ACI 1 Newsletter Date: June 24th - July 19th

Special Note:

Dear Parents, Summer is most definitely here! I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and heat. Thank you for continuing to support your child’s learning throughout this past term.

This unit marks the return of individual presentations. Your child will make a product that will make life easier and sell it to their classmates. Students will learn how to use their writing to convince others that their product is a good buy. 

Science:

Unit 11: Extreme Weather

In science, we will be learning about Extreme Weather. We will learn about different forms of extreme weather like tornadoes,  hurricanes, and floods. Students will learn about meteorologists and the technology they use to predict weather.

Math

Unit 11: Mass and Capacity

July’s math unit is another measuring unit called Mass and Capacity. We will be estimating, comparing, and measuring various containers and materials. We will also use this knowledge to solve everyday problems about mass and capacity. 

English Language Arts:

Unit 11: "Coconut: Seed or Fruit?"

This month’s ELA unit is called “Coconut: Seed or Fruit?”. We will initially learn about the different forms and uses of coconuts. Your child will use graphic organizers to plan and create a comic strip. We will then learn how to compare and contrast two different objects. Using this knowledge, your child will write a persuasive writing piece, convincing classmates to buy a product that will make their lives easier. They will also learn how to create a brochure that will advertise their own tropical vacation spot.