Tuesday 9 December 2014

Math/Science Update

AA dear parents,

Math
We will be starting a new unit in sha'Allah: Adding and Subtracting with Greater Numbers.
The goals of this unit are:

  • estimate sums and differences
  • add and subtract 2-digit and 3-digit numbers
  • explain how to solve addition and subtraction problems
  • add and subtract with money\
You can also watch the following video: http://homeworkzone.tvokids.com/videos/addition3digitnumbers


Science
We have covered the definitions of Structures, strong structure, Stability, buildings. We have also talked about the parts of a building. Students did a free activity, they chose a structure and built it using simple materials. They were asked to think of ways to make their structures stronger and stabler. We have also watched the following videos:


http://homeworkzone.tvokids.com/videos/whatmakesstructurestable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atS57n7_8Yk

JAK