Standard Algorithm for Multiplication

Here is what you guys have been waiting for - the standard algorithm!  Enjoy!

Standard Algorithm

Partial Products or Expanded Notation Models for Multiplication

Another model to multiply multi-digit whole numbers is Partial Products or Expanded Notation. Watch the video below.  You will need to understand and know how to use this model in order to make an informed decision about which methods works best for you.

Partial Products

Rectangle Sections or Area Model for Multiplication

View the following video to refresh your memory of rectangle sections or area model for multiplication.

Rectangle Sections Model

Ecosystems

Here are a few Study Jams videos to begin our Ecosystems Unit.  Pay attention to the difference between ecosystems and biomes.

Ecosystems

Biomes

Multiplying Multi-Digit Whole Numbers

Today in centers, you have the opportunity to visit one or all of the following sites to practice multiplying whole numbers:

http://mrnussbaum.com/grade5standards/514-2

http://www.prongo.com/math/multiplication.html

http://www.softschools.com/math/multiplication/2_digit_multiplication/2_digit_by_2_digit_multiplication/

Fractions Review

During our review today, you will need to access the following games.  Have fun!

Uncommon Denominators



Convert Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Motion and Design Resources

Simple Machines

www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.shtml

Forces and Motion (all videos)

www.studyjams.com

Physics Simulations

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion-basics

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park-basics

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/moving-man

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/ramp-forces-and-motion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/forces_action.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/friction.shtml

Bill Nye Videos

http://www.quietyoutube.com/watch?v=6v8zkEwiEQM

Physics 4 Kids

http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_intro.html

Amusement Park Physics

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/

Big Universe

http://www.biguniverse.com/

           All About Energy

           All About Mechanical Engineering

           Investigating Forces and Motion

           Isaac Newton and the Laws of the Universe

Physical and Chemical Changes

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/changes-of-matter.htm

BrainPop

http://www.brainpop.com/

           Science

           Motions, Forces, & Time

               

Discovery Ed

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

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