 We have begun our study of Geometry by learning how to use/apply the following perimeter and area formulas to solve word problems: Perimeter=(2xLength)+(2xWidth) or 2(L+W) Area= (Length x Width) This week, we will continue using these formulas to find the perimeter and area of rectangles as well as to find missing rectangle lengths or widths. |
Light 1- distance and intensity affects brightness, 2- how visibility relates to light, 3- light behaves (reflection, refraction, and absorption). Sound 1-variables that may affect pitch and volume of sounds 2- how vibrations affect pitch and volume of sounds 3-using the above information to define problems related to the communication of information over a distance and design devices or solutions that use sound to solve the problem (SC State Standard:4.P.4B.3:). |
 We are continuing to analyze text and media (fiction and nonfiction). Our discussion of how to analyze will be applied to other areas of Reading and Writing. We are beginning to analyze author's craft in nonfiction text as well. We will review several standards/strategies/skills covered this year in order to better understand the an author's craft/styles of writing in works of nonfiction. Students have been working on several literary essays to show their understanding identifying/writing claims, summaries/micro-stories, and ultimately analysis of text-in addition to conclusions and introductions. |
We are still learning about the move West-Westward Expansion. Students are learning about the idea of Manifest Destiny in addition to the technological, economic, and political motivations and effects of moving west. We will relates this study to our study of analyzing texts as well as determining perimeter and area of rectangles (square miles requirements of Land Ordinances.  |
Our science study will continue from last week with a review of plants and animal adaptations as well as students beginning to work on Light and Sound Projects (creating virtual home blueprints) to show the following concepts: