5.20.2020
Mr. Turnow
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Welcome! Wednesday, May 20
Goals for Today! Please make sure to READ through all items! Thank you. SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 25 FOR MEMORIAL DAY!
NOTE - For any Google Classroom Assignment, after you complete the assignment, make sure you "Turn it in" or "Submit" your work when you are done. Thank you!
CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS
1.) EdPuzzle - Deforestation of the Amazon Rain Forest. - Due Wednesday, May 20 at 8pm. The assignment is posted to Google Classroom.
2.) EdPuzzle - Crabs, Cockroaches, and others that Pollinate! - Due Friday, May 22 at 3pm. This assignment is posted to Google Classroom.
3.) MARK YOUR CALENDAR! LIVE MYSTERY DOUG IS BACK! This Thursday, May 21 at 1pm. Astronaut Jessica Meir will be with Doug this Thursday!
Here is the link that will take you there on Thursday. mysteryscience.com/live
4.) Take a "VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP". For this week, we are going to the Dominican Republic for an underwater adventure! Coral Reefs are so important!
Scroll down to The Secret Life of Corals and click on "WATCH VIDEO".
While watching this amazing video, here are some questions to think about.
1.) Where can you find coral reefs around the world?
2.) What is coral?
3.) What does symbiosis mean?
4.) In what ways are coral reefs sensitive?
5.) What are some things you can do to help coral reefs stay healthy and strong?
PAST DUE ASSIGNMENTS - PLEASE READ!!!
If you turn in a late assignment, please e-mail me after you complete it so I know it is done and I can check it. E-mail me at bturnow@cmschools.org
1.) EdPuzzle - Sci Eye Hearing the Sound - Welcome - We are going to continue our unit on waves. This week we will focus on sound waves! Listening to music, television, nature, and other people are all important. But how do we hear sounds? And why is it important to protect our hearing?
The assignment has been posted to Google Classroom. It was due Friday, May 15 by 3pm.
2.) Mystery Science - Earthquakes. This is in line with our unit on waves. But these are not sound waves! Watch and learn more!
Begin by watching the video on Earthquakes. Then, watch the "Bonus"! Finally, if it lets you, VOTE for the question for next week! Remember, you can also submit your own question! This has been posted to your Google Classroom. It was due Friday, May 15 at 3pm.
TED-ED LESSON - You will have this week to complete a lesson on EdTed. You will log in using your school Google Account!
Go to the link: https://ed.ted.com/on/XIcvCoUx
Click on "sign in" located in the top right corner.
Now, click on "Continue with Google" and choose your school account to proceed and log in.
It may tell you "Your Confirmation Link is On The Way". If it did, now, go check your school Google Email account and the find the email from TED. Then click on "Verify my email address". Once you do, go BACK to the page you were at before. Some of you will be able to log in right away with your Google account. If you did, skip the next sentence.
Now enter your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL Only! Choose "Student" and you can choose a subject you are interested in. Now click on "Continue to TED-Ed".
Now, click here again to go back to the lesson! https://ed.ted.com/on/XIcvCoUx Now your screen will be entitled "Quest 5 - the energy we need"
You will now do "Watch", "Think", "Dig Deeper". and then "Discuss".
First watch the video. Then click on "Think" and answer the 10 questions. You can play the video again if you need by just clicking the video while you are answering the questions. Then move on to "Dig Deeper" and read through the entire section under "Additional Resources for you to Explore". You will complete steps 1, 2, and 3 here!
Finally, click on ""Discuss" and click on the question and read the entire question and statement from me.
You are now done! Yeah! Great job!!!!
This was due Friday, May 8.
3.) Cells on Mosa Mack - It is through Mosa Mack and entitled "Cells". This was due May 8. This is a REQUIRED project. I am giving you more than a week to complete this. Go to the MOSA MACK tab on my website for more information and to know exactly what to complete for this project. Go here to begin: https://sites.google.com/cmschools.org/mrturnow/mosa-mack READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!!!!!
