Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: None

Math: None

 

Happy Holidays!  Enjoy your Break!

STEWART MATH/SOCIAL STUDIES

Math-

Period 3

It has been a pleasure working with this group.  I know they will be equally successful second semester with Mr. Bolton.

Period 4

We will begin Chapter 7 in January. For third quarter there will be a change in the way grades are weighted.  Homework will be worth 20% of their grade and Tests will be worth 80%

 

Social Studies-

  A worksheet/color sheet was given on 12-15-10.  This is due January 3rd.  We will continue working on Ancient Greece in anticipation of Greek and Roman Day on February 10th.

STEWART Math/Social Studies

MATH- CHAPTER 6 TEST

  (Most students took it today, but if your student did not- he/she will take it tomorrow)

 

SOCIAL STUDIES- (both classes)

Greek God/Goddess worksheet/crossword

Due WEDNESDAY

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: p. 31 (3 and 4) Mean, median, mode and range

 

S.S.: study guide, test on ch. 4

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S: Handout 4-4: The Age of Pericles

 

Math: p.30 (1-10) Mean

STEWART Social Studies/Math

Social Studies (both periods)

--no homework--

Math period 3

--no homework---

Math period 4

--Do the Practice Test---

Chapter 6 TEST WEDNESDAY

LANGUAGE ARTS

PERIOD 2

CRICKET READ CHAPTERS 13-15 AND ANSWER QUESTIONS DUE Monday

CRICKET TEST Tuesday, 12/14

 

PERIOD 3

AMONG THE HIDDEN READ CHAPTERS 24-END AND ANSWER QUESTIONS DUE Monday

AMONG THE HIDDEN TEST Tuesday, 12/14

 

PERIOD 4 & 5

NUMBER THE STARS READ AFTERWARD DUE Monday

NUMBER THE STARS TEST Tuesday, 12/14

 

The students need to return the permission slips in order to see the presentation in the Library by Olympic Archer Brady Ellison!  If they do not have this permission slip they will be placed in another classroom for the class period.  Bring in your permission slips!

 

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Still handout for section 4-3 due Monday

Math: None

Peck - Science Reminders!!!!

The students need to return the permission slips that I passed out on Thursday in order to see the presentation in the Library by Olympic Archer Brady Ellison!  If they do not have this permission slip they will be placed in another classroom for the class period.  Bring in your permission slips!

 

**Don't forget to bring in your party items and White Elephant Gift for Thursday's party!!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: None

 

S.S.: Handout 4-3 Both Sides

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math Period 3

Pick up Practice test on Friday

p. 18 homework

TEST Tuesday

 

Math Period 4

p. 105-106 in the workbook

Due Monday

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Parsone the Priest questions

DUE Monday

Spelling, punctuation all count as well as content.

We are no longer going to turn in sloppy, misspelled incomplete work.

LANGUAGE ARTS

PERIOD 2

CRICKET READ CHAPTERS 13-15 AND ANSWER QUESTIONS DUE Monday

CRICKET TEST Tuesday, 12/14

 

PERIOD 3

AMONG THE HIDDEN READ CHAPTERS 24-END AND ANSWER QUESTIONS DUE Monday

AMONG THE HIDDEN TEST Tuesday, 12/14

 

PERIOD 4 & 5

NUMBER THE STARS READ AFTERWARD DUE Monday

NUMBER THE STARS TEST Tuesday, 12/14

Peck - Science Homework

Today we reviewed Warm Fronts and Cold Fronts one more time.  We also went over how a cloud is formed and what conditions are necessary for rain to fall.  The students worked on their review guides in preparation for Tuesday's final test. Please encourage them to look this guide over and ask questions between now and Tuesday!

 

Homework: Prepare for Tuesday's final.  We will no longer have any homework assignments - just study for the test!!!

Stewart Social Studies and Math

Social Studies-Period 2 and 5

Parsone the Priest worksheet

DUE Monday

Yes, spelling counts!

 

Math

Period 3

p. 106 in the workbook

Period 4

p. 106 in the workbook

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: P. 26 (1-7)

S.S.: continuing History Channel "300" video

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students received a review guide to help them prepare for the Final Test on Tuesday December 14th.  I strongly encouraged they take a look at it and find out what they need to prepare for the most.  We also reviewed cold fronts and warm fronts and what kind of weather they produce.

 

Homework: Complete the Response Sheet about Fronts on Lab page 59

 

 

Susan Peck
6th Grade Science Teacher
Arrowhead Elementary
623-376-4176
susan.peck@dvusd.org

Peck-Science Homework

The students learned how to define a cold front and warm front today and what happens when two air masses collide.  They also practiced how to read weather related symbols on a weather map.

 

Homework: Complete the questions on Lab page 57 using pages 87-88 in the Science Textbook

*Tomorrow I will pass out a review guide to help prepare for the final that is scheduled for next Tuesday! Please take advantage of it!!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Began watching History Channel video on "Last Stand of the 300"

 

Math: Chapter 3 Test tomorrow

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.  Read chapter 4 section 3

 

Math: Practice Test for Chapter 3.

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Do Handout 4-2, and quiz tomorrow on sec. 4-2

 

Math: p. 54 (1-8)

Peck-Science Homework

Wednesday December 1, 2010

 

Today we learned what isobars were and how they help us to predict weather around the nation.  We reviewed air pressure concepts and how they relate to wind.

