Multiplication Tables

This morning we began to work on a project around our building unit in science. Using different non-fiction books, we found famous buildings that were interesting to us. Each of us started to work on detailed sketches of the building and wrote down at least 3 interesting facts about our building. We will be using sketches and the facts to create borders on our bulletin board outside the classroom. Ask me what building I chose.

In math we learned about another strategy to use in multiplication called a multiplication table. This is a table with numbers running along the top and side. The numbers down the side would be the first number in your multiplication question and the number up top would be the second number in your multiplication question. The answer to your question would be the box where these two numbers meet. Using the multiplication table below, ask me to show you how to find the answer to the following questions:
a) 7 x 8
b) 3x 11
c) 12 x 9

In science this afternoon we wrote down a procedure for an experiment. A procedure is the steps everyone must follow to make sure it is a fair test. We followed the procedure to test out how strong an arch shape was. We needed to fold an index card into an arch, secure it to a desk using plasticine, put a container on top of the arch and then add a block at a time into the container and record observations. Once the arch started to sink or change shape drastically, we stopped. Tomorrow we will follow the same procedure only use a square shape.

There was a notice sent home today about a special activity on Friday. Students are going to be able to try Indian curry. Please make sure that the permission form is signed and returned to Ms. Binks before Friday. If you have any questions please email Ms. Binks

Reminders:
- Book orders were sent home today. They are due back by Friday
- Curry forms are due back by Friday
- Lip sync club forms were sent home with those students who are interested