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February 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 25-29 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Watch the movie, “Ruby Bridges” and discuss questions regarding segregation.
TUESDAY – TLW: Watch the movie, “Ruby Bridges” and answer questions regarding segregation.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discover accomplishments made by famous African American Men using the Encylopedia Brittannica’s Guide to Black History.
THURSDAY – TLW: Discover accomplishments made by famous African American Men using the Encylopedia Brittannica’s Guide to Black History.
FRIDAY – TLW: Watch “The Boyhood of Martin Luther King Jr.” It presents a strong case for brotherhood and stimulates empathy and understanding for those who have endured prejudice-in a manner readily understood.
February 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
February 18-22 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: No School. Presidents Day!!
TUESDAY – TLW: Examine “Interdependence of Plants and Animals” L1:TCAP Coach 6.2.1 Students will then compare the “Relationships Among Organisms” L2:TCAP Coach 6.2.2 Students will answer practice questions for both lessons.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discuss rotation vs. revolution from C8.1 and complete an activity where they calculate their ages on different planets. 6.7.4
THURSDAY – TLW Watch a video and a Brain Pop on rotation and revolution. 6.7.4
FRIDAY - TLW: Discuss the inner planets Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars and complete the workbook pages for these planets. 6.7.3
February 15, 2008 at 7:52 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 18-22 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: No School. President’s Day!
TUESDAY – TLW: Evaluate the “Basic Components of Culture” L1:TCAP Coach 6.1.1 Students will also answer practice questions.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discuss “Cultural Groups” L2:TCAP Coach 6.1.5 Students will also answer practice questions.
THURSDAY – TLW: Introduce Ancient Rome! Students will complete a visual analysis activity.
FRIDAY – TLW: Examine why Italy had few good harbors and so, few outside contacts.
February 8, 2008 at 7:37 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
February 11-15 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Finish and finalize ALL prepared Science Fair Project Presentations. Finalist will be chosen and submitted to compete in the GMS Science Fair! HW: Students should begin working on Directed Reading Worksheet and review class notes for Test on Friday.
TUESDAY – TLW: Complete a skill builder lab acitivity “Up from the Depths” NOTE: Students will complete this activity in the science lab! 6.7.4 HW: Review class notes for C6 and complete directed reading worksheets for C6.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Review concepts covered on the Ocean’s Movement by watching the movie “Finding Nemo”. Students will answer questions from the video. HW: Review directed reading sheet and class notes.
THURSDAY – TLW: Finish answering questions from the movie “Finding Nemo” based on the movement of the ocean.
FRIDAY - TLW: Watch two “Brain Pop” videos to help review specific concepts covered in C6 (waves and tides). Students will then complete a test over The Movement of Ocean Waters.
February 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 11-15 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Further examine the adventurous history, philosophy, and mythology of Ancient Greece
TUESDAY – TLW: Complete Chapter 7 Test (Ancient Greece).
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete a TCAP Coach “Pre-Test”
THURSDAY – TLW: Analyze answers chosen on Coach “Pre-Test”
FRIDAY – TLW: Guidance Day!
February 1, 2008 at 7:50 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
February 4-8 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Discuss types of wave and wave speed. Students will also watch video segments investigating waves. 6.7.4 HW: Review class notes for C6.
TUESDAY – TLW: Discuss tides and their relationship with the Earth, the sun, and the moon. Students will also watch video segments investigating tides. 6.7.4 HW: Review class notes for C6.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete a skill builder lab acitivity “Up from the Depths” NOTE: Students will complete this activity in the science lab!
THURSDAY – TLW: Science Fair Project’s Oral Presentations.
FRIDAY - TLW: Science Fair Project’s Oral Presentations.
February 1, 2008 at 6:57 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 4-8 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Observe that an outsider was able to unify the Greek city-states after the Peloponnesian War. Students will also examine how Alexander the Great united diverse cultures. P 247 (6.4.2) HW: Review terms for test on Tuesday.
