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 Welcome to the 5th Peak

Ms. Struble's Class

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What We're Learning

Science

The human body is our area of focus in science for the month of May.   A brief look at the the glands and regulatory hormones of the endocrine system will launch our study of the adolescent stage of human growth and development.  

To find out more, and access handouts and forms, please visit the link below . . .

Math
In Unit 11, students will review the properties of 3-dimensional shapes and develop formaulas for finding volume.  They will work with formulas for finding surface area of 3-dimensional figures.  Sutdents are introduced to formulas for the volumes of pyramids and cones through hands-on activities and practrice finding volume by displacement.  Unit 11 has four main areas of focus: 
 
  • To review properties of common 3-dimensional shapes,
  • To develop volume formulas for these solids,
  • To find volume by displacement, and
  • To find surface area of 3-dimensional shapes. 
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Writer's Workshop
During the month of April, students both read and created their own poetry.  They explored various poetic styles and became acquaited with elements of poetry including metaphor, simile, alliteration and personification.
 
May will find us relfecting on our work, choosing favorite pieces, sharing with our classmates and thinking about goals for our futures as writers.   
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Homework &
Due Dates

Week of May 14, 2012

Math

  • Complete Student Math Journal page 376-377 and Study Link 11.4

  • Tuesday: Study Link 11.5

  • Wednesday: Study Link 11.6

  • Thursday: Study Link 11.7

  • Friday: No Homework

Reading Log

  • Please read The Secret Garden

  • In the original version, read three chapters per evening, finishing  the book by next Monday. 

Upcoming Events
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May 17th​

  

Friday - May 18

Our celebratory lunch in the classroom​.  Bring some food from a favorite culture to share.

  

May 21st

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Meadows​

  

May 22 - 6:00 p.m.

High Peaks Gymnasium​

  

Thursday, May 24th​