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PERIMETER OR AREA?

     What’s the difference between perimeter and area?  When do we use perimeter and when do we use area?  Not sure how to answer these questions?  Maybe this song will help you distinguish between the two. 

     After having listened to the song, try the Super Teacher worksheets to see if you clearly understand the concepts of perimeter and area.  Do not look at the answer key before you complete the worksheet.  Consult the answer key to see if you are on the right track!  You can also have some fun in the math playground.  By the end, you will all become experts with perimeter and area!

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

    

     2 + 2 = 4.  That’s easy!  But…what’s 2 X 2?  Practice makes perfect and the only way to enhance your multiplication skills is with PRACTICE!  Try to dedicate 5 to 10 minutes at night to go over multiplication.  Our test on multiplication is next week.  It is quickly approaching and if you are still having trouble understanding some concepts perhaps these two websites will help you.  Visit coolmath4kids and 4kids. Try the multiplication games.  Remember to tell a parent/guardian that you will be visiting these websites.  Have fun multiplying!

PROPERTIES AND CHANGES OF MATTER

     Why do liquids, gases and solids “matter”?  Each state of matter plays an important role in our world.  Our unit on Properties and Changes of Matter is quickly coming to an end.  We have discovered the physical properties of different states of matter and we have also discovered how different states of matter can change.  For a quick review on our Science unit, visit Chem4kids  and Eduplace.  Our unit test will be next week therefore, make sure you understand all the concepts because it “matters”!

THE HUMAN BODY: WHAT A MACHINE!

     The human body works in mysterious ways!  As you all know, for Science and Technology, we have been studying the unit of the Human Organ Systems.  If there are any misunderstandings of how a particular organ functions, or if you want to learn more about the organs, click on kidshealth or kidskonnect.  These websites offer a variety of ways to enhance your learning.  They offer movies, articles, quiz, a word find and activities to make you learn and have fun at the same time!  You can complete the activities with a friend or parent/guardian.  Try out these websites and have fun!

NUMBER SENSE AND NUMERATION

    

     As you are all aware, Number Sense and Numeration is the unit under study for math.  Please make sure to keep up with your homework because we all know that everyone needs to practice!  Even at home we should be practicing math.  When you have some time at home, ask a parent or guardian to sit with you as you show them how much you know about addition and subtraction!  Visit these websites to enhance your math skills and remember…HAVE FUN!

1.  IXL Math Practice  (Scroll down to “Addition - one digit”, “Subtraction – one digit”, “Addition - two digits”, “Subtraction – two digits”   sections E – H activities.)  

        

2.  Kaboose Math Games  (Try the following games: “Dr. Brain’s Robot”, “Math Popper” and “Addition Attack”.)

3.  Kidzone  (Try the “Addition” and “Subtraction” quizzes. Choose how many questions you would like to answer before starting each quiz.)

MATH AND SCIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

     Attention parents and students!  Practice math and science skills anytime you want!  Visit  softschools throughout the school year to enhance your understanding of certain concepts. Parents, click on the appropriate grade and then click on the subject from the list provided.  A series of themes will be displayed for that particular subject.  Choose the appropriate theme for your child and watch them learn!  Science and Math for kids is another great link that aids students with grasping mathematical and scientific concepts.  Students, this is a great opportunity to show your parents how much you know!

     Welcome Grade 2s!  I am very excited for this school calendar year as I know we will work great together as a team!  I hope all of you are ready to have fun and learn.  Mr. Gabriele has planned many activities and trips which will be both motivating and memorable for you all.  We will be visiting a number of exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum, as well as exploring the world of science at the Ontario Science Centre.  I would like to remind you all that if you need extra help, Mr. Gabriele will be here to guide you along the way!  Don’t be afraid to make mistakes in class because that’s how we all learn! 

      Parents, please feel free to contact me any time you wish.  A great communication tool is the agenda, but you can also call me at school.  Often ask yourself, “How can I help my child this year?”  You can visit my blog to find great resource links to provide extra help for your child at home.  I will update my blog on a monthly basis to inform you of what will be covered in class.  You will be able to know what tests, projects, and assignments your child will encounter for the month.  I look forward to working with both you and your child this year!

Wishing everyone much success this year!

Mr. Gabriele

"Education is not the answer to the question. Education is the means to the answer to all questions."
-- William Allin