TUESDAY – TLW: Chapter 7 Vocabulary Test
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Locate features on a map (islands, peninsulas, and water). Students will also use “Greek” word origins to find their meaning. (activity book p45-46)
THURSDAY – TLW: Apply critical thinking skills “To Predict A Likely Outcome” of 5 Greek events! (activity book 49). HW: Review class notes for Chapter 7 Test (Ancient Greece)
FRIDAY – TLW: Complete Chapter 7 Test (Ancient Greece).
January 26, 2008 at 8:02 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
January 28-1 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Complete “A Tale of Three Climates” and Describe how Earth’s climate has changed over time and explain the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming. (6.7.3)
TUESDAY – TLW: Complete a vocabulary review and a study guide for the C7 Quiz on Wednesday. HW: Study notes for C7, Quiz Tomorrow!
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete the C7 Quiz. Students will also complete TCAP COACH pre-test question 33-64.
THURSDAY – TLW: Illustrate the parts of a wave and discuss how waves travel, wave speed and the types of waves. They will also complete the Ocean Waves Characteristics activity. C6:2 spi(6.7.4 and 6.14.1)
FRIDAY - TLW: Discuss the different types of tides and their relationship with the Earth, sun and moon. C6:3 (6.7.4) SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE NOT DUE TODAY! BUT, BRING THEM IN COMPLETED ON MONDAY! (February 4th) Display boards, binders, models, etc.
January 26, 2008 at 7:18 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SPANISH
Spanish will be taught this semester through the social studies class. Each class will receive one hour of Spanish instruction every 2 weeks. Don’t worry- I will not be teaching this class. Mrs. Smith, our Spanish teacher, will be teaching the class. The Spanish grade will count as 10% of their social studies grade. Each student will need to have a folder designated for Spanish instruction. We are very excited about this opportunity for our students to learn a foreign language.
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
January 28-1 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
6TH Grade Reporting Category: ECONOMICS
MONDAY – TLW: Discuss how economic activities define a culture. Students will take notes and add terminology in S.S. Folder. HW: Review terms for test on Thursday.
TUESDAY – TLW: Continue cultural economic discussions. Students will also use a chart to categorize a list of jobs as either being service jobs, industrial jobs, or agricultural jobs. HW: Review terms for test Thursday! ALSO: BRING IN AN EXAMPLE OF CULTURAL BORROWING. (Pictures fro the internet are allowed to help share and explain your example)
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Study “Ethnocentrism”. We will read (a 1937 magazine article) ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICAN
By: Ralph Linton. Students will discuss and answer questions using peer groups. 6.2.4 HW: Review terms for test tomorrow!
THURSDAY – TLW: Review in class for today’s test by playing a game!!! Students will then complete vocabulary test.
FRIDAY – TLW: Have Guidance class today!
January 22, 2008 at 7:54 pm · Filed under 6th Science
SCIENCE PLANS
January 21-25 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Go over C5 Directed Reading review sheets for TEST tomorrow. HW: Study for C5 Test! Check blog for additional study guide.
TUESDAY – TLW: Tuesday: Review the three major climate zones and where they are located. Students will also start drawing a diagram indicating the biome located in each zone with a brief descriptor. 6.7.3 HW: Bring in a sample of an “Evergreen”. Please keep sample size small enough to fit into a sandwich size ziplock bag!!!
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete the diagram of 3 major climate zones. Upon completion students will also participate in a “Climate Zone Challenge”. 6.7.3
THURSDAY – TLW: Complete “A Tale of Three Climates” and the science brain twister “Postcards From ????”. 6.7.3 HW: Review climate zone diagrams for brief quiz tomorrow!
FRIDAY - TLW: Complete lessons from Study Island (Computer Lab) ALSO, The “Next Time” component of your Science Fair Projects are DUE TODAY!
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