Measure Mania

Monday, March 22 will be the first annual 6th Grade Measure Mania here at Nativity. Students will take part in a variety of hands-on labs to help them learn and explore concepts in measurement. Come and help us! Parent volunteers are needed. Actually, we'll take adult help of all sorts, so grandparents, aunts, older brothers and sisters -- all are welcome. You do NOT have to be a math genius to be a part of our day. Just email me if you can be here for part or all of our time together.

Thanks!

Giant Traveling Map -- Asia

The National Geographic Giant Traveling Map of Asia was with us last week. Sixth grade students spent a class period walking around on the map finding a variety of landmarks and places, measuring distances, and drawing conclusions about the things that the map had to show them. One student was found "barefoot surfing" in the Indian Ocean, others seemed intent on a bit of very literal "island hopping," and another student rejoiced in the chance to stand atop the summit of Mt. Everest -- the world's highest peak. Here are some pictures of the students on the map --

Homework Archive -- February, 2010 Part II

February 26 -- Geography -- Asia map test, part 3 is scheduled for Monday, 3/1. Social Studies -- Asia reading packet is due on 3/3. Math -- budget project work, steps 1-5 must be completed before we go to the computer lab on 3/3. Math Archimedes -- chapter 4 test will be given on 3/4. February 25 -- Pack your lunch for Friday...we will be late getting back from the field trip, so no cafeteria orders on Friday. Science/Health -- complete the arm model observation activity. Reading work for pp. 42-48 is due on Friday. NOTE: there could be a quiz. ;-) Geography -- Asia map test, part 3 is scheduled for Monday, 3/1. Social Studies -- Asia reading packet is due on 3/3. Math -- budget project work, steps 1-5 must be completed before we go to the computer lab on 3/3. Math Archimedes -- chapter 4 test will be given on 3/3. February 24 -- Geography -- Map test part 2: 2/25, Map test part 3: 3/1 Social Studies -- Asia reading packet is due on 3/3 Health -- read pages 42-48. Reflect on each paragraph with a one sentence summary. Due on 2/26 Math Thales -- Making ends meet project: complete all but steps 6 and 7 by Wednesday, 3/3. Math Archimedes -- Making ends meet project: complete all but steps 6 and 7 by Friday, 2/26. February 23 -- Geography -- Map test part 2: 2/25, Map test part 3: 3/1 Social Studies -- Asia reading packet is due on 3/3 Health -- read pages 42-48. Reflect on each paragraph with a one sentence summary. Due on 2/26 Math -- Making ends meet project: complete all but steps 6 and 7 by Wednesday, 3/3. February 22- Science -- Chapter 4 reading is due Tuesday Math Archimedes -- determine a cost for your car this week -- by Friday Geography -- Map test part 2: 2/25, Map test part 3: 3/1 Social Studies -- Asia reading packet is due on 3/3