Monday, February 2, 2015

3rd 9 Weeks, Week 3: Videos (due Thursday, 2/5/15) and Word Problem (due Friday, 2/6/15)

VIDEO #1: METRIC CONVERSION RAP
Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1.  What examples are given in the song of things that are measured in meters?
2.  Every measurement in the metric system is separated by the power of _______ .



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhtgKHYZti0



VIDEO #2: CONVERTING BETWEEN CUSTOMARY UNITS
Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1.  The saying the teacher gives to help us remember how to convert is, "Horse to fly, ___________. Fly to horse, ____________ , of course."
2.  How many inches are in 4 feet?





YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnPva_3DCyM




WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
An island in the Indian Ocean was 13 miles long and had a total perimeter of 32 miles.  What is the width of the island?

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