Fractions, Rocks, & PEMDAS

5th Grade

This week in math, our students have been diving into one of the most important skills in fourth–sixth grade math: adding fractions. Fractions can seem tricky at first, but our class has been working hard, using hands-on tools, visual models, and real-life examples to make everything click. In science, students have been exploring how Earth’s surface and resources change over time. They learned about fossil fuels—how they form from ancient plants and animals, why they are considered nonrenewable, and how we use them today. Students also studied landforms, investigating how mountains, valleys, deltas, and canyons are shaped by processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition. To connect everything together, the class examined how sedimentary rock forms layer by layer from compacted sediments, often containing fossils that tell the story of Earth’s past. Through models, diagrams, and hands-on activities, students got a closer look at how Earth constantly changes and preserves evidence of its history.

6th Grade

In math, we have now introduced the alphabet! Students are building strong problem-solving skills in both math and science. As we continue, they’ll use PEMDAS to handle more complex formulas and use their understanding of energy transfer to explain real-world phenomena.