Raccoons Use Rulers
Raccoons have some of the most dexterous hands in nature, as anyone who's had a garden, cooler, or garbage can broken into by one of them knows. Native Americans were the first to note their unusual paws. The English word raccoon comes from the Powhatan word aroughcun, which means "animal that scratches with its hands." While most animals use either sight, sound, or smell to hunt, raccoons rely on their sense of touch to locate goodies. This allows them to differentiate between objects without seeing them, which is crucial when feeding at night. Raccoons can heighten their sense of touch through something called dousing. To humans, this can look like the animals are washing their food, but what they're really doing is wetting their paws to stimulate the nerve endings. Raccoons love to catch fish to eat, and if you’ve ever heard a fish story, you’ll know that every raccoon claims she’s caught the biggest one. Subsequently, raccoons need to improve their measuring skills, so they will be joining us for this class. Just don’t let that pesky raccoon steal your ruler as we measure away!
- Compare Sizes
- Compare Length
- Order Length
- Compare Height
- Order Height
- Compare Weight
- Order Weight
- Nonstandard Length Measurement
- Nonstandard Weight Measurement
We will be using math games, activities, animation, and manipulatives for increased interaction, fun, and understanding.
Manipulatives:
Ruler
- Minimum recommended age: 4
- Instructor: Ms. Hansa Sigar
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-11:30 AM ET
- 8 classes
- February 1, 3, 8, 10 15, 17, 22, 24
Hansa Sigar, a dedicated teacher with excellent subject knowledge, is currently studying Computer Science and Engineering at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women. She possesses a genuine enthusiasm and passion for teaching mathematics and is particularly adept at the art of creating a stimulating learning environment for students. She has always taken a keen interest in the fields of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Hansa always loves to explore and experiment with machines and their mechanisms, concepts of physics, and of course mathematics! She absolutely loves teaching kids! In her spare time, she collects stamps, debates, and studies astronomy. Her hobbies include playing guitar, piano, and kalimba! She is a polyglot who loves nature and likes to explore woods, lakes, and cultural aspects of the getaway destinations. All these activities often inspire her to sketch and paint flora and fauna with her own unique twist. She firmly believes that imagination, curiosity, and the spirit of creativity are imbibed through experimenting and exploring!
Teaching style: hands-on activities, class discussions, gamified learning plans, visual math, word problems, educational activities
