6th Grade

Week of Mar. 2-5

Mastering the FCAT booklet: Benchmark practice pages 25 & 26. (Thu/Fri)
Newton's Laws of Motion Project: Find out about the topic and create a 3-minute video or Power Point Presentation to explain the 3 laws of motion. Due. Mar. 18/19. Use the following link to access 8th and/or 7th grade textbooks: (Click on "For students" - Class code: "2mybook")
http://www.mhln.com/UnregisterController?ACTION=COMPOST&POSTMANAGER=LOGON&POSTOPERATION=LOGON&ERRORJSP=index.html&MANAGER=ENTRANCE&OPERATION=GETUNREGSTUDENT&JSP=unreg_student_home.jsp

Week of Feb. 22-26

Mastering the FCAT booklet: Benchmark practice pages 23 & 24. (Mon. 22)
Combining Forces Lab. Report: p.518 (On a separate paper 1. Show the data table with your results 2. "Conclude and Apply" Write the 4 questions and answer them). All students will collect data during class. Reports are due the following class after the Lab. has taken place.
Applying Math: p. 529. (On a separate paper, copy the problems 26,27,28,29 & 30. Answer showing all the work to get credit) Due. Tue. 2/Wed.3.
Do not forget to label your papers.

Week of Feb. 16-19

Plate Tectonics Note-Taking Worksheet (period 1) Fri. 19
Chapter Test. (period 2) Tue. 16 (postponed from last week)
Vocabulary Words: Interactive Notebooks Input: Motion, Speed, Velocity,Distance,Displacement, Reference point, Kilometer, Seconds, Acceleration, Momentum, Constant Speed. Define and study. (Thu 18/Fri 19)
Models Project: Sea Floor Spreading or Continental Collisions are due Tuesday 16 / Wednesday 17.
Mastering the FCAT booklet: Benchmark practice pages 23 & 24. (Mon. 22)

Week of Feb. 8-12 (Corrections have been made on this section !!!)

Gizmo Lab. Student Exploration Guide due Monday 8th.
Chapter 13: Plate TectonicsTest: Thu. 11/Fri.12
Models Project: Sea Floor Spreading or Continental Collisions are due Tuesday 16 / Wednesday 17. Evaluation & Exhibition of projects will take place on the due date. A hard copy of the directions will be distributed this week. Also, you can find the directions on: http://my.hrw.com/tabnav/controller.jsp?isbn=0030363667 online Earth Science textbook. User name: Cobras1 Password: k8n3. Login and select Online textbook:

In "Select a unit or chapter" window, choose "Chapter 10" and, in "Select a section" window, choose: "Entire Chapter" Then, Click on the "Book Pages" tab. Choose the page numbers 266-267 for directions on Sea Floor Spreading Model or page 290-291 for directions on Continental Collisions Model.

Week of Feb. 1-5

Gizmo Lab: On a separate paper, finish the gizmo lab. activity started in class. (Due the following class after the gizmo has taken place).

Link to Gizmo PLATE TECTONICS: http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cUser.dspLoginJoin

Read and study Textbook chapter 13 to complete classwork, laboratories and evaluations during class.

Week of Jan. 25-29 (3rd. Nine Weeks)

Research Paper: Investigate and write about the causes of one of the recent earthquakes that have affected many cities around the world during the past two weeks. Find out about the epicenter, the kind of plate tectonics movements and waves involved in this particular earthquake. Do not forget your name and date on your research paper. (Due Mon. 25th).
Read and study Textbook chapter 13 to complete classwork, laboratories and evaluations during class.
Benchmark Practice (From Mastering the FCAT Booklet) p. 27,28,29,30. (Thu/Fri)

Week of Jan. 19-21

Lab. Report: "iDensity". (Due Tue/Wed)
Research Paper: Investigate and write about the causes of one of the recent earthquakes that have affected many cities around the world during the past two weeks. Find out about the epicenter, the kind of plate tectonics movements and waves involved in this particular earthquake. Do not forget your name and date on your research paper. (Due Mon. 25th).
Read and study Textbook chapter 13 to complete classwork, laboratories and evaluations during this and the next week.

Week of Dec. 14-18

Have a Wonderful Christmas and an Awesome New Year!!!

Water Erosion and Deposition Quiz: Tx. Sections 1-2 p. 352-368 (Mon. 14)
Science Projects Presentations.
Review for Mid-Term Exams. Use the review packets and Reading Essentials.

Week of Nov. 30- Dec. 4

Experimental Design: Design an experiment that provides proof on the formation of BEACHES through deposition. Write possible Materials and Procedures. (On a separate piece of paper Due: Dec. 2/3)
Science Project: Presentations
Soil Texture: Tx. p.337. Follow the procedures and answer the 4 questions in the section: Conclude and Apply (Copy the questions and answer on a separate piece of paper). Then, get a little box or container and bring the soil ribbon. Do not forget your name and period in your sample.(Dec. 3/4).
Study: Section 3 Soil Erosion for a Quiz. Tx.p. 338-341. (Mon. 7)

Week of Nov. 16-20

Science Projects due Nov. 16-18.
Mini Lab. Report: Do the Mini-Lab page 328. You will need two similar bottles or clear containers with lid and lemon juice. Do the activity at home and bring a Mini-Lab report with the questions and answers of the 2 Analysis Questions in terms of Mechanical and Chemical Weathering. Due: Thu 19/Fri 20.

