Summer-Themed Math Lesson Videoconferences
from the Muskingum Valley ES
Grade Level: 1-3
Description: This distance learning event is an interactive math lesson centered on a good ole' summer favorite...the juicy watermelon!
Here is a brief list of topics explored during this program:
Discussion of summer events and activities
Collaborative estimation group activity
Estimate "circumference" of a watermelon using candy (non-standard units)
Estimate watermelon seeds
Student literature for enjoyment The Enormous Watermelon retold by Brenda Parkes and Judith Smith. (Classes will share in the reading process)
Interactive wrap-up game for review
For this lesson, please "pre-select student groups" (approximately 3-5 students per group) and provide 1 copy of the estimation organizer per group. Students will also need a writing utensil for this lesson.
Cost: $75.00 per site Leslie CharlesDistance Learning CoordinatorMuskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.uswww.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/