Week of October 10 - October 13

MATH
Block 1
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
*We will be using real life application through story problems to work on each of these strategies.
*We are nearing the portion of the unit and are doing a multiplication project as a culminating activity.  Be sure to ask you child about their 'resort' project!
HOMEWORK: 
IXL - H.3 and D.23 (Due Friday, 10/13)

Block 2
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite
*We continue to work on factors, multiples, and prime & composite numbers through small group interactions.
*We continue to work on area model and partial product strategies to solve multi-digit multiplication problems.

HOMEWORK: 
IXL - A.11 (Due Friday, 10/13)
**QUIZ (10/13) - Multiplication Strategies, Factors, Multiples, 
Prime & Composite**

SCIENCE
**BOTH BLOCKS**

GSES4P3: Relationships between balanced and unbalanced forces, to include: - An investigation on the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
- Simple machines (lever, pull, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and screw)
- Impact of simple machines on forces
*We continue our investigation into simple machines and how they make our lives easier.

HOMEWORK:
Study Forces & Motion Vocabulary
**QUIZ (10/13) - Forces & Motion**

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.
*We will finish learning about the causes of the American Revolutionary War.

HOMEWORK:
NIGHTLY - Look over "Causes of the American Revolutionary War" worksheet.