Mrs. Rice's Fifth Grade Class 2017-2018

Mrs. Rice's  Fifth Grade Class 2017-2018

Friday, March 21, 2014

Happy Spring! I hope everyone is doing well. Here is what we are up to in fourth grade:
  • In science, the class has been learning about electricity. We have been focusing on current electricity, and how it works. Students built circuits in science lab to help them better understand how electricity flows in a closed circuit. We will continue to learn about electricity for the next few weeks.
  • In language arts, we are reviewing all topics covered this year. The ELA test will be April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  We have been reading the book "Hoot," in class together. We have been focusing on the author's use of imagery, and on characterization. The class also created wanted posters for one one the characters in the book. We have spent a little time each day practicing for the ELA test.
  • In math, we just finished up our unit on fractions. We spent time this week multiplying a whole number and a fraction. We have also spent a lot of time converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, and then simplifying. We just started to learn how to use the formula for area to find missing sides of rectangles. The class has had math review every morning.
  • Please remember to send in any ELA breakfast items that you may have signed up for.
Have a great weekend!