Wow! We are half-way through the school year! To be a member of the Einstein Club you must complete each month’s challenge. Even if the month has passed, you can still complete it. We know you can do it! We will be celebrating those of you who have completed every challenge up until this point—a total of FIVE challenges!—at a PIZZA PARTY on Friday, February 8th. However, if there is one month that you got too busy or the challenge didn’t really interest you, you can complete a make-up challenge instead. The make-up challenges may take the place of one other month’s challenge. Didn’t research a signer of the Constitution? Didn’t pass off the 50 states? Didn’t conduct a science experiment? Do one of the make-up challenges! OPTION 1: Perspectives Contest ChallengeThis year's theme is “Together We…”. The Perspective Categories are: dance/choreography, film, literature, music composition, photography, 3D art, and visual art. There is information on the school website about submission requirements. To pass off the Perspectives Make-Up Challenge simply show your submission to your teacher before turning it in to the PTO by Friday, February 7.
OPTION 2: Math Lesson Challenge We have all become good mathematicians this year, but you know what they say… you only know something well if you can teach it! You are to teach one of your parents how to add or subtract three-digit numbers with regrouping using a strategy we have learned in class (not the algorithm). Choose one of the following STRATEGIES. Your lesson should include 3 different parts: 1. “I DO”: You are teaching how to use the strategy. Do at least three problems and explain the steps you are doing. Write down all of the steps you need to take. 2. “WE DO”: You and your student are working together. This is a chance for your student to work with you there to help. Do at least 5 problems. Make sure they really understand! 3. “YOU DO”: It’s time for your student to work alone! Give him/her at least 4 problems to do using the new strategy learned. ***Parents*** Make sure your “teacher” explains well. Ask lots of questions throughout, and write down a couple of the things you asked. Get a couple of the problems incorrect, and see if the “teacher” can spot it and help you fix your mistakes. Help make this a real learning experience for both of you. Turn in all three parts of your lesson to complete this make-up challenge.
You may complete ONLY ONE make-up challenge (either the Newbery Challenge OR the Math Lesson Challenge) to take the place of one regular month's challenge. Good luck little Einsteins! We know you can do it!