Curriculum Update October 28, 2016

Curriculum Update October 28, 2016

Happy Halloween!

November 2 - Finados Holiday - No school

November 11 - LS PD day - No school for Lower School students

November 14 and 15- Proc. da República - No school

MATH:

Multiplication and Division

Unit 4 focuses on the most common uses of multiplication and division—problems that involve equal sharing and equal grouping. In Second Grade Everyday Mathematics, children were exposed to multiplication and division number stories and multiplication and division facts. To solve multiplication and division number stories, children will refer to familiar strategies introduced in second grade.

✸ Acting out problems using concrete objects, such as counters.

✸ Using diagrams to sort out quantities.

✸ Using number models to represent solution strategies  2 × 7 = 14 3 × 4 = 12

Science :

Metamorphic rocks, igneous and sedimentary

Students are continuing to learn about the differences and similarities between the types of rocks. Please encourage your child to start their own rock collection and bring them into the classroom. Follow the link below to better understand the rock cycle.

https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/mit-k12/mit-k12-ea/v/rock-cycle

Language Arts

Students are beginning to use text features to understand expository text. They are exploring more complicated text structures in both their reading and in their writing. Please encourage your child to continue to read a variety of books and to complete reading logs. Remember that Graded offers several online resources that provide support in helping your child to become a stronger writer.  To use these resources, follow the link below to access these sites..

https://sites.google.com/a/graded.br/digitallibrary/students-resources/databases