5th Grade News

Language Arts/Social Studies:

• This week in social studies, learners used their online text and interactive journal to explore the differences between "loyalists" and "patriots". Our language arts study of persuasive writing continued this week as they used a mock scenario to develop and organize evidence. We've been using the online resource icivics.org, and they are loving it. We can't wait to hear the persuasive arguments they develop next week!

Math/Science:

• This week in math we began looking at data analysis and graphing. The learners determined how information is gathered, recorded, and organized. We also discussed how the type of data influences the choice in display, specifically looking at dot plots, scatter plots, and stem-and-leaf plots. In science we continued our study of fossil fuels and how they are made as well as alternative energy sources. 

In Other News:

• The final Sky Ranch payment is due Thursday, March 24th. This is also the due date for chaperone money for those that will be joining us.