Tell me about it or post a picture. :)
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| Mr. Garrett pulling the kids on the 4 wheeler! |
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| Ezra didn't like the sled..or the cold... or the snow. :) |
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| Snow Angels! |
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| This is the snowman me, Lake, and Aiden made. His name is Buttons. :) |
Thursday, February 26, 2015
SnOw DaY!!
I'd love to know how you are spending your snow days!
Tell me about it or post a picture. :)
Tell me about it or post a picture. :)
How do YOU remember the Planets?
Since students need to know the order of the planets, we have talked about fun sayings that can help us remember the order.
The one we discussed in class is:
My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Noodles
(using the first letter in each word to remember the planet)
I would love for students to post below, their way of remembering the planets or they can just offer a funny saying that other students may use to help them remember. :)
If you use something other than a saying, like a song or poem, post it, too!
Have fun! :)
The one we discussed in class is:
My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Noodles
(using the first letter in each word to remember the planet)
I would love for students to post below, their way of remembering the planets or they can just offer a funny saying that other students may use to help them remember. :)
If you use something other than a saying, like a song or poem, post it, too!
Have fun! :)
Friday, February 20, 2015
Out of this World Astronomy
Properties of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
Check out the videos for each one!
Sun:
Earth:
Moon:
Our Solar System has 8 planets. In order from the Sun, those planets are:
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune
*Students are expected to know the correct order of the planets but NOT characteristics of each planet.*
Watch this cool video that tells the planets and a little bit about each one! The kids love it!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw
How does the Sun effect the Earth?
The sun causes weather conditions on earth (drought, heat waves)
The sun causes evaporation of water on earth
The sun is the source of almost all the energy on earth
Fossil fuels are made from energy stored in organisms that died long ago (coal, oil, natural gases)
The sun makes its own heat and light and the earth receives that heat and light after traveling through space
What are the Reasons for the Seasons?
The 2 main reasons for the seasons are:
1-the tilt of the earth's axis
2-earths revolution around the sun
As we revolve around the sun we get different amounts of sunlight.
Summer = we are tilted towards the sun
Winter = we are tilted away from the sun
Fall and Spring = we are not tilted directly toward or away from the sun
It takes the earth 365 days (1 year) to make one full revolution around the sun.
What Causes Day and Night?
Earth's rotation causes day and night.
It takes the earth 24 hours to rotate once on its axis.
Phases of the Moon
Students are responsible for knowing and identifying the following moon phases:
Full, new, quarter/half, waxing & waning crescent, and waxing & waning gibbons
Full Moon: entire side of the moon is lit
Quarter/Half Moon: half of the moon is lit, opposite sides are lit as the moon goes through its cycle of phases
New Moon: the moon appears to be gone, but ist is just in the darkness, not lit at all
waxing crescent
waning crescent
waxing gibbons
waning gibbons
Waxing means that the moon is getting biGGER
Waning means the moon is getting SMAller
What Causes the Ocean's Tides??
The tides are caused by the pull of the Moon's gravity.
As the moon revolves around earth, it's gravity pulls the ocean water, causing high tide. It creates a bulge on the side of earth. At the same time, the moon's gravity pulls the earth on the other side, creating another bulge.
The bulges stay in the same place as earth rotates through them. Whatever part of earth that is going through the bulge, is experiencing high tide. The areas between the bulges are having low tide.
There are about 12 hours from one high tide to the next high tide.
Watch this funny clip from Despicable Me. As Gru shrinks the moon, it effects the surfers in the ocean because of the moon's direct relationship to the ocean water. :)
Shrinking the Moon
Check out the videos for each one!
Sun:
- center of our solar system
- planets orbit around the sun
- atmosphere of gases (Hydrogen & Helium)
- you could fit a million Earth's inside!
Earth:
- 3rd planet from the sun
- rocky
- 3/4 covered in water
- atmosphere of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases
- takes 24 hours to rotate once
Moon:
- orbits the Earth
- takes 29 1/2 days to rotate once
- made of rock
- dusty and has craters
- no atmosphere
- has phases
Our Solar System has 8 planets. In order from the Sun, those planets are:
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune
*Students are expected to know the correct order of the planets but NOT characteristics of each planet.*
Watch this cool video that tells the planets and a little bit about each one! The kids love it!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw
How does the Sun effect the Earth?
The sun causes weather conditions on earth (drought, heat waves)
The sun causes evaporation of water on earth
The sun is the source of almost all the energy on earth
Fossil fuels are made from energy stored in organisms that died long ago (coal, oil, natural gases)
The sun makes its own heat and light and the earth receives that heat and light after traveling through space
What are the Reasons for the Seasons?
The 2 main reasons for the seasons are:
1-the tilt of the earth's axis
2-earths revolution around the sun
As we revolve around the sun we get different amounts of sunlight.
Summer = we are tilted towards the sun
Winter = we are tilted away from the sun
Fall and Spring = we are not tilted directly toward or away from the sun
It takes the earth 365 days (1 year) to make one full revolution around the sun.
What Causes Day and Night?
Earth's rotation causes day and night.
It takes the earth 24 hours to rotate once on its axis.
Phases of the Moon
Students are responsible for knowing and identifying the following moon phases:
Full, new, quarter/half, waxing & waning crescent, and waxing & waning gibbons
Waxing means that the moon is getting biGGER
Waning means the moon is getting SMAller
What Causes the Ocean's Tides??
The tides are caused by the pull of the Moon's gravity.
