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6 Science -- Week 38 (5/30/22-6/3/22)
On May 24, the students and I decided together that the final test would be on Friday, June 3. We talked about it in class and posted it on class material, but I apologize for not posting it on this site last week.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T12-L1 reading, notes, and Lesson 1 Check due Thursday 5/19
T12-L2 reading, notes, and Lesson 2 Check due Wednesday 5/25
Test T-12 L1-L2 -- Friday 6/3
6 Science -- Week 36 (5/16/22-5/20/22)
Last week we had a wonderful session with two representatives from NASA: Mr. Dave Mitchell and Mrs. Christy Hansen. We also watched Apollo 13. This week it is back to work with a new unit. We'll do Topic 12 Lessons 1-2, and then have the final test. We'll also have a few special activities.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T12-L1 reading, notes, and Lesson 1 Check due Thursday 5/19
T12-L2 reading, notes, and Lesson 2 Check due Wednesday 5/25
Test T-12 L1-L2 -- Date TBD and posted next Monday
6 Science -- Week 34 (5/2/22-5/6/22)
This week we are working on T11-L3 and Review of T11 L1-L3 for the test we'll have 5/5.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
Study for test
Completed moon chart due on Thursday 5/5
Test T-11 L1-L3 on Thursday 5/5
6 Science -- Week 33 (4/25/22-4/29/22)
This week we are working on T11-L2 and will begin T11-L3. We will also have a music/science integration session with Mrs. Maalouf on Wednesday 4/27.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T11-L1 Movement in Space (pp. 492-503) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 1 Check were due Thursday 4/7/22
T11-L2 Earth’s Movement in Space (pp. 504-513) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 2 Check were due Wednesday 4/13/22
Continue to fill in the Moon Chart, and bring it to school on Thursday 4/28 for a "progress check"
T11-L3: Phases and Eclipses (pp. 514-523) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Thursday 4/28
Test T-11 L1-L3 on Thursday 5/5
6 Science -- Week 32 (4/11/22-4/14/22)
This week we are finishing T11-L-1 and beginning T11-L2.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T11-L1 Movement in Space (pp. 492-503) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 1 Check were due Thursday 4/7/22
A Moon Chart was distributed and students will maintain it until early May -- they should bring it to school Tuesday 4/12 for a "progress check" and again on Thursday 4/28
Quiz T11-L1 scheduled for Monday 4/11/22 has been CANCELLED
T11-L2 Earth’s Movement in Space (pp. 504-513) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 2 Check due Wednesday 4/13/22
T11-L3: Phases and Eclipses (pp. 514-523) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Wednesday 4/24
Test T-11 L1-L3 on Tuesday 5/3 (this date is subject to change, but will be finalized no later than 4/27)
6 Science -- Week 31 (4/4/22-4/8/22)
This week we begin work on topics related to space. We'll start with Topic 11 (Earth-Moon-Sun System). The schedule for
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T11-L1 Movement in Space (pp. 492-503) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 1 Check due Thursday 4/7/22
A Moon Chart will be distributed on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week and students will maintain it until early May -- I'll do a "progress check" on Tuesday 4/12 and Thursday 4/28
Quiz T11-L1 scheduled for Monday 4/11/22 has been CANCELLED
T11-L2 Earth’s Movement in Space (pp. 504-513) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 2 Check due Wednesday 4/13/22
T11-L3: Phases and Eclipses (pp. 514-523) – Reading, notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Wednesday 4/24
Test T-11 L1-L3 on Tuesday 5/3 (this date is subject to change, but will be finalized no later than 4/27)
6 Science -- Week 30 (3/28/22-4/1/22)
This week we will finish content for Topic 6 -- Distribution of Natural Resources and have the test on L3 (Minerals Distribution) and L4 (Water Resources). On Thursday we'll do one final class activity related to water resources, and then we'll begin to introduce our next unit on Friday -- we will begin learning about the Earth-Moon-Sun System.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T6-L3 Mineral Resources (pp. 282-291) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 3 Check, these were due Friday 3/18/22
T6-L4 Water Resources (pp. 292-299) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 4 Check, these were due Wednesday 3/23/22
Test on Topic 6 L3-L4 on Wednesday 3/30/22 (changed from Tuesday 3/29/22)
6 Science -- Week 29 (3/21/22-3/28/22)
This week we will continue content for Topic 6 -- Distribution of Natural Resources and prepare for a test next week. We'll finish work on L3 (Minerals Distribution) on Tuesday and then spend time on L4 (Water Resources).
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T6-L3 Mineral Resources (pp. 282-291) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 3 Check, these were due Friday 3/18/22
T6-L4 Water Resources (pp. 292-299) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 4 Check, due Wednesday 3/23/22
Test on Topic 6 L3-L4 on Tuesday 3/29/22
6 Science -- Week 28 (3/14/22-3/18/22)
We are working on content in the final two lessons of Topic 6 -- Distribution of Natural Resources. The schedule of due dates for notes appears below, and this was presented to students on Tuesday 3/15 (we had no school on Monday 3/14).
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T6-L3 Mineral Resources (pp. 282-291) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 3 Check, due Friday 3/18/22
T6-L4 Water Resources (pp. 292-299) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 4 Check, due Wednesday 3/23/22
Test on Topic 6 L3-L4 on Tuesday 3/29/22
6 Science -- Week 27 (3/7/22-3/11/22)
We are working on content in Topic 6 -- Distribution of Natural Resources, and we will complete Lessons 1-2 in the second trimester. The schedule of due dates for notes appears below, and this was presented to students on Friday 2/18.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T6-L1 Nonrenewable Energy Resources (pp. 264-273) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 1 Check, due Wednesday 2/23/22
T6-L2 Renewable Energy Resources (pp. 274-281) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 2 Check, due Tuesday 3/1/22
Test on Topic 6 L1-L2 on Wednesday 3/9 (changed from Tuesday 3/8)
6 Science -- Week 26 (2/28/22-3/4/22)
We are working on content in Topic 6 -- Distribution of Natural Resources, and we will complete Lessons 1-2 in the second trimester. The schedule of due dates for notes appears below, and this was presented to students on Friday 2/18. Please note we will have no science class on 2/21 (holiday) or 2/25 (Culture Day and noon dismissal). We expect to finish T6-L1 content on Tuesday, and then focus on T6-L2 Wednesday-Friday.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T6-L1 Nonrenewable Energy Resources (pp. 264-273) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 1 Check, due Wednesday 2/23/22
T6-L2 Renewable Energy Resources (pp. 274-281) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 2 Check, due Tuesday 3/1/22
Test on Topic 6 L1-L2 on Wednesday 3/9 (changed from Tuesday 3/8)
6 Science -- Week 25 (2/21/22-2/25/22)
We are beginning the content in Topic 6 -- Distribution of Natural Resources, and we will complete Lessons 1-2 in the second trimester. The schedule of due dates for notes appears below, and this was presented to students on Friday 2/18. Please note we will have no science class on 2/21 (holiday) or 2/25 (Culture Day and noon dismissal).
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T6-L1 Nonrenewable Energy Resources (pp. 264-273) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 1 Check, due Wednesday 2/23/22
T6-L2 Renewable Energy Resources (pp. 274-281) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 2 Check, due Tuesday 3/1/22
Test on Topic 6 L1-L2 on Tuesday 3/8
6 Science -- Week 24 (2/14/22-2/18/22)
We are finishing the content in Topic 5 -- Earth's Surface Systems as an integrated unit, and we're using the Chesapeake Bay as a context for many of the concepts. We completed content on Monday, completed review Tuesday, have a test Wednesday, on Thursday we'll complete the Fluor Challenge structures and time runs, and on Friday we'll launch work on the next unit.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
Students worked on the Review and Assess exercises (pp. 252-253) for part of class on Monday and were to complete them for homework Monday night so we could correct them Tuesday (which we did)
T5 L1-L4 Optional Kahoot Review Game has been posted in Classroom
Test on Topic 5 on Wednesday 2/16
A schedule of reading and notes assignments for our next unit will be given to the students on Friday.
6 Science -- Week 23 (2/7/22-2/11/22)
We are working on the content in Topic 5 -- Earth's Surface Systems as an integrated unit, and we're using the Chesapeake Bay as a context for many of the concepts. We continue to work on the content this week. Current plans are to allow the students to work some more on the Fluor Challenge structures and time runs on Thursday.
Assignments:
Students should study their notes and enhance their notes for at least 10-15 minutes per day -- add images, examples, elaboration, or make flash cards; explain content to family members; note concepts you don't understand; and write down questions you wish to ask the teacher.
