Dear Absent Students,

We have missed you this week!  I hope you are getting around to feeling better so you can join us next week.  This weekend, if you feel up to it (or even if you don't), here is a list of things that we've done this week.  Our focus the entire week has been on volume still.

Monday - Complete #1-10 and this page.  (We also reviewed the formulas by singing a simple little song to the tune of "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes")  :)

Tuesday/Wednesday - We handed in both worksheets from Monday (some of you may have this done already.  Just remember to turn it in when you return).

We also went over all the pieces for our project over the KS Wonders.  Notice they all represent the shapes we have been working with!!

TeePee Junction near Lawrence

Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City

The Big Well in Greensburg

1.  Your FIRST TASK to complete - Find the volumes of each structure.

• What dimensions will you need for each?

If you go to our online textbook, you can find some links under the Volume tab to find the dimensions for these...or you can google them to find the measurements that you will need.

2.  You were paired up with a partner for the next part, but since you weren't with us, they have moved on without you.  Go back into the online textbook and click on the Volume tab again.  Read through the TASK so you can get an idea of what we've been doing.  You will need to pick ONLY ONE of the questions below to solve.

1.  What is the linear dimensions of this gigantic ball of twine?  

2.  How long would it take to fill up the hand dug well from a regular water hose?  

     What would the equation look like?

3.  What would a graph look like if we were able to fill the TeePee to the top at a 

     steady rate? 

In a subtab under the Volume Tab you will find the rubric for the project so you know how we will grade it.

Thursday - We worked again on the #1-10 worksheet from Monday.  Work on memorizing the formulas for the quiz.

Friday - We took the Volumes Quiz.  You will need to make this up when you return and after you have finished the above work.  

Looking ahead...

Monday - We will be working on finishing solving the TASK question and then creating our presentation.

Tuesday/Wednesday - We will be presenting our solutions.

I hope to see you back on Monday!  

Mrs. McCabe