In math this week, students are finishing up our unit on multiplication by continuing to practice their basic facts and solving multi-digit problems. We practiced estimating products and deciding when it is appropriate to estimate and when an exact calculation is needed. We worked on three-digit by one-digit multiplication using expanded form. Another strategy we learned this week for solving multi-digit equations is using regrouping. Students are free to choose the strategy that they are the most comfortable with. In preparation for our upcoming test next Thursday, students were given a multiplication practice sheet to complete over the weekend and return on Tuesday to go over in class. The sheet is attached below in case it was misplaced: Multiplication Practice Sheet In science, we learned all about gears and how they work. Gears are wheels with teeth that mesh together to transmit torque. We watched some videos about different kinds of gears and discussed where we find gears in everyday objects. We built machines with gears using the K'NEX kits such as a crank fan, a car window, a blender, a phonograph, an eggbeater, a stationary bike, and a chainsaw. Many students enjoyed the challenge of playing an on-line gear game and were able to master many of the levels! Students also had the opportunity to build levers and pulleys in table groups using additional K’NEX kits. Students worked together to build such levers as a hockey stick, scissors, a seesaw, a balance scale and a wheelbarrow. Pulleys were also built including a sailboat, a flagpole and a block and tackle. Great teamwork and problem solving was evidenced as students worked cooperatively in their small groups.
Enjoy the warmer weather and remember to turn your clocks forward this weekend! —Ms. Jagger
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