Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Shape and Space Overview
I thought that I would start this year by showing you the first section that we will be completing. We are going to learn about "Shape and Space". We are going to compare length, capacities, and areas. And I know that may seem confusing, but without even realizing it, you may be doing some of these things right now. For example, when you order sticks from longest to shortest, or when you arrange drinking glasses from the widest to the most narrow, you are comparing them. Isn't that neat?
We are also going to compare the weight of objects, also called their mass, by learning how to weigh them. For example, when you lift two rocks, you can feel a difference, one rock is heavier than the other.
We will talk about how to time things, and how we can measure that, for example using a clock to time a friend when they running.
So the main overall goal, is to learn how to measure different objects, in different ways.
This will be so exciting because you can use this knowledge everyday, and even help your parent's with everyday tasks!!! :)
Looking forward to seeing you in class tomorrow,
Miss Herridge
Here are some websites that you to help you build on your addition and subtracting skills.
http://www.learningbox.com/Base10/BaseTen.html
This fun site makes adding and subtracting fun, with cartoon friends that play the drums as you work!
http://games.funschool.com/game_paint_brush_math.html?g=1129&category=0&level=3
This interactive site allows you to paint and do math at the same time. You just click and drag the right answer and your picture becomes painted!
NOTE TO PARENTS: This section relates to the Curriculum Guides Section D. The general curriculum outcome that will be reached in this section is:
GCO D: Students will demonstrate an understanding of and apply concepts and skills associated with measurement.
And more specific:
Students will be expected to identify procedures (not involving units) to compare and/or order lengths, capacites, and areas.
