IB AttributeReflection

The IB Attribute for this week is Reflective. Being reflective means, that we review our curriculum, attitudes, and behaviors. We learn ways to make them better.

IB Unit of Inquiry Theme: Where We Are In Place and TimeCentral Idea: Movement can cause conflicts or cooperation within human environmental systemsAn inquiry into::*The effects of settlement on the natural environment*Conflicts and cooperation arose between occupational and ethnic groups*Change in physical and human systemKey Concepts: Causation, Change, and Responsibility

Important Dates:

Sept. 29-In-Service/Parent Conference Day/No School for StudentsOct. 24-Field Day Grade 5Oct. 24-Carnival 5-8 pmOct. 28-Report Cards come homeOct. 31st-Nov. 4th-Fall Break

Academics

Math – Dividing by 1 Digit-Topic 4Reading –Jericho’s JourneySpelling – Test on FridayWriting – Railroad WritingScience– TRIVIA

Offer your help with the following hypothetical division problem: There are 125 students in the 5th grade here at Concord. Each field trip bus holds a maximum of 51 students.

1. How many buses do we need to order so that all students have a seat on the bus?

2. How many students will be on the last bus?

3. If the total cost of the field trip is $1000, how much should each students pay?

4. Explain the word hypothetical.

Email your answer to your teacher or write it down and

Multiplication Facts/100 Facts Timed TestStart reviewing those facts and know them frontwards and backwards!! Knowing your facts will make the rest of your math life SIMPLE! We are using multiplication facts DAILY! Students will be given 100 multiplication facts to answer in 5 minutes! They should be prepared to complete this test with at least 90% mastery.

Fifth Grade MemoSeptember 30-October 3, 2014