 

Homework: Study for Investigation 8 Exam tomorrow!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: handout for 4-2, define words and make double bubble map to compare and contrast Sparta and Athens

 

Math: p. 52 (1-8)

Peck-Science Homework

The students learned how wind is created today.  We looked at the 4 types of local winds and how they are named and how they are created. 

 

Homework: Complete the reading "Where the Wind Blows" and answer the 2 Thinking Questions at the end.

**We may have a test on Thursday on Inv. 8!

 

Bring in a toy for the toy Drive!!!

Don't forget to return your Angel Tree field trip permission slip and bring in a donation please!!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Shields due Tuesday.

 

Math: Period 3: workbook p. 50 (1-14)

period 5: none

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Per. 2, none, took quiz today

Per. 4, Study for Quiz chap 4. sec. 1 tomorrow.

 

Math: Per. 3, Workbook, p.48 (1-25 odds)

Per. 5, workbook p. 50 (1-14 all)

Peck-Science Homework

We corrected the questions from yesterday's reading today and witnessed how pressure changes are shown on a barometer. 

 

Homework: No homework tonight! We will have GREAT class during science tomorrow.

LANGUAGE ARTS

 

All classes

 

Quiz Wizard due tomorrow - both sides

 

Bring Reading Log tomorrow- we will work on it in class.

 

No homework over the break- please have your child work on the reading log, it is due on 12/9.

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S.: Period 2, quiz on section 4-1 based on notes.  Students should complete definitions to help study.

 

Period 4: Video handout due.  Egypt re-test tomorrow.

 

Math: Period 3: workbook p. 46 (2-28 evens)

 

Period 5: none

Peck-Science Homework

The students got their tests back from Investigation 7 and reflected on their performance.  Next I introduced our new unit, Air Pressure and Wind.  We did a mini investigation that showed how pressure affects air and water. 

 

Homework: Complete the Thinking Questions at the end of the article, "What is Air Pressure" in your spiral notebooks. Due Tuesday!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Same as Thursday.  Did not meet today.

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Per.2: Video handout due Monday

 

Per.4: none

 

Math: Per. 3: Rounding Decimals handout

 

Per. 5: workbook p.46 (1-19 odds)

 

Peck-Science Homework

The students graded and reviewed the reading questions from "Earth: The Water Planet".  They also took the test on Investigation 7. 

 

Homework: No homework, but please remember to have your reading log book here for tomorrow's read-in! Students may bring a pillow. 

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Period 2: Try to answer some video questions on handout, we will finish video tomorrow.

 

period 4: handout 4-1,both sides

 

Math: Period 3: workbook p.42 (1-12)

 

Period 5: Rounding handout

 

STEWART Math, Social Studies

Math-

  Period 3-91-91

  Period 4 87-88

 

Social Studies-  Sparta/ Lycurgus and Sparta worksheet Due Tursday

Peck-Science Homework

The students practiced going through the water cycle using the FOSS Website and reviewed how usable fresh water is so scarce on our planet.

Homework: The students need to complete the reading "Earth: The Water Planet" and answer the questions.  They also need to finish the Water Cycle Drawing they were working on in class today.  We will also have a SHORT quiz tomorrow over Investigation 7. 

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Period 2: handout 4-1, both sides

Period 4: Read pp. 122-123,take notes.

 

Math: Period 3: p. 40 (1-18)

Period 5: none

Peck-Science Homework

We reviewed what the Water Cycle is and how it works.  The students also watched a video that discussed Hydrology and what hydrologists do in their career.

Homework: Read "Earth: The Water Planet" and answer the questions on the half sheet of paper in your spirals. Due Thursday!  We also have a short quiz on Investigation 7 Thursday!  

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Period 2: Read p. 122-123 and take notes with pictures.

 

Period 4: Read p 119-121 and take notes with pictures.

 

Math: Period 3: p.39 complete number 10

 

Period 5: P. 40 (1-18)

Peck-Science Homework

The students participated in a GREAT presentation with Officer Jackson.

 

No Homework tonight!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3: Workbook p. 38 (1-18)

 

Period 5: none

 

 

S.S.: Period 2: Read pp. 118-120 in tet and take notes and draw pictures using the note taking strategy discussed in class.

 

Period 4: Completed Egypt Test today.

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Test Chapter 1

 

S.S.: Period 2 Test Egypt

 

Period 4: Reviewing for Test on Friday for Egypt.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Vocabulary Packet due tomorrow.

Vocabulary and Spelling test Friday

IDIOM drawing due Monday

 

Reading Log due December 9th - should be around entry 4

Peck-Science Homework

We reviewed what a weather balloon is and how it helps predict the weather and study climate change.  The students worked on the study guide in preparation for tomorrow's test on Inv. 6.  The study guide is not due as an assignment, but is a HUGE tool for being successful tomorrow!

HW: Study for the test on Investigation 6 Tomorrow!!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Period 2: reviewing for Chapter 2 Test on Wed.

 

Period 4: Handout 2-3 due tomorrow, quiz on sec.2-3, test on Friday

 

Math: Period 3: Test on Chapter 1

 

Period 5: Test on Chapter 1 tomorrow and Workbook p.37 (1-8) "Decimals" due

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students shared their poems and reviewed different types of clouds and the weather they produce.  They also learned how a weather balloon works and how it is used to predict the weather.

