For the first half of this week, we'll focus on our Mid-Chapter 10 Review and exploring patterns in division. Please see snapshots of the practice questions for both above.
(Please note, this lesson is from Chapter 10. Lessons and activities were posted only on Seesaw during our recent remote learning period. We have now returned to face-to-face lessons and activities will be posted on both Seesaw and our classroom blog.)
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Goal: Use models to solve area problems. Models (like the square tiles we're going to use) are a useful way to explore possible solutions to problems without worrying about being wrong! Objects can be moved around to help us model the problem.
We will review the Amit's solution (Amit's Pond and Patio Tiles) together and then solve a similar problem together. You will then work on Questions 4, 5, and 6 independently (by yourself). Goal: Today we will estimate, measure, and compare areas using square units. See scanned textbook page and Maths workbook images below. Click here to download and print the Scrapbook Pages, Large Scrapbook Pictures, and Small Scrapbook Pictures. In this lesson, we will continue to use a nonstandard unit to measure area. A square is nonstandard because you can use various sizes of squares with which to measure area.
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We're wrapping up our Math unit on 2-D Geometry with a quiz on Monday. You can use this optional Chapter Review to prepare for the quiz. Please answer the questions in your Math workbook (red tab).
Quilt makers in North America a hundred years ago created this illusion of tumbling blocks by using diamond (or rhombus) pieces of fabric arranged into a hexagon! The secret is to use three shades of colour in the same position throughout the quilt. We used three different shades of coloured paper. The students observed that the paper quilt looks like a honeycomb. Another honeycomb made by the 3B(ees)!
Today we explored and identified 2-D shapes using the Canadian flag. We looked at and described the Canadian flag, which is red and white, the official colours of Canada. In the centre of the flag is a stylized 11-point red leaf. Students then compared the flag quilt to the actual Canadian flag and discussed similarities and differences. We then practiced identifying shapes that are the same (i.e., congruent) and similar in the flag quilt.
Tomorrow we will continue to create geometry patterns using the artwork of Piet Mondrian to inspire us. Watch the video below and/or click here to visit TATE Kids to gather some background knowledge on Mondrian's artwork!
In Math class today we used our polygon blocks to create a repeating pattern. We then talked about what attributes change in our patterns and practiced describing how they change. We then used our learning to explore shapes and patterns in the Malaysian flag. Stay tuned for the banner that we are creating using the flag!
Ok, architects! Today we are going back to the drawing board and designing our own insect homes. The challenge is that your design must be symmetrical! We'll explore how to do this in class. In the meantime, check out Roberto's designs up close. Here are a few examples of what our symmetrical homes look like so far. We folded a piece of paper in half and drew half of our insect home design. Then, we placed the paper on a window so the light could show through and traced the other side. Ta-da! Symmetry:
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