Earth Hour

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Pre Algebra Lesson

Pre-Algebra:
1. What is Pascal's Triangle?
2. How do you construct it?
3. What is it used for?

Pascal's Triangle is an arithmetical triangle you can use for some neat things in mathematics. Here's how you construct it:
1

1 1

1 2 1

1 3 3 1

1 4 6 4 1

1 5 10 10 5 1

1 6 15 20 15 6 1
 1 7 21 35 35 21 7 1

What pattern do you observe?

Take this quiz, then print (or write down) your results.

Try others, look ahead at what's next in math!

1. Pre-algebra readiness test

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Science Presentations: Group or Individual

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1. Blog

2. Powerpoint

3. Poster

Welcome back!

4th Quarter-Time to work!

EXPECT: Increased homework & instead of weekly deadlines (previously due Friday), both math and reading practice worksheets are due the next day. 
6th grade expectations for Language Arts will be discussed and kept in Language Arts folders (Blue). Students have been monitoring their assessment data and 4th quarter will emphasize study skills of standards learned this year.
Parent letter will be sent out this week.

*Don't forget Science Research Reports Planets Assigned Monday :-)

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REACH Students

Today is Pi Day! Pi Day is observed on both March 14 and July 22 in honor of the mathematical constant pi (π). Pi Approximation Day is held on July 22 in the day/month date format because it is the approximate value of π (22/7 = 3.14). It has become an international observance that is celebrated live and online and also celebrates Albert Einstein’s birthday.

What is Pi?

Pi (π) is the mathematical constant that has been known for almost 4000 years. Its value is the ratio of any circle’s circumference to its diameter in Euclidean space or the ratio of a circle’s area to the square of its radius. The value of pi is approximately equal to 3.14159265, but it is an irrational number and its decimal representation never ends or repeats.
The lower case Greek letter π is used because it is the first letter of the Greek work περίμετρος (perimeter), which probably refers to its use in the formula perimeter divided by diameter equals the constant for all circles. The concept of π has become the most common ground between mathematicians and non-mathematicians.
Focus in Math & Science:

1. Interactive Chart
2. How much do you know?

3. Virtual Solar System

4. NASA                                                                                                            
5. Exploration     
6. How Big?         
7. REALLY BIG!
8. Interactive System                                

SCIENCE Update!

Did you know that a solar flare is expected to hit Earth today?
Perfect timing for our science unit on the solar system! :-)
Check these out:
1. Space Weather
2. 3-D Sun