February (K-2)

Popcorn

Estimate how many kernels of corn could be found in one unpopped microwave bag of popcorn.

Pop some popcorn and find out how close your estimate was!

If a typical ear of corn has 800 kernels, is your answer greater than or less than one ear of corn?

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a week away and Andy is getting ready to send out his cards.  He wants to give cards to 17 friends. Cards come in packs of 10.  

How many packs of 10 will Andy need to buy?  How many cards will he have left over? Show your thinking.

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George Washington

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. Each year we honor his achievements as our nation’s first president by celebrating his birthday.

Make a poster of the number 22 — show at least three ways you can draw, count, add, or subtract to show 22. 

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WEATHER PROBLEMS

GROUND HOG’S DAY

February 2nd is Groundhog’s Day. Tradition says that if it is sunny, the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, will see his shadow and we will have 6 more weeks of winter. If it is cloudy, spring is on its way.

Ask your classmates to predict if the groundhog will see his shadow on Ground Hog’s Day. Make a tally chart to display their responses.

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The Number 12

What do you know about the number 12?

The mother pig at the farm had 12 babies. They are going to be divided into two separate pens. If each pen will have 3 or more babies in it, how many different ways could the piglets be placed into the two pens?