Replace the letters in the number sentence below with numbers (0-9) to make the equation work (each letter represents a different number):
CAT = (C + A + T) x C x A x T
CAT = (C + A + T) x C x A x T
FIRST GRADE: Inventions
The inspiration and the perspiration. Let's study Thomas Edison. And then invent ourselves.
SECOND GRADE: Toys and Roller Coasters
Let's dissect and reverse engineer them. Let's design and create them. Let's imagine!
THIRD GRADE: Inventors
They say he wrangled lightning and invented bifocals. And that was just before breakfast. We'll start with Benjamin Franklin and move on to Da Vinci...
FOURTH GRADE: The Wright Three
Architecture, ghosts, pentonimoes, geometry, mysterious talismans, invisible men... One novel has them all.
FIFTH GRADE: Weslandia
What if you were in charge of rebuilding civilization from the ground up? Well now you are...
Monday, December 23, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Student Challenge: Horse Race
Two cowboys have applied for the same job. The ranch manager tells them to ride up to the top of the nearby hill. The one whose horse reaches the summit second will get the job.
The two men jump on a horse and race each other at full gallop to the top of the hill. They both want the job. So why did the do that?
The two men jump on a horse and race each other at full gallop to the top of the hill. They both want the job. So why did the do that?
Student Challenge: Three Shirts
The friends, Mr. Red, Mr. Blue, and Mr. Black, meet for dinner. One man is wearing a red shirt, the second a blue shirt, and the third a black shirt. One of the friends remarks, "Have you noticed how we're all wearing shirts of a different color from our names?"
The man in the black shirt replies, "Yes, Mr. Blue, you're so right!"
Which man is wearing which shirt?
For a blog point, place your answer in a closed envelope addressed to "Mr. Koch." Put your name and grade as the return address. Deliver it to Mr. Koch at school.
p.s. If you can't find me, your teacher can put it in my mailbox too!
p.p.s. You can add comments, but DON'T reveal your answer in the comments!
The man in the black shirt replies, "Yes, Mr. Blue, you're so right!"
Which man is wearing which shirt?
For a blog point, place your answer in a closed envelope addressed to "Mr. Koch." Put your name and grade as the return address. Deliver it to Mr. Koch at school.
p.s. If you can't find me, your teacher can put it in my mailbox too!
p.p.s. You can add comments, but DON'T reveal your answer in the comments!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Word of the Week: "indolence"
To earn a "blog point," study the word below, then add a comment and use the word in a sentence. You must use correct punctuation, capitalization and the word must be used correctly. A funny sentence is OK as long as it makes sense and is rated PG!
Monday, December 9, 2013
Word of the Week: "incontrovertible"
To earn a "blog point," study the word below, then add a comment and use the word in a sentence. You must use correct punctuation, capitalization and the word must be used correctly. A funny sentence is OK as long as it makes sense and is rated PG!
Monday, December 2, 2013
Student Challenge: Pouring Water
If you had a 5-liter bowl and a 3-liter bowl, and an unlimited access to water, how would you measure exactly 4 liters?
For a blog point, place your answer in a closed envelope addressed to "Mr. Koch." Put your name and grade as the return address. Deliver it to Mr. Koch at school.
p.s. If you can't find me, your teacher can put it in my mailbox too!
p.p.s. You can add comments, but DON'T reveal your answer in the comments!
For a blog point, place your answer in a closed envelope addressed to "Mr. Koch." Put your name and grade as the return address. Deliver it to Mr. Koch at school.
p.s. If you can't find me, your teacher can put it in my mailbox too!
p.p.s. You can add comments, but DON'T reveal your answer in the comments!
Word of the Week: "dour"
To earn a "blog point," study the word below, then add a comment and use the word in a sentence. You must use correct punctuation, capitalization and the word must be used correctly. A funny sentence is OK as long as it makes sense and is rated PG!
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