Math:  Today we began Unit 5 on Symmetry.  Our focus was transformations which is the movement of a figure without changing its size or shape.  The 3 types of transformations are translations, reflections and rotations.  This information is found in chapter 8, lesson 10.  Keeper notes were given.  We discussed the 3 types as well as finding ways to remember what they are.  To show our understanding we began a drawing that each student created.  The drawing needs to be simple (not incredibly detailed) yet interesting (cartoon type drawings are best). Then students use a template to trace and retrace to draw its reflection, rotation of 90 degrees, and translation (diagonally).

HW:  Finish your transformation drawing and do HP p. 73

Enrichment:  We checked unit rate and percent of a number.   We reviewed how to borrow correctly to subtract when there are zeros (our computation challenge skill for the week) and then practiced this skill.  Students received a new set of vocabulary words for the week on Data Analysis ( a review of Unit 1 for this year).  The study stategy we are incorporating is the "cabinet".

HW:  Finish defining and writing a clue,hint or example for each word on your cabinet (you may use your math book, keeper or any math online resource), study your words for Friday, read for your log