We have changed topics in class again and are now starting on our GEOMETRY unit for the next few weeks. We will cover basic vocabulary, simple 2D shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and octagons), finding angles of the different shapes, finding area and perimeter of simple and complex 2D shapes and then finally moving onto 3D shapes. We will spend some time working with surface area and volume of 3D shapes. As an introduction to this unit, I have been showing the kids a powerpoint presentation I created to give them the basic definitions and some examples of how to calculate missing angles from a given diagram. The power point is 52 slides long, and the kids have been copying them one slide at a time as I flash them on the board and discuss what is being shown. I am including a copy of this powerpoint at the end of this post so that you can (you do not have to...totally optional) print it out so your child does not have to copy every slide each time I flash it. If they have their own copy, they will be able to follow along and add new information as I present it in class. When I finish going over all the material in the powerpoint, I will be giving the kids a vocabulary quiz on the terms defined in it. There are over 40 words, and the quiz will cover them all in a matching format. I review every day, but please take a few moments to review with them before they take the quiz.
I want to thank those of you who have been taking the time to complete the bonus questions I have been posting. I have not graded them all so far, but I will have them done and entered into powerschool before the grading period ends next Friday. I will continue to post them as long as there are kids completing them. I like to hear that parents and friends are helping out, that is exactly what I wanted, thank you.
Please continue to send me any links that you find to sites that you are using for extra help or practice. Please continue to utilize the Mobymax program to continue filling in gaps in skills.
As always, let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
GEOMETRY POWER POINT
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