 

Homework: Read the "Weather Balloon" article on p. 43-44 and answer the 4 questions at the end in your spiral notebooks.
***Test on Investigation 6 Wednesday! Study Guides will be passed out tomorrow!***

Peck-Science Homework

I apologize for not posting yesterday's homework. Fortunately everyone was prepared today! We reviewed how a cloud is formed and wrote the 5 main steps involved in cloud formation.  The students also competed a reading on Observing Clouds and answered the 5 questions at the end.

Homework: If you did not finish the Thinking Questions at the end of the article, they are due for Monday! 

Reminder! If you are entering the Cloud Poem Contest, your poem needs to be on a separate piece of paper with your name and period.

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math- period 3- no homework

Math- period 4 p. 239 11-27

                      p.  240 31-36

                      p. 241  37-42 and 44-48

                      p. 242 55-66

This is a review for the Ch 4 TEST on Tuesday

Social Studies (3 and 5)   no homework

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S. Period 2: complete gods booklet and handout for section 2-3

 

Period 4: Complete gods booklet

 

Math: Complete Noteables pp. 22-24 as review for chapter 1.

Peck-Science Homework

The students went on a field trip to the AZ Science Center today.  They visited many different exhibits within the center and participated in a Junior Forecasters Program with the meteorologists at Channel 3 News.

No Homework this evening!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Finished video. Video question handout due Thursday.

 

Math: Workbook p. 18 (1-14) (we discovered #9 is missing - typo - so there are really only 13 problems) due Thur.

 

Wed. is Science Field Trip.

 

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students reviewed evaporation and condensation. I performed a demonstration that showed how increased pressure can cause an increase in temperature.  The students discussed what they observed and came to this conclusion that an increase in pressure causes an increase in temperature.

No Homework tonight!

**Don't forget a sack lunch for the field trip tomorrow!

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S. Continuing Video

 

Math: Period 3: Workbook p. 16 (1-23 odds)

 

 

Period 5: Workbook p. 16 (1-23 all)

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 2 Jr Scholastic due tomorrow

Quiz Wizard due Thursday

Periods 3-5

Jr Scholastic and Quiz Wizard due tomorrow

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today we discussed requirements for the upcoming trip to the AZ Science Center on Wednesday and reviewed dew point. We learned how to calculate the relative humidity in the classroom by comparing a wet bulb thermometer temperature with a dry bulb thermometer temperature and reading a humidity calculator.

HW: Read "Dragon's Breath" p. 34-36 and answer the 4 Thinking Questions in your notebooks.

*Don't forget to get your Discipline Cards signed!

Stewart math and Social Studies

Math- per 3 p. 73-74 in the work book

Math per. 4 p. 70 in the workbook

 

Social Studies-(both periods) 3-3 worksheet due on Monday

Keep working on taking notes for your Foldable.

Chapter 3 TEST on Thursday or Friday

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Students will use their notes on mummification to complete their All Write writing assignment tomorrow.

 

Math: Students are to complete the Algebraic Equations Rules handout.

Peck-Science Homework

The students watched a balloon and bottle demonstration that incorporated all the types of heat transfer we have learned about in addition to what happens to air molecules when they are heated or cooled.

Homework: The students need to write two paragraphs that explain the types of heat transfer we witnessed in today's demonstration and what happens to air molecules when they are heated or cooled.

***BRING IN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS FOR OUR TRIP TO THE AZ SCIENCE CENTER!!!!***

The students watched a balloon and bottle demonstration that incorporated all the types of heat transfer we have learned about in addition to what happens to air molecules when they are heated or cooled.

Homework: The students need to write two paragraphs that explain the types of heat transfer we witnessed in today's demonstration and what happens to air molecules when they are heated or cooled.

***BRING IN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS FOR OUR TRIP TO THE AZ SCIENCE CENTER!!!!***

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- period 3  p. 72

Math -period 4 p. 68  1-13

 

Social Studies- Working on our FOLDABLES.  (Taking notes on Chapter 3 Sections 1-2)  You should have all the Places, People, and Vocabulary- as well as main ideas and details.

LANGUAGE ARTS

All classes-

 

"How To" Business letter Final copy and all pre-writes due tomorrow

 

Lesson 5 Vocabulary and Spelling Test Tomorrow

 

Jr. Scholastic due Monday

Peck-Science homework

Today the students discovered that they found the dew point in yesterday's lab.  We defined dew point then answered some questions that refer to how water vapor and temperature affect the dew point.  That students were also assigned a Response Sheet that challenges them to apply what they have learned regarding humidity and energy transfer. 

**Home work: Complete pg. 33-35 in Lab Notebooks for Thursday

**Turn in Permission Slips for the upcoming trip to AZ Science Center!

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students performed an investigation that proved condensation begins at a particular temperature.  This temperature is called the dew point!

**Please return permissions slips for our upcoming trip to the AZ Science Center as soon as possible. 

 

Homework: None tonight because we performed a lab.

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Finish defining words, people and places from p. 59 after reading p.59-67.

Continuing video in class.

 

Math: Study Guide Workbook p. 12 (1-12)

 

 

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Read pp. 59-67, define words, people and places from p. 59.

 

Math: Period 3: Quiz on lessons 1-4 and 1-5 tomorrow.  Finish Function table problem from handout.

 

Period 5: none.

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students reviewed the concepts of evaporation and condensation then defined humidity and relative humidity.  The students also learned how to calculate relative humidity when given a water vapor chart.

