We have our final field trip scheduled for Monday, June 2.

We will be touring the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati(includes a tour of the Mosque), and then we will eat lunch at a local Mediterranean restaurant called TAZ.

Field trip permission slips and money for the bus and lunch must be returned by Thursday, 5/29, so that we can have the appropriate checks cut. Please note information about appropriate attire for this trip on the permission form.

International Fair

The International Fair was a wonderful event. Students worked very hard, and their efforts paid off in a very enjoyable time for them and their guests. There were a number of cameras taking photos. I'll add them as I can get hold of them.

Zoo Math Days

These are a little late, but here are some pictures of our day at the zoo -- doing math.

Publishing Center "Open House" and PTA meeting

Publishing CenterEach year every student at Nativity completes a handmade book using archival materials (e.g. acid free papers and glues that will not deteriorate over time). The projects combine the joint efforts of all the members of the Nativity community: parents, students, teachers and the administration. A significant amount of art class time is devoted to the creation of these unique and beautiful pieces which will be displayed this year at the publishing center open house, tomorrow, May21. Please plan to join us and celebrate the wonderful work done by our students.

Some Fraction Math...

A typical adult heart pumps about 1/3 of a pint with every heartbeat, and pumps about 70 beats per minute (while resting)… so about how much blood would an adult heart pump in a typical day?

Can you solve this one using "mental math?" How many times does 3/4 fit into 15 6/8?

There are two small holes in a tub filled with water. If opened, one hole will empty the tub in 3 hours; the other will empty it in 6 hours. If both holes are opened at the same time, how long will it take to empty the tub?

Here's a mystery picture, fraction practice: Mystery Picture

The weather forecaster says that it is 200 C in London but
only 7/10 as hot in New York. How hot is it in New York?

Last year, Mr Murrin weighed 60 kg. This year he weighs 2/5
more. How much does Mr Murrin weigh this year?

6th Grade International Fair -- Coming Up on May 23

This year’s 6th grade International Fair, on May 23, will focus on nations with significantly Muslim populations. Teams of students will work together to learn about the cultures of ten different nations around the world. Each team will then make a multi-faceted presentation of what they learn and discover together to their classmates, parents, and friends.

Learning should include a variety of information about the geography, government, customs, cultural elements, and history of the assigned nation. Student groups are expected to prepare an attractive and informative display about their assigned nation (including an area where visitors could sample two or three dishes from the culture), and to present a cultural presentation that would include elements such as appropriate costumes, music, dance, poetry, story-telling, games, etc.


Required Display Elements:
Area: (total, land, water, comparative)
Land boundaries
Coastline
Climate
Terrain
Natural resources
Natural hazards
Environment – current issues
Population
Nationality or nationalities
Religion(s)
Language(s)
Government type
Capital
Food – Recipes?
Color pictures or drawings (minimum of 5)
Map (picture)
Flag (picture)

Presentation Requirements:
a) Your presentation should summarize some elements of what you have learned about your country.
b) Your presentation may include elements of art and culture, including: Games, Storytelling, Song/Music, Dance, Art or “made” Objects, Art, Clothing
c) Your team should dress in costumes that are representative of the country that you studied.
d) Your presentation should last approximately 5 minutes.
e) Your presentation should be interesting, informative, and entertaining.
f) It is important that the audience can see/hear what it is that you present.
g) Everyone in your group should participate fully in the presentation that you prepare.

April Homework -- Archive

April 30, 2008-- Social Studies -- Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation test is tomorrow.April 29, 2008 --Math 63-- retest for Geometry.Social Studies test is Thursday.April 28, 2008 --Social Studies test on Thursday. Work on the Chapter Review: pages 318-319, questions 1-5 and 7-16.Math-64 -- Finish "Decimals" packet. You do not have to complete the last page (176).Math-63 -- Finish the "Geometry packet. April 22, 2008 -- USA Map Test is scheduled for Thursday, April 24.Math -- Zoo Math Days packets will be due on Thursday.Social Studies -- read pp. 314-317.Science -- Read pp. 86-91. Answer questions 1-4 on p. 91.April 21, 2008 --USA Map Test is scheduled for Thursday, April 24.Math -- Zoo Math Days packets will be due on Thursday.April 18, 2008 --USA Map Test is scheduled for Thursday, April 24.April 13, 2008 --Get Zoo Permission slips signed.Math 64 -- p. 123, problems 3-6, 20-22, 31, and 32Math 63 -- Measuring Angles practice worksheetApril 10, 2008 --Social Studies (rm. 204) -- perspective drawing worksheet activity. See blog posts for some information on this topic.Math 64 -- Quadrilaterals Practice worksheetMath 63 -- p. 524, problems 1d, 1e, 8, 14, 15April 9, 2008 --Social Studies -- Renaissance Timeline Project. Due Monday, April 14April 8, 2008 --Math 64 -- Polygon Capture game questions.April 7, 2008 --Math 63 -- Geometric Constructions test will be Tuesday.Social Studies -- I will check study guide materials for the USA map test on Tuesday.April 4, 2008--Science Test -- Chapter 1. Monday, April 7Math 64 -- Assessment for "geometric constructions" -- Friday, April 4Math 64 -- prepare game pieces for "Polygon Capture." Due Monday.Math 63 -- Assessment for "geometric constructions" -- Wednesday, April 9.Social Studies -- read pp. 304-309. Answer questions 1-5.April 2, 2oo8--Science Test -- Chapter 1. Monday, April 7Math 64 -- assessment for "geometric constructions" -- Friday, April 4Math 64 -- pp. 524-525, problems 1d, 1e, 8, 14, 15Social Studies/Math -- China questions/polyhedra project is due Thursday.Health -- discuss drug abuse handout with parents. Get a parent signature after your discussion.April 1, 2008 --Health -- discuss the warning signs of drug abuse (from the packet) with a parent, and get their signature. Due Thursday.Math/Social Studies -- Chinese Questions / Polyhedra project is due on Thursday.Math 64 -- Geometric Constructions Assessment will be Friday.Science -- Chapter 1 test will be Monday.