T5-L3 Water Erosion (pp. 230-239) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 3 Check, due Monday 2/7/22 -- I did not check this today, but will check it on Tuesday 2/8/22.
T5-L4 Glacial and Wave Erosion (pp. 242-251) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 4 Check, due Thursday 2/10/22
Test on Topic 5 on Wednesday 2/16
6 Science -- Week 22 (1/31/22-2/4/22)
We are working on the content in Topic 5 -- Earth's Surface Systems as an integrated unit, and we're using the Chesapeake Bay as a context for many of the concepts. The full list of due dates for the assignments below was shared with students last Wednesday. We also have the second of two music/science sessions on Wednesday of this week, and students will present "compositions" during that class. They had fun working on them today.
Assignments:
T5-L2 Erosion and Deposition (pp. 222-228) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 2 Check, due Tuesday 2/1/22
T5-L3 Water Erosion (pp. 230-239) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 3 Check, due Monday 2/7/22
T5-L4 Glacial and Wave Erosion (pp. 242-251) – Read, take notes, and do Lesson 4 Check, due Thursday 2/10/22
Test on Topic 5 on Wednesday 2/16
6 Science -- Week 21 (1/24/22-1/28/22)
We are beginning Topic 5 -- Earth's Surface Systems. We'll treat the whole topic as an integrated unit, and I will give the students guidance about the vocabulary and concepts which are most important at this time. I have not yet worked out the full schedule, but here are assignments for this week. More will be added to this post later in the week.
New Assignment:
T5-L1 (pp. 212-220) reading, notes, and Lesson 1 Check are due on Wednesday 1/26. Students were given a good amount of time during class today to work on this assignment.
6 Science -- Week 20 (1/19/22-1/21/22)
Monday was a holiday, and Tuesday was Scantron Day, so there was no science. Wednesday, we'll go over students' responses to the 10 questions associated with Topic 4, which are due today. Students should have read Topic 4 last week (pp. 152-198). Responses for the 10 questions given to students (and included in the slides) should be completed by Wednesday 1/19/22.
Vocabulary -- definitions and examples due Wednesday 1/12/22 in your comp books (purple have been covered in the past and students should be able to write definitions in their own words -- and they are reinforced in Topic 4, blue are ones we covered in class today, all of these are found in Topic 4). We'll work on some more of the new ones in class Tuesday.
Hypothesis, Continental drift, Mid-ocean ridge, Sea-floor spreading, Subduction, Ocean trench, Theory, Divergent boundary, Convergent boundary, Transform boundary, Plate tectonics, Earthquake, Stress, Tension, Scale, Compression, Shearing, Fault, Magnitude, Tsunami, Seismograph, Volcano, Magma, Lava, Hot spot, Extinct, Dormant, Active, Composite (composite volcano)
The vocabulary and questions will help students know the material that will be on the test.
Test on Topic 4 material on Friday 1/21/22.
6 Science -- Week 19 (1/10/22-1/14/22)
As explained in class last Thursday, we'll cover Topic 4 with class content (such as the videos we watched Thursday), guided note-taking activities, some homework, and hands-on models. Students should read the full topic 4 material this week (pp. 152-198). Below are vocabulary words for which you should write down definitions and examples (these are also on slide 7 in the slides posted in Google Classroom for Topic 4). We have covered some of them previously, and we talked about several of them today in class. Information on all of them can be found in Topic 4. You should complete definitions for all by Wednesday 1/12/22. Responses for the 10 questions given to students (and included in the slides) should be completed by Wednesday 1/19/22.
Vocabulary -- definitions and examples due Wednesday 1/12/22 in your comp books (purple have been covered in the past and students should be able to write definitions in their own words -- and they are reinforced in Topic 4, blue are ones we covered in class today, all of these are found in Topic 4). We'll work on some more of the new ones in class Tuesday.
Hypothesis
Continental drift
Mid-ocean ridge
Sea-floor spreading
Subduction
Ocean trench
Theory
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
Plate tectonics
Earthquake
Stress
Tension
Scale
Compression
Shearing
Fault
Magnitude
Tsunami
Seismograph
Volcano
Magma
Lava
Hot spot
Extinct
Dormant
Active
Composite (composite volcano)
Instead of worksheets, 10 questions have been posted in the slides that you can find in Google Classroom. Students in class will work on these questions tomorrow and we'll talk about many of them. Students will prepare written responses in their notebooks for these 10 questions, finishing them by Tuesday's (1/18). The vocabulary and questions will help students know the material that will be on the test.
