In today's math lesson, students learned that there are a
number of steps in finding the surface area of a triangular prism. We did this
by using Area = (b x h) ÷ 2, to find the area of the triangular base and then
doubled it to factor in the area of the other triangular face. Students know
that there are 3 rectangular faces in a triangular prism. We found their area
by using Area of rectangular faces = (l x w) + (l x w) + (l x w). Finally, we
added the areas of the triangles to the area of the rectangles to find surface
area of the prism. These calculations often take a whole page. It is worth
spacing work out neatly, and writing formulas each time as mistakes as
lessened. As these problems take a long time to solve, students are asked to
complete only the following problems on p. 368 & 369 of the MMS textbook:
1.c), 2. b), e), f), 4. c), 7, and 8.
Students have been reminded of the unit test this Friday.
We are officially behind with our exhibition work. All
groups should have completed their display boards and slideshows last Friday. Students
used recess time, French time, and gym time to get caught up
9 School Days Till Exhibition
- MMS p. 368 & 369 of the MMS textbook: 1.c), 2.
b), e), f), 4. c), 7, and 8. Unit
test on Friday
- Devices are needed all week
- Art supplies are needed for
all groups
- Wednesday is Casual Day
- Summer camp specials end
Victoria Day long weekend
- Friday - MMS unit test on
perimeter, area, and volume
- May 8 - Exhibition (9:30 am - 11:30 am, 1:30 pm -
3:30 pm, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
- May 11 - Taming of the Shrew at
- May 12 - Grade 5 & 6
Golfing Trip
- May 13 - Grade 7 math contest
- May 14 - Multisports Day
- May 15 - PD Day, No school
for students
- May 18 - Victoria Day - No
school
- May 19 - PD Day, No school
for students
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