POW! (Problem of the Week 5) 5/2/2011

Read the following problem. Post a solution AND a specific explanation of how you found your answer. The first correct post and explanation (by Friday's math class) will earn $5.00 towards your math class checkbooks. Good luck!

Tim Tally Tables is thinking of his favorite number. Naomi Number Pattern is trying to guess what it is. Tim gives her the following clues: This number is less than 20. It is an odd one-digit number. It is not the number of sides of a triangle. It can be divided by three. See if you can help Naomi out...What is Tim's favorite number?

Leading The Way!

Who were some important leaders during the American Revolution time period? What did they do that was influential? How did they change history and affect our lives today?

The Tough Stuff!

Which Weekly Reader questions do you think are the hardest? Why? What strategies do you use to figure them out?

My Favorite!

What was your favorite article this week? Why? What was the most interesting thing you learned?

A SMARTboard for SMARTstudents!

A SMARTboard was just installed in the fifth grade! How do you think we can use this technology tool to enhance our learning in Social Studies? In what ways have you used it for other classes? Share your ideas!

Experienced Explorer For Hire!

Which explorer did you study? Why did you pick him? What did you learn from creating a resume? What was your favorite and least favorite part of the interview process? What did you gain from the explorer project that you can use for the future?

Totem Poles!

We recently completed a social studies project on Totem Poles. What insight did you gain about Native American people? Why did they create Totem Poles? What symbols did you choose to represent your family and why? What do we have today that serve the same purpose as Totem Poles? Did you enjoy this activity? Why or why not?