Chicago Grid Mathematics

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Chicago is steeped with rich history and its grid system is the perfect playground for learning about mathematics. Students that participate in this class will apply principles of area, coordinate planes, map making and perimeter through online and outdoor field experiences. Each participant will receive a STEM kit with supplies and materials, if applicable. GRADES: 3-5 REQUIRED TEXT: Math Journal Notebook Ruler Pencils Color Pencils One-12 x 420 ft. 100% Cotton Twine Rope, White COURSE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS: Session 1-Online: Thursday, 9/24/2020 5:15pm-5:45pm Session 2-Field Day: Sunday, (Downtown Chicago) 9/27/2020 1:30pm-2:30pm (Parent/Adult Attendance Day) Session 3-Online: Thursday, 10/1/2020 5:15pm-5:45pm Session 4-Field Day: Sunday, 4-10/11/2020 (City Block Survey) 1:30pm-2:30pm (Parent/Adult Attendance Day) Session 5-Online:Week Thursday, 10/15/2020 5:15pm-5:45pm Session 6-Online:Week Thursday, 10/22/2020 5:15pm-5:45pm Session 7-Field Day: Sunday, 10/25/2020 (Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt) 1:00pm-3:00pm (Parent/Adult Attendance Day) Session 8-Online:Week Thursday, 10/29/2020 Wrap-Up Class 5:15pm-6:00pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Registration covers up to 3 students in a family for a course. Please indicate the names of each child in a family registering for a course. The event will kick-off with parent orientation and Q&A session Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central. To view the parent orientation recording at your convenience, copy and paste this link to a web browser - https://youtu.be/65oMMrbWZOE For questions or concerns about accessibility, special programming, or finding a course for your child, please contact the BEAC's Program Director at contactus@thebeac.org.

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