Equivalent Fractions, Timelines, and Early Life in Illinois

 We used fraction towers to explore and help us understand equivalent fractions.

We made observations and connections and we created different fractions.

We played some fraction games to help us show mastery with equivalent fractions.

This week we used multiplication and division to create equivalent fractions.

We learned that we have to multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number to create an equivalent fraction. When we use division to create equivalent fractions, we have to determine a common factor for both the numerator and the denominator and then divide both the top and bottom number by the common factor to create an equivalent fraction.

The kids are catching on!

Mrs. Thurman showed us where new spotlight books are located in the LMC.

We made observations as we compared and contrasted two different timelines for Illinois history.

We discovered that one gave more details for a given topic, while the other timeline provided less information, but more events.

We learned that the creator of the timeline has the power to determine what is important to share.

This is something we have to consider as we learn about events in history.

We learned that the author's perspective can influence what we read about.

Our next lesson for social studies focused on how physical features, climate, and natural resources

could be a benefit or obstacle for the early people of Illinois.

We read an article, determined important information, and made inferences on how those features can create a benefit/obstacle.

Congratulations to our kindness and grit award recipients this week!