This week on 6 Red!

Truitt, Science:

This week we started talking about Human's impact on the Environment and did an M&M lab showing exponential growth. Next week we will be focusing on Land Pollution and finish up the week with a Documentary. Have a great weekend!

Next Week: 

Monday -  No School

Tuesday- Land Pollution

Wednesday -  Land Pollution Continued.

Thursday -  All For One Game

Friday - Kiss the Ground Documentary

Straub, Math: 
This week: In General Math, students finished Chapter 8 over surface area of prisms and pyramids this week.  They began a mini-unit on volume of prisms and pyramids on Friday. 

Accelerated Math students finished Chapter 10 (Data Displays) with a test on Thursday.  They began Chapter 11, which is over integers on Friday.  

Looking ahead: Next week, General Math will continue with the mini-unit on Volume, and take a quiz over it on Friday (2/27).  They will then begin Chapter 9 (Data Displays) the following week.  Accelerated Math will continue looking at integers through lessons on computation of positive and negative integers.  

Have a wonderful weekend!

Taylor, ELA:

This week in our 6th-grade class we will continue reading the true-story novel Hana's Suitcase, which tells the life of a Holocaust victim. This book includes historical events and themes about persecution and loss that are age-appropriate but may be emotionally sensitive for some students. Please know: We will provide context, gentle guidance, and opportunities for reflection and discussion. 

The students will continue to complete notes and writing practices associated with the reading.

3rd Quarter AR goals due March 11th.

Frey, Social Studies:

This week we drove into ancient Rome. We finished up our map projects on Tuesday, and then started to learn about the geography and origins of Rome. Next week we will have a large STEM event involving aqueducts. Your kids may need to raid your recycling bins for materials to help build these ancient structures.

Here is our plan for next week:

Monday -Life in Rome 

Tuesday - The Rich vs the Poor

 Wednesday - STEM Planning Day 

Thursday - Construction Day

Friday - Construction Day

Berg, ELA and Science:

Berg: ELA:  

We wrapped up the book Maniac Magee this week with an end of the book comprehension test and the AR test. Students STAR tested and this week and all students have shown nice growth on their scores.  We will begin our next novel Hana’s Suitcase next week.

 Science: 

We will continue to study the different types of pollution and the impact they have on the Earth. Students will study how humans contribute to pollution and how people  can lessen the amount of pollution on Earth.