***Boehme/Coombs and Bailey classes going to Space Camp Monday***You need to wear a white shirt and long jeans, no sandals or dangly jewelry. Remember to be on time. We will leave as soon as the bus is here. Check out the Space Camp link on the blog to review the Children of Perikoi story.
Homework:
Math: Track Your Screen Time
I am asking each student to track their "screen time" for a math graphing project that we will be working on next week. Round to the nearest 10 min. and bring them back to school on Thursday the 5th of May.
Due on Tues: pg 628 #4-18.
Language Arts:Apparently, some students are reporting that there are essay topics listed in their myaccess.com portfolios. I am not sure where they came from. I'm assuming from the District. I called my District supervisor on Friday, but I was not able to find out the answer. I will continue trying. In the meantime, just ignore those essay topics and their due dates. I do plan on assigning one more essay before the end of the year. I will let the students know more about their final essay next week.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Homework:
Planner signed due April 29
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Students were given a map of Europe today. Learn the countries and capitals as you color the map. You'll have several days to work on this so make sure that you're doing your best work. We actually learned Cyprus when we studies Asia. You may cross it off your list of European countries but make sure that you know where it is located. Please check the Internet to double check your work. The names of countries have changed and change all of the time (especially in Eastern Europe). If you are using your social studies book or any other type of book, it may be outdated. WARNING: 1. If you color all around the countries on your map, it will be incorrect. 2. If your map is not done neatly and correctly as instructed, you will need to redo this assignment.
Planner signed due April 29
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Students were given a map of Europe today. Learn the countries and capitals as you color the map. You'll have several days to work on this so make sure that you're doing your best work. We actually learned Cyprus when we studies Asia. You may cross it off your list of European countries but make sure that you know where it is located. Please check the Internet to double check your work. The names of countries have changed and change all of the time (especially in Eastern Europe). If you are using your social studies book or any other type of book, it may be outdated. WARNING: 1. If you color all around the countries on your map, it will be incorrect. 2. If your map is not done neatly and correctly as instructed, you will need to redo this assignment.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS KING AND ALL THE STUDENTS WHO PERFORMED TODAY IN THE SCIENCE MANIACS EXTENSIONS PROGRAM! We are proud of having Miss King on our team! She has such good ideas and spends so much of her own personal time providing opportunities for students to show their talents and enthusiasm for education! Students who spent much of their morning "sleep time" practicing, WELL DONE! Thanks to Miss King and ALL the students for the hour of GREAT ENTERTAINING EDUCATION!
HOMEWORK:
Read for 30 minutes 4/28.
Get planner signed 4/28.
READING: Students in class read Discover WWII. Monday the questions will be handed out and worked on. This will be due Thursday, May 5, the same day the Great Wall packet is due.
HOMEWORK:
Read for 30 minutes 4/28.
Get planner signed 4/28.
READING: Students in class read Discover WWII. Monday the questions will be handed out and worked on. This will be due Thursday, May 5, the same day the Great Wall packet is due.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
HOMEWORK
Math- Pg 624 # 6-30 Probability
Read for 30 minutes 4/27.
Get planner signed 4/27.
READING: The reading assignment for this week is "The Great Wall", which was passed out in home base because of the testing schedule. The spelling and vocabulary test for this story will be Tuesday, May 3rd, in the letter named classes. The whole packet will be due on Thursday, May 5th. Remember: CURSIVE WRITING.
Language Arts: The "Leonardo DaVinci" Essay is due TODAY, Tuesday, April 26th. Keep working on your essay until you have a "4.2" (which is a C-) or higher. Those students who don't have at least a "4.2" by the 26th, will need to spend time in the Writing Lab during lunch recesses until their essay is above a C-. Remember: no one fails this essay. We can all earn at least a "4.2".
Don't forget that this is NOT a report! It is an essay. It is a five paragraph paper where you write about DaVinci's contributions, both scientific and artistic, to world history. What do you think was important, and explain "why" in great detail. Keep your essay between 600-800 words. Each sentence in a paragraph should start with a different word. Remember to BANISH BORING SENTENCES!
The deadline for this essay is TONIGHT. I am usually on my computer at nights between 10:00 and 11:00 PM. Therefore, if you need to continue working on your essay, you have until approximately 10:00 tonight to fix it.
Math- Pg 624 # 6-30 Probability
Read for 30 minutes 4/27.
Get planner signed 4/27.
READING: The reading assignment for this week is "The Great Wall", which was passed out in home base because of the testing schedule. The spelling and vocabulary test for this story will be Tuesday, May 3rd, in the letter named classes. The whole packet will be due on Thursday, May 5th. Remember: CURSIVE WRITING.
