Overview

Mathematics: I believe that students best learn mathematics with a variety of experiences that enable them to discover, interact, and take risks through individual and group activities.  By way of these experiences, we give students a conceptual understanding of mathematics rather than simply memorizing a set of rules.  The ultimate goal is to prepare our students with the necessary tools for a successful transition to their next level of learning.

Social Studies: I believe that we are a nation steeped in the history of many different cultures and beliefs.  As a result, we need to develop an understanding and appreciation of the world around us.  This will enable students to make connections between the past and present, realize the importance of democracy, and have an open-mindedness and flexibility about one another.  We can accomplish these goals by stimulating an interest in learning, integrating social studies with the whole curriculum, encouraging students to become good listeners, risk takers, critical thinkers, and communicators.

Assignments:

Student assignments are written on the chalkboard daily!  Student planners are to go home each and every evening so that parents can monitor the progress of their child.  If your child is having difficulty with a particular assignment, either call and leave a voice mail message, or write me a note.

• Social Studies:
• Our new unit of study is,"Exploration and Discovery of the New World"
• We are presently working on our map skills.  The lesson is titled, How to Use Latitude and Longitude.

• Mathematics:
• Our new unit of study focuses in on, Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Decimals. 
• We are presently working with the "lattice" approach to multiplication with large numbers. 

Weekly Math Stumper:

How many U.S. patents did Thomas Edison have?  The number is 93 more than the number of pounds in half a ton.

Links

The Native American Photo Gallery:

These are impressive photos of the Native Americans and their culture.

Study the States

This can be a lot of fun, while learning at the same time!

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Mathematics/Science

Review math concepts in a fun way with, "Mathcats"

Subject: Powers of Ten
This is very impressive.

Problem Solver : Can You Cross the River?

Click on link above, and then click on the big blue circle. Use the rules below.

The following rules apply:

Only 2 persons on the raft at a time
The father can not stay with any of the daughters, without their mother's presence
The mother can not stay with any of the sons, without their father's presence
The thief (striped shirt) can not stay with any family member, if The Policeman is not there
Only the Father, the Mother and the Policeman know how to operate the raft
To start click on the big blue circle on the right.
To move the people click on them.
To move the raft click on the pole on the opposite side of the river.

Good Luck!

Social Studies:

If you like American History, check out this web site!

Colonial America - 13 Colonies

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