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Archive for December, 2007
December 21, 2007 at 2:50 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
January 7-11 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Explore geologic time scales. Students will better understand the length of each eon. (6.6.1) HW: Review p.130 for short quiz tomorrow!
TUESDAY – TLW: Tuesday: Conclude introductions to geologic time scales. (6.6.1)
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete a fossil time line activity using periods of the geological time scale. (6.6.1)
THURSDAY – TLW: Watch a video on Earth’s history and Brain Pop videos to review for the C5 test on Monday. (6.6.1)
FRIDAY – TLW: The students will review for the C5 test on Monday through a study guide and a vocabulary worksheet. (6.6.1) NOTE:Science Fair Component #7 DUE!! (Conduct your experiment and collect data in folder. Record the results of your experiment)… SEE SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT GUIDELINES/SCHEDULE.
December 21, 2007 at 2:49 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
January 1-11 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Analyze the reasons why Chandragupta had many enemies.
TUESDAY – TLW: Examine the period of Gupta’s rule.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discover the mathematical development of the base-ten number system.
THURSDAY – TLW: Freelance illustrations on any India/Persia topic covered in class.
FRIDAY – TLW: Be introduced to “Darius The Organizer” of the Persian Empire.
December 17, 2007 at 12:31 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
December (12)17-21
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Complete taking notes for Chapter 5.
TUESDAY – TLW: Tuesday: Finish examination on types of fossil formation. (6.6.1)
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Explore geologic time scales. Students will better understand the length of each eon. (6.6.1)
THURSDAY – TLW: Conclude introductions to geologic time scales.
FRIDAY – No School: Winter Break!!
December 17, 2007 at 12:30 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
December 17-21
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Use a cultural map. P.196 (1-8)
TUESDAY – TLW: Go over, Map Skills “The Cities of Ancient Egypt”
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Analyze the reasons why Chandragupta had many enemies.
THURSDAY – TLW: Freelance illustrations on any India/Persia topic covered in class.
FRIDAY – TLW: No School: Winter Break!!
December 10, 2007 at 7:23 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
December (12)10-14
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Examine Absolute Dating: A measure of Time p.120 Science Fair Notebook check.
TUESDAY – TLW: Tuesday: Explain radioactive decay and radiometric. 6.6.1 HW: Review class notes – Quiz Thursday
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Describe how different types of fossils are formed and write a short story exploring possible scenarios for each type of fossilization. (spi.6.6.1) HW: Review class notes – Quiz Thursday
THURSDAY – TLW: Examine fossils from the Grand Canyon and discuss the different ways that fossils can form. (spi. 6.6.1) Quiz over material covered in C5.
FRIDAY – TLW: Discuss Geological Divisions of Time: Eons, eras, periods, and epochs.
December 10, 2007 at 7:22 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
December 10-14
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Finish presentation of Confucius Sayings!
TUESDAY – TLW: Map Skills “The Cities of Ancient Egypt”
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete a visual analysis by interpreting pictures about developments in Indian civilization. (An introduction to India and Persia) p.190
THURSDAY – TLW: Examine the language and religious beliefs of India’s ancient past. Students will realize the influences that continue today. p192
FRIDAY – TLW:
December 3, 2007 at 6:13 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
December (12)3-7
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Complete second (2nd) Think Link Testing and Science Fair Notebook check.
TUESDAY – TLW: Explain relative dating and superposition. Students will also identify features of disturbed rock layers. P.115-117 (6.6.1)
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Explain types of disturbed rock layers.
THURSDAY – TLW: Understand the types of unconformities in rocks (6.6.1)
FRIDAY – TLW: Role play disturbed rock layers using the human body! (Group activity)
December 3, 2007 at 6:04 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
December 3-7
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Complete interpretation of “Confucius’ Saying”
TUESDAY – TLW: Continue examination of China rulers: “The Qin Dynasty” p.177-181 (6.6.2) (6.6.3) HW: Students were asked to find out: How many trips from Memphis TN to LA California equals the length of the Great Wall of China?
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WEDNESDAY –TLW: Examine the building of the Great Wall. Why? Students will also discover The Silk Road!
THURSDAY – TLW: Present Confucius’ saying to class. Review for Chapter 5 test!
Social Studies : Study Guide
Chapter Five
1.What was the Zhou kings beliefs?
2.What did peasants under the Zhou kingdom do to farm the noble’s land?
3.What did Confucius believe?
4.What did “Leaglism” teach people
5.What did Gaozu believe a ruler should be like?
6.Which ruler brought about “Chinese Peace”?
7.What was the purpose of the civil service?
8.What was the main way trade took place between Europe and China?
9.Describe the following:
Shi Huangdi
Zhou
Han
Liu Bang
Daoism
10.Name 3 ways China benefited from the Silk Road trade route?
FRIDAY – TLW: Chapter 5 Test “China” Students will also complete a Map Skills activity “The Cities of Ancient Egypt”.
