Numeracy and Science Objectives (03/15 – 03/19)

NUMERACY

Numeracy

Learning objectives:

  1. Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers having like and unlike denominators

Focus in class:

  • Mixed numbers to Improper fractions
  • Improper fractions to mixed numbers
  • Adding and Subtracting LIKE and UNLIKE fractions
  • Simplifying fractions

SCIENCE

Learning objectives:

The student will investigate and understand that weather conditions and phenomena affect ecosystems and can be predicted. Key ideas include:

  1. Weather measurements create a record that can be used to make weather predictions;
  2. Common and extreme weather events affect ecosystems; and
  3. Long term seasonal weather trends determine the climate of a region.

Focus in class:

  • Types of Clouds