Test on Topic 4 material on Friday 1/21/22 (changed from Thursday 1/20 due to no science class on Tuesday 1/18 due to Scantrons).
6 Science -- Week 18 (1/3/22-1/7/22)
Hi Everyone, Snow days this week sure eased us into the New Year! As explained in class on Thursday, we'll cover Topic 4 with class content (such as the videos we watched Thursday), guided note-taking activities, a bit of homework, and hands-on models. We will do a test on the material on Thursday, January 20. New Homework will be distributed and posted on Monday. Feel free to be reading through the material if you have your book at home.
Test on Topic 4 material on Thursday 1/20/22.
6 Science -- Week 17 (12/13-12/17)
Hi Everyone, I had updated this site last week and I confirmed publishing! I don't know where that and Week 15 have gone...it is rather strange. In any event, here is this week's homework and assessment information.
This week we're finishing work on Topic 3 so there is no science work over the break.
New Homework:
Complete the exercises in the book on pp. 144-147, due Wednesday. We'll go over them in class on Wednesday
Previous homework:
Read T3-L1, take notes, and complete Lesson 1 Check, were due Tuesday 11/16
Read T3-L2, take notes, and complete Lesson 2 Check, were due Friday 11/19
Quiz on T3 L1-L2 on Thursday 12/2 (instead of Wednesday 12/1, as originally posted)
Read T3-L3, take notes, and complete Lesson 3 Check, were due Monday 12/6
Read T3-L4, take notes, and complete Lesson 4 Check, were due Thursday 12/9
Test on T3 L1-L4 on Thursday 12/16
6 Science -- Week 14 (11/22-11/23)
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 24. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
This week we're focusing on T3-L2 (Minerals). Today we covered some of the material, and Tuesday we'll see a variety of minerals and will have some hands-on activities linked to tests used to identify minerals. There may be a pop quiz or two in this unit, so students should be sure to study science notes for about 10-15 minutes daily.
Read T3-L1, take notes, and complete Lesson 1 Check, were due Tuesday 11/16
Read T3-L2, take notes, and complete Lesson 2 Check, were due Friday 11/19
Quiz on T3 L1-L2 on Thursday 12/2 (instead of Wednesday 12/1, as originally posted)
Read T3-L3, take notes, and complete Lesson 3 Check, due Friday 12/3
Read T3-L4, take notes, and complete Lesson 4 Check, due Wednesday 12/8
Test on T3 L1-L4 on Thursday 12/16
6 Science -- Week 13 (11/15-11/19)
This week we're focusing on Earth's geosphere (Earth's interior, minerals, rocks, and the rock cycle), with an initial activity to have students research some of the most amazing land formations on the planet and how they were formed to appreciate the role of Earth's interior in the process of sculpting the crust. We'll begin work on minerals toward the end of the week. Introduction to Topic 3 Material began Tuesday 11/9, and we’ll finish unit before Christmas Holidays. The homework due Friday 11/19 will be the final homework assignment reflected on the T-1 report cards. The assignments and "announced" quiz/test dates are included below. There may be a pop quiz or two in this unit, so students should be sure to study science notes for about 10-15 minutes daily.
Read T3-L1, take notes, and complete Lesson 1 Check, due Tuesday 11/16
Read T3-L2, take notes, and complete Lesson 2 Check, due Friday 11/19
Quiz on T3 L1-L2 on Wednesday 12/1
Read T3-L3, take notes, and complete Lesson 3 Check, due Friday 12/3
Read T3-L4, take notes, and complete Lesson 4 Check, due Wednesday 12/8
Test on T3 L1-L4 on Thursday 12/16
6 Science -- Week 12 (11/8-11/12)
This week we're finishing up the students' presentations from their severe weather pamphlets, and then we'll move into a new unit about Earth's geosphere (Earth's interior, minerals, rocks, and the rock cycle). We'll move through this pretty quickly since the students have had a great deal about rocks and the rock cycle previously. After a bit of introduction, I'll set out the list of due dates for notes and Lesson Check exercises that will be due over the next few weeks. We will do some hands-on work with different tests that are used to help identify minerals. The homework will be posted (added below) either Tuesday or Wednesday, once I go over the introduction with the students.