4.) Please check Google Classroom for all due assignments.
5.) Make sure you are signed up for my REMIND messages. All you have to do is text @mrturnow6 to the number 81010
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OFFICE HOURS! I am available via e-mail most of the time. The best hours to email me to get a very quick answer are in the morning between 8am-10am. Outside of these hours I will still respond as quick as possible. Thank you!
SCRATCH! A great program that is free to use! I know most students already have an account, but if not, you can get one for FREE! Here is a link to many activities you can begin work on. These are great to work on for the long-term. https://scratch.mit.edu/ideas?mc_cid=06a3f42013&mc_eid=a0c7a38a94
Contact me via email at bturnow@cmschools.org I promise I will do my best to get back to you ASAP. Please understand that are inboxes are very active as this is now our main forum of communication with administration, teachers, and students. Thank you for understanding.
Here is a link for 20 Virtual Field Trips you can take with your family! https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
Go HERE for the top 100 science photos of 2019! Some awesome incredible images!!!
Mrs. Glynn
a new announcement in Language & Literature (4th) 4th period.
WEDNESDAY 5/20 - Read chapter 20
https://sites.google.com/cmschools.org/mrsglynnlanguageliterature6th/the-hunger-games
Mrs. McDermott
Today is the final day to submit your request for the watch party. If you did all your work last week, you are invited, but I can't invite you unless you RSVP. Scroll down the stream and look for the Watch Party Invite. Everyone who already RSVP, please check your email.
a new assignment in Mrs. McDermott 6th Period 6.
Due: May 21
More Rhombus Practice Wednesday 5/20
All you need for today is in the google form. Be sure to watch the video and have your reference sheet handy. We had some trouble with rhombus the other day.
Due Tomorrow, 9:00 AM
More Rhombus Practice Wednesday 5/20
2 points
All you need for today is in the google form. Be sure to watch the video and have your reference sheet handy. We had some trouble with rhombus the other day.
Mr.O'Brien
Happy Wednesday to all 6th graders!! Today we will view a couple of snipets related to the "Age of Exploration" Enjoy!!!!
Mrs. Tseperkas
Your work All the Right Notes- Story and Vocabulary Activity is due tomorrow. Would you like to turn it in?
All the Right Notes- Story and Vocabulary Activity
Due: May 20
Mrs. Voelger
https://sites.google.com/cmschools.org/mrsvoelger/home
Hi Scott,
Jennifer Voelger posted a new assignment in FACS Period 2 2.
Due: May 29
Designing a Virtual French Cafe
For this assignment you will be designing a Virtual French Cafe.
Please watch the youtube video carefully and take notes so that you don't get stuck.
Please include 3-4 foods in your virtual cafe using the words you learned in French with Ms. Harrison. Please include audio files for each food. (insert -> audio and select SHARED WITH ME and you should see them)
Remember:
1. Only appropriate images please
2. Please include 3-4 foods that you've learned about in French
3. To insert audio select files that were "Shared with me" from your google drive
3. When searching for images remember to use the words "transparent background" when searching to help ensure the images work for this project
4. If you'd like to include your avatar you may insert it (please make it appropriate to this assignment)
HAVE FUN!!!!!
Mr. Slifstein
Eric Slifstein
Created May 19May 19
Happy Tuesday CM! Any assignments past due from April 24th can be submitted to count towards your 4th quarter grade. Survey week going well! Excellent feedback coming in
Mrs. Harrison
a new announcement in Mrs. Harrison - LOTE (Spanish/French) - Grade 6.
Bonjour Class!
I had SO much fun creating my French Café from Mrs. Voelger's class! Click the YouTube video below to check it out! Can't wait to see your creations!!
Au Revoir!
Mdme. Harrison
Due May 24
Lesson 23 - Unit 5 - French Food - Menu Project
5 points
May 18
Bonjour Class!
This week you will have ALL week to work on your French Dinner Menu's.
Please take your time with this assignment and create something unique!
Merci,
Mrs. Harrison