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