September 8 - 12

Learning Intentions:

Grade 3

• I can identify the place value of each digit in natural number  

•  I can express natural  numbers using words and numerals

• I can express various compositions of a natural number using place value

Grade 4

• I can identify the place value  of each digit in a number 

• I can determine the value of each digit in a number

• I can express numbers using words and numerals

• I can express various compositions of a number using placevalue

In Math this week we started reviewing place value concepts. We played place value bingo to practice working with large numbers in fun and different ways. The bingo cards included numbers shown in number form, word form, expanded form, and base-ten blocks, which helped us recognize and connect between the different representations. Students worked on saying large numbers out loud and identifying values up to the hundred thousands place. The game was a great way to review place value while keeping everyone engaged and excited about math!

Learning Intentions:

Grade 3

• I can relate investigation to building knowledge

•  I can develop new questions for further investigation 

Grade 4

• I can investigate evidence and reflect on its role in science

• I can represent evidence from an investigation in a variety of ways

In Science, we learned about the five steps of the scientific method and recorded them in our visual journals. We practiced writing each step—asking a question, doing research, making a hypothesis, conducting an experiment, and drawing a conclusion—to help us understand how scientists explore the world. To make it more meaningful, students also drew a picture to represent each step in the process. This activity gave us a strong foundation and will prepare us for our very first experiment next week, when we make and test Oobleck!