In science this week, we have been continuing our exploration into different structures and what makes them strong or weak. We created our own construction company, which we named 23 You and Me, with the slogan "We can help you". Our company has been getting customers who have hired us to test out different building and construction scenarios. Our first customer needed to place a giant steel hamburger on a sign for their fast food restaurant client so they hired us to test which shape of sign they should use as a base: square or arch. After testing both shapes, we discovered that arches were stronger and could hold more weight. Our next client has hired us to test different types of beams for bridges to see which they should use in the construction of a foot bridge. Today we tested an accordion fold beam. It seemed pretty strong. We will be testing the other beams tomorrow.
In math we have learned the "up and over" strategy for multiplying double digit by single digit numbers. You first stack the numbers and then multiply going up and then across. It can get tricky when you have to carry over.
Ask me to show you how to work through the question 23 x 4 and 47 x 5
There was an important notice sent home today about how we are looking for volunteers for an upcoming field trip. Please fill out and return this form no later than Wednesday.
New spelling words have been posted. We will be having our spelling test on Monday.
Reminders:
- Curry is tomorrow. Please remember to return your permission form
- Book orders are due tomorrow
- Lip sync forms are due tomorrow
- Spelling test is on Monday
- Volunteer forms due Wednesday
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