This week we begin a new in-depth focus in math on measurement- specifically length and perimeter.
BIG IDEAS:
(taken from “Big Ideas by Dr. Small”):
- There is always value in estimating a measurement.
- The length of an object is a one-dimensional attribute. Length can be the measurement of a single measure of an object or a combined linear measure, like perimeter.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS:
GOAL: I can convert metric units between kilometres, metres, centimetres and millimetres.
- QUIZ: Metric Relationships (converting units)
- VIDEO: Metric Conversion
- GAME: Metric Matching
- GAME: Metric System Rockets
- GAME: Metric Measurement Millionaire
GOAL: I can use a ruler to measure to nearest tenth of centimeter (i.e. mm).
- QUIZ: Measuring Lengths
- QUIZ: Measuring Perimeter
- QUIZ: Perimeter of Rectangles
- VIDEO: Comparing Lengths (1 video, 1 practice quiz)
- VIDEO: Estimating Lengths (1 video, 1 practice quiz)
- VIDEO: Measurement Word Problems (1 video, 1 practice quiz)
In Language, we have begun brainstorming around a possible topic for their problem/solution report. Students will be writing a non-fiction report with supporting details around a topic of their choice. We have just finished writing a journal entry from the perspective of a prominent figure from Black History. In reading, our comprehension focus is on "Synthesizing"- getting to the point. Students will be using this skill in order to locate important details in what they are reading and be able to retell using big ideas.
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