What We're Learning this Week! (September 22-26, 2014)

On Monday in Math, we took our pre-test for standard 5.NBT.2. The same rules applied as our previous pre-test: any student scoring an 80% or better doesn't have to take the post-test. Unfortunately, no one got an 80% or better, but we're definitely motivated to improve our scores!

In Science, we continued with our iLearn Science PowerPoint, focusing on "Experiments". We discussed how each experiment begins with a testable question, then research is done, and finally a hypothesis created. We also set up our Skittles Experiment. Our question was "Do Skittles dissolve faster in hot water or cold water?"

In Social Studies, we continued researching and working on our Native American Tribes research projects. After researching last Friday, we began putting our information together and organizing our projects. 

On Tuesday in Math, we practiced solving problems using exponents and powers of ten. We discussed how there is a pattern that is created and how you're really only moving a decimal point and adding zeroes. 

In Science, we completed our Experiment notes, which discussed collecting, analyzing and communicating data. We also completed our Skittles Experiment. 

We discovered that Skittles dissolve faster in warm water!

In Social Studies, we continued working on our projects. They're coming along and looking better day by day!

On Wednesday, it was more of the same! In Math, we continued working with powers of 10 by completing a Powers of 10 Match Up activity with partners. This helped clear up some of the issues a few of us were still having.

In Science, we completed our iLearn Science PowerPoint, which has taught us SO much about Science Process Skills. Today's wrap-up discussed "Communication", both informally and formally, which was perfect timing since we finished up our Native American Tribe projects and are ready to present those as well!