HW: Complete Questions 2 and 3 on page 31 in your Lab Notebooks

**WE NEED 2 LITER BOTTLES! We will be doing an experiment this week that requires 2 liter bottles. If you have any, please send them in with your child!

 

**A permission slip went home with your child today regarding our upcoming trip to the AZ Science Center. Please send the completed form in with your child ASAP. If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate this on the form!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Finish Pyramid and Paragraph for Monday

 

Math: Period 3: Finish Study Guide Workbook p. 9 (1-21)

 

Period 5: Finish Noteables p. 10-14 and quiz on lessons 4 and 5 Monday.

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Period 2: Finish Pyramid and Paragraph for Monday

Period 4: Handout 2-2 and Quiz Tomorrow on section 2-2,Egypt's Old Kingdom

 

Math: Period 3: Finish Study Guide Workbook p. 9 (1-21)

 

Period 5: none

Peck-Science Homework

Period 2 performed and investigation on evaporation and temperature change.

Periods 3-5 performed an investigation on condensation and how it occurs.

No Homework in any periods. 

***I look forward to meeting parents this week during Parent/Teacher Conferences!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: None

 

S.S:  Read p. 53-58 in textbook, answer questions from half sheet handout.

Peck-Science Homework

Period 2 conducted an investigation to prove that there is water vapor in the air.  We learned about the process of condensation and how it occurs in the atmosphere. 

 

Periods 3 and 4 reflected on their test performance and planned an investigation that proves there is water vapor in the air.

 

Period 5 collected 500 points and had their free day today.

 

Homework: Test Retakes for Periods 3 and 4 are due for tomorrow! 

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: none, should be finished with presentations tomorrow

 

Math: Period 3: Notables p. 8-9

 

Period 5: Study Guide WB p. 7, Order of Operations

Peck-Science Homework

The students in Periods 2 and 5 reflected on their Investigation 5 Test scores.  Those students that received a grade less than 70% were allowed to retake the test.  They are allowed to use their notebooks and binders to complete the questions.  These must be turned in tomorrow during class.

 

Periods 3 and 4 took the Investigation 5 Test today. 

 

No homework in any classes.

 

***Get your card signed this evening!!!!***

***Pumpkin Pals are on sale all this week!

***Jamba Juice on sale tomorrow!

***Student Council Meeting Wednesday @ 8:00

STEWART MATH and SOCIAL STUDIES

Math- p. 57 and 58 in the workbook.  On p. 58 #10-12 are extra credit

Social Studies- Read p. 81-85 Vocab and Guided Reading worksheet is due TUESDAY

 

 

Susan Stewart

6th Grade Teacher

Arrowhead

623.376.4181

susan.stewart@dvusd.org

LANGUAGE ARTS

ALL CLASSES

 

HW

CLOZE Verbs worksheet

Transitions pg 69

Write down How To topic

 

Jr. Scholastic due Wednesday, 10/19

 

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math-begin Ch 4 on Monday

Social Studies- Vocab packet due Monday  Start Ancient Israelites on Tuesday

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Continuing Presentations

 

Math: Period 3: Skills Practice Workbook, p. 2 (1-24) Prime Factors

 

Period 5: Study Guide Workbook, p. 6, Lesson 1-3 (1-20) Powers and Exponents

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students reviewed the process of convection and how it works within a cell.

HW: Periods 2 and 5 Test Tomorrow!!

HW: Periods 3 and 4  - Complete the questions on p. 29 in your Lab Notebooks

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Period 2: Read story on pages 53-58 and answer questions from handout.  Won't be due until after project presentations.

 

All Social Studies projects due tomorrow.

 

Math: Period 3, Study Guide Workbook, p. 3. do numbers 13-16 (Prime Factorization)

 

Period 5, Skills Practice Workbook p. 2 (1-24)

 

Peck-Science homework

Today the students reviewed the process of convection.  Periods 2 and 5 viewed a demonstration of a convection chamber.  Periods 3 and 4 will see this tomorrow.

 

HW Periods 2 and 5 Complete the questions on p. 29 in your Lab Notebook

HW Periods 3 and 4 Complete the 8 Convection Questions for tomorrow in your spiral notebook.

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3: none

Period 5: Study Guide Workbook, p. 3, (all)

 

S.S.  Complete Booklet and Packet given last Friday for section 2-2

 

 

Peck-Science Homework

The students reviewed or conducted a lab on convection that proved that density is affected by temperature.

 

HW: Periods 2 and 5 ONLY!  8 Convection questions need to be completed in notebook for Wednesday.

***Periods 2 and 5 ONLY Investigation 5 Test on Friday!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: None

 

S.S.: Complete Sec. 2-2 Packet.

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- TEST on Thurs. October 14th (Chapter 3- Decimals)

Social Studies- 5 Questions (paragraphs Due Tuesday)
Mummification Tues-Fri.

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Finish "If I Lived in Ancient Egypt" summaries

 

Math: Finish Prime Number handout, took test today.  Check results on Powerschool.

Peck-Science Homework

Today we corrected our homework that practiced the concept of density. 

 

Homework: Lab Notebook pg 25 Response Sheet  - Density

STEWART -Social Studies and Math

Social Studies- We are working on answering 5 questions from the "W" column of our K-W-L Chart. This is an in-class project for Thursday and Friday. Students not finished by the end of class on Friday should plan on turning it in on Tuesday.

