geometry unit ms. mackey class 5-501. core knowledge curriculum –proposes that all classrooms and...
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42510011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011Geometry Unit
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