Language Arts: The "Leonardo DaVinci" Essay is due TODAY, Tuesday, April 26th. Keep working on your essay until you have a "4.2" (which is a C-) or higher. Those students who don't have at least a "4.2" by the 26th, will need to spend time in the Writing Lab during lunch recesses until their essay is above a C-. Remember: no one fails this essay. We can all earn at least a "4.2".
Don't forget that this is NOT a report! It is an essay. It is a five paragraph paper where you write about DaVinci's contributions, both scientific and artistic, to world history. What do you think was important, and explain "why" in great detail. Keep your essay between 600-800 words. Each sentence in a paragraph should start with a different word. Remember to BANISH BORING SENTENCES!
The deadline for this essay is TONIGHT. I am usually on my computer at nights between 10:00 and 11:00 PM. Therefore, if you need to continue working on your essay, you have until approximately 10:00 tonight to fix it.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
April 20, 2011
SPRING BREAK!!! SPRING BREAK!!! SPRING BREAK!!! SPRING BREAK!!!
We hope everyone has an awesome Spring Break!!! Remember: Next week, we start our end-of-the-year testing. Be safe! We'll see you when school starts again on Tuesday, April 26th.
Note to Mrs. Packard's home room: Remember, we begin testing FIRSTon Tuesday, April 26, at 8:40 AM!!! Please, please, please don't be late or absent (if at all possible).
Homework:
RC signed and returned: 4/26
Planner signed: 4/26
Read 30 minutes every night.
***The end of the month is almost here. How are you doing on your reading minutes? If you're behind, get caught up during your vacation.
Language Arts: The "Leonardo DaVinci" Essay is due Tuesday, April 26th. Keep working on your essay until you have a "4.2" (which is a C-) or higher. Those students who don't have at least a "4.2" by the 26th, will need to spend time in the Writing Lab during lunch recesses until their essay is above a C-. Remember: no one fails this essay. We can all earn at least a "4.2".
Don't forget that this is NOT a report! It is an essay. It is a five paragraph paper where you write about DaVinci's contributions, both scientific and artistic, to world history. What do you think was important, and explain "why" in great detail. Keep your essay between 600-800 words. Each sentence in a paragraph should start with a different word. Remember to BANISH BORING SENTENCES!
We hope everyone has an awesome Spring Break!!! Remember: Next week, we start our end-of-the-year testing. Be safe! We'll see you when school starts again on Tuesday, April 26th.
Note to Mrs. Packard's home room: Remember, we begin testing FIRSTon Tuesday, April 26, at 8:40 AM!!! Please, please, please don't be late or absent (if at all possible).
Homework:
RC signed and returned: 4/26
Planner signed: 4/26
Read 30 minutes every night.
***The end of the month is almost here. How are you doing on your reading minutes? If you're behind, get caught up during your vacation.
Language Arts: The "Leonardo DaVinci" Essay is due Tuesday, April 26th. Keep working on your essay until you have a "4.2" (which is a C-) or higher. Those students who don't have at least a "4.2" by the 26th, will need to spend time in the Writing Lab during lunch recesses until their essay is above a C-. Remember: no one fails this essay. We can all earn at least a "4.2".
Don't forget that this is NOT a report! It is an essay. It is a five paragraph paper where you write about DaVinci's contributions, both scientific and artistic, to world history. What do you think was important, and explain "why" in great detail. Keep your essay between 600-800 words. Each sentence in a paragraph should start with a different word. Remember to BANISH BORING SENTENCES!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
April 19, 2011
Homework:
Planner signed: 4/20
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts:The "Leonardo DaVinci" Essay is due Tuesday, April 26th. Keep working on your essay until you have a "4.2" (which is a C-) or higher. Those students who don't have at least a "4.2" by the 26th will need to spend time in the Writing Lab during lunch recesses until their essay is above a C-. Remember: no one fails this essay. We can all earn at least a "4.2".
Planner signed: 4/20
Read 30 minutes
Language Arts:The "Leonardo DaVinci" Essay is due Tuesday, April 26th. Keep working on your essay until you have a "4.2" (which is a C-) or higher. Those students who don't have at least a "4.2" by the 26th will need to spend time in the Writing Lab during lunch recesses until their essay is above a C-. Remember: no one fails this essay. We can all earn at least a "4.2".
Monday, April 18, 2011
Congratulations, Mrs. Packard!
