Fraction Multiplication as Scaling

Converting Fractions into Decimals with Division

When you want to convert a fraction into a decimal, you divide by the denominator. Watch this video to review this.

Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party

Read about the Boston Massacre and watch another video.



Watch another video about the Boston Tea Party.
Read about the Boston Tea Party.

Your history assignment is to decide which of these two events did more to cause the American Revolution.  Which event made people angrier?  Which do you think made the upcoming war more likely?  Defend your opinion with reasons and examples.

Review -- Converting Base 10 Fractions

Fractional Recipe Assignment

You math assignment over the February break is to find a recipe with at least 3 fractions in it and post it on Kidblog.

• Type the oringinal recipe on Kidblog.  Include the cooking instructions and how much it makes.
• You will then need to triple the recipe and type in the new measurements.  
• After that, you need to take the original recipe and cut it in half.  Post the new measurements.

Here is my example that I posted on Kidblog.

Don't forget to include the instructions for the recipe and the amount that the recipe makes.  For extra credit, you can make the recipe and post a picture of yourself making it. (You don't actually need to cook unless you want the extra credit.)  This is a good way to share a favorite family recipe.  Have fun!

Valentine Origami Heart Envelope

Feel free to try out this heart envelope as an extra art project on Valentine's Day.  I also found this short history lesson on Valentine's Day if you are interested.  (Of course I did!)

Got water ? - Into the Outdoors episode

Got water ? - Into the Outdoors episode

What is Groundwater?

You can try out many extension activities on KQED's website on groundwater.

Colonial Williamsburg

This week we are studying Colonial Williamsburg.  Watch the video above and take a virtual tour at this link.

Colonial Williamsburg Trades
Colonial America Trades
Colonial Apprenticeships

Multiplying Fractions

Now check out how to do this with cross cancelling.

If you think you have mastered this, take a quiz.