Week of January 3 - January 5

MATH

Block 1

NF.1 - Explain why two or more fractions are equivalent

*This week we are moving into our new unit on fractions. We will be focusing on equivalent fractions; specifically using visual models to recognize and generate equal fractions.

HOMEWORK:
None

Block 2

G.1 lines

G.2 2-dimensional figures, right triangles

G.3 lines of symmetry

MD.5 concepts of angles

MD.6 protractors

MD.7 +/- to find unknown angles

*This week we will finish making corrections to our division summative.  We will then move into our new unit on geometry.  Our focus this week will be on lines; specifically perpendicular, parallel, and intersecting lines. 

HOMEWORK:
IXL - W.5 (Due Friday, 1/5)

SCIENCE
GSES4L1 Roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem:
- producer, consumer (herbivore, carnivore, omnivore), and decomposer.

*This week we are moving into our new science unit on ecosystems. We will be focusing on producers, consumer, and decomposers and their roles in our ecosystem.
HOMEWORK:
HW - Find and make a list of as many producers, consumers, and decomposers in your house! (Due Friday, 1/5)

Social Studies
**BLOCK 2 ONLY**

SS4H2 Challenges faced by framers of the constitution, to include:
- Major Leaders: James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin
- Major Issues debated: Articles of Confederation, federal system, Great Compromise, and slavery (Three-Fifth’s  Compromise)

*This week we will focus on the major issues debated in America as our country was trying to find its footing in the world.

HOMEWORK:
Nightly - Review what has been filled in on the study guide.