Mrs. Packard was really surprised today to learn that she'd been chosen as one of Jordan Education Foundation's Outstanding Educator of the Year. She will be honored at a special banquet in May. We are so lucky to have such a talented teacher at Elk Meadows and as part of the sixth grade team. Congratulations!
Homework
Planner Signed for 4/18
Read 30 min
Math- Pg 28-29 #3-12 Bar graphs
Social Studies: The essay for the Middle Ages test is due on or before May 20.
Reading: Group presentations due tomorrow.
Homework
Planner Signed for 4/18
Read 30 min
Math- Pg 28-29 #3-12 Bar graphs
Social Studies: The essay for the Middle Ages test is due on or before May 20.
Reading: Group presentations due tomorrow.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
A Little Bit of Help for the Test
1. The Middle Ages began with the fall of the Roman empire and ended with the Renaissance. (Years vary according to the historical source but generally it happened around 500 AD to 1500 AD-- about 1,000 years.)
2. The western half of the Roman empire was invaded by various barbarian tribes. The term "gothic" comes from the Goths. During the early part of the Middle Ages, barbarian attacks were common. This time period is sometimes referred to as the "Dark Ages".
3. The eastern half of the Roman empire continued to develop under leaders like Justinian I. His empire was called the Byzantine Empire and lasted more than 1,000 years. A beautiful domed building called the Hagia Sophia was built during this time.
4. Charlemagne was a great king that ruled the Kingdom of the Franks. (Germany/France)
Remember our song? He wanted to expand and improve his whole empire. He encouraged learning and loved books.
5. Vikings, also known as Norsemen, came from the countries now known as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They were fierce invaders. England at that time wasn't one country. There were several smaller kingdoms and vulnerable to Viking attacks. For about 300 years, Vikings ruled much of England.
6. During the first 600 years of the Middle Ages, there were many battles, and many rulers as they battled over land. Parts of Europe settled into large kingdoms and England was one of those places. After the Battle of Hastings, William conquered more and more land. In 1066, he was crowned King of England. He was also known as William the Conqueror.
7. King Richard I of England is better known as Richard the Lionheart. The name Lionheart stands for bravery, loyalty, and chivalry.
8. Study the notes you took in class and read the chapters in your social studies books.
Essay Question #1
Why should a sixth grade student care about the events of the Middle Ages? (Hint: Did the events and attitudes during the Middle Ages affect how people felt about kings/nobles, freedom, land, station in life (feudal hierarchy), laws, rights, and even coming to America much later? How does that apply or affect a sixth grader in the 21st century?)
Essay Question #2
What did you learn from the castle assignment? [Hint: Was it REALLY about knowing the parts of a castle or was the assignment actually about skills you need in life? If so, what were they?]
2. The western half of the Roman empire was invaded by various barbarian tribes. The term "gothic" comes from the Goths. During the early part of the Middle Ages, barbarian attacks were common. This time period is sometimes referred to as the "Dark Ages".
3. The eastern half of the Roman empire continued to develop under leaders like Justinian I. His empire was called the Byzantine Empire and lasted more than 1,000 years. A beautiful domed building called the Hagia Sophia was built during this time.
4. Charlemagne was a great king that ruled the Kingdom of the Franks. (Germany/France)
Remember our song? He wanted to expand and improve his whole empire. He encouraged learning and loved books.
5. Vikings, also known as Norsemen, came from the countries now known as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They were fierce invaders. England at that time wasn't one country. There were several smaller kingdoms and vulnerable to Viking attacks. For about 300 years, Vikings ruled much of England.
6. During the first 600 years of the Middle Ages, there were many battles, and many rulers as they battled over land. Parts of Europe settled into large kingdoms and England was one of those places. After the Battle of Hastings, William conquered more and more land. In 1066, he was crowned King of England. He was also known as William the Conqueror.
7. King Richard I of England is better known as Richard the Lionheart. The name Lionheart stands for bravery, loyalty, and chivalry.
8. Study the notes you took in class and read the chapters in your social studies books.
Essay Question #1
Why should a sixth grade student care about the events of the Middle Ages? (Hint: Did the events and attitudes during the Middle Ages affect how people felt about kings/nobles, freedom, land, station in life (feudal hierarchy), laws, rights, and even coming to America much later? How does that apply or affect a sixth grader in the 21st century?)
Essay Question #2
What did you learn from the castle assignment? [Hint: Was it REALLY about knowing the parts of a castle or was the assignment actually about skills you need in life? If so, what were they?]
Friday, April 15, 2011
April 15, 2011
Have a GREAT weekend!
