples (Dividing Decimals)
Example: A trip to Lowes or Home Depot to purchase PVC pipe, rope, chain, etc. The item measures a specified length (in meters) and has to be cut into equal pieces. How long is each piece (in meters)?
Compare and Order Numbers (Decimals)
Least to greatest
Greatest to least
In increasing order based on length/weight/cost etc.
In decreasing order based on length/weight/cost etc.
Thank you for all you do in supporting your child's learning and our efforts in helping each of them reach their full potential!
Mrs. Lopez
