Hands On Algebra

We started our Hands On Algebra (HOA) unit in class yesterday.  This is a unit where students will build equations and solve them.  On Monday we reviewed what students learned last year.  Today we introduced (to some it was a review) the white pawn and discussed the idea of white and blue pawns (also called "x" and "star" are opposites).  

HOA work is done at school.  The kits do not go home.  If students need extra time to finish daily work, we will arrange for that to happen at school.  Here is a website to check out if you'd like more information.  

Survey for 6K

If you have time on Monday, students of 6K click here for the survey.  Thanks!

Also, here are the links about the United Nations we will discuss in class on Monday.

United Nations Website
Washington Post Article

Science Challenge Night

Science Challenge Night will take place at the Middle School tonight from 5-8pm.  Come on out and see all the great Science projects!  

Math Workshop & Test Thursday

We will have Math Workshop Tuesday and Wednesday in class.  The activities in Math Workshop will help students review and prepare for the Geometry Test on Thursday.  Students will have a review packet for homework on Tuesday.  Then, on Wednesday they will get a review page (with answers) and their graded packet that they can use to study for the test on Thursday.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Springer. 

Surface Area Investigations

Today students continued some investigations with surface area.  We made a rectangular prism from a net and found the surface area of the figure.  Then we found the surface area of a 3D object drawn out.  Check out this link if you would like a review of finding the surface area of a rectangular prism.  

Social Studies Webquest

Here is the link for the webquest today in Social Studies. 

3D Shapes: Nets, Faces, Vertices, & Edges

Here is the link we will explore in Math class on Thursday!