The week of September 25 - September 29

MATH
Block 1
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite
*We will continue to review factors, multiples, prime and composite numbers every day.  
*Three different multiplication strategies were introduced today; distributive property, partial product, and area model.  We will work on multiplication all week using these different strategies.
*Our driving question this week is "What strategies can I use to solve multiplication?"
HOMEWORK: 
 IXL:  A.11, D.3, and D.30 (Due Friday, 9/29)

Block 2
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite
*Factors were introduced to students today.  We will work in small groups all week to build a better understanding of this concept.  We will also introduce prime and composite numbers to the students this week.  
*Our driving questions this week are "What are factors?" and "What is the difference between a prime number and a composite number?".

HOMEWORK: 
IXL:  D.4 and A.10 (Due Friday, 9/29)
*Please complete in that order!!*

SCIENCE

GSES4P3: Relationships between balanced and unbalanced forces, to include: - An investigation on the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
- An argument to support the claim that gravitational force affects the motion of an object.
- Simple machines (lever, pull, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and screw)
- Impact of simple machines on forces
*This week, we continue investigating the claim that gravitational forces affect the motion of an object.
*Our driving questions are "Why is the first hill of a roller coaster always the tallest?" and "How does force affect speed and motion?".

HOMEWORK:
None

Social Studies
**BLOCK 2 ONLY**

SS4H4: The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

- Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.

- Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

- Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

- Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams

*We will discuss vocabulary and causes of the American Revolutionary war.
*Our driving question this week is "What events caused the American Revolutionary War?".

HOMEWORK:
Study the "Causes of the American Revolutionary War" worksheet.