Numeracy, Science, Social Studies and Bible Objectives (02/08- 02/12)

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

    1. Represent relationships between quantities using ratios, and will use appropriate notations, such as, a to b, and a:b.

Focus in class:

  • Relationship between two quantities
  • Three ways to write a ratio
  • Link to fractions
  • How to simplify ratios

SCIENCE

Learning objectives:

The student will investigate and understand that all matter is composed of atoms. Key ideas include

  1. Atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons;
  2. Atoms of a particular element are similar but differ from atoms of other elements;
  3. Elements may be represented by chemical symbols;
  4. Two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds);
  5. Compounds may be represented by chemical formulas;
  6. Chemical equations can be used to model chemical changes; and
  7. a few elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere.

Focus in class:

  • Complete variables experiment
  • Introduction to atoms

SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Cayman Islands Coat of Arms

BIBLE

  • New Testament Overview