Background Building “Exploration”

What is “Exploration?”

Pictures of exploring to get you thinking…

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Where are some places that you have explored?

What are some things you’ve discovered?

If you discovered something or somewhere new, what do you think it would be?

Some synonyms of explore:  discover and search

Can you think of other ways to explain what it means “to explore”?

Background Building “KINDNESS”

What is “kindness”?

Pictures to get you thinking….

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What are some acts of kindness someone has done for you?

What are some acts of kindness you have done?

Just a few synonyms of kind:  nice, friendly, gentle, and caring.  

Can you think of more?

At the end of this unit, we will create our own page under “Children’s Summary” about what we think kindness is.  It will show what have we learned.  So…START thinking.  START LEARNING!

 

Math Connects Chapter 15

Chapter 15- Model Multiplication and Division

Summary

15-1 Multiplication Stories:  I can model and create multiplication stories.

arraysVocabulary:  Multiplication:  to find the product.

15-2 Equal Groups:  I can model skip counting to find the total in equal groups.

Vocabulary:  Equal groups:  each group has the same number of objects.

15-3 PSS: Draw a Picture:  I can use draw a picture as a strategy to solve problems.

15-4 Repeated Addition:  I can add and multiply equal groups.

Vocabulary:  Multiplication sentence:  a math sentence that has the time sign in it.

array15-5 Arrays:  I can use arrays to multiply.

Arrays:  pictorial representation of multiplication.

15-6 Division Stories:  I can model and create division stories.

Division:  to separate into equal groups.

15-7 Find Equal Groups:  I can divide to make equal groups.

Division sentence:  a math sentence that has the division sign in it.

15-8 PSS: Choose a Strategy:   I can choose the best strategy to solve problems.

Math Connects Chapter 14

Chapter 14- Solve Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction Problems

Summary

14-1 Add Hundreds:  I can use basic facts and mental math to add hundreds.

14-2 Regroup Ones:  I can find the sum of two three-digit numbers, regrouping ones.

14-3 Regroup Tens:  I can add three-digit numbers with and without regrouping.

14-4 PSS: Make a Table:  I can use make a table as a strategy to solve problems.hundreds add

14-5 Estimate Sums:  I can estimate the sum of three-digit addends by rounding.

14-6 Subtract Hundreds:  I can use basic facts and mental math to subtract hundreds.

14-7 Regroup Tens:  I can regroup tens to subtract three-digit numbers.

14-8 Regroup Hundreds:  I can regroup hundreds to subtract three-digit numbers.

14-9 Estimate Differences:  I can estimate the difference of three-digit numbers by rounding.

14-10 PSS: Choose a Strategy:   I can choose the best strategy to solve problems.

Math Connects Chapter 13

Chapter 13- Measure Capacity and Weight

Summary

13-1 Capacity: Nonstandard Units:  I can select and use nonstandard units to measure capacity.

Vocabulary:  Capacity:  the amount of dry or liquid material a container can hold.

Helpful lil' guy!

Helpful lil’ guy!

13-2 Cups and Gallons:  I can recognize and use models that approximate cups and gallons.

Vocabulary:  Cup:  a unit to measure capacity or how much something holds.  1 cup =8 ounces.  Gallon:  a liquid measure of capacity.  1 gallon= 4 quarts.

13-3 PSS: Act It Out:  I can use act it out as a strategy to solve problems.

13-4 Milliliters and Liters:  I can recognize and use models that approximate milliliters and liters.

Vocabulary:  Liter:  a metric unit of measure for volume or capacity.  1 liter =1000 milliliters.  Milliliter:  a metric unit used for measuring capacity.  1000 milliliters= 1 liter.

13-5 Weight: Nonstandard Units:  I can use nonstandard units to find weight.

Vocabulary:  Weight:  a measurement that tells how heavy an object is.

measurement13-6 Ounces and Pounds:  I can recognize and use models that approximate ounces and pounds.

Vocabulary:  Ounces:  a customary unit for measuring weight or capacity.  One CD weighs about 1 ounce.  Pound:  a customary unit for measuring weight or mass.  1 pound = 16 ounces.

13-7 Grams and Kilograms:  I can recognize and use models that approximate grams and kilograms.

Vocabulary:  Gram:  a metric unit for measuring mass.  Kilogram:  a metric unit for measuring mass.  1 kilogram= pair of men’s shoes.

13-8 PSS:  Choose a Strategy:  I can choose the best strategy to solve problems.

Math Connects Chapter 12

Chapter 12- Measure Length and Area

Summary

Nonstandard ways to measure

Nonstandard ways to measure

12-1 Nonstandard Units:  I can measure lengths using nonstandard units.

Vocabulary:  Nonstandard unit:  objects such as blocks, paper clips, crayons, and pencils that can be used to measure.  Measure:  to find the length, height, weight, capacity, or temperature using standard or nonstandard units.  Length:  how long or how far something is.

12-2 Measure Inches Using Models:  I can measure length using models that approximate inches.

Vocabulary:  Inch:  a customary unit for measuring length and height.  12 inches=1 foot.

12-3 PSS: Guess and Check:  I can use guess and check as a strategy to solve problems.

Comparing centimeters to inches

Comparing centimeters to inches

12-4 Use an Inch Ruler:  I can estimate and measure length using an inch ruler.

12-5 Measure Centimeters Using Models:  I can measure length using models that approximate centimeters.

Vocabulary:  Centimeter:  a metric unit of measurement used to find lengths and heights.

12-6 Use a Centimeter Ruler:  I can estimate and measure length using a centimeter ruler.

Dice, a marker, and graphing paper make a great game to understand area!

Dice, a marker, and graphing paper make a great game to understand area!

12-7 Understanding Area:  I can determine the area of a two-dimensional surface.

Vocabulary:  Area:  the space inside a shape or figure.

12-8 PSS:  Choose a Strategy:  I can choose the best strategy to solve problems.