We Prepared for the Science Fair This Month, Discussing Our Questions and Investigations

April, 2017

April came and went in a hurry. Spring break is only a memory now. During the short month, we wrote and analyzed numerical expressions, calculated expressions using the Order of Operations and investigated numerical patterns. Next time you are on Facebook and you see an expression to solve, ask your 5th grader.

We prepared for the science fair this month, discussing our questions and investigations, while we continued to study in class about Natural Resources and how to classify minerals. We will continue our study of rocks after the conclusion of the PARCC testing.

PARCC testing will take place from May 1 - 4 and May 9 -11 at SGS. The students are prepared and we expect great results this year.

March2017

In math, we worked on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. When adding and subtracting, you have to change the denominator, if they're not the same, you have to make them common denominator.

We also worked on how to find volume in different ways.The formula is length x width x height or when you multiply length and the width you get base, so another is base x height. Towards the end, we prepared ourselves for the common assessment that was March 31 and April 3.

In science, we worked on chapter 5: energy and ecosystems and chapter 10: Using resources. We learned about how much energy passed in a energy pyramid, what was the different type of animals called in a food chain and food web. We also learned about natural, manmade, renewable, and nonrenewable resources, like plastic is man made. Over the time we learned about pollution and how it affects the world.

* I would like to welcome our new student, Nicholas Yeager, From Mrs. Ling’s class. Hope you like your new class!!

Hope everyonehas a greatspring break inApril !

By: Jason Reitemeyer

February2017

In math, we worked on multiplying and dividing fractions and using models to represent different equations. For example, one of the methods we learned for dividing fraction were skip, flip, and multiply. For multiplying fractions, we learned we have to multiply both the numerator and the denominator. If it’s a mixed number, we have to convert it into a improper fraction, and then multiply.

In science,we learned about ecosystems and the way a plant’s system works. Following with that, we did many fun activities. For example, we made a food chain, and our teachers Mrs. Brundige and Mrs. Rowe, taught us how a food chain can also be a food web.

We wish everyone a Happy Valentine'sday

By: AnkithaJagadeesh and Deanna Pinnock

January,2017

In MATH,we worked with fractions and mixed numbers. We learned strategies, such as modeling multiplication; addition; and subtraction. We still used common denominators as we did last month, however we only used that for adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. When multiplying fractions, we kept the original denominators, and multiplied it like any other whole number.In addition, we also learned rules when multiplying fractions and mixed numbers such as the following(P.S. not all rules will be listed):

-When multiplying fraction less than one, the answer will be less than one and will be less than either fraction.

-When multiplying a whole number and a mixed number, the product will be greater than the mixed number.

-When multiplying 2 mixed numbers, the product will be greater than both factors

In SCIENCE, we did a main study of the ocean and the contents that you can find there. For example, we learned how waves and tides move and form, and the different types of currents. We also learned how high tides and low tides are different and similar. There are many types of features or ocean landform if you will, inside and outside of the ocean, such as the following: (not all of the features will be listed.there are too many): Jetties, Headlands, Channels,Sea Arches, Tide Pools, and of course, Shores. We also did a design squad when we had to make a boat out of 2 paper cups, 10 inches of plastic wrap, 10 straws, and 2 feet of duct tape that could hold 25 pennies for 20 seconds.

*ADDITIONALNEWS As additional class news, we got a new student, Deen, from Chicago. Welcome Deen. We hope you feel welcome. We also did a family S.T.E.M. night. S.T.E.M. stands S-science T-technology E-engineering M-math.

BY:CHEYENNELASCH AND MYA GONZALES

December, 2016

In MATH, we found quotients with decimals using the algorithm, with this algorithm we can divide whole numbers without getting remainders. We also learned that if you multiply 0.07 to any number, you will get the New Jersey sales tax. To review these skills, we did a project about creating a snowman by buying the parts piece, by piece, including the New Jersey sales tax. After that, we started working on fractions. We learned to make the common denominators to make it easier to add and subtract fractions. We then learned how to estimate fractions by using benchmarks.

In SCIENCE, we learned about the atmosphere and the four layers, which are the troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, and the mesosphere and the important layer of ozone in the stratosphere. After learning about the atmosphere we learned about wind. We learned about that the uneven heating of the earth is what causes wind to happen. We also learned about sea breezes and land breezes. We did a review on the water cycle. To review the water cycle, we did a project, simply called the Water Cycle Project. And we also learned how fog forms on the earth.

We wish everybody had a very Merry Christmas (or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa) and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Michael Masters & Alex Okagawa

November 2016!!!

Insciencewe did 2 labs, which were Making Craters and Soft Landing.

In the lab Making Craters we used Lunar dust as the moon’s surface, and a marble as the asteroid. We measured the depth of the crater in centimeters.

In the lab Soft Landing we had to create an air bag system to prevent a REAL egg (not hard boiled) from cracking. First, we stood on a chair and dropped it. Then, we went to the 6th grade balcony, and dropped it.

So as you can see science is very interesting in this class.

Here is an example of what we did, but it was a little bit higher!

In math we learned how to find the quotients from dividing whole numbers (long division).

We also learned how to multiply decimals by whole numbers and how to multiply decimals by decimals.

And how to add and subtract decimals, how to use decimals on benchmarks, and using area models to multiply decimals. Also we related all these concepts to REAL WORLD PROBLEMS!

Done by:Amber Sheaand MiraGrealish

October 2016

In Science we finished working on getting ready for Science Unit and started Design Squad. Design Squad is where we take a challenge to build/create a model of something. In Design Squad we worked together as a group and each table made their own type of lander. Then we talked about Earth and space.

Did you know that the sun doesn’t rise or set? While learning about how day and night occur we also learned about 24 different time zones around the world. *Fun Fact in Antarctica is cold in the summer because the rays of the sun are more spread out there. We then learned the difference between Affect and Effect and a way to tell them apart. Effect is a noun it refers to an outcome or result of an investigation. Affect is a verb it means to influence or act upon something. This is the easy way tell them apart: Remember Affect Verb Effect Noun.

In Math, we multiplied and divided using models and algorithms. We always learned to estimate first. We then learned a math method to divide, DMSCB, Does (divide) McDonald’s (Multiply) Serve (Subtract) Cheese (Check) Burgers (Bring Down).

This was the monthly report for October 2016!!!!

Mrs.Brundidge and Mrs.Rowes class of 2016

SolangeOtchere and Isabella Lupkiewiech

September 2016

In math we were working on place value positions. We finished that off with a quiz. We quickly transformed to exponents to find the power of ten. After that we started whole numbers and decimals using different forms. We ended that with a test.

In science we were working on what is a model (NOT A MODEL THAT GOES DOWN THE RUN WAY!!) We worked as a group and made the highest marshmallow tower. Both classes were very excited for this experiment. We moved on and started working on scientific tools. Such as balance beam, ruler, and much more!

We also learned the independent, dependent and control variables. Then we started an experiment. “THE MAGIC GROW CAPSULE!) The A.M. class grew a turtle and the P.M. had a dolphin. Last we ended with a test.

We finished our month with launching water rockets. It was a very fun month.

Yours truly,

Yafreila and Katherine J