Check out the students' solar planes!

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Room 49 Update

Here's what we're learning in Room 49!

Math -Double digit multiplication strategies.  Students have been working very hard learning how to solve these problems using the area model, partial products, and the standard algorithm.  There will be a Topic 4 Assessment after the break.  Coming soon...long division! 

Reading - Because of Winn Dixie -students are meeting in book groups to read and analyze the story elements in this heartwarming tale.  We are also practicing our inferencing skills using a variety of short stories and Pixar movie clips.

Language Arts - Figurative language -a part of becoming a better writer means incorporating detailed and creative language into your writing.  So far the students have been working on adding similes and metaphor to their stories.  The class is also writing perspective stories pretending they are a scarecrow.  They loved using the traveling Chrome Cart to type the stories in class.  This week they are putting the finishing touches on a scarecrow craft project.

Social Studies - We have packed our suitcases and are ready to travel to the Southeast Region.  During the next few weeks, the students will be visiting the 12 states in the South.  

Science - Energy -the class has enjoyed building circuits and this week they are working with a team to construct and test a solar powered airplane.  We will be ready for take-off Tuesday afternoon!

Report cards -Grades close for the first trimester next Wednesday, 11/29 and report cards will be handed out Wednesday, 12/6.  

Haunted House STEM Challenge

Click HERE to check out the students' final haunted houses!  Everyone planned, constructed, adjusted, and decorated amazing houses out of recycled materials and craft supplies.  A job well done!