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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Area Tiles and a Giveaway Reminder!

Hi Friends!  Happy Tuesday!

Well I just got back a little bit ago from our monthly PTA meeting.  My dear, sweet 2nd graders had their big performance tonight, after the meeting!  They have been learning and practicing lots of dances in Music, and they did SO great!  It was such a fun time, and they even had a part for parents to join in on.  Such a great time!

So anyways, since it's late (and I'm tired!), my post will be quick and to the point!

Today we worked on area a bit more, but this time we used floor tiles!  Now we don't have floor tiles in all the classrooms (thank goodness most classrooms are carpeted), so we had to travel to our Science Lab to do this fun activity.  One of our hard-working team members had pre-taped off different floor tiles in similar shapes, but different sizes!  It was the students' jobs to figure out a few different things. 

First, and foremost, we talked about WHAT to measure area with!  Should we go back to our class and grab those inch tiles?  Nooooo...because we just used the floor tiles!  Then, the students worked in groups to figure out the areas of each set of figures. 

There was 4 stations: 1 square (with a large square and small square), 1 rectangle (large and small), 1 "L" shape (large and small), and one "T" shape (large and small)!

Here are my kiddos measuring areas:

And recording data:

It all went on a 2 sided page (front and back) like this:

After students measured the areas, they compared the 2 shapes at each station.  Although they were both the same SHAPE, one had a MUCH larger area than the other.  (They came to this conclusion quickly, and even transferred the thought by suggesting that we could technically make an even LARGER shape, too!)

Finally, of course, I had to post one fun class pic at the end!  (Area "all-stars"!)
While it looks like I have a very small class, in actuality I have 7 students out in different places during this time (Some in Speech, G/T, Resource, OT/PT, etc.-- We're a very busy bunch!)

We've had such a great time these past few days with area.  It's taken a bit of work, but the kiddos finally realize that area isn't some big, scary, hard concept--it's only the number of square units inside a figure!

(On a side note, I just HAD to email Kim Sutton to tell her how much I enjoyed her Area Zoo activity from yesterday!  She definitely deserves kudos for her brilliant ideas!  I KNOW her activity had a BIG part in convincing my students that area is not hard and IS fun!)

LASTLY, Don't forget about my "Totally, Terrific, Tinkerin' Giveaway!".  It ends TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 16) at Midnight!  So hurry on over to the post (if you haven't already) and ENTER!!!  There are 9 great prizes plus 1 bonus prize that will go to a 2nd winner.  Happy Entering!

22 comments:

  1. Do you mind e-mailing me the recording sheet for this activity? My third graders would love this! :) trjones24@gmail.com

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    1. I also would like to have the recording sheet
      michellemanderson@live.com

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  2. Is there anyway That you can e-mail the recording sheet to me as well?
    jenkins.marycatherine@gmail.com

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  3. I'd love the recording sheet if it's not too much trouble! Thanks in advance!
    laceyburress@gmail.com

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  4. Do you mind e-mailing me the recording sheet for this activity as well? My third graders would love this too! :) mcpage85@gmail.com

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  5. Can I get a copy of this worksheet too? I would love to try this with my class! Gabrielagaj@gmail.com

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  6. It seems like a wonderful hands on activity. Do you mind emailing me a copy of the recording sheet as well. I would love to try this with my 3rd graders. Thank you in advance. aramirez869@gmail.com

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  7. Would you mind emailing me this worksheet? Looks great!

    hem0407@gmail.com

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  8. This is an amazing activity! If it's not too much trouble I would also love to have a copy of the recording sheet. cecilia.contreras@live.com
    Thanks!

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  9. This is an amazing activity! If it's not too much trouble I would also love to have a copy of the recording sheet. cecilia.contreras@live.com
    Thanks!

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  10. Hi! I plan on using this as a remediation activity for my 8th graders. Are you sharing the recording sheet? If so, are you able to send to karenrturner00@gmail.com?

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  11. Can you email me the recording sheet?? kelliharris0607@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  12. Could I please get the recording sheet lucente77@gmail.com

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  13. Hi there,
    Would it be possible to email the recording sheet for this activity? Also, would you happen to have the lesson plan that corresponds with this activity. lauratamburrini@gmail.com

    Thanks!!

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  14. Great idea! Would you be able to email me the recording sheet please. My email is twilliams@hsd.ca

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  15. Good morning! I love this idea! Would you please email me the recording sheet too. Thank you in advance! woods.celeste@newton.k12.ga.us

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  16. May I please have a copy of your recording sheet. I can wait to try this activity with my students. Thank you
    teresa.nickell@usd258.net

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  17. Hello...great activity! How do I purchase or download the recording sheet?
    Thanks
    williamdavidclark15@gmail.com

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  18. I love this activity! Could you also send me a copy of your recording sheet? Thank you!
    Jewl649@aol.com

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  19. Hi! I am teaching this to my students tomorrow and loved your idea, could you also send me a copy of the recording sheet? jesseshapiro09@gmail.com

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  20. This is an awesome idea! Could you send me a copy of the recording sheet at villafrancamylene76@gmail.com? Thank you very much!

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  21. I like the recording sheets also, please. jgilbert2@bhm.k12.al.us

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