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

Assignment Archive -- February, 2010 (Part 1)

February 18 -- Social Studies -- Asia reading packet will be due on March 3. Geography -- Asia map tests: Part 1- 2/22, Part 2- 2/25, Part 3 -- 3/1 Math Archimedes -- Share the "making ends meet" packet with a parent. Ask them what advice they would give you as you begin to create your budget. Write down what they tell you. February 17 -- Social Studies -- Asia reading packet will be due on March 3. Geography -- Asia map tests: Part 1- 2/22, Part 2- 2/25, Part 3 -- 3/1 Math Thales -- pages 159-160, problems 1-15 Math Archimedes -- students are working on the "Making Ends Meet" project. They will need to find a car to "purchase" in the next few days. The links to the Kelly Blue Book website can be found on my webquest page: http://msdanielswebquests.blogspot.com/ February 11 -- Thales Math -- p. 158 mini lab Archimedes Math -- pp. 159-160, problems 1-4, 6, 13-16, 18 Social Studies -- study for test February 10 -- Social studies -- study for the test. Math Thales -- Decimal word problems work sheet. Math Archimedes -- p. 158, mini lab. Science -- dragons will be due next Tuesday. February 8 -- Social Studies -- Test on Friday over chapters 14 and 15 Social Studies -- France/Netherlands packet. Math Thales -- p. 154, problems 4-25 Math Archimedes -- decimal word problems worksheet. February 5 -- Math Archimedes -- p. 154, problems 29-35 (odd) Social Studies -- E.U. Issues Packet. February 4 --

Change for Haiti

Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade continue to collect "Change for Haiti." Money raised in this effort will be forwarded to the Restavec Foundation for use in their earthquake relief work in Haiti. There is no amount too small, because the need is so large.

Please empty your pockets, check under the car mats and the cushion of the couch, and ask your friends, neighbors and families if they have change to spare. Together, we can reach out to help our neighbors in need at this moment.

january 2010 assignments -- archive

January 29 -- Math Thales -- bike lab due on Monday. Science -- Invention Convention Marketing plan due on 2/5. January 28-- Math Archimedes -- worksheet 4-6, do all the problems on the back page. Bike lab due tomorrow. Science -- flower parts lab write up due tomorrow. Invention convention marketing plan is due on 2/5. January 27 -- Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Science -- Flower parts lab write up is due Friday, 1/29. Invention convention marketing plan work is due Friday, 2/5. Math Archimedes -- Bike lab write up is due Friday, 1/29. January 25-- Math Thales -- p. 146, problems 12-20 Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. January 22 -- Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Math (all) -- Writing in Math, due Monday. Social Studies -- Role play about Czechoslovakia, due Monday. Science -- worksheet, pages 66-73. Due Monday. January 20 -- Science -- complete activity B on the last page. Math Thales -- repair p. 143 Math Archimedes -- Division worksheet, problems 2-18 (even) on the back side. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. January 19 -- Math Thales -- p. 143, problems 10- 21 Science (Mrs. Elfer's Homeroom) -- complete activity B in the packet. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. January 15 -- Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. Science -- Family Trees are due on Tuesday, 1/19. January 14 -- Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. Science -- Family Trees are due on Tuesday, 1/19. Math Thales-- pp. 137-138, problems 15-29 (odd), 31-33, 42 Math Archimedes -- p. 143, problems 10-18, 28,31-33 January 13 -- Science -- Bring a picture of you. Family traits survey. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. January 12 -- Math -- Project groups -- your work is due on Wednesday. Science -- Bring a picture of you. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. Social Studies -- answer questions 1-5 on p. 385. Science -- complete the lab activity: questions 1 and 2 on p. 75. January 11-- Math -- Chapter 3 test is tomorrow. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Project groups -- your work is due on Wednesday. January 8 -- Science -- Bring a picture of you. Due 1/13. Complete the Paint's Family Tree worksheet for Monday, 1/11. Math (All) -- Chapter 3 test is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/12. Math Project work will be due on Wednesday, 1/13. Math Thales-- Read lesson 3-5b on p. 125. Do problems 4,5,6, and 7 on page 126. Math Archimedes -- Writing in math. Due 1/11. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Complete the Europe Map Test study guide packet for Monday, 1/11. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. January 7 -- Science -- Bring a picture of you. Due 1/13. Math (All) -- Chapter 3 test is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/12.Math Project work will be due on Wednesday, 1/13. Math Thales-- Read lesson 3-5b on p. 125. Do problems 4,5,6, and 7 on page 126. Math Archimedes -- Writing in math. Due 1/11. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. January 6 -- Math -- Read lesson 3-5b on p. 125. Do problems 4,5,6, and 7 on page 126. Chapter 3 test is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/12. Math Project work will be due on Wednesday, 1/13. Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. January 5 -- Geography -- Europe map tests are scheduled as follows: Section 1 & 2, January 26. Section 3 & 4, January 28. Social Studies -- Europe Reading Packet, due January 20. Math -- pp. 123-124, problems 12-26 (even), 27-30, 33-37 January 4 -- Social Studies -- finish North America "poster walk" questions.

