Math: In math we will continue unit 11 which focuses on geometric solids and volume. The first two lessons will focus on geometric solids. Then the students learned about the volume of cylinders, cones, and pyramids. This week we will work on surface area and create a tetrahedron.
Writing: This week in writing we will be using our social studies to create a newspaper of the important events in American history that they learned this year.
Science: We are finished with science.
Social Studies: This week in social studies we will work on chapter 15 which focuses on the Civil War and will be jigsawed. A jigsaw is where the students take a part of the chapter, learn about the topic, and report back to the class.
Spelling:
We are done with spelling.
READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
To earn the prize, the fifth graders will need to read about 400 minutes for this month. This month's reward is a coupon for a free Culver's ice cream cone.
Important Dates:
No School Monday, May 28
Citizenship Celebration Tuesday, May 29
Market Day Pick Up Tuesday, May 29
Last Day of School Friday, June 1
