Classifying Polygons

In today's math lesson we watched a great YouTube clip about angles and polygons by Math Antics. The clip reminded us that polygons

-are 2-D figures

-have only straight sides

-are closed figures

-are named for the number of sides/angles

-may be regular (all sides/angles equal) or irregular

We picked up from the clip to discuss polygons further. Students learned that convex polygons have all angles less than 180⁰ while concave polygons have one or more reflex angles (>180⁰). Students  used a Venn diagram to classify polygons according to attributes they chose. They also named figures and listed their attributes in detail. Students are asked to complete questions 2 & 3 on p. 88 & 89 of the MMS textbook for homework. All students have been given a copy of the polygons in question 3.

In our inquiry time, we began learning about provincial government and continued learning about municipal government. Students read an information sheet, watched a video titled Lets Learn About Local and Provincial/Territorial Governments, and used internet sources to learn about government. Students are asked to complete the quiz on provincial government for homework.

We did not have time to meet to discuss our novel today.

Grade 6s attended Drama, French & Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders:

MMS p. 88 & 89, question 2 & 3

Government research: Complete Provincial Government quiz

Science Fair: Complete the work that was assigned to you yesterday

Lunch forms & payment are due Friday, Oct. 24

Bring in your rock climbing forms if you haven't already

Grade 6s are playing squash this Friday, Oct 24

Monday, Oct. 27 is Picture Day - wear full uniform

Casual Day & Rock climbing, Wednesday, Oct. 29

Support the SJA food drive by donating non-perishable food items. Food will be donated to the Eden Community Food Bank. Food drive ends Friday, Oct. 31

Spirit Day - Friday, October 31. Students may wear costumes to school. Remember no toy weapons or gory masks.

MYP students are hosting a We Day Bake Sale on Monday, Oct.27 - Friday, Oct. 31. Proceeds go toward housing in Ecuador

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