Cerrito Creek

Students began drafting pieces for the next issue of the Chanterelle, due to come out next week before the Presidents'  Week holiday. The theme: Ft Ross, of course!

Students squandered their kopecks on a game of staves before we left last Wednesday.

Homework:
30 minutes of reading
Finish the rough draft of your piece for The Chanterelle
Math:

Fifth graders began a new unit on 2D geometry today. They learned to classify triangles by sides and angles, using the following terms: isosceles, scalene, equilateral, obtuse, acute, and right. Their packet this week is in three parts:

Monday
Tuesday

Wednesday-Thursday

Also, check out the geometry and measurement information on this pdf to better understand what we will be teaching in this unit. 

Fourth grade math
This morning fourth graders took a pre-assessment for our new geometry and measurement unit, titled "Size, Shape, and Symmetry."  Students in both groups used rulers and meter-sticks to find benchmarks (convenient, everyday items) equal to one centimeter, one meter, one inch, one foot, and one yard.  Being able to estimate measurement is a very useful skill that requires lots of practice--students will be surveying their parents about estimating measurement tonight for homework.

Fourth grade math homework, due tomorrow
1. Unit 4, pages 3-4
2. Give parents their letters about our new unit (download letter 1, letter 2)
3. Practice multiplication facts, 10 minutes