Wednesday, 03/04/09

Math
Today, we looked at different types of shapes. There was a hexagonal prism, a cube, an octagonal prism, a triangular pyramid, a square pyramid, a sphere, and more. We also practiced counting the sides, edges, and vertices of a prism. It was easy. I liked doing it because the prisms tried to confuse you with the many lines. We also received the packet for words 13-22 or something like that. We even got to do them in class this time. I was able to finish the words so I don't have to complete them at home. The teacher allowed us to draw pictures to show what the vocabulary word is instead of writing the whole definition. As long as I was able to understand the picture, I could draw the definitions out.

Language Arts
Today, we finished the appetizers for the Literature Menu on Section 4. They were on figurative language and your senses. One was on finding the right metaphor for the blank of each question. I remember one of them said, “The man was a monster in disguise.” It was an easy activity. The senses were a little harder. You read a sentence and whatever senses you think have been used, you write them down. I was really confused on this. It was tough to determine if the sense was used or not. We finished though and then we were finished our menu. We also got time to work on our Coat of Arms. There is a shield divided into four pieces. In each piece, you had to draw a picture resembling something about a character. I chose Jamie and I showed that he likes money, he is tricky, he is a fast thinker, and that he is adventurous. It seemed fun and a it looked like a great opportunity to use my art skills.

Science
Today, we took our landform test. It was easy. We had to match the question with the right answer, then pick 3 types of erosion and explain how they work. Then, you're done. It was easy. Next, each of us were assigned a different vocab word to present and teach to the class. My partner and I got Outer Core. The outer core is made of liquid iron. It's the 2nd layer from the center of the Earth. On top of it is the mantle and the crust, which is the layer we stand on right now!!! The whole class was taken up with presentations. We didn't even finish. There are a couple left to go. They will finish tomorrow.