Planner signed due April 18
RC card signed due April 18
Soc. Studies: Please check the blog again late Saturday afternoon. I will give you some helps for the test. I'm sorry that I don't have time to do it right now.
Language Arts:"Leonardo DaVinci" Essay due Tuesday, April 26. Remember: This is NOT a report. It is a five paragraph paper where you write about DaVinci's contributions, both scientific and artistic, to world history. What do you think was the most important and explain "why" is great detail. Keep your essay between 600-800 words. Each sentence in a paragraph should start with a different word. Remember to BANISH BORING SENTENCES!!!
Planner signed due April 18
RC card signed due April 18
Soc. Studies: Please check the blog again late Saturday afternoon. I will give you some helps for the test. I'm sorry that I don't have time to do it right now.
Language Arts:"Leonardo DaVinci" Essay due Tuesday, April 26. Remember: This is NOT a report. It is a five paragraph paper where you write about DaVinci's contributions, both scientific and artistic, to world history. What do you think was the most important and explain "why" is great detail. Keep your essay between 600-800 words. Each sentence in a paragraph should start with a different word. Remember to BANISH BORING SENTENCES!!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Please Scroll Down!
Check to see if your castle is on the blog. We want to feature every castle. Make sure to tell a sixth grade teacher if your castle is not featured.
Scroll down past the castles to see the information about today and to see an important announcement about Mrs. Bailey.
Scroll down past the castles to see the information about today and to see an important announcement about Mrs. Bailey.
Study or Spend Time In the Dungeon!!!
Homework:
Planner signed due April 15
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: We had to postpone the test until Monday. Everyone is really sad that we couldn't take the test today. Sorry! Study hard for Monday.
Please plan to take home your castle tomorrow. They are wonderful, but we can no longer take up the hall space to display them.
Language Arts: Spend 15 minutes tonight on your essay "Leonardo DaVinci" Due: Tuesday, April 26. Remember... THIS IS NOT A REPORT!!! It is an organized (Five paragraphs) writing of your thoughts and opinions. What did you learn? How did DaVinci influence world history? The essay is due the day after Spring Break Vacation, so plan accordingly.
Congratulations, Mrs. Bailey!
Mrs. Bailey was just chosen as one of SOUTH JORDAN'S TEACHERS OF THE YEAR! Only a selected few elementary teachers are being recognized for outstanding teaching from the Chamber of Commerce. She will be honored at a special luncheon April 27, 2011. Congratulations! We are so lucky to have her as part of the sixth grade team and faculty at Elk Meadows. YEA!!!!!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April 13, 2011
Homework:
Planner signed due April 14
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Study for the Middle Ages Test.
Planner signed due April 14
Read 30 minutes
Soc. Studies: Study for the Middle Ages Test.
Practice Test Questions-Middle Ages
1. The Middle Ages occurred between what two historical times?
2. How long did it last?
3. Where does the word "gothic" come from?
4. Which half of the Roman Empire is associated with the Dark Ages?
5. T F Feuds and fights were uncommon during the Middle Ages.
6. Which building was a great example of the Byzantine style of architecture?
7. What were two of Charlemagne's main goals?
8. Where did the Vikings come from? Why are they important during the Middle Ages?
9. When did William the Conqueror become the King of England? (before/after the Battle of Hastings, before/after the Vikings settled Normandy, before/after Harold was king)
10. What were the steps to becoming a knight?
11. What is another name for the code of honor of the knights?
12. Name 3 activities of the knights.
13. Who were knights always expected to show their loyalty to?
14. What qualities were knights expected to have?
15. What was the competition between two knights called?
16. Who was the ruler of feudal estate?
17. Why did Kings appoint lords?
18. What was the object of the first crusade?
19. Who was motivated to go on a crusade? Why?
20. What happened to fashions at the end of the Middle Ages?
21. What were some of the effects of the crusades?
22. Richard the Lionheart was also known as who?
23. The name Lionheart refers to King Richard's _____________.(character trait)
24. Where do the Robin Hood stories take place?
25. When did the War of the Roses occur? (beginning, middle, end of the Middle Ages)
26. Who was Joan of Arc?
27. What is another name for a large estate?
28. Which kingdom in western Europe rose to great power in the 700's?
29. What is the term for a way of organizing and governing a society based on land and service?
30. What is a fief?
31. Traders and craftworkers organized themselves into groups called ______.
32. What was King John I forced to sign?
33. What church had a great influence on the lives of Europeans during the Middle Ages?
34. Why are the Middle Ages known as the "Age of Faith?"
35. What did Christians in Europe build for places of worship? (think big)
36. What was the "Black Death"?
37. Are the stories of King Arthur true?
38. What are two types of guilds?
39. What are the three steps to mastering a trade?
40. What are two reasons that guilds started?
41. What are two outcomes of the crusades?
42. Draw and explain the Feudal Hierarchy.
43. Be able to label the main parts of a castle.
44. What is a Coat of Arms?
45. Who had NO power but was absolutely necessary for feudalism? Why?
Review your vocabulary words!
