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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Multiplication Methods
I was just talking with a friend whose son is learning Multiplication at a private school. He is having a very hard time at home. He feels confused and unsure. She found out that they are teaching a different Multiplication method than she learned with. I never even realized that there were different Multiplication Methods! So I've found out that there at least 4 methods: Partial Products Method, Lattice Method, Short Method, Egyptian Method. I learned using the Short Method although if I am multiplying in my head I use a variations of the Partial Products Method. The other two Methods look absolutely foreign.
See descriptions of these methods
See descriptions of these methods
Labels: Math
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Fossil Fest 2007
Fossil Fest 2007FLORIDA State Fair Grounds in Tampa at 301 and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
March 10th and 11th 2007 - from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Saturday, and 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Sunday. Adult Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.
March 10th and 11th 2007 - from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Saturday, and 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Sunday. Adult Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under are free.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Free Learning, Hands On, Applied Math, Applied Science, Engineering Expo
2007 USF Engineering Expo
I have attended this many times over the last decade. It is mainly attended by public school students but it is open and FREE to the public. It is held at the University of South Florida Engineering Buildings in Tampa Florida. Although it is held on both Friday and Saturday, there are usually more exhibits and shows on Friday.
This is an excellent way to introduce and re-enforce how science and math are so important in our daily lives in a fun almost carnival atmosphere. Many exhibitors have freebies like small toys, pencils, erasers, and puzzles.
Main Events Include:
Fun with Physics Show
Chemical Magic Show
Association for Computing Machinery's Build Your Own Computer
Dance, Dance Revolution
American Society of Mechanical Engineer's Electrathon
Engineering Merit Badge College
Whitehatter Computer Security Club - A Brand New Student Organization
I have attended this many times over the last decade. It is mainly attended by public school students but it is open and FREE to the public. It is held at the University of South Florida Engineering Buildings in Tampa Florida. Although it is held on both Friday and Saturday, there are usually more exhibits and shows on Friday.
This is an excellent way to introduce and re-enforce how science and math are so important in our daily lives in a fun almost carnival atmosphere. Many exhibitors have freebies like small toys, pencils, erasers, and puzzles.
Main Events Include:
Fun with Physics Show
Chemical Magic Show
Association for Computing Machinery's Build Your Own Computer
Dance, Dance Revolution
American Society of Mechanical Engineer's Electrathon
Engineering Merit Badge College
Whitehatter Computer Security Club - A Brand New Student Organization
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Free Workhop for Florida Educators! Encouraging American Genius
February 24, 2007: American Classroom Connections!
Come see the brand new gallery and new special exhibition, Encouraging American Genius: Master Paintings from the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The grandeur of American painting is dramatically displayed in the Art Museum’s glorious new gallery. Explore this slice of American history in a stimulating gallery lecture and innovative hands on activities. Teachers will receive the official Educator Resource Pack produced by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, in Washington D.C. to take back to the classroom.
Curriculum Connections: Art, History, and Social Studies
All Programs for Educators are offered free of charge to Florida teachers and fill up quickly; registration required. RSVP directly to Education Specialist Janine Packard at jpackard@ringling.org . Include your name, county, school, subject area, grade, and phone number and the title(s) of the sessions for which you want to register.
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, Florida 34243
Phone 941.359.5700
http://www.ringling.org
Come see the brand new gallery and new special exhibition, Encouraging American Genius: Master Paintings from the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The grandeur of American painting is dramatically displayed in the Art Museum’s glorious new gallery. Explore this slice of American history in a stimulating gallery lecture and innovative hands on activities. Teachers will receive the official Educator Resource Pack produced by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, in Washington D.C. to take back to the classroom.
Curriculum Connections: Art, History, and Social Studies
All Programs for Educators are offered free of charge to Florida teachers and fill up quickly; registration required. RSVP directly to Education Specialist Janine Packard at jpackard@ringling.org . Include your name, county, school, subject area, grade, and phone number and the title(s) of the sessions for which you want to register.
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, Florida 34243
Phone 941.359.5700
http://www.ringling.org
Labels: Art, Free Class
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Free Tampa Bay Festival
Free Tampa Bay Festival will be just south of Raymond James Stadium from 1:00 until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2007. Pre-festival a hip-hop and rock concert of local musicians will begin at 12:00 pm on the Livin It Stage. Luis Palau and hundreds of churches in the Tampa Bay Area are promoting this concert as a way to introduce you to Christianity.
VeggieTales Children’s Area: Face-painting, balloons, games, inflatable bouncers, and, of course, Larry and Bob from VeggieTales and a ventriloquist! Each day at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Livin It Demo: Skating and riding on a world class park built specifically for the festival, professional Christian skateboarders, BMX bikers, and FMX athletes demonstrate their skill and give a little background about what gives them purpose in life. Demos are each day at 1:00 and 2:45 p.m.
Hip-hop/rock concerts at the Livin It stage each day at noon and 2:15 p.m.
Sports Zone: Meet and interact with top Christian athletes who are passionate about their sport and their beliefs. Interviews with professional athletes begin at 2:00 each day in the sports zone.
Free Tampa Bay Festival
VeggieTales Children’s Area: Face-painting, balloons, games, inflatable bouncers, and, of course, Larry and Bob from VeggieTales and a ventriloquist! Each day at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Livin It Demo: Skating and riding on a world class park built specifically for the festival, professional Christian skateboarders, BMX bikers, and FMX athletes demonstrate their skill and give a little background about what gives them purpose in life. Demos are each day at 1:00 and 2:45 p.m.
Hip-hop/rock concerts at the Livin It stage each day at noon and 2:15 p.m.
Sports Zone: Meet and interact with top Christian athletes who are passionate about their sport and their beliefs. Interviews with professional athletes begin at 2:00 each day in the sports zone.
Free Tampa Bay Festival
Friday, February 09, 2007
Free Concerts - The Florida Orchestra
Mark Your Calendar: Introduce your family to The Florida Orchestra with Free Concerts of Popular Music:
Sunday April 22, 7:45 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Coachman Park, Clearwater Coachman Park
Wednesday May 9, 12 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Lykes Gaslight Park
Friday May 11, 7:30 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Al Lopez Park
Sunday May 13, 7:30 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Grace Episcopal Church
The Florida Orchestra
Sunday April 22, 7:45 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Coachman Park, Clearwater Coachman Park
Wednesday May 9, 12 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Lykes Gaslight Park
Friday May 11, 7:30 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Al Lopez Park
Sunday May 13, 7:30 pm TARGET POPS IN THE PARK
Free Concert at Grace Episcopal Church
The Florida Orchestra
Labels: Florida Orchestra, Free Concerts, Music, Spring
