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August 27, 2007 at 1:33 am · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
August 27-31
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Complete a review cross word puzzle over lab safety in preparation for the test on Tuesday. Students will also find the broken safety rules performed by the SpongeBob Bikini Bottom gang. HW: Study for Lab Safety Test – NOTE: Please bring composition books TOMORROW – we will set them up for journal writing after the test!
TUESDAY – TLW: Test understanding of Lab Safety. This test will be kept in my files. Students will also start setting up for Science Journal Writing – PLEASE BRING COMPOSITION BOOK if you have not already!!
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Finish journal set-ups! Students will also begin to discuss the importance of investigation and observation.
THURSDAY – TLW: Continue discussing the importance of investigation and observation by completing a science “Apple Observation” activity. Students will follow-up this activity with their first “Science Journal” entry. (COMPOSITION BOOKS or LOOK ALIKES ARE A MUST!!)
FRIDAY – TLW: Use investigative and observation techniques through the “Are You FBI Material” activity.!! Students will conclude this activity with a “Science Journal” entry for a grade.
August 27, 2007 at 1:31 am · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
August 27-31
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Identify the parts of a map. Students will also complete vocabulary for maps and globe. spi(6.3.1)
TUESDAY – TLW: Discover “What is Latitude”. Students will measure distance in degrees north or south of the equator. spi(6.3.1)
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discover “What is Longitude”. Students will measure distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian. HW: Review notes on Latitude and Longitude for a short quiz tomorrow (Thursday). spi(6.3.1)
THURSDAY – TLW: Short Quiz on Latitude and Longitude. Students will then start on a project of Continents and Oceans p.A2 (A colored paper “map and globe” skills project) spi(6.3.1)
FRIDAY – TLW: Finish working on the project of Continents and Oceans. P.A2 spi(6.3.2)
August 21, 2007 at 6:11 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
August 20-24
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Take a test to show understanding of Ms. Lofties’ Way of doing things. (Classroom Procedures and Expectations). We will also discuss the answers to the test.
TUESDAY – TLW: Begin studies on Lab Safety. We will discuss lab safety information found in the textbook.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Review and complete a lab safety packets.
THURSDAY – TLW: Create a 4-tab book on the safety symbols. Please bring art supplies to class.
FRIDAY – TLW: Complete 4-tab book on safety symbols. HW: Review notes over lab safety. Test has been moved to Tuesay!!
August 21, 2007 at 6:10 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
August 20-24
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Draw and Label geography terms from the Atlas on p.A20. Pop Quiz tomorrow! (Know Tennessee state flower)
TUESDAY – TLW: Read and discuss the Themes of Social Studies. P.22-25. Students will take notes using a graphic organizer. Students will also work in groups to create posters depicting each Theme. Pop Quiz- today!
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Students will continue working on Social Studies’ theme posters. It will rubric graded!!
THURSDAY – TLW: Read and discuss “Social Studies” p.26-29.
FRIDAY – TLW: Presentation of Themes of Social Studies posters!!
August 21, 2007 at 6:06 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
August 13-17
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Welcome to Germantown Middle School! Students will meet each teacher on team 6A and start learning the GMS Way!! HW: Manila folders will be sent home for parental review and signatures – Due back Friday!!!
TUESDAY – TLW: Welcome to Germantown Middle School! Students will meet each teacher on team 6A and finish being introduced to the GMS’ Way!! Students will receive a school tour. HW: Safety Contracts will be sent home for parental review and signatures – Due back Friday!!!
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Each student will receive a daily class schedule and begin class rotations according to their schedule. Students will be introduced to Ms. Lofties’ way of conducting class and what will be expected. HW: All paperwork in manila folders and the Safety Contract should be reviewed and signed by a parent– Due back Friday!!!
THURSDAY – TLW: Continue learning Ms. Loftiest Way. Students will be shown how to behave with classroom visitors and how to conduct themselves in the hallway. (Stopping points, etc.) HW: All paperwork in manila folders and the Safety Contract should be reviewed and signed by a parent– Due back Friday!!!
FRIDAY – TLW: Conclude introduction to Ms. Lofties’ Way. Students will review classroom procedures and expectations today and briefly on Monday. Then they will take a test to show their understanding of Ms. Lofties’ Way of doing things. HW: Manila folders and Safety Contracts– Due back Today!!!
August 21, 2007 at 6:05 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
August 13-17
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Welcome to Germantown Middle School! Students will meet each teacher on team 6A and start learning the GMS Way!!
TUESDAY – TLW: Welcome to Germantown Middle School! Students will meet each teacher on team 6A and finish being introduced to the GMS’ Way!! Students will receive a school tour.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete a Social Studies book Scavenger Hunt. This assignment will help students get familiar with how to navigate their S.S. book. (How to find the maps, etc.)
THURSDAY – TLW: Draw a map of the United States labeling all the states and capitals. This assignment will pull from their prior knowledge about the location of America’s states and capital. They can use their agenda book for assistance.
FRIDAY – TLW: Conclude drawing of the United States and finish up scavenger hunt from Wednesday if necessary.
August 20, 2007 at 4:19 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
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