5.5 Using Symbols to Subtract Fractions

Focus: Use common denominators to subtract fractions.

Estimate first, to check that your answer is reasonable.

Page 197/198 #1-6 & 8

War of 1812

Check out the following website:
There is plenty of excellent information and a video that is quite long, but definitely worth watching the first 30-40 mins.
http://www.warof1812.ca/index.html


Use the video and your textbook to answer the following questions:

1.) Why was the War of 1812 fought?

2.) Who was involved?

3.) How did the War of 1812 end?

War of 1812 – First Nations Perspective
What role did the First Nations have in the War?
- Tecumseh’s outraged with American Attack
- Fought the American’s without Britain’s help
- More First Nations died in the War than British and American’s combined (The British promised a First Nations State, but the Americans wouldn't allow it.)

War of 1812 Hero Biography Assignment due Thursday April 12.
A copy of the assignment and rubric is available to download and print off from the virtual classroom at the FMT school website.

Please also see the virtual classroom for a powerpoint presentation containing additional information about the War of 1812!

5.4 - Using Models to Subtract Fractions

Focus: Use pattern blocks, fraction strips, and number lines to subtract fractions.

Homework – pgs. 193-194 #s 1,2,3,5,6-11

5.3 Using Symbols to Add Fractions

Focus: use common denominators to add fractions.

To add fractions with the same denominator, just add the numerators and keep the same denominator; be sure to always write the fraction in lowest terms.

Practice
p. 188-189
#1-8

Social Quiz - Chapter 6A

Thursday, March 22

1.) What problems exist within the government structure?
2.) Who has the power?
3.) Who might be upset?
4.) What led to the Rebellion in the 13 Colonies?

Key Concepts:
- Loyalists
- Perspectives of the Loyalists, Canadiens, Patriots and First Nations
- Constitutional Act
- Government Structure

5.2 Using Other Models to Add Fractions

Focus: use fraction strips and number lines to add fractions

Fraction strips and number lines can be used to add fractions greater than 1
To add the fractions 2/3 and 3/6, use the number line divided into 6ths.

You will get copies of the following to cut out and use as manipulatives in class. But, if you miss this lesson, you may choose to print off and cut out the Number Lines and Fraction Strips to use as manipulatives to make this concept easier.

Practice - Page 183-185 # 1,2,4,5,7,8,9,11.

4.7 - Drawing Circle Graphs

To graph the above data:

you need a TITLE
make a circle
start your first sector (create a radius inside the circle)
make a sector with an angle of 122o, then one of 65o, 79o, and 94o
label each sector with the percent and it's name
color

Practice:
Page 163-4 # 1,2,3 & 4