Hello My Mathematical Magicians,
I am sorry I can't be with you today, but I've left you some things to do. I hope that you work hard, have fun and learn about reflections today. Please be polite and helpful to the sub. I know you will do a great job. Make sure to read all the directions below :)
Tomorrow, when you come to class, I will ask you...
1. What is the mathematical definition of a reflection?
2. To show me that you can reflect over the x and y axis. So be ready!
TO DO:
First, please read this website HERE and try the practice problems with your partner.
Next, read this site and do the activities HERE
Third, write out the letters in my last name ... CULLINAN... on a piece of paper. Make sure to use capitals with block lettering. How many of them have a vertical (up and down) line of reflection? How many have a horizontal (back and forth) line of reflection?
Now, take the letters in your last name. Do the same thing. TURN IT IN TO THE INBOX.
Lastly, check out this game. HERE. It's fun. Do you see the math in there?
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Shout Out!
Have you checked out the ELP e-zine, Shout!, lately? If not, you should! The link is to the right of this post, or you can click here!
Look for advice, students of the week, book reviews, news updates and more!
Look for advice, students of the week, book reviews, news updates and more!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Inspired by Len Cabral
We recently met a very cool storyteller named Len Cabral, who taught us all about storytelling and engaging our audience. You can see his website HERE.
Students in Improv and Public Speaking practiced their own takes on famous stories and we went next door to AES to share them with students. We hope to keep going and do more storytelling with our across the parking lot neighbors!
Please click HERE to see a movie featuring some of our improvers, telling stories to students at AES.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Probability Games
Right before the Holiday Break, 5th grade mathematicians made some fabulous probability games. Then all the 5th graders played them! Congrats to Lily, Nick and Scott for making the most "profit" from their games, and to everyone for a fun and mathematical time!
Here are some pictures!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Year, New Classes!
We are very excited to be offering two new classes for the second half of the year...
Prop and Set Design
&
Flip Vid Movie Making
Prop and Set Design will be for students who like to work with wood and create 3D projects. Their creations will feature in our spring play in April!
Flip Vid movie makers will creat short videos of their own, and work together to make a welcome video for the upcoming 5th graders. We may also make music videos or other projects.
Applications are going to be out soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
A New Blog is Born!
Some 8th grade students have been working hard to start a new news blog for GBS. Check it out!
Click HERE to go to SHOUT!
It will always be growing and changing!
Class Updates
Things are cooking here at GBS. We have lots of classes in full swing!
Greek Mythology has learned about all the 12 major god and goddesses, and is getting ready for an in-class competition to test our knowledge. Then, we'll be making up some Wanted Posters for the villains and monsters of Ancient Greece!
Some of the Greek Mythology students are coming together at lunch time to do an informal book group. They are reading Goddess of Yesterday by Caroline B. Cooney. Here's a link to a summary of the book. So far, it's getting rave reviews.
In Costume Design, we are working on designing across the decades. Students are learning how to read scripts for character, time period and other clues about costuming.
Other students are following patterns to create purses. They are learning how important it is to follow directions carefully!
Improv and Public Speaking has been doing very well. We have a large number of students in the class, beginners as well as veterans from last year. We have recently moved into more complex games, such as one of our favorites, The Dating Game! where improvers don't usually find true love, but they do get some laughs.
The scriptwriters are furiously working on the script for the spring play. It is totally different than last year's creation. This year's play focuses on a motley crew of middle schoolers who are determined to save their play from rediculous directors, misinformation and themselves! It promises to be really wonderful!
The Lego Robotics class is moving along, with everyone working at their own pace. Students are transitioning into making increasingly complex creations out of Legos. Recently, students have been making street sweepers, fishing rods and hotrods, as well as simple machines.
Our Griffins' Nest program has grown by leaps and bounds since last year, with 46 buddy pairs meeting weekly. We have been getting to know each other this fall. Our GBS buddies have additionally been learning about communication skills to help draw their buddies out of their shells!
Stay tuned for more! We're always busy in ELP!
Greek Mythology has learned about all the 12 major god and goddesses, and is getting ready for an in-class competition to test our knowledge. Then, we'll be making up some Wanted Posters for the villains and monsters of Ancient Greece!
Some of the Greek Mythology students are coming together at lunch time to do an informal book group. They are reading Goddess of Yesterday by Caroline B. Cooney. Here's a link to a summary of the book. So far, it's getting rave reviews.
In Costume Design, we are working on designing across the decades. Students are learning how to read scripts for character, time period and other clues about costuming.
Other students are following patterns to create purses. They are learning how important it is to follow directions carefully!
Improv and Public Speaking has been doing very well. We have a large number of students in the class, beginners as well as veterans from last year. We have recently moved into more complex games, such as one of our favorites, The Dating Game! where improvers don't usually find true love, but they do get some laughs.
The scriptwriters are furiously working on the script for the spring play. It is totally different than last year's creation. This year's play focuses on a motley crew of middle schoolers who are determined to save their play from rediculous directors, misinformation and themselves! It promises to be really wonderful!
The Lego Robotics class is moving along, with everyone working at their own pace. Students are transitioning into making increasingly complex creations out of Legos. Recently, students have been making street sweepers, fishing rods and hotrods, as well as simple machines.
Our Griffins' Nest program has grown by leaps and bounds since last year, with 46 buddy pairs meeting weekly. We have been getting to know each other this fall. Our GBS buddies have additionally been learning about communication skills to help draw their buddies out of their shells!
Stay tuned for more! We're always busy in ELP!
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