Atomic Models (amended)

This week we’ll be studying atomic theory and the different phases of matter. To help us understand the structure of atoms, we’ll be creating atomic models with fruit colored loops. To complete this activity, I’ve asked the students to bring a ziploc bag of Fruit Loops, Fruity Cheerios, or any other fruit colored loop cereal. Please bring this item in by Wednesday, October 3. Thank you for your support.

Just added (9/30): Please also bring a brown paper bag (grocery size).

History Fair Parent Meeting

The 6th grade World Cultures teachers will be holding a Parent Informational Meeting to answer any questions/concerns about the upcoming History Fair on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Main Commons. We will go over important parts of the project that are required for each student to ensure that parents are made aware of every project requirement and are on the same page with their child. If you have any questions about the meeting, please feel free to email me.

If you are unable to come to the meeting, but still have questions about the project, please email me with your questions/concerns so you feel like you have all the information you need to assist your child.

World Map Test- DATE CHANGE!

The date for Common Assessment #1: The World Map Test has been changed to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th. I have let the students know this change and they should have written it in their planners to help them remember. The test format is multiple choice. They will have a map with numbered continents, major lines of demarcation, mountain ranges, oceans, etc. (they were given a list of what they are to know by the test) and they will have to choose the corresponding answer for each location. We will be reviewing for the test on Wednesday/Thursday, depending on the day in which I have your student. The students have known about this test for about 3 weeks, they should be very prepared!

Science Quiz #1

The students took a quiz Monday and Tuesday of this week. The quizzes were graded and returned Wednesday and Thursday. They were to have the quiz signed by a parent for homework. If they have not brought the quiz to your attention, please ask to see it.

Common Assessment #1- World Map

The first Common Assessment will be given on Wednesday, October 3 for Blue Day classes and Thursday, October 4 for Green Day classes. This assessment will be covering all of the information that was labeled on the World Map for the World Map Assignment given earlier in September. All World Map Assignments have been graded and handed back (if completed) and should be used to help the students study. The students have a list of the places/locations that they should know for the assessment. This will be a test grade (40% of the total grade for this grading cycle). We will review the beginning of next week to make sure the students are prepared.

If you have not received your World Map Assignment back, please come see me ASAP.

World Landforms Quiz

The students were to define and find examples of different landforms around the world. They were given a handout to organize the words and are to complete it by Friday. We will have a quiz on Monday(10/1) for Blue Day classes and Tuesday (10/2) for Green Day classes. We will be reviewing for the quiz on Friday of this week with a fun activity.

Summer Reading Journals- LAST CALL!!!

The absolute deadline for turning in Summer Reading Journals is Tuesday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m.

No Summer Reading Journals will be accepted after that date. Students who did not turn in their journals by September 14 are receiving a 25 point penalty. Please turn in your journals as soon as possible!

MATH PRE-AP/GT -September 24, 2007

Math Test for Chapter 1:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.  This test will cover only Lessons 1 through 4:  A Plan for Problem Solving, Prime Factors, Powers and Exponents, and Order of Operations.

 TUTORIALS WILL BE HELD EVERY MONDAY, FROM 3:55 TO 4:30 P.M.

Describing Matter and Energy

Today and tomorrow we will be learning how to describe matter and energy. Would you like to review the slides? You can download the Describing Matter and Energy PowerPoint.

Literary Devices Quiz

We will have a short quiz to gauge our understanding of the Literary Devices we have covered up to this point. Students should be able to match the following literary devices to their definitions and to examples from stories we have read in class:

1. Allusion                    7. Imagery
2. Archetype                8. Characterization
3. Mood                        9. Point of View
4. Repetition              10. Hyperbole
5. Simile                      11. Diction
6. Personification       12. Conflict

Green Day classes (2nd & 8th) will take the quiz Thursday, 9/20 and Blue Day classes (3rd, 5th, & 7th) will take the quiz on Friday, 9/21.

I will be holding Review Sessions today and tomorrow during lunch today after school.