Journey 2050, Sustainability Challenge, Matching Graphs to Equations

Announcements:

• Sustainability Challenge starts Monday and runs until May 31st. Pick your pledge (what you're willing to do to make a difference / decrease energy consumption and make less waste) by tomorrow!!!

Math:

We have been working on connecting concepts in the Linear Relations (patterns and equations) unit. Students have finished the unit assessment and this week has been about doing scavenger hunts and matching activities to ensure a deeper understanding.

An equation, table and graph are all representations of the same thing.

Science:

It's been a great week that started with a trip to the Stampede Grounds for the Journey 2050 Field Trip. Students seemed to really enjoy the style of teaching used in this program! Two similar games can be downloaded from the App Store for free (journey 2050 and farmers 2050).

Since the trip we have had several discussions about what we learned and how to make the world more sustainable. How do we make things last over time and what is the interconnection between the economy, the environment and social needs? We have decided to come up with one thing we are willing to do to reduce our energy consumption or waste. Students are making a pledge tomorrow and we are trying to follow through on this challenge from Monday until May 31st. Everyone who participates in this challenge will be entered in a draw.

Maybe this song may inspire kids will help motivate us try this challenge to reduce our garbage creation and energy usage.

We also did our second building challenge this week. The challenge involved making the strongest structure using nothing but spaghetti and mini marshmallows. Students came up with very creative designs, that were also very sturdy. Well Done!!!