Friday, November 21, 2008

Grade 4: Week of 11/24/08

Grade: 4
Math

11/24.
Aim: Students will multiply tens, hundreds, and thousands by 1-digit numbers.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review.
2. Review multiplication facts 1-9.
3. Mental math: distributive property, p. 479, set 9, #5
4. Will multiply special factors and identify patterns. Text p. 132-133, #1-6 & problem solving. #7-11


11/25.
Aim: To multiply two digit numbers by 1-digit multipliers with no regrouping.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Multiplication facts 6-9, text p. 477, set 2, #3-4
3. Quiz: multiplication properties and missing factors.


Grade: 4
Science

11/24.
Aim: How do forces affect motion?
Vocabulary: force friction inertia
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review.
2. Lab activity #10: Marble Motion, text p. f9
3. Read/discuss text p. f11-f12:
-Can forces change the way objects move? Please explain.
-Can forces cause acceleration? Please explain.
-What are friction and inertia? Give three examples and share with partner.

11/25.
Aim: Students will list examples of inertia and different forms of energy.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review.
2. Read/discuss, text p. F12-f16:
-How is weight related to gravity?
-How is force related to work?
-What are some different forms of energy?
-How can energy change forms?