Math: This upcoming week,
students will start their study of decimals. In fourth grade, students will be
expected to know how to read, speak, and write decimals to the thousandths
place. To begin, they will understand the relationship between decimals and fractions,
why the decimal places moves when multiplying and dividing by ten, how to
compare decimals, and mixed numbers including decimals.
ELA: In ELA, students will
follow the regular procedures for Spalding. In writing, students will refine
their understanding and skills by studying specific writing traits. In Prince
Caspian, students will be reading chapters 10-14.
History: Having spent time
discussing the impact of the Boston Massacre, students will now reflect on the
changing opinion of the colonists toward the British and how the Boston Tea
Party was a result of the colonists’ ill feelings toward the British. There is
a test on chapters 1-10 at the beginning of week five.
Science: In science next week,
students will continue to look at the impact of the molten asthenosphere by
studying hot springs, geysers, and mountains. This will also include a look at
geological features in the depths of the ocean. The Electricity review quiz will be on Monday, and the Life Science review quiz will be later this week.
Also reminder that Athletic Field Day is Friday (February 2nd) this week. I believe 4A will win the gold!