Math - we're continuing with patterns, this week we are looking at equations, and what they mean. Basically (and you know this, but might not have thought about it) both sides of the equal sign must be ... equal! So if you change one side, you have to change the other side in the same way. For example, if you needed to subtract 2 from one side, then subtract 2 from the other side as well, to keep the balance.
Keep practicing facts and reviewing graphing and input / output tables.
LA - the how-tos are late, almost everybody has them in. Almost. We are working hard on our novel projects / book reports. Your book should be finished by now, please don't start a new one! Everyone has chosen a project, they are due November 27th. We'll have class time, bring in what you need to work on your project.
Science - we're done our review and will have the quiz on Tuesday afternoon.
Social Studies - we have started our World Cultures project. Each student has chosen a country and will research the culture in that area - language, food, sports, religions, major historical events, natural resources, etc. The project guidelines handout that all students received is here. The information and pictures must be neatly organized and either written by hand or printed on the computer (either is fine!) and then made into a Bristol Board poster. We'll present the projects December 19th to the class and perhaps some other students.
