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    Mathematics

    I can show a division fact as equal sharing and as equal grouping.

    Look: 24 ÷ 8 two ways

    1. Sharing: 8 circles, deal 24 dots. Each circle gets 3.
    2. Grouping: ring groups of 8 dots. You make 3 groups.
    3. Both pictures show 24 ÷ 8 = 3.

    Draw one model for each fact and label it sharing or grouping.

    1. 1.

      36 ÷ 9 = ____

    2. 2.

      21 ÷ 7 = ____

    3. 3.

      40 ÷ 5 = ____

    4. 4.

      16 ÷ 4 = ____

    Write a story.

    1. 5.

      Write a division story for 35 ÷ 5. Solve it.

    Challenge: Draw 12 ÷ 3 as sharing and as grouping. What changes and what stays the same?

    Materials: counters · cups

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    English Language Arts

    I can write a focused research question.

    Look: A good research question

    1. Can I find facts to answer it?
    2. Does it need more than a yes or no?
    3. Is it about one part of a big topic?

    Circle the better research question.

    1. 1.

      Pick one.

      ○ Are penguins cute?○ How do penguins keep their eggs warm?
    2. 2.

      Pick one.

      ○ Do you like trains?○ How does a steam train move?
    3. 3.

      Pick one.

      ○ What do koalas eat?○ Koalas
    4. 4.

      Turn the topic 'rainbows' into a research question.

    5. 5.

      Write your own main research question.

    6. 6.

      Write a How or Why question a listener might ask you about your topic.

    Add -ly to tell how.

    1. 7.

      quick → ____

    2. 8.

      soft → ____

    3. 9.

      safe → ____

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    Science

    I can plan a model of an ecosystem that includes producers, consumers, decomposers and nonliving parts.

    Plan your model. Circle your option and sketch it from the side.

    1. 1.

      My model option:

      ○ A: terrarium○ B: shoebox or poster
    2. 2.

      The ecosystem my model will show:

    3. 3.

      My side-view sketch. Label each layer or part.

    4. 4.

      Materials I need:

    Model checklist. Write what you will use for each part.

    PartWhat I will use
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    1. 5.

      What is a model?

    2. 6.

      Name 3 nonliving parts your model will include.

    Materials: a clear jar and potting soil, pebbles and small plants (Option A) · a shoebox or poster board, paper and glue (Option B)

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    Social Studies

    I can choose a U.S. state to research and write questions to guide my project.

    Circle the question that can be answered with facts.

    1. 1.

      Which is a better research question?

      ○ Is Tennessee fun?○ What river runs along Tennessee's west side?
    2. 2.

      Which is a better research question?

      ○ What crops grow in Nebraska?○ Is Nebraska the best?
    3. 3.

      Which is a better research question?

      ○ Do people like Oregon?○ Which Native nations have homelands in Oregon?

    Plan your project.

    1. 4.

      The state I chose is ____.

    2. 5.

      It is in the ____ region.

    3. 6.

      My geography question:

    4. 7.

      My history and people question:

    5. 8.

      My economy question:

    Challenge: Our big question is "What makes my state a special place?" Pick one of your three questions. How will its answer help you answer the big question?

    Materials: U.S. map · sticky notes