The last two classes we have been working on the metric system. Should now know the different units for mass, volume and distance and be able to convert from one unit to another. Today we completed three worksheets on converting from one unit to another. If students still have difficulty they need to see me for extra help.

We have been working on speed and motion this week. Today we went over rounding numbers to the nearest tenth, hundredth, and thousandth. It is an important skill that is needed. Worksheet is available for those who were absent. Read section 3.2.

Today we tested our paper airplanes for distance. Nick Faulkner had the longest distance with all three designs and even in a showdown design against the class. Must have some talent in this area!! Way to go Nick!!

Next class we will look at speed limits and arguments for and against higher speed limits. Have a good weekend.

We are now working on Pages 136-137 which deals with distance and speed. Students need to know three formulas; d = v x t v = d/t and t = d/v

They have a worksheet to complete for Wednesday's class that involves calculating distance, time and speed.

Today students were given their mid term exam and were able to go over the test. If they want to go over in further detail they can arrange an appointment with me.

We also started the next unit. Students should read the first few pages of the unit and complete the second side of their worksheet on speed for Thursday's class. Get to know the formulas we are studying.
For instance distance = time x speed
d = v x t

Speed = distance/time
v(speed) = d/t

Time = distance/speed
v = d/t

These will help a lot with work we are completing.