April 2-5

I can understand fractions as a part of a whole and convert fractions to decimals (grade 6 Math)

We started by looking at some benchmark fractions and learned how to write fractions as decimals and decimals as fractions. Students learned how to use a hundredth grid to represent a fraction and also learned the steps to make conversions using mathematical procedures.

We practiced this concept with this task:

There are 10 different lengths of cuisenaire rods.  Choose one rod to represent a whole.  Identify the fraction and decimal represented by the other cuisenaire rods.

Cuisenaire rods

                                                       

After some practice, we challenged the students with The Unusual Baker problem to work through:

We will continue working on this concept then we will move into adding and subtracting fractions!

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I can recognize that the Moon’s phases are regular and predictable, and describe the cycle of its phases (Grade 6 Science)

In science, we thought it would be a great idea to review the phases of the moon! We had the opportunity to create a stop motion animation! Students were challenged to create an entire moon phase cycle using plasticine. Here is a look at our work:

Here is a finished project: