Monday, August 30th--Sixth Grade Orientation
Welcome to sixth grade! Get to know the building and the team!
Tuesday, August 31st--
National Toasted Marshmallow Day....(actually was Monday 8/30)
Each summer more than 50% of all marshmallows sold are toasted over a fire. (What is 50% as a fraction and decimal?)
The largest s'more ever made weighed 1,600 lbs. and used 20,000 toasted marshmallows and 7,000 chocolate bars. This record was set on May 23, 2003. (An average 11 year old weighs approximately 81 pounds)
Are you a fan of toasted marshmallows?
We checked out a recipe for Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream and discussed if students would be a fan?
Estimation..how many marshmallows are there in 1 pound? 10 pounds?
Wednesday, September 1st--
Cherry Popover Day....Are you a fan of Cherry Popovers?
World Record Wednesday #1. The most walnuts crushed by hand in one minute. Can you predict the number?
Math minute series #1..Focus on multiplication skills.
Continue with estimation. How tall is the man in the picture?
Thursday, September 2nd--
Blueberry Popsicles....Are you are fan of Blueberry Swirl Popsicles?
Price Is Right Game #1...Any Number. Is this a fair game? How is math involved in the playing of the game?
Decimal Multiplication quick review
Estimation practice continues
Friday, September 3rd--No School, enjoy the 4 Day Weekend!