Geometry Unit Ms. Mackey Class 5-501. Core Knowledge Curriculum –Proposes that all classrooms and...

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Ms. Mackey

Class 5-501

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Core Knowledge Curriculum

Core Knowledge Curriculum– Proposes that all classrooms and all

communities require some common ground for communication and learning

– Attempts to “level the playing field” for learners of varied backgrounds

The Core Knowledge Series, What your Fifth Grader needs to know Edited by E.D. Hirsch, JR

Reading Workshop Model

• Teacher models (I do)

• We work together (guided)

• You try it on your own (you do)

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Lesson Plans

• Perimeter• Surface Area of a Polygon• Multiply Decimals• Using Lattice Multiplication• Circumference of a Circle

Did you know?

• The word geometry dates back as far as The ancient Egyptians coined the term as a result of having to remeasure their land areas as a result of the flooding of the Nile River. Let’s look together!

Geo-earth

Metr-measure

Feelings on Geometry

Before we begin, I’d like to know your feelings about geometry. Please complete the survey below

Geometry Survey

Perimeter

• Math Message;

Read page 170 in your Student Reference Book and write two things you learned about perimeter on 501 class blog.

• Use what you’ve learned about area and perimeter to build your own house. Find out how by clicking on house below.

Surface Area

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Multiplying Decimals

• Sometimes when computing area, the measurements may be in decimal format

• Remember the strategy for multiplying with decimal numbers

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Lattice Multiplication

• You can also use the lattice method for multiplication

YouTube - Mathcast: How to do Lattice Multiplication

Don’t remember? Click on the link to the right.

Circumference

Before we start, let’s review the basic parts of a circle.

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Assessments

• Write a letter to fellow student explaining a math procedure

• “Explain” a math concept using a Web 2.0 tool including moviemaker, PowerPoint, podcast, etc.

• Performance/traditional assessment