WOW! We have been working so hard in 5th grade math and science now that we have started our first units!

In math, we have started our unit on fractions. Our big focus this week has been on understanding what equivalent fractions are, learning how to find equivalent fractions, and being able to explain the why behind it.

Along with this, the kids have been working so hard setting up their math notebooks so they are able to use it as a tool for their homework and for studying the material we are learning. Students should be bringing home their math workbooks every night so they have it to refer back to when completing their homework. 

In science, we have officially put on our “scientist” hats and have started to figure out how and why dead things disappear over time. The kids have been asking incredible questions and figuring out great ways to investigate our questions so we can begin to answer the driving question of our unit: “Why do dead thing disappear over time?” So far we have figured out the following:

• Dead animals “disintegrate” or “decompose” over time
• Flies and maggots really like meat or the flesh of an animal
• Maggots eat the meat
• Maggots are created when a fly lays eggs. The eggs “hatch” and maggots are born

To figure out these ideas we have been watching many videos! Take a look at them below!

I am so excited to continue this process with your kids! They have such great ideas, thoughts, and questions.

Stay tuned for more as we begin to uncover more information to figure out our driving question!

-Gev. McAdams