Yes folks, another earthquake. This one doesn't even compare to our first one... this one was so minute that Jared didn't feel it.
We were getting ready for a Christmas party Friday evening. We were suppose to be picked up at 8:15, but were running late. I was sitting at the desk when it swayed back and forth with rattling desk supplies. I rocked in my chair ever so slightly. I hollered to Jared and asked if he felt it. He told me I was crazy :-(
Saturday, while watching the news my suspicions were confirmed! An earthquake of a 5.1 magnitude occurred about 140 miles away! And I felt it! It occurred at 8:18pm Friday evening. No worries...we are fine.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sign up!
I know not all of you who follow my blog, have the time to check it as often as you would like. So, I have added a subscription service. This service allows you to enter your email address and receive an email alerting you to new updates on my blog. The one problem with this convenient feature is you will receive an email each time I make a change to my blog. This doesn't happen often and if you don't mind the emails, then this is for you! This service may not be for everyone! If you check my blog regularly and don't want/like to receive emails (which may be frequent) then don't sign up for this service.
Steps:
1. Look for this box on my blog and click on the yellow box.
2. This will take you to a new screen
3. Click on the link that says " Get Sarah's blog delivered by email"
4. Enter your email and submit your request!
I hope you find this helpful!
Steps:
1. Look for this box on my blog and click on the yellow box.
2. This will take you to a new screen
3. Click on the link that says " Get Sarah's blog delivered by email"
4. Enter your email and submit your request!
I hope you find this helpful!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Something New I Learned in 5th Grade!
As you know I have been substitute teaching this school year. I am enjoying it because I learn new things each day! Usually I am learning new ways to better organize my files, or manage behavior, etc. But this week I learned something new in 5th grade math!We all know how to reduce fractions...you find a number that will go into both the numerator and denominator evenly and divide.
Traditional Example:
12
16
normally you would look at this and say 2 or 4 can go into both ofthese numbers evenly. 4 can go into 12 three times and can gointo 16 four times equaling =
3
4
The traditional method works well and may be easiest when dealing with low number you are familiar with. The Prime factorization method is better for larger number you are unsure of.
Prime Factorization: This method has you find the prime factors for both the numerator and denominator. This is done by asking yourself what two factors can I multiply to get the numerator? If the numbers are prime (a prime number has only two factors...itself and 1) you write them down. If they are not you continue asking yourself the factors until you get the prime numbers. Repeat this for the denominator. Then, you cross out any matching prime numbers from the numerator and denominator (there must be one from each side). Multiply the remaining factors and you are done! It is much easier than it sounds! I am really excited about this method!
Example:
12
51
I think in my head that 2x6 are factors of 12. 2 is a prime number so I write itdown (see ex. 1)
(ex.1)
12 2
51
Then I turn my attention to the 6. It is not a prime number so I find two factors for it.... 2x3 both of these are prime so I write them down (see ex.2)
(ex.2)
12 2 x 2 x 3
51
Next I do the same process for the denominator. Based on divisibility rules I know that
51 is divisible by 3. So...3x17 are my factors. Both areprime, so I write them down (see ex.3)
(ex.3)
12 2 x 2 x 3
51 3 x 17
Now I look at my numerator and denominator row. If there are anymatching numbers they are eliminated (see ex. 4)
(ex. 4)
12 2 x 2 x 3
51 3 x 17
(pretend the colored numbers are crossed out) Finally you multiply the remaining numerators together and the denominators together (see ex5)
(ex.5)
12 2 x 2 = 4
51 17 = 17
so our reduced fraction is
4
17
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did!
Traditional Example:
12
16
normally you would look at this and say 2 or 4 can go into both ofthese numbers evenly. 4 can go into 12 three times and can gointo 16 four times equaling =
3
4
The traditional method works well and may be easiest when dealing with low number you are familiar with. The Prime factorization method is better for larger number you are unsure of.
Prime Factorization: This method has you find the prime factors for both the numerator and denominator. This is done by asking yourself what two factors can I multiply to get the numerator? If the numbers are prime (a prime number has only two factors...itself and 1) you write them down. If they are not you continue asking yourself the factors until you get the prime numbers. Repeat this for the denominator. Then, you cross out any matching prime numbers from the numerator and denominator (there must be one from each side). Multiply the remaining factors and you are done! It is much easier than it sounds! I am really excited about this method!
Example:
12
51
I think in my head that 2x6 are factors of 12. 2 is a prime number so I write itdown (see ex. 1)
(ex.1)
12 2
51
Then I turn my attention to the 6. It is not a prime number so I find two factors for it.... 2x3 both of these are prime so I write them down (see ex.2)
(ex.2)
12 2 x 2 x 3
51
Next I do the same process for the denominator. Based on divisibility rules I know that
51 is divisible by 3. So...3x17 are my factors. Both areprime, so I write them down (see ex.3)
(ex.3)
12 2 x 2 x 3
51 3 x 17
Now I look at my numerator and denominator row. If there are anymatching numbers they are eliminated (see ex. 4)
(ex. 4)
12 2 x 2 x 3
51 3 x 17
(pretend the colored numbers are crossed out) Finally you multiply the remaining numerators together and the denominators together (see ex5)
(ex.5)
12 2 x 2 = 4
51 17 = 17
so our reduced fraction is
4
17
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Parent's Thanksgiving Visit!
WARNING: This post has many pictures!
My parents came to California over our Thanksgiving break! They flew in Sunday evening. After a long day of traveling we enjoyed dinner in and a movie.
Monday: Today we went to the Ellen show! We made a quick stop for lunch at In and Out Burger (one of a few "musts" for my parents). We then spent roughly 2 hours waiting to enter the studio for the Ellen show. All the while Jared was hoping, praying, and fantasizing about the gifts Ellen would give away (he really wanted a Wii). We ended up sitting third row from the back. The studio was much smaller than I thought. The guest for the whole show was Beyonce. Ellen started the show off by giving all of the audience a $150 gift card to the mall! Ya!!! Later in the show, after hearing Beyonce sing 5 songs we received a gift bag from her clothing line. Overall, we had a great time. It was fun watching my parents dance :-) Pictured below from left to right- dad: wearing necklace from Beyonce, 2 cds, and her bag -mom: Beyonce t-shirt - Jared: gift card - Me: Beyonce sandals.
We ate dinner in Downtown Disney at ESPN Zone. We caught the fire works from Disneyland. When we got home my dad helped me make caramel. The poor guy spent over and hour stirring! It was good!
Tuesday: Today we got up early and drove about an hour south to Temecula (Southern California's wine country). We went to several wineries where we tasted great wine! The first picture is of the vineyards of one of the wineries. The second is of the barrel room. They store in French and American barrels.
Wednesday: Today we went shopping! The gift cards we received from Ellen could only be redeemed at malls owned by a certain company. The closest one to us was 40 minutes away. We decided to go shopping because the closest mall to my parents is Columbia, MO (not that close). It was a short trip ending with Jared buying his Wii!!!
We continued to day by traveling to Newport Beach. We got out and walked the pier. People were catching sting rays, and star fish....sad :-( We then went to Laguna Beach.
That evening I used my newly acquired cake decorating skills to teach my parents the proper way to pipe icing :-) We decorated a cake for turkey day!
Thursday: Thanksgiving! We started this rainy day with a walk in the park. Then Adam joined us for some Wii play. We went to an early dinner at Claim Jumper. It was tasty!
We returned home for some cake and more Wii playing. It was a lazy evening with all of us off to bed early. We had a lot of fun during my parents visit. Can't wait to see you again in 3 weeks! 
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)