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FRACTION MODELINGLearners are developing an understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions. SPEED PROBLEM SOLVINGSpeed problem solving is a body and brain workout! Learners move between working with a variety of partners on a variety of problems that apply the skills we are working on. Physical exercise such as jumping jacks, planks, sit ups, and crossovers are built in to this fast paced problem solving hour! COOKIE-OLOGYHow does a regular Oreo stand up to a Double Stuf Oreo? Learners worked this week to compare and contrast a sample of each type of cookie. Qualitative observations were made with a naked eye and with a microscope. Students practiced drawing like a scientist. Digital scales, pan balances, rulers, measuring tapes, and graduated cylinders were used to measure the mass, volume, diameter, radius, and circumference of each type of cookie. Questions learners discussed: What relationship do you notice between the diameter and radius of each cookie? What do you notice about the relationship between the diameter and the circumference? Will the mass of the cookie change if you crush it in to little pieces? How do the two cookie types compare? COMING NEXT.... Students will create a testable question about which cookie type will float longer in milk, and will carry out the experiment. STAY TUNED! THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSIONSOur Google Classroom space is full of great thinking and ideas right now! Ask your child to share this space and his/her contributions with you!
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