Math- no homework

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Handout 2-1 both sides

 

Math: Test, Chapter 9

LANGUAGE ARTS

PERIODS 2-4 Reading Logs due Friday

 

Period 2 Among the Hidden questions due Friday

             Among the Hidden Test Tuesday

             Vocab packet 5 due Thursday, 10/14

             Vocab/ Spelling Test Friday, 10/15

 

Period 3 Cricket Test Wednesday 10/13

             Vocab packet 5 due Thursday, 10/14

             Vocab/ Spelling Test Friday, 10/15

 

Period 4 Holes Test Thursday 10/14

 

Period 5- GLOG due Wednesday, 10/13

Peck-Science Homework

We learned how to calculate density today and applied this knowledge to our lab from yesterday. 

 

Homework:  Complete page 23 in your lab notebook (binder), and answer the 2 questions on the last page of the "Density" article in your spiral notebooks. 

STEWART MATH and SOCIAL STUDIES

Math- Mid Chapter Quiz p. 161
Social Studies
Read p. 68-72 DO the questions 1-6 on p. 72

Bolton S.S.and Math

Math: "Noteables" p. 236-238 and definitions, p. 219-220 for review, Test Thursday on Chapter 9.

 

S.S.: Cartouche Due tomorrow, finish Outline questions in Notebook for pages 43-46, roman numeral III and IV.

Peck-Science Homework

The students performed a lab based on density; which involved layering different colored salt solutions in a straw. They will learn how to calculate density and form a conclusion as to why the salt solutions layered the way they did tomorrow.

 

Homework: None tonight!

STEWART MATH AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Math
Period 3- p. 50 and 52 in the workbook (multiplying and dividing decimals)
Period 4- p. 48 and 50 in the workbook (multiplying decimals)

Social Studies-none

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S.: Cartouche due Wed.

 

Math: Skills Practice Workbook p. 76 (1-3)

STEWART MATH AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Math- Adding and Subtracting Decimal p. 45-46 in the workbook

Social Studies- The Egyptian Empire 2-3 worksheet (both sides)

Peck-Science Homework

Monday October 4th

 

The students took the test from Investigation 4 today.  We will begin learning about convection and how density affects convection this week.

 

Homework: No Homework tonight!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3 none

Period 5 Finish Tesselation, use as guide p. 508 in text

 

S.S.: Period 2 none

Period 4: Finish Outline for Roman Numeral II questions, "The River People"

 

 

Peck-Science Homework

Friday October 1st

 

The students reviewed how the atmosphere is heated by putting together a flow map today.  We also reviewed for the upcoming test on Monday.  They will have the first 15 minutes of the period to study and ask questions before the test.

 

*If my homework does not show up on this site, please be sure to check my personal site as it is updated daily!

 

*Don't forget to get your cards signed for Monday!!

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3: none

Period 5: P. 505-506 # 6, 8, 22, 24, 26 and handout

 

S.S.: Answer Outline questions in Notebook, use pages, 39-42 in text.

Peck-Science Homework

The students investigated heat conduction today and how different metals will conduct heat at different rates. 

 

HW: The questions on p. 19 from the Conduction lab need to be completed for tomorrow

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. get Project Packet signed

 

Math: none

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 2

Among the Hidden

Chapters 12-15 Questions

 

Period 3

Cricket

Chapter 6 Questions

 

Period 4

Holes

Chapters 10-12

 

Period 5

Flying Solo

Pages 7-14 and Questions

 

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Noteables pp. 227-231, also, handout for interactive notebooks on Quadrilaterals, can use p 494-495 in textbook for help in completing.

 

S.S.: none

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 2-4

Study -Vocab and Spelling test tomorrow - Tuesday, 9/28 over lesson 2 words

Literature reading and questions due Wednesday

Reading Log due 10/8

 

Period 5

Spelling Test tomorrow Lesson 4 words

Biography should be read by 10/1

 

STEWART Math and SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies (period 2 and 5)
The Gift of the Nile worksheet AND the barge
Math (period 3)
p. 40, 41, 42 in the workbook
Math (period 4)
p. 39-40

Peck-Science Homework

The students completed their All-Write in science class if they did not finish on Friday. We did not have time to complete our conduction lab today so we will be investigating conduction tomorrow.

No homework this evening!

***Don't forget to have your parents sign your discipline card tonight if you haven't gotten it signed yet!!! Signatures are due tomorrow!

Peck-Science Homework

The students turned in their lab reports today and learned about radiation. We discussed how radiation occurs, the different types of radiation, and how radiant energy heats different materials at different rates.

No homework this evening! Good luck on your Science All-Write tomorrow!

Bolton S.S.and Math

S.S. Test on Chapter 1.

 

Math: Period 3, complete drawings to match quadrilateral descriptions.

 

Period 5: Study Guide and Intervention side Lesson 9-5 handout , (1-6)

Bolton Math and S.S.

S.S.: Reviewing for Test. Test on Thursday for Chapter 1.

 

Math: Period 3: Drawing Triangles handout for some, Skills Practice Workbook, p. 74 for majority.

Period 5: Drawing Triangles handout.

Peck-Science Homework

Happy Fall Equinox!!

Today is the day we will have almost equal hours of daylight and darkness!

Today the students completed an investigation that compared different earth materials and how they absorb solar energy. The students began graphing and evaluating the data we collected. Tomorrow they will work on turning in a completed lab report with a conclusion of what they learned during this Heat Transfer Investigation.

