MONDAY – TLW: Receive project orientation. Students will also know their assigned Lunar Rover Project Group.

TUESDAY – TLW: Read and discuss background information on the moon, create a mission name, logo and patch. Students will also create a list of specialized people that they would want to go on the mission with them.

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Read about living in space and create a list of things needed to live on the moon. Students will also explain why they are needed or what they are used for.

THURSDAY – TLW: Design space suits to wear while on the moon, come up with an emergency plan for sickness and predict health problems that may arise on the moon.

FRIDAY - TLW: Start building a lunar rover from materials they brought in during the week. HW: Students should be prepared to finish building the lunar rover on Monday!

THE MOSAIC PROJECT!!!

Parents!! The students are doing a wonderful job on their mosaics in social studies class. I am so pleased with their progress and how well each group is working hard to bring their picture to life! On Monday the students finished up their mosaic draft. Tuesday they begin coloring macaroni, rice, pinto beans, spaghetti, broken CD cases, beads, rocks, glass, and just a variety of things. The rest of our time will be spent in the LAB, while working with various food colors, watercolors, acrylic paints, tile scorers, glue, etc. I should have the foundation boards ready for students to start painting and gluing down small pieces by Thursday. They are really excited about completing this project and it shows. I think this will be a piece they will never forget!! I know I won’t!!!

I will continue to keep you posted with our progress and/or any changes. Right now - The projected due date to have “Mosaics Around The World” complete is: Friday May 9th. This will give all projects time to dry over the weekend and be ready to present to the class on Monday May 12th.

Thanks in advance for helping them with any purchases towards doing this project. We really appreciate it!!

Ms. Lofties ☺

MONDAY – TLW: What is Inheritance! C3:3 p72-75 (6.6.4)

TUESDAY – TLW: Discover what is it that makes each of us different? Genes, Genetics, and DNA. (6.6.4)

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Examine Cell Forms and Functions, Human Genome, Big as Life: Obesity in America , and Healthy Habits (6.6.4)

THURSDAY – TLW: In class lab activity! Students will use a scale and a yard stick to calculate their BMI.

FRIDAY - TLW: In class lab acitivity! Students will present “Match and Compare My Traits”

MONDAY – TLW: Introduce the Mosaic Project!!! Students will design and create their very own Mosaic by working in 6 collaborative groups. Students will glue small pieces of colored materials/objects onto a smooth surface creating a realistic picture of interest from China, India, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, or Memphis. Students are encouraged to choose their subject wisely in an effort to make the mosaic look great while using their creative imaginations.

TUESDAY – TLW: - Class will collaborate with the Art teacher (Mr. Gordon) to get a framework for designing and creating an actual mosaic. Students will be assigned their perspective area of design and should start brainstorming which items/small objects they want to use and bring in.

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Students will pair off inside their groups to search for pictures via Internet to used in the mosaic creation. Students are encouraged to choose a simple but symbolic picture of the area they are assigned to represent. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.

THURSDAY – TLW: Begin rough draft sketch or outline of chosen mosaic design. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.

FRIDAY – TLW: Finish the outline drawing of the chosen mosaic! Student’s progress will be checked for a grade at this point! Students should also begin discussing the way they want to color any objects needed for this project. For example: food coloring or paint? Will the group require a strainer to accomplish this task, etc. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.

MONDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

TUESDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Family Life Curriculum

THURSDAY – TLW: Family Life Curriculum

FRIDAY - TLW: Family Life Curriculum

MONDAY – TLW: TCAP Review! Focus Classification

TUESDAY – TLW: TCAP Review! Focus Light Energy

WEDNESDAY –TLW: TCAP Review!

THURSDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

FRIDAY - TLW: TCAP Review!

MONDAY – TLW: Spanish

TUESDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

WEDNESDAY –TLW: TCAP Review!

THURSDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

FRIDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!

April 2, 2008 at 12:33 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·

Parents-Germantown Middle School does not allow students to chew gum. However, students are ignoring this rule more and more each day, without regard. Each student has been reminded of this rule and warned excessively. As a result, after school detentions will now be automatically issued to any (6A) student caught chewing, effective immediately. Failure to serve an assigned after school detention, will result in further disciplinary actions. Please talk with your child about the consequences for not complying with this rule.

Thank you,
—————-TEAM 6A———————-
Ms. Lofties, Mrs. O’Bryan, Mrs. G. Williams

MONDAY – TLW: Complete activity on Energy Conversions and Energy Consumption 6.14.4

TUESDAY – TLW: Complete BrainPop lessons related to energy in preparation for chapter test. HW: Review “Exploring Energy Packet” and class notes for test.

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete test on Energy Concepts. Students will also define HEAT, compare conduction, convection and radiation. C12.2 P.367-374 6.14.2

THURSDAY – TLW: Explain the difference between temperature, thermal energy, and heat. C13.2 p.375. Students will also will discuss the electromagnetic spectrum and the 7 different types of waves C17.2 P.487-491 6.14.5.

FRIDAY - TLW: Examine the interactions of light waves. (reflection, refraction and absorption) C17.3 P.495-500. spi.6.14.5

MONDAY – TLW: Examine the Legacy of Byzantium.

TUESDAY – TLW: Describe the feudal system. Students will also compare conditions in Europe “Middle Ages” before and after the Black Death. P.309-315. HW: Study vocabulary for tomorrow’s quiz.

WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete C9 Vocabulary Quiz! Complete BrainPop lessons in review for tomorrow’s chapter 9 assessment. HW: Review class notes and handouts.

THURSDAY – TLW: Chapter 9 assessment!! Practice map skills by answering questions about the Persian Empire

FRIDAY – TLW: Guidance Day!