Category: General

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

1. 1. The student will solve one-step linear equations in one variable, including practical problems that require the solution of a one-step linear equation in one variable.
   2. Represent a practical situation with a linear inequality in one variable; and
   3. Solve one-step linear inequalities in one variable, involving addition or subtraction, and graph the solution on a number line.

Focus in class:

• Linear equations
• Order of operations (PEMDAS)

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:

• Types of bonds (Ionic, covalent, metallic)

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Time used for Science

BIBLE

• Overview of Matthew

 

MONDAY

BIBLE:

• Learn memory verse by Thursday
• John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live.

LITERACY:

• Grammar: Study Units 1-4 Cumulative Assessment on Wednesday, March 17
• Read for at least 30 minutes

Spelling Words:

NUMERACY:

• Complete all ML activities and quests (Complete by Friday)
• Test: Ratio and Rate (Tuesday)

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar: Study Units 1-4 Cumulative Assessment on Wednesday, March 17
• Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Goformative: Linear Equations (Complete by Friday)

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

• Corrects on Cumulative Assessment
• Read for at least 30 minutes

SCIENCE:

• Goformative: Electron Configuration of Elements (Complete by Friday)

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

• • Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
  • Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Gimkit: Numeracy: Multiply & Divide

FRIDAY

REMINDERS:

• Crazy Socks Day – $2 – Friday,  19 March
• Dress Down Day – $1 or more – Friday,  19 March (proceeds go towards the Lighthouse School Sensory Garden

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

1. 1. The student will solve one-step linear equations in one variable, including practical problems that require the solution of a one-step linear equation in one variable.
   2. Represent a practical situation with a linear inequality in one variable; and
   3. Solve one-step linear inequalities in one variable, involving addition or subtraction, and graph the solution on a number line.

Focus in class:

• Linear equations

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:

• Electron configuration
• Types of bonds (Ionic, covalent, metallic)

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Create your own Coat of Arms project.

BIBLE

• Overview of Matthew

 

MONDAY

BIBLE:

• Learn memory verse by Thursday
• Romans 1:20 – God’s invisible qualities have been clearly seen.
• Review New Testament pages for test on Friday

LITERACY:

• Grammar: Study for Unit 4 Assessment (Modifiers) on Wednesday, March 10
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

Spelling Words:

beggar burglar cedar computer consumer error calendar grammar hanger lumber monitor partner pillar prisoner rumor trader traitor vapor vinegar whimper

GENERAL:

• Do corrections and sign assessments

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar: Study for Unit 4 Assessment (Modifiers) on Wednesday, March 10
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Goformative: Unit Rate (Complete by Thursday)

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar: Study Units 1-4 Cumulative Assessment on Wednesday, March 17
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

SCIENCE:

• Goformative: Periodic Table of Elements (Complete by Friday)

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

• • Grammar: Study Units 1-4 Cumulative Assessment on Wednesday, March 17
  • Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
  • Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Gimkit: Numeracy: Multiply & Divide

FRIDAY

BIBLE:

• Test: New Testament Overview

MONDAY

• Complete all unfinished GF and ML tasks!
• Sign assessments

BIBLE:

• Learn memory verse by Thursday
• Psalm 104:24 – How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you
  made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

LITERACY:

• Grammar: GoFormative – Comparing with Adverbs
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Review Cayman Islands National Symbols and Coat of Arms

GENERAL:

• Roll-a-thon: This Friday 3pm to 5pm

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar: GoFormative – Negatives
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Test: National Symbols and Coat of Arms

NUMERACY:

• Goformative: Unit Rate (Complete by Wednesday)

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar: GoFormative – Adverb or Adjective?
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Test: Unit Rate

SCIENCE:

• Goformative: Periodic Table of Elements (Complete by Friday)

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

• • Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
  • Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Gimkit: Numeracy: Multiply & Divide

FRIDAY

SCIENCE:

• Test: Atoms and Elements

GENERAL:

• Dress Down Day: Friday, March – $1
• Roll-a-thon: Friday, March – 5 – 3pm to 5pm. Please sign permission form and donation form by Friday. Remember that to participate on wheels, students MUST wear a helmet.

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

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

2a.Represent a proportional relationship between two quantities, including                those arising from practical situations;
b. determine the unit rate of a proportional relationship and use it to find a               missing value in a ratio table;
c. determine whether a proportional relationship exists between two                            quantities; and
d. make connections between and among representations of a proportional            relationship between two quantities using verbal descriptions, ratio                       tables, and graphs.

Focus in class:

• Unit Rate

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:

• Periodic Table of Elements

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Cayman Islands Coat of Arms

BIBLE

• New Testament Overview

 

MONDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar – Go Formative – Proper Adjectives
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

BIBLE:

• Learn memory verse by Friday
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 – God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear .

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar – Go Formative – Adverbs
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• GoFormative: Ratios

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar – Go Formative – More About Adverbs
• Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
• Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Test: Ratios

SCIENCE:

• GoFormative: Atoms (Moved to class activity due to basketball)

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

• • Study for Spelling Assessment on Friday
  • Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Gimkit: Numeracy: Multiply & Divide

FRIDAY

• School closes at 2:45pm for mid-term break.

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

1. 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A55QRyJHPM

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Cayman Islands Coat of Arms

BIBLE

• New Testament Overview

 

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

• Grammar:  GoFormative: Adjectives
• Read for at least 30 minutes

WEDNESDAY

SPORTS DAY:

• All information was emailed on Friday
• CI $5 
• Things to remember: Hat, water bottle, snack and lunch, book, sun screen
• Important times:

8:05: Meet in gym for devotion then begin the boarding process

8:30: Depart for Truman Bodden

1:30: Board bus (or parents pick up)

LITERACY:

• Read for at least 30 minutes

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

• • Read for at least 30 minutes

NUMERACY:

• Gimkit: Numeracy: Multiply & Divide
• Username: School Email
• Password: fbcs3227
• Play for 15 minutes or achieve $100,000

FRIDAY

 

UPCOMING DATES

• 27 January – FBCS Sport’s Day

NUMERACY

Learning Objectives:

• Solve multistep practical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals.

Focus in class:

• Multiplication and division of decimals
• Working out steps (column method)
• Layout of work

SCIENCE

Learning objectives:

1. Earth has unique properties;
2. The rotation of Earth in relationship to the sun causes day and night;
3. The movement of Earth and the moon in relationship to the sun causes phases of the moon;
4. Earth’s tilt as it revolves around the sun causes the seasons; and
5. The relationship between Earth and the moon is the primary cause of tides.

Focus in class:

• Lunar Cycle

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Longitude and Latitude Coordinates

BIBLE

• Thanksgiving

Memory Verse:

• Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to
  do good works, which God prepared inadvance for us to
  do.