Homework: There is no homework this evening!

LANGUAGE ARTS

PERIODS 2-4

 

Revising Thesis Statements worksheet page 54

Introductory Paragraph for an Expository Essay

 

PERIOD 5

 

Spelling Lesson 4 due Thursday

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Social Studies (period 2 and 5)
Finish Hieroglyphic Strip
worksheet- The Test of the Afterlife- Due Tuesday

Math-
period 3-In workbook do 3-1 (decimals in words and expanded notation) TEST on TUESDAY
period 4- Practice Test for Chapter 2 TEST ON TUESDAY

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. handout 1-3 The First Empires

Math: Handout 9-4 Practice side (1-20)

Peck-Science Homework

The students performed an investigation today that compared different earth materials and how they absorb solar energy.  The students will graph and evaluate the data then form a conclusion tomorrow. 

 

Homework: Period 4 and 5 students need to complete the Mid-Summative 3 Exam paper.  This was not a test!

Bolton math and S.S.

S.S.: Quiz on Section 1-2 Mesopotamian Civilization Monday

 

Math: None

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students learned that solar angle affects the amount of energy that radiates to the earth.  

No Homework for the weekend!

Reminders:

 CAMP SURF $50 DONATIONS WERE DUE THIS WEEK! PLEASE SEND THIS IN IF YOU HAVEN'T YET!

***Don't forget to get your discipline card signed!***

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3, complete angles definitions in "Noteables" p. 219-220.

 

Period 5, None, completed activity in class to discover Sum of Interior Angles of Triangle.

 

S.S.: Both: Handout 1-2, Mesopotamian Civilization , both sides.

 

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 2

Among The Hidden Chap. 8-11 vocab. and questions

20 note cards from Packet due Monday

 

Period 3

Cricket

Chapter 5 vocab and questions

20 note cards from Packet due Monday

 

Period 4

Holes Chapter 8-9 Vocab. and questions

20 note cards from Packet due Monday

 

Period 5

Transition Dictionary

Spelling/Reading test tomorrow

 

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: Period 3: Skills Practice workbook p. 73 (all)

Period 5 none

 

S.S. None

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students worked on the FOSS Multi-Media website to see the relationship between lines of latitude and hours of sunlight.  They charted certain countries and hours of sunlight during the Winter and Summer Solstice and graphed the information on a line graph.

 

HW Periods 2-3 - Finish Graph and complete Response Sheet on p. 11 in your Lab Notebook

HW Periods 4-5 - Finish graphing the information from Winter/Summer Solstice Chart

STEWART SS AND MATH

Social Studies- Ancient Egypt
We are working on writing and reading hieroglyphics in class.

Math-
3rd hour- 2-6 and 2-7 in workbook
4th hour- Mid chapter Quiz

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 2

Among the Hidden Chap. 5-6 Questions and vocabulary

Lesson 2 packet -Spelling/vocabulary note cards due Monday (all 20) 

 

Period 3

Cricket in Times Square Chapter 4 Questions and Vocabulary

Lesson 2 packet -Spelling/vocabulary note cards due Monday (all 20) 

 

Period 4

Holes Chapter 7 Questions and Vocabulary

Lesson 2 packet -Spelling/vocabulary note cards due Monday (all 20) 

 

Period 5 Knots in My Yo-Yo String

Skills packet and Spelling Packet due tomorrow

Reading Test and Spelling Test Friday- 9/17

LANGUAGE ARTS

PERIOD 2

Among the Hidden Chapters 3-5 questions and vocabulary

 

PERIOD 3

Cricket In Times Square Chapter 3 Questions and Vocabulary

 

Period 4

Holes Chapters 5-6 Questions and Vocabulary

 

Period 5

7 Vocabulary Note cards

Work on Spelling Packet Lesson 3 pgs 16-18 (Due Thursday)

 

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Read pp. 20-23

 

Math: Period 3, Students drew two intersecting lines and measured the angles they create.  Write three observations about the intersecting lines and the angles they make in your notebook.

 

Period 5:none, we finished above activity in class.

LANGUAGE ARTS MONTGOMERY

Period 2

Among the Hidden read chapter 1-2 answer vocabulary and questions - CLOZE worksheet

 

Period 3  

Cricket In Time Square     read chapter 1-2 answer vocabulary and questions

 

Period 4

Holes     read chapters 1-4 answer questions and vocabulary

 

Period 5

Knots In My Yo-yo String define vocabulary words from page 64

                                     questions 1-4 pg 75

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Complete Outline Handout (2 pages) for section 1-2 Mesopotamian Civilization pp. 17-20.

 

Math: Period 3, Complete "Skills Practice" workbook, p. 72 (1-15)

 

Period 5, Continued from yesterday, did not meet today due to Student Council speeches and election.

Peck-Science Homework

The students reviewed a bar graph we began yesterday that showed the relationship between hours of sunlight and months in a year.

 

The students also completed a reading that showed a relationship between where your country is located on earth and how many hours of sunlight your location will have in a certain month.

 

Mrs. Peck completed a notebook check around the room while the students were completing the reading.

 

No Homework! Have a great weekend.

