We have learned a lot of new material this quarter in math.

Just look at all that you have learned! I am very proud of each of you.


Comparing and ordering numbers
- Positive and negative integers
- Decimals

Division
- Expressing remainders three different ways
Whole numbers (5 R2)
Fractions (5 ½)
Decimals (5.5)

Multi-step word problems

Transformations
- Translation
- Rotation
- Reflection

Classifying Angles
- Acute
- Right
- Obtuse
- Straight

Classifying Triangles
- By their angles
Acute
Right
Obtuse

- By their sides
Equilateral
Isosceles
Scalene

During Core Extension today I have two questions and I would like you to take some time reflecting and writing about.

Question #1
Reflecting on this quarter which one of these concepts do you do find the easiest? Why do you think it is so easy? What else would you like to learn about this topic?

Question #2
Reflecting on this quarter which one of these concepts do you do find the most difficult? Why do you think it is so difficult? What can you do to help you learn this concept better? What can I do to help you?

Thank you,
Mr. Ferrell

Ancient Egypt Review

As promised here is the site we used in class today to review our study of ancient Egypt. Enjoy the fascinating exploration!

Ancient Egypt Review

Mr. Ferrell

Angle Activities

Here are the angle activities that we used in class this afternoon.

Protractor Practice
Angle Review
Banana Hunt
Star Gazing

Enjoy!
Mr. Ferrell

The Death of King Tutankhamun

Welcome to the mystery that is fascinating the entire 6th grade at Pioneer Ridge Middle School.

What happened to King Tut?

Our goal is to determine what happened to King Tut over 3,300 years ago. Was it murder? Was it an accident? YOU decide!

Please respond to this post by blogging your answers to the following questions.

1. How old was King Tut when he died?
2. What did you learn about how he died?
3. After analyzing the evidence what do you believe happened to King Tut? Why do you believe this?
   

To help in this quest please visit the King Tut Webquest

Be sure to include your first and last name (as well as your class number) in your reply.


Thank you,
Mr. Ferrell

Ancient Egypt Websites

Here are the links for a few of the ancient Egypt websites that we have used in the classroom. Enjoy!

The Pyramid Challenge - Have you got what it takes to be a pyramid builder?
Explore the Pyramids of Giza - Take a virtual tour of this amazing site!

Thank you,
Mr. Ferrell