Math
Today we practiced measuring distances and using the measured distance to estimate. For example, if you measured 3 normal steps to be 126 cm, about how far would 10 steps be? As long as your explanation shows logical reasoning, it is correct. Some possible explanations.....

Explanation #1
3 steps are 126 cm and I know that I know that 3 groups of 3 steps is 9 steps, which is about 10 steps. So the distance would be 126 cm + 126 cm + 126 cm = 300 + 60 + 18 = 378 cm. I might add a bit of distance because that estimate is for 9 steps. So the total distance for 10 steps would be around 400 cm.

Explanation #2
3 steps are 126 cm so if I found the distance for 1 step and then multiplied it by 10, that would be a good estimate. I know that 40 cm + 40 cm + 40 cm = 120 cm so if I add 2 cm to each step I would get 126 cm. Each step is 42 cm so 10 steps would be 42 cm x 10 = 420 cm

Both estimates are fairly close to each other. Which do you think is more accurate?

Complete your MathUP homework in your green notebook. We will work on #1 and finish today's work tomorrow.

Remember you have a test on comparing, ordering and rounding numbers and estimating on Friday. Make sure you are able to show rounding using the rule (rounding rap) AND A NUMBER LINE.

Math Challenge: (lots of candy canes left....)

Congratulations to Genevieve who solved the word problem from last night.

Social Studies
Why do people live in the Cordillera? Do people live in London for the same reasons? Today we had a great discussion using your parents' jobs. No parents in our class work in mining, forestry or fishing industry. One parent did work in the computer industry that is very popular in the Western Cordillera. No parents worked in the film industry here.

The first people in the Cordillera were the First Nations Peoples, then the Europeans came, then those from Asia and South America. Now people come from all over the world to live in the Cordillera.

What is a natural resource?

What are the three main natural resources found in the Cordillera? 

What are the industries associated with each? 

What are the products they make? 

Where and when was the "gold rush" in the Cordillera? 

What happened to many towns after all the gold was taken?

If you can answer all these questions, give yourself a pat on the back. You were listening and learning today!

You will be completing your chart first period.

Word Study

The Word Study bin has many duotangs. You are supposed to leave your duotang and words AT HOME to study and practice your word sorts. The categories were posted on the blog yesterday.

Secret Santa

Make sure you are doing your acts of kindness for the student you randomly chose. Plan ahead, but you can't leave notes on desks at the end of the day because the desks have to be cleaned at night. Remember, no gifts just warm thoughts and kind gestures. You must record your words and actions on your calendar. It is part of healthy living.....

Reminders:

• Two students have not submitted permission forms and money for the play on Thursday.
• Writing conferences tomorrow, quiet period. Sometimes if you have difficulty focusing on your work or working quietly, reading a good book is an option.
• Bring in your canned or non-perishable food item for the drive this week!

FIVE BLACK SNOW PANTS WERE LEFT IN THE HALLWAY AND SOMEONE WENT HOME WITH A DOMENIC'S 

COLUMBIA  SNOW PANTS. 

PLEASE KEEP TRACK OF YOUR BELONGINGS!