Monday, Feb. 13

We started constructing our 3D maps of Tunisia, Ukraine, India, Peru, and Alberta today.  We started with the mountain region as all 5 maps needed that.  Tomorrow we will continue working on the information cards for each region and building the plains and desert regions.

In math, we continue our work with multiplication using skip counting and equal groups.  Sophie demonstrated a use of "partial products" today - which is a strategy students could use for solving 2 digit multiplication (don't panic - this isn't grade 3 curriculum!!  However, there is no reason it couldn't be!)  Students can use partial products to solve 13x14 as follows:

Ask your child if they can show you the steps and try some more at home!  Isn't math fun?!

Tomorrow is Valentines Day and InLine Skating!

This is a short week due to Teachers Convention and Family Day.  Last day is Wednesday!