What's in a Name?

Here are the sites you may want to go to in order to find information on the origin and meaning of your name.  There are many other sites you can use, but you should check with your parents first.

Baby Zone

Nameberry

Baby Name Wizard

Rectilinear Polygons

This is the video we watched in school today.  If you need a reminder about how to find the area of a rectilinear polygon, you can watch it again and again. Just click the link below. Don't forget to use your notes as well.

Rectilinear Polygon Video

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Next Monday, we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  He was an important man who led the fight for equality for African Americans.  Watch the video below to learn about his life.

Here is a beautiful quote from Dr. King.  What do you think it means?

To learn even more about Dr. King, you may go to the sites listed below.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/gallery/martin-luther-king-jr/

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/history-kids/mlk-day-vin-kids/

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/mlk/news/index.asp?article=home&topic=0

Area and Perimeter Song

Here's a song to help you remember the difference between area and perimeter.  Sing along and have fun!

What I Am

Here's another fun Sesame Street song to remind you to never give up.   Keep reaching high and be proud of who you are!

Perimeter Rap