Monday, April 27, 2009

Grade 2: Week of 4/27/09

Grade: 2
Math

4/27
Aim: Students will round 3-digit numbers to the nearest hundred.
Vocabulary: round
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Problem of the day: Subtract: 725-247
3. Class-work: text p. 425 rounding to the nearest hundred

4/28
Aim: Students will estimate sums and differences of 3-digit numbers.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Problem of the day: p. 381g #18
3. Class-work: -Rounding to the nearest hundred
-estimating sums and differences text p. 426 10-16
4. Homework: workbook p. 124

4/29
Aim: Students will estimate sums and differences of 3 digit numbers.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Problem of the day: *376 + 589 = ______
*624 - 457 = ______
3. Class-work: problem solving/estimating sums and differences worksheet

4/30
Aim: Students will use logical reasoning to solve problems.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Readiness activity: t.e. text p. 427
3. Class-work: text p. 427-428 #1-8
4. Homework: workbook p. 124

5/1
SCHOOL CLOSED. Religion Conference Day


Grade: 2
Science

4/27
Aim: Students will investigate and describe what makes up a woodland forest.
Vocabulary: Woodland forest
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Class-work: read/discuss text p. b10--b11
-What is a woodland forest?
-What lives in a woodland forest?

4/28
Aim: Students will describe how animals in a woodland forest meet their needs.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Class-work: read/discuss text p. b11
- What are some animals that live in a woodland forest?
-How do these animals meet their needs?

4/29
Aim: Students will investigate and describe how a woodland forest changes.
Vocabulary: seasons migrate
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Class-work: -Read/discuss text p. b12-13
How does a woodland forest change?
How do animals respond to the changes in a woodland forest?
How do the trees in a woodland forest change during fall and winter?
3. Homework: 69 and 70

4/30
Aim: Students will explore what is a forest like by creating a model of a woodland forest.
Lesson:
1. Vocabulary review
2. Lab activity: What is a forest like? text p. b9
3. Homework: workbook p. 67-68

5/1
SCHOOL CLOSED. Religious Conference Day.