FRACTIONS:
We will be exploring basic fractions. Where do we see and use them? How can we place them on a number line? What are the parts of fraction?
FRACTION VIDEOS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5C5PdZ_Yys
matching picture to go with video
Here is an example of a Math Fraction word problem explained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGSwhRXMa3M
SCIENCE: Building and Testing
We have been experimenting with building materials and have started exploring fastening and Joints.
No Excuse Vocabulary:
fasten
hinge
joint
structure
tripod
equilateral triangle
Here is an interactive virtual tipi building app that we used in the class.
click on link: Building a Tipi
We have also been exploring different ways of fastening objects together. Today we talked about welding.
Here is a brief video about welding.
link: What is Welding
Literacy
This week in literacy we have started to read articles about India and Indian culture. Ask your students about the Lifeline Express, which is a train that brings doctors and medical facilities to rural areas in India.
Lifeline Express
Social Studies
During these past few weeks, we have been learning about the important aspects of India that make it into the country it is today. For example we have talked about the various cultures within India, types of transportation, economy, etc. During this time we have been relating a lot of what we are learning to quality of life within India, and how all of these aspects of India contribute to everyday life in various ways.
We will be exploring basic fractions. Where do we see and use them? How can we place them on a number line? What are the parts of fraction?
FRACTION VIDEOS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5C5PdZ_Yys
matching picture to go with video
Here is an example of a Math Fraction word problem explained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGSwhRXMa3M
We have been experimenting with building materials and have started exploring fastening and Joints.
No Excuse Vocabulary:
fasten
hinge
joint
structure
tripod
equilateral triangle
Here is an interactive virtual tipi building app that we used in the class.
click on link: Building a Tipi
We have also been exploring different ways of fastening objects together. Today we talked about welding.
Here is a brief video about welding.
link: What is Welding
Literacy
This week in literacy we have started to read articles about India and Indian culture. Ask your students about the Lifeline Express, which is a train that brings doctors and medical facilities to rural areas in India.
Lifeline Express
Social Studies
During these past few weeks, we have been learning about the important aspects of India that make it into the country it is today. For example we have talked about the various cultures within India, types of transportation, economy, etc. During this time we have been relating a lot of what we are learning to quality of life within India, and how all of these aspects of India contribute to everyday life in various ways.
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