October 2nd – 6th

Posted on September 28, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates:

October 13th – Last day of the nine weeks

October 16th – Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D (S)- Determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10.

3.4E (S)- Represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F (S)- Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division fact

3.5C (S)-Describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can use arrays to determine a total number of objects.

I can use repeated addition to represent multiplication.

I can use arrays to represent multiplication.

I can use area models to represent multiplication.

I can use a number line to represent multiplication.

I can use skip counting to represent multiplication.

I can describe multiplication as a comparison.

I recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity.

I recall the corresponding division facts.

Science Learning Goals:

3.5D (R) – explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips.

3.4A (P) – collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can recognize that mixtures are formed when two or more materials are combined.

I can observe that properties of materials may stay the same even when materials are mixed together.

I can separate mixtures based on the properties of the individual materials.

September 25th – 29th

Posted on September 24, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates

Friday, September 29th – no school

Math Learning Goals

3.4A (R)- solve with fluency one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction

3.5A (R)- Represent one- and two- problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

3.7B – (R)- determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems

3.4C (S)- Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills

Science Learning Goals

3.5C – (S-5th) predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and

September 18th – 22nd

Posted on September 16, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates:

September 20th- Science say – Half day
September 29th- No school

Math Learning Goals:

3.5A (R)- Represent one- and two- problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

3.7B – (R)- determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems

Math Homework

Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

3.4A – (P) collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

3.5C – (S) predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and

September 11th – 15th

Posted on September 10, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates:

Thursday, September 14th – School pictures

Math Learning Goals:

3.4A (R)- Solve with fluency one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and the relationship between addition and subtraction

3.5A (R)- Represent one- and two- problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework

Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

3.5A (S) – measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float;

3.5B (R) – describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gasses and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gasses take the shape of their container;

September 4th – 8th

Posted on September 4, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates:

Monday, September 4th- Labor Day

Math Learning Goals:

3.2C (S) – represent a number on a number line as being between two consecutive multiples of 10; 100; 1,000; or 10,000 and use words to describe relative size of numbers in order to round whole numbers

3.4B (S) -round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems

Science Learning Goals:

3.5A – (S) measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float;

3.5B – (B) describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;

August 28th – September 1st

Posted on August 25, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates:

Monday, September 4th- Labor Day

Math Learning Goals:

3.2D (R)-compare and order whole numbers up to 100,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =

3.2C (S)- represent a number on a number line as being between two consecutive multiples of 10; 100; 1,000; or 10,000 and use words to describe relative size of numbers in order to round whole numbers

3.4B (S)- round to the nearest 10 or 100 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions to addition and subtraction problems

Science Learning Goals:

3.3C – connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

August 21-25

Posted on August 18, 2023 by tatuml

Important Dates:

Monday, September 21st – Math Universal Screener
Tuesday, September 22nd – Reading Universal Screener
Monday, September 4th- Labor Day

Math Learning Goals:

3.2A(R)- compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 as a sum of so many ten thousands, so many thousands, so many hundreds, so many tens, and so many ones using objects, pictorial models, and numbers, including expanded notation as appropriate

3.2B (S)- describe the mathematical relationships found in the base-10 place value system through the hundred thousands place

Science Learning Goals:

3.1A – demonstrate safe practices as described in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards during classroom and outdoor investigations using safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles or chemical splash goggles, as appropriate, and gloves; and

3.4A – collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.