Definition A metric unit of mass. 1 gram is equal to 1,000 milligrams

3/6/14
gram
Definition
A metric unit of mass. 1
gram is equal to 1,000
milligrams. 1,000 grams
is equal to 1 kilogram.
Sentence
Don’t confuse gram with
our very own Graham.
3/5/14
Definition
A customary measure of weight. One ton is
2,000 pounds.
ton
Sentence
The word ton gets overused a lot, unless it’s in shipping
yard.
3/4/14
ounce
Definition
A unit of weight in the
customary or common
system. Sixteen
ounces equals a pound.
Sentence
An ounce is not a
very big deal unless it
is gold.
3/3/14
pound
Definition
A customary or common measurement of weight. One
pound is 16 ounces.
Sentence
It is much easier to gain a
pound than it is to lose a
pound.
2/28/14
radius
Definition
The distance from the center of a circle
to a point on the circle.
diameter 18”
radius 9”
Sentence
When experimenting with high explosives, it is
important to stay clear because most bomb have a
pretty substantial blast radius.
2/27/14
quadrilateral
Definition
Any four sided polygon.
Sentence
Our world is full of quadrilaterals, but my favorite
quadrilateral is the basketball court.
2/26/14
Definition
A polygon with ten sides.
decagon
Sentence
It is very hard to find a good example of a decagon,
however some coins are decagons even though most
have twelve sides which is a dodecagon.
2/25/14
hexagon
Definition
A polygon with six sides.
Sentence
Nuts and bolts are real world
examples of hexagons, but
honeycomb is an example
from nature.
2/24/14
Definition
A polygon with eight
sides.
Sentence
A stop sign is an octagon
as well as the UFC ring.
ctagon
2/21/14
pentagon
Definition
A polygon with
five sides.
Sentence
The Pentagon is the central hub
for all military planning.
2/20/14
polygon
Definition
A closed, flat shape with
straight sides.
Sentence
A triangle is a polygon,
but so is a decagon.
2/19/14
millennium
Definition
A period of a thousand years.
Sentence
The years 1001-2000 make up a
millennium.
The Roman empire lasted a
millennium.
2/14/14
quotient
48 = 8
6
Definition
The result of division.
Sentence
12 ÷ 3 = 4 The quotient of
12 divided by 3 is 4.
quotient
2/13/14
product
Definition
The result of multiplication.
Sentence
5 x 3 = 15 the product of 5 and 3 is 15.
The product of 12 and 6 is 72.
2/12/14
diameter
Definition
The distance across a
circle through its center.
Sentence
A basketball hoop is 18”
in diameter.
2/11/14
decade
Definition
A period of ten years.
Sentence
The years 2001-2010 make up one decade.
Most fourth graders are about a decade old.
2/10/14
addend
Definition
Any one of the numbers in
an addition problem.
Sentence
2 + 3 = 5 The addends in
this problem are 2 and 3.
2/7/14
multiple
Definition
A product of a counting
number and another
number.
Sentence
The multiples of 3 include 3, 6, 9, and 12.
48, 72, 108, and 144 are multiples of 12. 60 is the 5th
multiple of 12.
2/6/14
century
Definition
A period of 100
years.
Sentence
The years 1901-2000 make up one
century.
The Hundred Years War between
France and England actually lasted
107 years which is over a century.
2/5/14
difference
Definition
The result of subtraction. The
answer to a subtraction problem
Sentence
12 – 8 = 4 The difference in this problem is 4.
12 is 4 more than 8, therefore 4 is the difference
between 12 and 8.
2/4/14
factor
Definition
Any one of the numbers
multiplied in a multiplication
problem.
Sentence
2 x 3 = 6 The factors in this problem are 2 and 3.
4 and 5 are factors of 20. (4 x 5 = 20)
2/3/14
hoarse
Definition
adjective harsh in sound; having a rough voice
Sentence
Don’t confuse hoarse with
horse.
1/31/14
glare
Definition
verb to shine with a harsh
bright light; to look fiercely
or angrily
Sentence
It’s never a good thing
when I receive a glare
from my wife.
1/30/14
feast
Definition
noun a fancy meal; a
religious festival; verb to
eat well
Sentence
There is nothing better than
a great feast.
1/29/14
embrace
Definition
verb to clasp in the arm; to enclose on all sides; to
take up readily or gladly
Sentence
At Knik Elementary,
students are not allowed
to embrace.
1/28/14
deaf
Definition
adjective wholly or partly unable to hear; unwilling
to hear or listen
Sentence
Some of you pretend to be
deaf, even though your
hearing is not impaired in
any way.
1/27/14
caution
Definition
noun carefulness in regard to
danger; verb to advise caution;
warn
Sentence
If you are ever skiing down
black diamond hills, you should
proceed with caution.
1/24/14
barrier
Definition
noun something (as a fence)
that blocks the way;
something that keeps apart or
makes progress difficult
Sentence
Jackie Robinson was the first
African-American baseball
player to break the color
barrier in Major League
baseball.
1/23/14
advance
Definition
verb to move forward; to help the progress of; to raise
to higher rank
Sentence
The general told the
colonel to have his
troops advance on the
left flank.
1/22/14
whisk
Definition
noun a quick sweeping or brushing motion; a kitchen
utensil of wire used for whipping eggs or cream
Sentence
She got so angry that she
threw the whisk at him.
1/21/14
velvet
Definition
noun a fabric with short soft
raised fibers
Sentence
The scrolls were wrapped in
velvet linens with beautifully,
intricate embroidery.
1/17/14
unexpectedly
Definition
adverb not expected
Sentence
While we were watching a
scary movie, the power went
out unexpectedly.
1/16/14
terror
Definition
noun a state of great fear; a cause of great fear
Sentence
Their hearts were filled
with terror and fright as the
hideous beast approached
the village.
1/15/14
sawdust
Definition
noun tiny bits (as of wood)
which fall from something being
sawed
Sentence
I love the smell of fresh
sawdust, but I hate getting it
down the back of my neck.
1/14/14
receiver
Definition
noun one that receives; a device for changing electricity
or radio waves into light or sound
Sentence
Larry Fitzgerald is my
favorite wide receiver in
the NFL.
1/13/14
pave
Definition
verb to make a hard surface on (as with asphalt or
concrete)
Sentence
Someday I plan on paving my driveway with solid
gold.
1/10/14
odor
Definition
noun a smell whether
pleasant or unpleasant
Sentence
A skunk gives off a
powerful odor.
1/9/14
notice
Definition
noun a written or printed announcement; verb pay
attention to
Sentence
If you are not doing well in
class, the school will send
home a scholastic notice.
1/8/14
manager
Definition
noun someone who is in charge of
something such as a business, depart,
company, organization, team etc…
Sentence
When I worked at Home Depot
they were always asking me to
become a manager, but I didn’t
want to work at Home Depot the
rest of my life.
1/7/14
lean
Definition
adjective not having much fat on the body; physically
thin, strong, and healthy
Sentence
I have been pretty lean
my entire life.
1/6/14
kingdom
Definition
noun a place that is ruled by a king or queen
Sentence
When you enter my room,
you are entering my
kingdom, and I am the
King.