Literacy 

Reading – we continue on with our novel study of ‘Tuck Everlasting’.

Writing – this week we will complete our unit on narrative writing and focus on how to ‘show not tell’ within writing.

Grammar – Students will study articles and demonstratives, comparing with adjectives and comparing with good and bad.

Numeracy 

This week we will learn the order of operations (PEMDAS) and how we use it to solve equations. This week will also be a review of multiplication and division skills.

Science

This week students will be presenting their 3D models! We will also be focusing on electricity, specifically circuits.

Social Studies 

Students will present their research on their chosen endangered animal. We will also study Physical Maps.

Bible

We will be learning about Gideon and the unexpected ways God chooses people to be used for great things. 

Homework

Literacy 

Spelling work due Friday. Students should study how to spell the words and a synonym for each word.

Tuesday – Grammar Pg 73

Thursday – Grammar Pg 75

Numeracy and Science 

Tests – please check over your child’s score, sign, and return the next day. For both numeracy and science tests. Thank you! 

Mathletics

• Monday – Thursday, which focuses on multiplication and division skills

Upcoming Dates and Events 

1. Half-day this Friday, 25th
2. NO SCHOOL, Monday, 27th – Heroes Day
3. Sports Day – Friday, 31st January. Please review Coach Kringes email for more detailed information.
   • $3 per student – Due Tuesday, 28th
   • Grade 5 wears BLUE with PE shorts and running shoes
   • Must have: water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and lunch. School lunches will be brought separately. 
   • We would love volunteers to participate and help with races. If you are able please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A44ABA72BA0F58-sports 

Weekly Bible Verse 

Genesis 39:23 

…the Lord was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. 

Literacy 

Reading – we will continue on with our novel Tuck Everlasting – the focus will be on character development and how the setting contributes to the plot.

Writing – This week students will proofread, revise and publish their personal narratives.

Grammar – On Tuesday the class will complete Part 2 of their Verbs Test. This week we will also study Adjectives – what is an adjective and writing with adjectives.

Numeracy

This week we will finish multiplication of decimals and learn division with decimals and use them in word problems. Students will also have a test on Thursday covering all learning from word problems and decimals; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Science

This week students will finish their study on Energy Transfer, Motion, and Force. They will have a test on Friday covering these areas. They can study the text book Chapter 15 lesson 1 -2, Chapter 18 lesson 1, use their composition book for notes on M.E.L.T.S. and examples of energy forms.

Studying online: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/energy-energy-energy-11

The ‘Types of Energy’ columns are good for practice.

Social Studies 

This week we will explore endangered species in the Cayman Islands and what is being done to protect them. Students will choose one endangered animal to write about and prepare a mini project that is due next  week – Monday 20^th January.

Students will also continue their work on route maps and complete an assessment on this.

Bible 

Students will complete a test on Deborah.

We will then start to explore the life of Gideon – how he grows in faith and how God speaks to him.

Homework, Projects, Tests

Literacy

Spelling work is due on Friday.

Social Studies Mini Project – due Monday 20^th January

Thursday – English workbook Pg  69   

Numeracy/Science 

Monday and Tuesday – Mathletics **Some may bring classwork to finish multiplication work. 

Wednesday – STAR Math

Thursday – Math test

Friday – Science test

Projects 

Monday, 20th:

• Social Studies mini project
• Science Energy Transfer project

Future Dates 

Friday, 24th January – 1/2 day, PD for teachers

Monday, 27th January – Heroes Day – NO SCHOOL

Weekly Verse 

So the people of Israel walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on each side. Exodus 14:22

Dear Parents and Students,

This quarter there will be a science project on energy transfer. This project will show their understanding of how energy forms can be transformed into other energy forms. Through a 3D model, presentation, and write up they will explain that process, why it matters, and affects the objects.

Below is the rubric students were given in class, along with an informational sheet with examples of energy transfer.

Due date: Monday, 20th January 

Expectations:

1. Use the rubric
2. Presentation – 3 to 5 minutes, explaining your model, what it does, why you chose it, and how it shows the process of energy transferring.
3. Write up – a full page typed or handwriting explaining their model, what energy forms are being used and their process of transferring to another energy form. If not able to print, feel free to email me and I’ll print.
4. This is not a ‘live’ model but a prototype.
5. I would like models to stay within a foot wide and high, I understand some may be a bit larger, please try and stay small.

See attached for examples of energy transformations

Energy Transfer_Project_Grade5

Energy Transfer_Rubric

Here are some videos for ideas on projects and a reminder of energy transfer:

Energy Transfer – https://youtu.be/O4Rxb-3jIqQ 

Energy Transformation examples – https://youtu.be/-8atIc3XixY

Catapult – https://youtu.be/exZclhV5EKw

Mini Wind Turbine – https://youtu.be/crmJI_mdRUo – again does NOT need to work like this but make a similar model and can write labels to explain the process. Another similar – https://youtu.be/JXYkjHKakGE

Students already seemed to have ideas and I can’t wait to see what they create! Good luck and get building! (: