After School at Home

April 6, 2020

Mr. Corey's Math Games

Game 1 - Race to 100

For 2 or more players

Materials

  • At least 1 die, or use this site to roll any number of dice
  • Pencil and paper to do math work/write the score

Objective: Using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division use the 2 numbers shown on each die to be the first to reach exactly 100.

Rules

  • If your score during a turn were to exceed 100, do not add it. Instead, lose a turn.
  • For more advanced players, instead subtract from your score by double the total amount shown on the dice.

Instructions

  1. Each player starts with a score of 0.
  2. Player 1 rolls 2 dice.
  3. Decide to either add or subtract the 2 numbers in any order.
  4. Record the answer and then add it to the score
  5. Player 2 does the same.
  6. The first to reach exactly 100 wins.

Example: P1 rolls 4 and 5. “I want to add. 4+5=9. 0+9=9” P2 Rolls 2 and 6. “I would like to subtract. 6-2=4. 0+4=4” P1 rolls 6 and 6. “I would like to add. 6+6=12. 12+9=21” etc….

Advanced Rules for Advanced Players

  • Include multiplication and division.
  • Give each player a card with Multiply, Divide, Subtract, Add, written on it, that can be played on another player’s turn at any time. This allows that player to control the current player’s turn for that round as they choose the operation and number order. Each card can be played only one time.
  • Disallow the same operation being used two turns in a row. For example, player 1 adds, forcing player 2 to subtract, multiply, or divide, or player 1 cannot add during their next turn.

Game 2 - Race to 14

For 2 players

Materials

  • 1 deck of playing cards
  • Score sheet

Objective: Add or subtract card values to reach 14 on your turn to collect cards, and end the game with all the cards.

Rules

  • Ace is worth 1.
  • Jack is worth 11.
  • Queen is worth 12.
  • King is worth 13.
  • Number cards are worth their displayed value.
  • Players have their HAND, their PERSONAL DECK, and their DISCARD PILE.
  • Neutral Pile values may not become lower than 0 but they may exceed 14.
  • The winner of the round of play must place the next card.
  • Players cannot draw new cards from their personal deck until their hand of 7 cards is gone.

Instructions

  1. Divide the deck in half, giving each player 26 cards.
  2. Shuffle these personal decks, placing them face down.
  3. Each player then draws 7 cards from their personal deck into their hand.
  4. Player 1 starts the round by playing a card and declaring the neutral pile worth.
  5. Player 2 then plays a card with the choice of adding or subtracting the value of their card to/from the neutral pile.
  6. This continues until one player’s addition or subtraction causes the neutral pile to equal 14. That player then takes all of the cards into their discard pile. They then play a new card from their hand to start the new round.
  7. The game ends when one player has no remaining cards to play (no cards in hand, personal deck, nor discard pile).
  8. The remaining player is the winner.

If a player has no cards in their hand and no cards in their personal deck, but they have a discard pile, then the discard piles of each player are shuffled into their respective personal decks, the player draws a new hand, and play continues.

The player who still has cards to play only shuffles their discard pile into their personal deck. They do not draw a new hand.

Mr. Jean-Mary’s Trivia

It's time for trivia! Test your skills against family members, or work together as a family to answer these fun questions. Can you complete the bonus questions for extra points? Record your answers and check back in with Mr Jean-Mary to see how well you have done before the next cycle of questions!

Instructions

    • Teams of 2 or more to play, make sure you create a team name!
    • Everyone is allowed 1 of 3 point values for each question, each round
    • You can only use a point value once
    • No penalties for wrong answers
    • Must have answer in before the time stops
    • Each question can be from any of these categories: sports, music, books, history, science
    • 2 bonus rounds, where each correct answer adds 1 point to your total (1st round) or 2 points to your total (2nd round)

Round 1 - Point Values: 1 point, 3 points, 5 points

1. What is the smallest bone in the human body?

A. Femur

B. Stapes

C. Incus

2. How many dots are there in a pair of dice?

A. 24

B. 45

C. 42

3. Which is the largest metropolitan city in the world?

A. Tokyo, Japan

B. Mumbai, India

C. New York City, NY

Bonus: Can you name all of the characters below?

Round 2 - Point Values: 2 points, 4 points, 6 points

1. What is the longest running Broadway show to date?

A. Hamilton

B. Mama Mia

C. The Phantom of the Opera

2. How many black keys does a piano have?

A. 44

B. 36

C. 52

3. What author, featured on the LBGTQA+ visibility board, visited Belmont Day School?

A. James Howe

B. James Baldwin

C. Audre Lorde

Bonus: Can you name all of these fast food restaurants?

Last Week's Answers

Round 1

  1. a. 1,000
  2. a. Woodwind Family
  3. a. Central Park Zoo

Bonus Round: Ginny Weasly, Nevil Longbottom, Gilderoy Lockhart, Hedwig, Sirius Black, Professor Severus Snape

Round 2

  1. c. Hydrogen, 1
  2. b. 4, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa
  3. b. Ramon, Pronounced: Rah-moan

Bonus Round 2: Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield, Lucy from the Peanut Gallery, Captain Underpants, Tintin

Start a Nature Journal with Mr. Balkovetz

This week, I challenged myself to be more aware and appreciative of the beauty that surrounds me by making a nature journal. Once a day I picked something I saw in nature and drew it, and I’d love for you to do the same.

In place of drawing you could also do a collage of things you found in nature that day or even write about what you saw. I can’t wait to see what amazing things you discover right in your own neighborhoods or just outside your window.

Here are some of the neat things I saw this week:

I've been seeing a lot of this bunny who lives in my yard lately. I call him Harv.

This cute little white dog I saw on my walk counts as something found in nature, right?

There’s a beautiful lilac bush just in front of my door. It hasn’t bloomed yet but these little buds it gets this time of year look so interesting!

This tree had big beautiful pink flowers. I later learned it’s called a Saucer Magnolia tree!

The gorgeous yellow daffodils that bloom this time of year really cheered me up on a cold rainy Friday.

Workout Corner with Mr. Ridore

Squats

Steps

  1. Stand with your head facing forward and your chest held up and out.
  2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Extend your hands straight out in front of you to help keep your balance. You can also bend the elbows or clasp the fingers.
  3. Sit back and down like you're sitting into an imaginary chair. Keep your head facing forward as your upper body bends forward a bit. Rather than allowing your back to round, let your lower back arch slightly as you descend.
  4. Lower down so your thighs are as parallel to the floor as possible, with your knees over your ankles. Press your weight back into your heels.
  5. Keep your body tight, and push through your heels to bring yourself back to the starting position.

Planks

Steps

  1. Plant hands directly under shoulders (slightly wider than shoulder width) like you’re about to do a push up.
  2. Ground toes into the floor and squeeze glutes to stabilize your body. Your legs should be working, too — be careful not to lock or hyperextend your knees.
  3. Neutralize your neck and spine by looking at a spot on the floor about a foot beyond your hands. Your head should be in line with your back.
  4. Hold the position for 20 seconds. As you get more comfortable with the move, hold your plank for as long as possible without compromising your form or breath.

Flutter Kicks

  1. Lie on your back on the floor. (Use a yoga mat if you want.)
  2. Make a fist and keep them in between your glutes and lower back for a slight lift.
  3. Raise your legs about 5 inches off the ground and keep them straight.
  4. While keeping your legs straight, raise a leg higher while lowering the other.
  5. For general practice, keep three movements count as one flutter or rep.

Ms. Vitale's Recycling Art Party

Supplies

  • Items from the recycling bucket. Be sure to check with a parent to make sure the items are clean and safe to use.
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Paint
  • Markers
  • Paper

Instructions

  1. Find a work space.
  2. Place all the materials you will need for your project in your work space.
  3. Draw a prototype on a piece of paper of what your project will look like.
  4. Make a super amazing art project on your own or with your family.
  5. (Optional) Invite your friends via video chat to your work space and make awesome art together.

Mr. Alford’s Timeline Activity

Ages: 4+ (children between 4- and 8-years old will likely need help from a parent or guardian)

Materials

  • Paper
  • Writing utensil
  • Ruler

Optional Materials

Photos, tape, glue, stapler, scissors, computer, crayons, colored pencils, or markers.

Instructions

  1. Brainstorm different themes for your timeline. You can make a personal timeline that shows your milestones or those of a role model (for example, a family member or favorite athlete.) Timelines can be long (a person’s life) or short (like your typical Monday schedule.)
  2. Prior to making the timeline, write down at least 5 important milestones (e.g., first day at BDS) or events. Use resources (books or the internet) or ask a parent/guardian for help, if necessary. Try to pick the most important milestones or events and summarize them in as few words as possible (e.g., “Learned to ride a bike” or “Soccer practice.”)
  3. Place a sheet of paper horizontally on a table and use a ruler to draw a straight line across the sheet. If you have many milestones or events, you can tape, staple, or glue another sheet to it so the timeline is longer.
  4. Using a ruler, draw vertical lines that are evenly spaced from each other. Remember that each vertical line gets its own milestone or event. If it is helpful, go over all horizontal and vertical lines with a marker so it is easier to see each line.
  5. Write the different milestones or events on your timeline above or below each vertical line in chronological order (left to right from earliest event to most recent event). Also be sure to add the time for each milestone or event.
  6. Feel free to decorate the timeline. You can glue or tape photos, draw pictures, or color the background of your timeline.
MrBrewergrilledcheese.mp4

The Perfect Grilled Cheese with Mr. Brewer

Ingredients

  • Sliced Bread
  • Butter
  • Cheese (any type of cheese)
  • Any additional toppings

Tools

  • Spatual
  • Stove
  • Frying pan and lid

Directions

  1. Prepare all of the ingredients. Shred the cheese. Place the two slices of bread on a plate. Cut two good chunks of butter. Place your frying pan on the stove.
  2. Turn on the stove to low heat and place a chunk of butter onto the frying pan. Melt and use your spatula to cover the pan in butter.
  3. Add one slice of bread and your cheese. Add any additional ingredients as desired and cover with the second slice of bread. Take your frying pan lid and cover the frying pan making sure to check about every two minutes until golden brown.
  4. Remove the sandwich to a separate plate and add the second chunk of butter to the frying pan. Melt the butter again covering the pan.
  5. Place your sandwich, untoasted side down onto the pan and cook until toasted a light brown. Check every two minutes.
  6. Remove from the frying pan with a spatula and place on your plate. Turn off stove and allow it to cool.

Enjoy!