If you have been in class, read, participated in the activities, completed your homework, you will do fine on the test. It will mostly be multiple guess, so if you review some of the big ideas, you will be able to recognize the correct answers pretty easily.
2. How long did it last?
3. Where does the word "gothic" come from?
4. Which half of the Roman Empire is associated with the Dark Ages?
5. T F Feuds and fights were uncommon during the Middle Ages.
6. Which building was a great example of the Byzantine style of architecture?
7. What were two of Charlemagne's main goals?
8. Where did the Vikings come from? Why are they important during the Middle Ages?
9. When did William the Conqueror become the King of England? (before/after the Battle of Hastings, before/after the Vikings settled Normandy, before/after Harold was king)
10. What were the steps to becoming a knight?
11. What is another name for the code of honor of the knights?
12. Name 3 activities of the knights.
13. Who were knights always expected to show their loyalty to?
14. What qualities were knights expected to have?
15. What was the competition between two knights called?
16. Who was the ruler of feudal estate?
17. Why did Kings appoint lords?
18. What was the object of the first crusade?
19. Who was motivated to go on a crusade? Why?
20. What happened to fashions at the end of the Middle Ages?
21. What were some of the effects of the crusades?
22. Richard the Lionheart was also known as who?
23. The name Lionheart refers to King Richard's _____________.(character trait)
24. Where do the Robin Hood stories take place?
25. When did the War of the Roses occur? (beginning, middle, end of the Middle Ages)
26. Who was Joan of Arc?
27. What is another name for a large estate?
28. Which kingdom in western Europe rose to great power in the 700's?
29. What is the term for a way of organizing and governing a society based on land and service?
30. What is a fief?
31. Traders and craftworkers organized themselves into groups called ______.
32. What was King John I forced to sign?
33. What church had a great influence on the lives of Europeans during the Middle Ages?
34. Why are the Middle Ages known as the "Age of Faith?"
35. What did Christians in Europe build for places of worship? (think big)
36. What was the "Black Death"?
37. Are the stories of King Arthur true?
38. What are two types of guilds?
39. What are the three steps to mastering a trade?
40. What are two reasons that guilds started?
41. What are two outcomes of the crusades?
42. Draw and explain the Feudal Hierarchy.
43. Be able to label the main parts of a castle.
44. What is a Coat of Arms?
45. Who had NO power but was absolutely necessary for feudalism? Why?
Review your vocabulary words!
If you have been in class, read, participated in the activities, completed your homework, you will do fine on the test. It will mostly be multiple guess, so if you review some of the big ideas, you will be able to recognize the correct answers pretty easily.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 12
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Planner signed
Science - All missing work for microorganisms must be turned in by Friday, April 15.
Read 30 minutes
Planner signed
Science - All missing work for microorganisms must be turned in by Friday, April 15.
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Homework:
Math pg 8-9 # 6-26 reading graphs
Planner signed due 4-12
Read 30 minutes
Social Studies: TEST Thursday! Study your notes every night.
Science - Microorganisms review packet - Study for Microorganisms test - Due 4/12 - Students have most of the information they need in their binders to complete the review packet, which is intended to help them study for the test. Some classes did not finish the fungi worksheet and may need to research the answers on the Internet.
Language Arts:Today we collected the orignal "Mona Lisa" assignment in class. We will be checking the Leonardo Da Vinci Questions in class tomorrow. If you were absent, be sure to make up 45 minutes of time on your "Leonardo Da Vinci" Essay at home on myaccess.com.
Math pg 8-9 # 6-26 reading graphs
Planner signed due 4-12
Read 30 minutes
Social Studies: TEST Thursday! Study your notes every night.
Science - Microorganisms review packet - Study for Microorganisms test - Due 4/12 - Students have most of the information they need in their binders to complete the review packet, which is intended to help them study for the test. Some classes did not finish the fungi worksheet and may need to research the answers on the Internet.
Language Arts:Today we collected the orignal "Mona Lisa" assignment in class. We will be checking the Leonardo Da Vinci Questions in class tomorrow. If you were absent, be sure to make up 45 minutes of time on your "Leonardo Da Vinci" Essay at home on myaccess.com.
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