Saturday, May 7, 2011

Introduction to 3-digit numbers

Hello class,


I have found a website that will help with adding 3-digit numbers. Click on the link below and follow the steps it goes through. We will go over in more detail in class. 


COOL MATH 4 KIDS



ENJOY!!!


Ms. P

How to add 2 digit numbers

Hello boys and girls,


I hope everyone is having a nice relaxing weekend. We are finally having some good weather :) Our last class we went over adding with 2- digits, I know some students were still a little confused about "carrying over" the number. I will provide some step by step assistance in order to insure everyone understands. 



The best way is using base ten blocks they will help you remember thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. 

Here we have the tens column and the ones column dived up to show you. This problem does not require carry over its just adding the numbers. So you would add 6+2 in the ones column first and then 2+1 in the tens column to find your total sum. Give it a try!! 


If that is too easy try solving this equation

2 9
                                                         +  1 9 
                               _____
 
Begin with the right side which is the ones column add 9+9.
** Remember to carry over to the ones side**
The add the tens column 2+1.

Try this link to help you with adding 2 digit numbers with re- grouping 







Thursday, May 5, 2011

Doubles Doubles

Just a little fun song to make math a little more interesting for you all and to help re- enforce addition :)








ENJOY!!!!


Ms.P

Adding 2- digit and 3-digit numbers

Hello Class,


This week we will be starting a new unit in math. I have given you some math equations to work out over the weekend. We will go over them bright and early Monday morning and also begin our new unit on adding 2-digit and 3-digit numbers. 


Hope you all have an amazing weekend, see you all Monday!


Ms. P


#1
      5
+   4
 
   

#2
     10
+    4
    

#3
     3
+  2
    


#4
     6
+  4
 
   

#5
     12
+    3
       

#6
    10
+   2
      

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Edward Gardens

This month as a class will be visiting Edward Gardens. It is a beautiful park filled with over 1000 different flowers and pants. There are many activities for people to get involved in. Such as, trails for walking, running and bike riding. You can spend an entire day at the park while enjoying a picnic and a BBQ. Let's not forget what put Edward Gardens on the map, its botanical gardens.

Since we are learning about plants and soil in class what better way to experience them then to go to Edward Gardens!!!

Different Types of Soil

Hello Boys & Girls,


We will be looking at the different types of soil in class this week and getting a clear understanding of the composition of soils, the types of soils, and the relationship between soils and other living things. In order to have healthy plants the soil needs to have many nutrients! 

HUMUS

A dark-brown or black organic substance made up of decayed plant or animal matter.

CLAY


Soil is formed from very fine particles, such as silicates of aluminum, iron and magnesium. Clay soil prevents the flow of water, meaning it absorbs water slowly and then stores it for a long time. 


SAND SOIL 

Sandy soil has large particles that drain quickly but is unable to hold nutrients properly. 








          

Growing our own plants

Hello Class,

Since we have been learning about the cycle of plants why not test it out ourselves!! Tomorrow in class we will be planting our own plants. Remember to bring a plastic container from home, you will need it when planting your seed.

First each student will decorate the outside of their container with different color paper. Once the containers have been all nicely decorated I will call students in groups to plant their seed.

This could be a perfect Mother's Day gift!!