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Our students have continued their focus on mental math processes and applying mathematical reasoning into multi-stepped problems. They worked through a collection of problems this week centered around the Calgary Zoo. The questions were:
1.The Zoo has created a new bridge from the Dinosaur section to the Panda exhibit. It is a suspension bridge. Bridges are amazing pieces of art and science. Let’s pretend this bridge can hold a recommended weight of 10 575kg.If we say an adult man weighs 80kg If we say an adult woman weighs 55kg If we say a child weighs 25kg How many people could fit on the bridge before someone would have to get off? 2.The lemurs have two new bridges. One of the bridges was made out of small wooden planks. If each plank was 5 and 3/4cms wide and there were 84 planks, how long was the bridge? 3.You are standing in front of the Flamingo area and you see 19 flamingos. Your little sister counts all the legs she sees. She said she saw 31 legs. How many different combination of 2 leg and 1 leg standers can you make? In science, students had to refine their debating skills as they engaged in a lively debate over a scenario of developing Nose Creek Park into a new recreation facility. Talk to your child about the pros and cons of city development.
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AuthorHello, My name is Mr. Baker and this is my third year at NCS teaching Math and Science. Please visit my blog regularly for updates on what is being done in the class as well as for extra support with your learning. Archives
June 2019
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