Happy 2010

Resolve to make at least one person happy every day, and then in ten years you may have made three thousand, six hundred and fifty persons happy, or brightened a small town by your contribution to the fund of general enjoyment.

-- Sydney Smith --

December 2009 Assignments -- Archive

December 17 --Math Archimedes -- pp. 112-113, problems 3-21 (odd) -- due 1/4/10Science -- finish the write up for the sunflower seed lab.December 16 --Study for the Canada map test!!!December 15 --Geography -- Canada map test will be given on Thursday.Math Thales -- pp. 109-110, problems 1-25 (odd).December 9--THE FIELD TRIP TO "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" IS TOMORROW. Dress warmly. Don't forget your lunch and your bus money.Geography -- Canada map test is scheduled for 12/17.Science (Ms. Daniel's class) -- read pp. 58-61. Use SQ3R reading strategy. List the items you find in the survey portion of your reading. Develop 3 questions for each section. Answer your questions in writing as you read. Recite the questions and answers to yourself. Review by answering question #1 on p. 59, and questions #1 and #2 on p. 61.Math (Both-- Lesson Groups) -- Decimal models worksheet.Math Thales -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/10.December 8 --PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE "CHRISTMAS CAROL" FIELD TRIP ARE DUE NOW.Geography -- Canada map test is scheduled for 12/17.Science (Mrs. Elfers' class) -- read pp. 58-61. Use SQ3R reading strategy. List the items you find in the survey portion of your reading. Develop 3 questions for each section. Answer your questions in writing as you read. Recite the questions and answers to yourself. Review by answering question #1 on p. 59, and questions #1 and #2 on p. 61.Social Studies -- Wild Times at Your House poster is due on Wednesday, 12/8Math Thales -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/10.Math Archimedes (lesson group) -- finish the place value worksheet and then write each number in expanded form on a separate sheet of paper.Math Archimedes -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/9December 7 --PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE "CHRISTMAS CAROL" FIELD TRIP ARE DUE NOW.Geography -- Canada map test is scheduled for 12/17.Social Studies -- Natural Disaster diagram and one paragraph report on an actual event of this type (due on 12/8). Here's a good link for news articles: http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/natural_disasters/Social Studies -- Wild Times at Your House poster is due on Wednesday, 12/8Math Thales -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/10.Math Archimedes -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/9December 4 --PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE "CHRISTMAS CAROL" FIELD TRIP ARE DUE NOW.Geography -- Canada map test is scheduled for 12/17.Social Studies -- Natural Disaster diagram and one paragraph report on an actual event of this type (due on 12/8). Here's a good link for news articles: http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/natural_disasters/Social Studies -- Guided Reading for North America unit is due 12/7.Math Thales -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/10.Math Archimedes -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/9December 3 --PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE "CHRISTMAS CAROL" FIELD TRIP ARE DUE NOW.Social Studies -- Natural Disaster diagram and one paragraph report on an actual event of this type. Here's a good link for news articles: http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/natural_disasters/Social Studies -- Guided Reading for North America unit is due 12/7.Science -- Egg-speriment lab write up is due 12/4.Science -- Scale drawing of a cell will be due 12/5.Math Thales -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/10.Math Archimedes -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/9.December 2 --Social Studies -- Guided Reading for North America unit is due 12/7.Science -- p. 55, question #1, and p. 57, questions 1 & 2Science -- Egg-speriment lab write up is due 12/4.Science -- Scale drawing of a cell will be due 12/5.Math Thales -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/10.Math Archimedes -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/9.December 1 --Social Studies -- Guided Reading for North America unit is due 12/7.Science -- Finish vocabulary worksheet. Answer these two questions in complete sentences: 1) Give an example of a trait that results from heredity.2) What trait would be good to develop in a fruit using selective breeding?Science -- Egg-speriment lab write up is due 12/4.Science -- Scale drawing of a cell will be due 12/5.Math Thales and Archimedes -- Greatest Baseball Player of All Time project will be due on 12/9.