Introduction to Topic 3 Material begins Tuesday 11/9, and we’ll finish unit before Christmas Holidays. The homework due Friday 11/19 will be the final homework assignment reflected on the T-1 report cards.
Read T3-L1, take notes, and complete Lesson 1 Check, due Tuesday 11/16
Read T3-L2, take notes, and complete Lesson 2 Check, due Friday 11/19
Quiz on T3 L1-L2 on Wednesday 12/1
Read T3-L3, take notes, and complete Lesson 3 Check, due Friday 12/3
Read T3-L4, take notes, and complete Lesson 4 Check, due Wednesday 12/8
Test on T3 L1-L4 on Thursday 12/16
6 Science -- Week 11 (11/1-11/5)
We are completing work on T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes) and T2-L5 (Severe Weather) this week. We've been talking about weather components, tools and approaches, maps, developments; and we've also been talking about the various kinds of severe weather that are most common (and students are presenting their pamphlets). As announced last Thursday, the test for Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 will be on Friday, November 5.
Students should be studying their science notes and material in the book 15-20 minutes per night.
T2-L3 (Air Masses): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check -- were due Tuesday 10/19
T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 4 Check -- were due Friday 10/22
T2-L5 (Severe Weather and Floods): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 5 Check -- were due Thursday 10/28
We'll read pp. 92-93 and answer those questions on Wednesday, along with highlighting some of the other material in T2-L5
Thursday 11/4 will be review day.
Test on Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 will be Friday 11/5
6 Science -- Week 10 (10/25-10/29)
We are focused on T2-Lesson 4 (Predicting Weather Changes) and T2-L5 (Severe Weather) over these next few weeks. We are talking about forecasting weather most of this week: components, tools and approaches, maps, developments. On Wednesday, students will work in class on pamphlets that feature a specific type of extreme weather situation. Over the next few weeks, I encourage you to discuss weather forecasts and the components of weather and climate with your 6th grader, and share any experience you have from living and traveling in different areas within the U.S. (and elsewhere) and from experiencing extreme weather events (the range of physical, environmental, social, and economic implications and effects). Such conversations will reinforce what we're learning. As part of L4 and L5, students will also prepare a pamphlet about severe weather.
T2-L3 (Air Masses): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check -- were due Tuesday 10/19
T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 4 Check -- were due Friday 10/22
T2-L5 (Severe Weather and Floods): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 5 Check -- due Thursday 10/28
Test on Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 TBD (likely on Thursday 11/4, but date will be confirmed no later than Thursday 10/28)
6 Science -- Week 9 (10/18-10/22)
We launched work on T2-Lesson 3 (Air Masses) today, and will focus on that through Wednesday (possibly into Thursday), and then we'll begin T2-Lesson 4 (Predicting Weather Changes). We will also address the difference between weather and climate. Over the next few weeks, I encourage you to discuss weather forecasts and the components of weather and climate with your 6th grader, and share any experience you have from living and traveling in different areas within the U.S. (and elsewhere) and from experiencing extreme weather events (the range of physical, environmental, social, and economic implications and effects). Such conversations will reinforce what we're learning. As part of L4 and L5, students will also prepare a pamphlet about severe weather.
T2-L3 (Air Masses): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Tuesday 10/19
T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 4 Check due Friday 10/22
T2-L5 (Severe Weather and Floods): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 5 Check due Thursday 10/28
Test on Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 TBD (likely on Thursday 11/4)
6 Science -- Week 8 (10/12-10/15)
We are completing and assessing material in T2 Lessons 1-2 this week. Tuesday we continued discussion on steps in the water cycle and how they link to changes in the state of matter and temperature, and we reviewed other material in the book and some of the instruments used to measure weather conditions. Wednesday we will review for Thursday's test. Friday students will have some time (probably 20 minutes) to work on Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check. Please note the due date changes below on assignments associated with T2 Lessons 3-5. We'll continue to focus on weather in the atmosphere for a few more weeks. I encourage you to discuss the weather and weather forecasting with your 6th grader. If you hear of extraordinary weather occurring elsewhere in the world, that would be great to discuss and share. Main components of weather include temperature, precipitation, wind, air pressure, and humidity. We'll also be working to help students understand how weather and climate are different from one another and how they are related.
