Monthly Themes History: Early American Exploration is our topic. We will look closely at the legacy of Christopher Columbus. The Columbus Navigation Home Page 1492 An On Going Voyage Reading: Literature Circles: Fantasy Students will read and discuss two of the following books with other students who have also chosen those books: Half Magic, by Edward Eager The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis The Wind in the Willows, by Kennth Grahame A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle Math: October is division month! We'll be reviewing and learning how to divide by single and double digit numbers. Review the math mantra regularly: If I am attentive, If I am patient, If I can forgive myself for my mistakes, Then I shall be called… Mathematicianhttp://www.columbusnavigation.com/http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/1492.exhibit/Intro.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_1
Family Excursions: Take a hike East Bay Regional Parks or visit the Bay Area Model in Sausalito to learn more about the geography and landforms of the Bay Area.http://www.ebparks.org/http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/shapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1