Quarter Three Curriculum
Math - Eureka Module 5: Fraction Equivalence, Ordering, and Operations
In this 45-day module, students build on their Grade 3 work with unit fractions as they explore fraction equivalence and extend this understanding to mixed numbers. This leads to the comparison of fractions and mixed numbers and the representation of both in a variety of models. Benchmark fractions play an important part in students’ ability to generalize and reason about relative fraction and mixed number sizes. Students then have the opportunity to apply what they know to be true for whole number operations to the new concepts of fraction and mixed number operations.
Science - Waves of Sound
Science will begin at the conclusion of our quarter two social studies unit.
This unit helps students develop the idea that sound is an actual thing, a wave of vibrations traveling through the air. Equipped with this understanding, students can begin to make sense of how sound and music work.
Mystery 1: How do you send a secret code?
Mystery 2: How far can a whisper travel?
Mystery 3: What would happen if you screamed in outer space?
Mystery 4: Why are some sounds high and others low?
Social Studies - Midwest Region
We will be exploring the culture and geography of the Midwest region of the United States. Throughout our unit, we will be reading informational texts and also studying the locations of these states, identifying the capitals, and memorizing the abbreviations. At the end of the unit, students will be tested on the locations, capitals, and abbreviations of the Midwest states.
*The Midwest Region quiz will be Wednesday, February 18th*
