Have you heard about the crazy taco themed math we have been working on in Grade 6? As an extension activity, we have worked on building fictitious “Taco Truck” businesses. Students have explored seeking loans, loan interest, choosing a loan term, purchasing infrastructure, building a menu, taking orders, calculating taxes, gratities, discounts and even percent margin errors over the course of a year. While some loved this left brain way of exploring a business, some of my right brain thinkers were hoping to have a chance to demonstrate their creativity.
On Monday, students will have a chance to use both sides of their brains! In math this week, students will design a 3D version of their business. Part of the activity will require students to estimate and calculate the perimeter and area of the various components of the design. The 3D design project is due on Friday, February 14th, class time will be provided but students may need to work at home to fully realize their best work.
Friday we plan to have a TACO PARTY to celebrate our learning. Students will have a chance to present their businesses to each other. You are invited to come too!
Taco Party
When: Friday, February 14th (12:30-2:30 party/Parents welcome for Taco Truck presentations at 2:30pm)
Wear: Wear red,white and taco themed clothes if you have them!
Donate: Stuffies to Guatemala
Students Bring: Toppings for a Taco station (beef taco filling, chicken, rice, guacamole, cheese, salsa, hot sauce, vegetables, lettuce etc.)
Teacher: I will supply forks and individual bag of chips
*Our Walking Station Bar is the perfect way to serve up a saucy taco filling and your favorite toppings for the big game. Crush the chips in your bag, top them with a flavorful beef taco filling, chicken, pile high with lots of taco toppings, add a plastic fork and you’re all set! Your portable taco is in the bag for a fun and easy classroom food with easy clean up too!
