Killian ALERT students solved a very complex mathematics problem, where they were given the numbers and the answer, but not the operations. They had to figure out which operations they needed to do, in which order, to solve the problem. You can see them working and thinking running through multiple options. They also conducted an experiment on the strength of arches in architecture. Following the scientific method they ran a few trials to see how many metal washers a regular notecard could hold. They then developed a hypothesis about what would happen when they added an arch beneath the notecard. Next they formed their arch and started adding more washers. We also went through the practice of creating a drawing in 1 point perspective. Next week we will actually start drawing the facade of real houses. (they have a mini-homework assignment, to start looking around for examples of houses they think they might want to draw)
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Killian ALERT students used unifix cubes to explore area and perimeter of squares and rectangles. (one even accidently discovered how volume of 3D shapes worked) They used their models to help calculate, or check the accuracy of their calculations. They also worked on note taking skills by underlining what they thought were key parts of the definitions of architecture vocabulary. We later compared what they underlined to my set of key points. Students realized that the more words we did, the more similar their underlined sections became to my answers. Next week, assuming the rain holds off, we will be going on a mini-field trip around the outside of the school to see if we can find examples of any of these architecture vocabulary words. Killian students solved a variety of algebraic problems in class this week. From variable equations using "bug" pictures to limited digit fill in the blank variables, students practiced their mathematical computation and reasoning to determine each unknown in order to solve the problem. Students also sketched their dream house, one even included a rocket launching platform and underground bunker. Without being given materials, some students used creativity to help them with straight lines. |