We began the day with Math. We explored number patterns today. Ms. Jaskolka gave us 6 number patterns and we needed to find the pattern rule and the next three numbers for each pattern while working in groups.
We ensure that we begin our number pattern with the first number in our pattern. Then we need to determine if we are adding, subtracting or multiplying next.
45, 47, 49, 51 ….
Pattern Rule: Begin at 45. Add 2 each time. The next three numbers: 53, 55, 57
We also need to be aware that when working with number patterns, sometimes we need to think critically about the number pattern. For example:
52, 53, 55, 58, 62
Pattern Rule: Begin at 52. Add 1. Increase the number you added by 1 (since we are adding 1 to the number that we are adding by: 52+1=53 53+1+1=55 55+2+1=58 58+3+1=62)
Then we got into our literature circles and fulfilled our specific roles within our groups for chapter 4.
After first recess and lunch we had French.
Then we had our fun Fall Fundraiser!!
Then we reviewed our understanding of static electricity. Ms. Jaskolka is really impressed with our understanding of atoms and how we are applying this knowledge to static electricity!! Here is a link the students were interested in trying out to see static electricity in action. Using this link, you are able to see how the sweater, the balloon, and the wall have no charge but once the balloon rubs against the sweater, the electrons travel from the sweater to the balloon and then the balloon tries to stick to the sweater because the electrons on the balloon are attracted to the protons on the sweater; opposites attract!
another example:
We continued to explore this concept using magnets. First we watched a video and took notes on magnets and how they work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXCeuSiTOug
We were broken up into three groups and we each investigated how magnets work. We also learned about electromagnets (Electro – electricity). So, electromagnets are magnets powered by electricity. One of the groups created an electromagnet using an iron nail and copper wire and then using the battery the electromagnet was used to pick up paperclips.
Another group explored a compass and used the compass as well as investigated magnets and their two poles and how opposites attract where the south end of a magnet is attracted to the north end of a magnet and that the south end repels the south end and the north pole repels the north pole. We also got to see how magnets work by picking up different metals! Magnets are a lot of fun to investigate!!
Another group performed fun experiments related to static electricity to solidly our understanding!
More Videos on magnets:
At the end of the day we began working on our sketches for science fair!
Homework:
1. read daily
2. math pg. 30-1 Questions 6, 7, 8 a and b (challenge c, d and 9)
3. Read package on magnets - add learning to mind map
4. Read and role for chapter 5
5. Thumbnail sketch for science fair
6. Explain static electricity using an example and fill out sheets related to static electricity
7. Casual day tomorrow
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