Test on T2 L1-L2 on Thursday 10/14
T2-L3 (Air Masses): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Tuesday 10/19 (instead of Friday 10/15)
T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 4 Check due Friday 10/22 (instead of Wednesday 10/20)
T2-L5 (Severe Weather and Floods): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 5 Check due Thursday 10/28 (instead of Tuesday 10/26)
Test on Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 TBD (likely on Thursday 11/4)
6 Science -- Week 7 (10/4-10/8)
We are working on T2 Lessons 1-2 this week. We also have a special class devoted to integration of music with Mrs. Maalouf (on Wednesday) during which we'll talk about the different seasons many places on Earth experience. I have changed the test date slightly due to having some special activities this week (e.g., no class Friday).
T2-L1 (The Atmosphere Around You): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 1 Check were due Thursday 9/30
Bring back signed T1 Test by Tuesday 10/5
T2-L2 (Water in the Atmosphere): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 2 Check due Wednesday 10/6
Test on T2 L1-L2 on Thursday 10/14 (instead of Tuesday 10/12)
T2-L3 (Air Masses): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Friday 10/15
T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 4 Check due Wednesday 10/20
T2-L5 (Severe Weather and Floods): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 5 Check due Tuesday 10/26
Test on Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 TBD (either Friday 10/29 or Tuesday 11/2)
6 Science Week 6 (9/27-10/1)
We are beginning Topic 2 this week, which introduces Earth's atmosphere and ultimately goes into depth about weather in the atmosphere. I'll post the plan for our work on the whole topic tomorrow (I was away from school today for Diocesan meetings), but I did assign the reading, notes, and Lesson check for T2-L1 and the students were given about 20 minutes of class time today to begin that assignment.
T2-L1 (pp. 44-55): Read, take notes, and complete T2-Lesson 1 Check, due Thursday 9/30.
Following is the plan for the next several weeks. There will likely be 1-2 pop quizzes in October as well.
T2-L1 (The Atmosphere Around You): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 1 Check due Thursday 9/30
Bring back signed T1 Test by Tuesday 10/5
T2-L2 (Water in the Atmosphere): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 2 Check due Wednesday 10/6
Test on T2 L1-L2 on Tuesday 10/12
T2-L3 (Air Masses): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 3 Check due Friday 10/15
T2-L4 (Predicting Weather Changes): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 4 Check due Wednesday 10/20
T2-L5 (Severe Weather and Floods): Reading, Notes, and Lesson 5 Check due Tuesday 10/26
Test on Topic 2 Lessons 3-5 TBD (either Friday 10/29 or Tuesday 11/2)
This week we watched documentary called The Year Earth Changed, narrated by David Attenborough, which offers data from scientific researchers about how the Earth system and spheres (atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere) have been affected during the period of curtailed human activity due to the Covid-19 lock downs. I encourage you to ask your 6th grader for her/his impressions. The class enjoyed the film.
Science Week 5 (9/20-9/24)
We previously covered T1-L1, T1-L2, and parts of T1-L3 previously. This week we'll finish with the T1-L3 content, and we'll also review Topic 1 on Wednesday and have a test on Thursday. Students should be studying at least 15-20 minutes per night for this upcoming test. 6th grade does not have science class on Tuesday due to Scantron testing.
Outlines and slides for the three lessons are in the Materials section of the Google Classroom for 6th grade science.
Homework assignments and test announcement (there could be occasional unannounced pop quizzes too -- usually 5-15 point quizzes)
T1-L1 HW was due in week 3, and we did notes together for that section
For T1-L2: HW was due 9/15.
For T1-L3: HW was due today (Monday 9/20)
Test on Topic 1, Lessons 1-3, on Thursday 9/23
Science Week 4 (9/13-9/17)
We covered T1-L1 last week, and we'll cover T1-L2 and part of T1-L3 this week, finishing up the latter early next week.
I have issued an invitation for you to join our 6th Science Google Classroom, and the Topic 1 outlines L1-L3 are in slides that have been added to the Materials section. As of this afternoon, approximately 8 students still needed to accept the GC invitation for 6th Science. We'll spend a few minutes on GC tomorrow in class.
