Day 6
Students
began their day with math. We first took up yesterday’s practice work on
coordinates. We then did a new lesson on scatter plots. Each student in the
class measured their arm span and foot length and added their data to a class
chart. We plotted the data on a scatter plot and noticed that there is an
upward trend. As arm span increases so does shoe length. Students learned that
data could have not have a trend or have a downward trend. Students are asked
to complete the practice work on page 192 & 193 of the MMS textbook. The
Data Measurement test will be written on Tuesday, December 20.
In today’s
UOI time, we explored how hot air balloons work. We watched a couple of YouTube
clips of hot air balloons. Students took notes as they watched. Ask your child
to name the 3 parts of a hot air balloon and to describe how a hot air balloon
flies. In particular ask them to explain buoyancy. We got a bit off-topic
during our discussion today. We started with describing gravity and ended up on
black holes. Everyone should be studying for their UOI test on the properties
of air. The test will be written this Thursday.
Look out for
Candygram letters coming home today. Funds raised will be used to pay for
Brian, a boy who lives in Africa, to go to school. Orders must be placed by
Friday.
We had a
short Christmas concert rehearsal time at the end of the day. We are thinking
of dressing as carolers for the concert.
Remember to
return reregistration packages.
Homework & Reminders
· Math p. 192 & 193, unit test on
Tuesday, December 20
· UOI:
o
Study
o
test
on Thursday, December 15
· Wednesday: Scholastic orders are due
· Thursday: test on the properties of
air, Music
· Friday: Candygrams orders are due
· December 20: Data Measurement Unit
Test
· December 21: Casual Day, Christmas
Concert (noon & 7pm – Families welcome at both). Gift basket auction takes
place.
· December 22: Spirit Day
· December 23: Christmas Break begins
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