February+16th,+2012

Homework:

Rewrite the Garam Masal Spice Problem neatly. Show all your work. 15 minutes of Khan Academy Clotee questions: 44, 45 and 46

Today in class: Math: We worked on adding and subtraction fractions. We looked at some spice recipes and calculated the total number of ounces. Tomorrow we will use regrouping to subtract. We discussed how neat papers make it easier to check your work. We will focus on making our papers neater so we can communicate our math better. Page 20 in the book.

Mod 3: We practiced our map skills today. [|Central and South America Map Games] Purpose Games Maps

Language Arts: Today we read to page 164. Lots of exciting things happening!!! Grammar: We talked about the indefinite article a becoming an before a vowel sound. Use of because not cause. Off from not off of.

Science: We did a crossword puzzle of vocabulary review. Students used this website to learn more about puberty. [|Teens]

Social Studies: Map work on Central America We also read about Puerto Rico in the book (pages 148-151) and took notes.