We've been busy in 5th grade! Check out what we've been up to the past couple of weeks.
Students have been working hard to earn dojo points. When they reach 20 points they can redeem them for a special pass or treat. The teacher's chair is a popular choice.
In Science we are working through our Matter in Ecosystems Unit. As part of our study of decomposers, we're conducting a Mold Experiment to see what factors affect mold growth.
We've also learned that producers need air, sunlight, and water to survive. We've learned about hydroponics and we're growing some plants in water to see how they compare to plants in soil.
In Social Studies we're continuing through some U.S. geography as we learn about the 50 states by region.
In Math, we just finished our first unit on area, volume, and numerical expressions. We will continue to come back to these concepts throughout the year, but students did a great job exploring with volume and using their skills to find volume and area of objects throughout our room.