Homework assignments and test announcement (there could be occasional unannounced pop quizzes too -- usually 5-15 point quizzes)
T1-L1 work was due last week. We'll go over responses this week, and the kids have notes they should already be using for study purposes.
For T1-L2: Read, take notes, and complete Lesson 2 Check, due Wednesday 9/15. Please BE SURE to write the title of the section in your notes you are completing [for example: T1-L2 Surface Features in the Geosphere -- Notes].
For T1-L3: Read, take notes, and complete Lesson 3 Check, due Monday 9/20 -- please DO NOT begin this before we finish T1-L2 [for example: T1-L3 The Hydrosphere -- Notes]
Test on Topic 1, Lessons 1-3, on Thursday 9/23
Science Week 3 (9/7-9/10)
We are beginning work in the book. We will cover Topic 1, Lessons 1-3 (pp. 4-22), over the next couple of weeks. Each Topic in the book is like a unit. Sometimes we may cover 1-2 Lessons over a period for a quiz or test; other times we may cover 3-5 Lessons and have a test on a whole Topic.
I abbreviate the sections as T1-L1 (Topic 1-Lesson 1), T1-L2 (Topic 1-Lesson 2), and T1-L3 (Topic 1-Lesson3). This week (week 3) we'll work on T1-L1, next week (week 4) we'll work on T1-L2 and T1-L3, and the following week (week 5) we'll finish T3 and we'll review and have a test. I've put out the homework assignments below for this whole "unit." This is done to help students learn how to manage their time. I recommend that you start on the first one tonight, and do a bit each night, or over two nights. Once we finish the T1-L1 work, then proceed to the next section and keep reviewing your notes.
I have issued an invitation for you to join our 6th Science Google Classroom. I'll add the Topic 1 Outlines in our Google Classroom.
Homework assignments and test announcement (there could be occasional unannounced pop quizzes too -- usually 5-15 point quizzes)
Complete in-book T1-L1 exercises on pp. 6-7 (Earth’s spheres), p. 9 (Math Toolbox), and p. 10 Lesson 1 Check (not Quest Check In) due Friday 9/10 (we are working on notes for T1-L1 together during class this week); and return your signed quiz by Friday 9/10
For T1-L2: Read, take notes, and complete Lesson 2 Check, due Wednesday 9/15 -- please DO NOT begin this before we finish T1-L1. Also, please BE SURE to write the title of the section in your notes you are completing [for example: T1-L2 Surface Features in the Geosphere -- Notes].
For T1-L3: Read, take notes, and complete Lesson 3 Check, due Monday 9/20 -- please DO NOT begin this before we finish T1-L2 [for example: T1-L3 The Hydrosphere -- Notes]
Test on Topic 1, Lessons 1-3, on Thursday 9/23
Science Week 2 (8/30-9/3)
Quiz on Thursday 9/2 (Overview and Expectations document, key content from Why Earth Science video, lab safety (Safety Guidelines in Overview document, p. 600 in your book, and our specific safety information from class).
Monday 8/30 HW -- Begin to study for quiz; if you didn't complete safety drawing/message in class, then complete that for homework -- due Tuesday 8/31.
Tuesday 8/31 -- Study for quiz and review notes taken about specific safety approaches in our classroom.
Wednesday 9/1 -- Study for quiz.
Thursday 9/2 -- After quiz, we'll begin Topic 1-Lesson 1 together, and I'll describe notes assignment (they may begin over holiday weekend if they wish -- notes will be due on Thursday 9/9.
Friday 9/3 -- No class due to noon dismissal. Have a great (safe, fun) Labor Day weekend!
American Geological Institute's "Why Earth Science?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1cKBuxBWKY
Amoeba Sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEIXRLcC6RA
Lab Safety Rap
https://www.teachertube.com/videos/science-lab-safety-video-rap-194405
Science Week 1 (8/23-8/27)
Read Overview and Expectations Document (and have a parent read it too) (distributed 8/26). Your signed safety contract is due on Monday 8/30
Quiz on Thursday 9/2 (Overview and Expectations document, key content from Why Earth Science video, lab safety (Safety Guidelines in Overview document, p. 600 in your book, and our specific safety information from class).
American Geological Institute's "Why Earth Science?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1cKBuxBWKY
Amoeba Sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEIXRLcC6RA
Lab Safety Rap
https://www.teachertube.com/videos/science-lab-safety-video-rap-194405
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