Term 3 Overview

Big Ideas:

Fractions and decimals are types of numbers that can represent quantities.

Development of computational fluency and multiplicative thinking requires analysis of patterns and relationships in multiplication and division.

Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extends to operations with larger (multi-digit) numbers.

Fractions (April)

-comparing and ordering fractions with like denominators

-estimating fractions using benchmarks

-using concrete, visual, and numerical representations

-equivalent fractions (grade 5)

Decimals (May)

-the relationship between fractions and decimals

-decimals are numbers that represent an amount of quantity

-addition and subtraction of decimals to hundredths (grade 4) and thousandths (grade 5)

Multiplication and Division of Larger Numbers (June)

-multiplication strategies for 1-digit by 2- and 3- digit numbers and the related division strategies

-using flexible computation strategies

-multiplication and division in real-life contexts

-multiplication and division to 3-digits, including division with remainders (grade 5)

Big Ideas:

Language can be a source of creativity and joy.

Texts can be understood from different perspectives.

Comprehend and Connect

-Fiction Reading: Book Club (small group novel studies) focusing on reading a variety of grade level texts and applying the reading skills: connecting, visualizing, questioning, and summarizing

-non-fiction reading connected to topics in Science, Social Studies, and Health education

Create and Communicate

-use oral storytelling processes to create an original story, sharing the story from memory with others

-use writing processes and strategies including brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing

-non-fiction writing connected to topics in Science, Social Studies, and Health Education

Big Ideas:

Energy can be transformed.

Energy (May)

-energy has various forms

-the law of conservation of energy

-power: the rate at which energy is transferred

Big Ideas:

British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming part of Canada

Interactions and Trade continued (April)

-the fur trade

-create a timeline of interactions between First Peoples and European explorers

BC’s Path to Confederation (June)

-BC’s boundaries

-The Cariboo Gold Rush

-BC’s path to confederation

-James Douglas

-BC’s flag design and meaning

Big Ideas:

Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives.

Artist Study: Barbara Reid

-seasonal art and collaborative art

Big Ideas:

Developing healthy relationships helps us feel connected, supported, and valued.

Physical Education:

-team sports including: soccer, handball, capture the rings, and relays

Health Education:

Puberty (April)

-physical, emotional and social changes

Mental Wellness (May)

-describe and assess strategies for managing problems related to mental well-being

-describe and assess strategies for promoting mental wellbeing

Online Safety (ongoing)

-strategies for staying safe online (continued)

Big Ideas:

Reciprocal communication in French is possible using high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures.

Stories help us acquire language.

Vocabulary:

-weather

-sports and activities

Big Ideas:

Family and community relationships can be a source of support and guidance when solving problems and making decisions.

-recognize the need for others who can provide support

-appreciate the influence of peer relationships, family, and community

Big Ideas:

Designs can be improved with prototyping and testing.

Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.

The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.

Projects:

-projects related to Science and Health Education