As the moon revolves around earth, it's gravity pulls the ocean water, causing high tide. It creates a bulge on the side of earth. At the same time, the moon's gravity pulls the earth on the other side, creating another bulge.
The bulges stay in the same place as earth rotates through them. Whatever part of earth that is going through the bulge, is experiencing high tide. The areas between the bulges are having low tide.
There are about 12 hours from one high tide to the next high tide.
Watch this funny clip from Despicable Me. As Gru shrinks the moon, it effects the surfers in the ocean because of the moon's direct relationship to the ocean water. :)
Shrinking the Moon
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Fraction Fun
Fractions name a part of a set or whole.
Equivalent Fractions
How to make an equivalent fraction
You can multiply or divide BOTH the numerator and the denominator by the SAME number to make an equivalent fraction.
Multiplying makes the numerator and denominator larger, but still equivalent.
Dividing makes the numerator and denominator smaller, but still equivalent. This is also referred to as reducing the fraction to simplest form.
Make an equivalent fraction for 2/5
1. Choose a number to multiply by. I will choose 4. (you can choose ANY number)
2. Multiply BOTH the numerator and the denominator by 4.
3. So 2 x 4 = 8 and 5 x 4 = 20
4. The new equivalent fraction for 2/5 is 8/20
Reduce 36/42 to make an equivalent fraction
1. Figure out which number has BOTH 36 and 42 as multiples
2. For these numbers, the answer would be 6.
3. divide 36 AND 42 by 6
4. So 36 divided by 6 = 6 and 42 divided by 6 = 7
5. The new reduced equivalent fraction is 6/7
Tips for Comparing Fractions
Tip #1
If the numerator is the SAME, compare the denominators.
The SMALLER the denominator, the BIGGER the fraction.
2/3 > 2/8 because the numerator is the same and since 3 is SMALLER than 8, 2/3 is the LARGER fraction.
Tip #2
If the denominator is the SAME, compare the numerator.
The BIGGER the numerator, the BIGGER the fraction.
4/6 > 2/6 because they both have a denominator of 6 and 4 is greater than 2.
Tip #3
If Tip #1 or #2 do not apply, you will need to draw a model/number line to compare.
1/2 > 3/8 because:
1/2 extends farther down the number line making it the LARGER fraction.
Check out this cool Blendspace to learn more!
Check out this fun interactive game you can play at home to practice!
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/451a7fda-1d49-4ffb-b616-50803312dbd4
Ordering Fractions
Put these fractions in order least to greatest:
1/3, 4/6, 2/12
Step 1: Find a common denominator (a denominator that all fractions have in comon)
Think? What # can I divide 3,6,& 12 into evenly?
Answer? 12
The common denominator is 12
Step 2: make equivalent fractions with the new denominator
Change each fraction so the denominator is 12 for all three.
1/3 = 4/12 4/6 = 8/12 2/12 stays the same
(for help making equivalent fractions, see notes above)
Step 3: Put the fractions in order
Least to greatest order would now be:
2/12, 4/12, 8/12
Try these out! Bring in your work for a treat tomorrow!
Ordering Fractions
Put these fractions in order least to greatest:
1/3, 4/6, 2/12
Step 1: Find a common denominator (a denominator that all fractions have in comon)
Think? What # can I divide 3,6,& 12 into evenly?
Answer? 12
The common denominator is 12
Step 2: make equivalent fractions with the new denominator
Change each fraction so the denominator is 12 for all three.
1/3 = 4/12 4/6 = 8/12 2/12 stays the same
(for help making equivalent fractions, see notes above)
Step 3: Put the fractions in order
Least to greatest order would now be:
2/12, 4/12, 8/12
Try these out! Bring in your work for a treat tomorrow!
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| Making equivalent fractions with the same denominators Adding Fractions with LIKE denominators
Step 1: Add the numerators ONLY
Step 2: Reduce/Simplify if possible
2/8 + 4/8 = 6/8
2 + 4 = 6 and the denominator of 8 remains the same
6/8 has both even numbers so you can divide both by 2 to reduce it to 3/4
6/12 + 5/12 = 11/12
11 is a PRIME number so this fraction cannot be reduced, it is already in simplest form.
Divide by 3 and 6/9 in simplest form is 2/3
Divide by 3 and 3/6 in simplest form is 1/2
Half-Way
Students need to be able to quickly recognize when a fraction represents 1/2.
The following are common fractions that equal 1/2
2/4
3/6
4/8
5/10
6/12
7/14
8/16
9/18
10/20
Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Step 1: Subtract the numerators ONLY
Step 2: Reduce/Simplify if possible
10/12 - 2/12 = 8/12 10-2 = 8 (numerator) and the denominator of 12 stays the same 8/12 have a common factor of 4 so divide the numerator and denominator by 4 to reduce the fraction to 2/3 Multiplying Fractions Step 1: multiply the numerators Step 2: multiply the denominators Step 3: simplify/reduce if possible Examples: 3/6 x 7/8 = numerators: 3 x 7 =21 denominators 6 x 8 = 48 answer is 21/48 This can be reduced by dividing by 3 so the reduced answer is 7/16 Multiplying a fraction by a Whole Number Option 1: multiply the whole # by the numerator, keeping the denominator the same 5 x 3/6 = (5 x 3)/6 = 15/6 reduces to 5/2 Option 2: put a 1 under the whole number then follow steps 1-3 for multiplying fractions as normal 5 x 3/6 = 5/1 x 3/6 = (5 x 3)/(1 x 6) = 15/6 reduces to 5/2   
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