 

**DO NOT FORGET TO GET YOUR DISCIPLINE CARD SIGNED!

**CAMP SURF $50 DONATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 17TH

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Quiz on section 1-1

 

Math: Period 3 - none

 

Period 5: 9-2 Practice handout (1-13)

Peck-Science Homework

The students reflected on their test performance and graphed their results on a personal test performance chart.

 

The students also compared and discussed the relationship between the seasons and hours of sunlight.

 

Homework: Finish the Bar Graph on page 7 in your Lab Notebook

 

***You may upload a copy of your notebook Table of Contents on my Science Website!***

STEWART Social Studies part 2

Interactive Notebook check on Friday
I will be checking for: notes/pictures, Mesopotamia packet, Farming Revolution rough draft, study guide answers.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Period 5

No Homework- Assembly tomorrow

STEWART- Math and Social Studies

Social Studies- Check PowerSchools for your child's grade.

Math (per3)- Workbook pages 2-2 and 2-3
Math (per4) no homework

Both class's scores for CH 1 Test are up on PowerSchools

LANGUAGE ARTS

Periods 2-4

Complete Week 1 DOL- Monday - Thursday

Spelling and Vocabulary Test tomorrow over lesson 3 (Writing)

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.

Farming Revolution Paragraph due tomorrow, Handout for section 1-1 due tomorrow, quiz on 1-1 Friday

 

Math: Period 3: Handout "Practice" 9-1 side, 1-6 estimating angles.

 

Period 5 none.

Peck-Science Homework

The students completed the Investigation 1 and 2 Quiz today.

There is no homework for tonight!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.

Period 2: Farming Revolution Paragraph due Thursday

 

Period 4: No Homework, Shortened class due to Assembly.

 

Math: No Homework, Estimating Angles activities in class.

 

 

STEWART- Math and Social Studies

Math- Practice Test given (due Wednesday)

Social Studies- Study Guide given for TEST on Friday
We will work on the study guide in class on Wednesday-grade it on Thursday and the TEST will be given Friday.
Interactive notebook is due Friday, too. Graded components are: notes/pictures (in color), Mesopotamia packet (stapled in), rough draft of Farming Paragraph, AND the study guide questions answers.

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.  Period 2: None

Period 4: Neolithic Handout, p. 4 only

 

Math: None, Short Quiz for lesson 9-1 on Tuesday.

Peck-Science Homework

We reviewed the different layers of the atmosphere today and identified two variable gases that are found only in the troposphere.

 

Homework:

 

Quiz Tuesday!  Check out my science website to find out everything you need to know for the test!!!

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- Complete both sides of the worksheet-
CHAPTER TEST Wednesday

Social Studies- CHAPTER TEST on Thursday or Friday

Peck-Science Homework

We defined the term atmosphere today and talked about all the different levels that make up our atmosphere.  We also viewed a website that showed how the composition of air does not change much in our atmosphere but the density of air does!

Homework: Answer the 6 questions in your Lab Notebooks using the website and/or the reading, "A Thin Blue Veil".

Susan Peck
6th Grade Science Teacher
Arrowhead Elementary
623-376-4176
susan.peck@dvusd.org

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.:

Period 2: Early Man Handout,second half, Neolithic man p. 4

 

Period 4: none

 

Math: Skills Practice Workbook, p. 71, sec 9-1 (1-18 odds)

 

DO NOT WRITE IN WORKBOOKS

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Math- p. 65 1-22
We are working on Algebra: Area Formulas. The set up (the format) of the problem is as important as the answer- so all work must be shown.

Social Studies- READ p. 26-31
On Friday we will be working on our interactive notebooks.
There will be a TEST next week. (probably on Thursday)

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Students are to answer the video questions in complete sentences to be handed in tomorrow.

 

Math: Students practiced protractor use on various online sites today.  Practice Handout 9-1 (all)

 

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today we performed an investigation that proved air has mass. We also discussed the difference between mass and weight.

 

Homework: No homework tonight. We will be having a quiz next Tuesday! Study your interactive notebooks!

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: No HW

 

Math:  Handout 9-1, do Study Guide side only.  Leave rest for tomorrow.

 

 

Peck-Science Homework

Today the students set up an experiment to test whether or not air has mass.  Tomorrow they will test their hypotheses and come to a conclusion. 

 

There is no homework for tonight.

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math-no homework (we took a pretest)
SS- Part 2 of the Mesopotamian Civilization Packet- A Skilled People (due Wed)

Stewart Math and SS

SS- Mesopotamian Civilization packet
p. 7-9

Math- taking pre-test on Monday and Tuesday

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. No HW,watching video on Early Man, Finish tomorrow

 

Math:  Period 3 was to grade example "Write about Math" answer using rubric and explain why they gave the grade.

 

Math will be beginning chapter 9: Geometry tomorrow.

 

Language Arts

August 30th

 

$10.00 for Jr. Scholastic is due Wednesday, 9/1

In class- Reading Assessments and Summer Narratives

Begin working on Reading Log

Vocabulary note cards are due Wednesday, 9/1

Peck Science Homework

We performed an investigation today that allowed us to interact with air compression and air pressure. We defined these two terms in our interactive notebook and illustrated the process as well.

 

Homework: Read "What is in the Air?" Answer the two Thinking Questions in your interactive notebook in complete sentences.

Peck - Science Homework

*Make sure your vaccination papers are in to the Nurse's Office by Monday!

*Don't forget to get your Discipline Card Signed where it says Parent Signature. This should be your 2nd signature.

*We welcome donations of glue sticks, xerox paper, and scissors!

