Numeracy, Science, Social Studies and Bible Objectives (06/07- 06/11)

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

The student will:
a) derive π (pi);
b) solve problems, including practical problems, involving circumference and area of a circle; and
c) solve problems, including practical problems, involving area and perimeter of triangles and rectangles.

Focus in class:

  • Area and perimeter of triangles, rectangles and circles
  • Circumference of a Circle

SCIENCE

Learning objectives:

The student will investigate and understand that air has properties and that Earth’s atmosphere has structure and is dynamic. Key ideas include

  1. Air is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds;
  2. The atmosphere has physical characteristics;
  3. Properties of the atmosphere change with altitude;
  4. There is a relationship between air movement, thermal energy, and weather conditions;
  5. Atmospheric measures are used to predict weather conditions; and
  6. Weather maps give basic information about fronts, systems, and weather measurements.

Focus in class:

  • Hurricanes and Tornadoes

SOCIAL STUDIES

Learning objectives:

  • To find out when and where the Ancient Egyptians lived
  • The social structure of Ancient Egypt

Focus in class:

  • Test

BIBLE

Learning objectives:

  • Book of Mark