May (Grades 3-5)

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held in the United States on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, on Cinco de Mayo many people celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. Some large cities hold festivals.

Mexican folk art often utilizes geometric shapes, patterns, and symmetry.  Research some examples. Create your own design using two-dimensional shapes, and symmetry.

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Hiking

Mt. Everest is 5 miles high. How many feet is that?  

Those who choose to hike Mt. Everest are experienced climbers, and the trek takes many weeks to complete. The first part of the climb ends at a base camp that is about 5,180 feet high. Hikers camp here to acclimate to the change in altitude for a couple of weeks. How much further is it to the summit from base camp?

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Gardens

Mr. Looney decided that he would make a 12-foot by 10-foot vegetable garden. In order to keep out rabbits and other animals, he wants to fence in his garden. His neighbor has an extra 40 feet of fencing that he offered to Mr. Looney. Is this enough fence to go around Mr. Looney’s garden? Show how you know.