Peck-Science Homework

No Homework tonight!

We watched a video that described the weather conditions for tornadoes and how weather factors affect weather around the globe.

Please try and bring in scissors and or glue sticks for creating our interactive notebooks.

Bolton S.S. and Math

Math: None, Students took pre-test on first 3 chapters we will cover.

STUDENTS NEED A PROTRACTOR STARTING NEXT WEEK

S.S.: Read pp. 8-11, Paleolithic Man, answer handout pp. 2 and part of 3.

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Social Studies
Paragraph due Thursday
TEST on Thursday (Prehistoric Times)

Math
none

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S.: Cause and Effect Multi Flow Map

 

Math: "Write About Math" Word Problem written response 

 

Students in my math classes will need a PROTRACTOR beginning next week.

Bolton S.S. and Math

S.S. Finished Receipt Activity in Class,  HW - finish reading p. TOOLS 5 answer questions 1 and 3, NOT 2.

 

Math:  Complete 5-8 on problem solving (part 2) handout.

 

Peck Science Homework

We learned about the different tools that are necessary to measure the weather.

There is no homework tonight, but I did ask the students to bring in scissors and glue sticks for constructing our interactive notebooks.

Stewart Social Studies

Study for Prehistoric Times TEST on Thursday

Stewart Math

Worksheet 1-5
Both sides
Algebra: Variable and Expressions

Bolton Social Studies and Math

Social Studies: no HW. Working on Primary Sources group activity in class.

 

Math: Students were given only the first 4 problems (out of 8) for HW on the Problem Solving Packet rather then rush through the last two Strategies and assign everything.  Last 4 problems will follow tomorrow.

Language Arts Mrs. Montgomery

August 23, 2010

 

Class periods 2-4 

pages 6-9 in vocabulary packet (not portfolio page)

Reading packet the Ghosts of Lucy Bly (not #8 or #10)

Bubble Map x3 

 

Period 5

Bubble Map x3

Peck - Science Homework

The students learned about hurricanes today and defined the term meteorology.

 

Homework:

*Complete the questions from the article, "Naming Hurricanes".

*Bring in a weather report from a newspaper or internet site to share with the class tomorrow.

STEWART Social Studies

TEST ON Thursday
over the Prehistoric Times packet

STEWART MATH

Mid-chapter Quiz (Show all work)
p. 41

Bolton Math and Social Studies

Social Studies:  Students worked in groups to create Venn Diagrams for Primary and Secondary sources (All in class).

 

Math: No Homework

Bolton Math and Social Studies

Social Studies: Create a Time Line following directions from #3 on p. TOOLS 3.  Do not do the pictures.  Just the time line.  (Needs to have 5 BMB and 5 AMB)

 

Math: 8 problems using the Four Strategies discussed in class.

 

 

Stewart

MATH
p. 39
8-21
24-27

Social Studies
Read p. 13-15
Have your notebook (notes AND pictures) completed and ready to be checked.

Bolton Math and Social Studies

All students should have a pair of scissors and some glue for our interactive notebooks. We have someto share, but it saves time if everyone has their own. Also, dry erase markers would be beneficial in MATH. We sometimes use small whiteboards for quick practice. I understand some things were left off of the supply lists.

Social Studies: Finish Scavenger Hunt, p. xxvii. answer in notebooks, read p. TOOLS 1, Measuring Time.

Math: Began interactive notebook, discussing problem solving strategies.

STEWART- Math and SS

Math- p. 35  10-33

 

Social Studies- none

Montgomery

Periods 2-4 Genre worksheet Genre worksheet 2 sides,

                 Vocab 6-10

                 Circle Maps due Friday

Periods 5- Questions 1-3 and Circle Map due tomorrow

 

Don't forget Language Arts letter with parent signature

Jr. Scholastic $10 donation due September 1st

Peck Science Homework

Reminder: Your paragraph about what you did this summer that was scientific is due Friday!

Bolton Math and Social Studies

We discussed expectations and came up with Mission Statements/Goals for our classes.

 

For Math, each class came up with a variation on:

The mission of our class is to try to master the 6th grade Math Standards.

 

For Social Studies, each class came up with a variation on:

The mission of our class is to learn what is needed to get an A or B in 6th Grade Social Studies.

STEWART- Social Studies and Math

Social Studies-
Read p. 8-12
Scavenger Hun

Math
Worksheet 1-2
(both sides)

Peck Science Homework

Download, sign, and return the Welcome 6th Grade Science Letter from my website - Due Wednesday

 

Write a paragraph about something you did this summer that was scientific.  Add or draw a picture to go along with your paragraph.  Due Friday

Bolton Homeroom

School and Class papers were sent home today.  Make sure and read and sign needed forms.

Homework for Peck's Homeroom

The homework for tonight is to make sure you read over the important notes in the yellow envelope, have your parents sign the forms, and return all signature forms to school as soon as possible.  There will be a reward for those students who return ALL the required forms on Tuesday!

6th Grade Letter signatures page

Yellow registration form

3-Page Parent Packet

Mrs. Montgomery

Please bring back school packets and 6th grade packets as soon as possible.

Welcome to a New Year

Welcome back to a brand new year. Our first full day is Monday, August 16, 2010. School begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. We look forward to the adventurous new schedule we have for this year and hope you're excited about it, too.

Come ready and willing to learn!

The 6th Grade Team