What Would the World be Like without Math?

Today in class, we started a new unit on fractions and factorization. We talked about some big questions that we will be thinking about. One of those questions is: "What Would the World be Like without Math?" Please leave a comment to this post as an answer to that question. Write at least one example of something that would be different if math was never invented. Think about this question as you go about your normal everyday activities. How would they change without math? Be creative!

The Hunger Games

As much as I like and highly recommend the Uglies Trilogy, I have decided to take a break from those books and read another recommended story. I am currently beginning to read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I have heard rave reviews about this book and am very excited to jump into the story! Thanks John E. for the suggestion!

A Cloak for the Dreamer

This is a podcast of the book A Cloak for the Dreamer by Aileen Friedman. Thank you to the students of Mrs. Ross's homeroom for participating in the podcast project (Izzie, Abby P., Jamie, Will, and Andrew) and thank you Mr. C for doing the voice of the father.

Enjoy exploring tessellations after listening to this book! Check out http://www.tessellations.org/ for more information and to try making your own tessellation!

I love reading!

READERS!

First of all, I want to thank all of you for the book suggestions! When I was in elementary school and junior high (I know that makes me sound old) I LOVED to read. As I got older, I didn't spend as much time reading stories and I lost a lot of my interest in fiction books. I spent most of my time reading articles and non-fiction books.
As a teacher, I honestly feel that reading is the key to life. You need it in many things that you do. You need to read in all of the classes you take (even math :). During my time teaching sixth grade, I have enjoyed reading so many books (I'm on my 7th one already). Thank you for helping me to love fiction books again! It has been fun to escape into the world of fiction and explore stories about new people!
I am currently reading the Uglies Trilogy. I finished the first book (Uglies) this past weekend and I'm starting Pretties today. I had originally thought that I would just read the first book, but I was completely hooked and wanted to read the next book. Thank you Riley and Kayli for suggesting the series!