Week of Nov. 9-13

Students should be working on their Science Projects at home. Projects are due Nov. 16-18.
Interactive Notebooks INPUT: Investigate, study and write a paragraph about each: Physical Weathering, ice-wedging, Abrasion, Organic Activity; Chemical Weathering, Oxidation, Hydrolysis, Carbonation, Organic Acids, Acid Precipitation. Due Thu. 12/Fri. 13. (Check your textbook chapters 11 and 12, as well as 7th and 8th grade textbooks linked to this website)

Week of Nov. 2-6

Students should be working on their Science Projects at home. Projects are due Nov. 16-18.
All Periods: Coastal Winds and Clouds Online Gizmos Lab. Report (Re-scheduled to Nov.2) Grades from this activity belong to Second Nine weeks.
Interactive Notebooks INPUT: Investigate, study and write a brief report about the different spheres of the Earth: Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere, Atmosphere and Biosphere. Due Thu. 5/Fri. 6th.

Week of Oct. 12-16 (Updated)

Online test (Mon12) Students will take an alternative test if they could not take it online.
Cooperative-Self Evaluation on the Multi-Lab Activites. (Due the following class, after the labs take place).
Class Project (Thu/Fri) On a Separate PAPER "Cloud Watching Project Conclusions" : 1. List all the different types of clouds you identified during this lab. Add a Picture of some of them. Label your pictures. 2. Infer how the presence of different types of clouds can predict future patterns: Thunderstorms, precipitation, fair weather)
Science Fair Project Forms Packet: (Due this week.) Students and I are going to work on the Experimental Design form in the classroom. If you fill it out at home, please use pencil.

Week of Oct. 5-9

Class Project: UV RADIATION INDEX: Tables and Graphs (Mon.5)
Class Cloud Study: Bring Binoculars if available.
On line Test: Click here: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007869387x/student_view0/unit4/chapter10/chapter_review_quiz.html Complete the Test, print it out and bring it to class. (Mon.12). If you have any problem printing, send it to my e-mail with your name and period. If you want to earn some extra-credit: Go to home page, Playing Now 6th "Red Textbook", choose chapter 10 and besides the test you are going to find other activities, like chapter reviews, vocabulary cards or Virutal Lab. You can do any of this activities. Printe them and turn them in. Do not forget your name.

Week of Sep. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009

Lab. Report: Dancing Pennies. Follow the directions on the template for Lab. Reports that you keep in your binder. (Tue.29/Wed. 30)
Getting Ready for Science Fair Projects: Bring Problem and Hypothesis on a separate piece of paper with heading. Want some ideas? Click on "Collaboration Pages" on our home page. There are hundreds of ideas to check. (Thu Oct.1/Fri Oct 2)
Class Project "UV Radiation Index" Tables and Graphs. (Due Mon Oct. 5)
If you have BINOCULARS bring them to science class for this and the next week. (Cloud Watch Class Project).

Week of Sep. 21-25, 2009

Reading Essentials packets (Due Mon. 21)
All these instruments and tools are used to predict the weather. Find out what each one is used for: 1. Anemometer; 2. Rain Gauge; 3. Barometer; 4. Hygrometer; 5. Weather vane; 6. Thermometer. On a separate piece of paper please. Do not forget the heading.(Due. Thu/Fri)
Lab. Report: Dancing Pennies. Follow the directions on the template for Lab. Reports that you keep in your binder. (Tue.29/Wed. 30)
Getting Ready for Science Fair Projects: Bring Problem and Hypothesis on a separate piece of paper with heading. Want some ideas? Click on "Collaboration Pages" on our home page. There are hundreds of ideas to check. (Thu Oct.1/Fri Oct 2)

Week of Sep. 14-18, 2009

DO NOT FORGET $2.00 LAB FEE MONDAY 14
Paper Meter Tape (Re-scheduled to Tue 15/Wed16)
Research Projects: (Due Tue. 15/ Wed. 16). See las weeks' assignment for details and options.
Reading Essentials packets (Due Mon. 21)
This Thursday is Secondary Early Release: Check School Calendar http://www.dadeschools.net/calendars/09-10/09-10_el-sec.pdf

Week of Sep. 8- 11, 2009

DO NOT FORGET $2.00 LAB FEE MONDAY 14

Lab Report-part 1: "Comparing Energy Content" (Due Tue. 8/ Wed. 9)
Report "Ozone Layer" - 5 questions. (Due Tue. 8/Wed. 9)
Lab. Report: Comparing Energy Content-second part. (Due Thu. 10/Fri 11)
Paper Meter Tape (Due Mon. 14)
Research Projects: (Due Tue. 15/ Wed. 16). See below:

Period 1:

Create an "Experimental Design" to investigate "The Effectiveness of Different Sunscreens". Include:

Title,
Problem (What is the effect of...on...?,
Hypothesis (IF...THEN...),
Materials,
Procedures.

Periods 2,3,4,6:

You can choose either to carry out the project described above Experimental Design: "The Effectiveness of Different Sunscreens", or the following:

Find out the UV index in your area for 2 or 3 consecutive days. Find out what recommendations are given under those levels of UV. Include: Title, Introduction (say why it is important to know this information), Data collected, Recommendations. Useful links: http://epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html (write yur zip code to find out UV index in your local area) http://epa.gov/sunwise/kids.html (Sunwise website).

Week of Aug. 31- Sep. 4 2009

Monday 31st : I'll be checking Science Binders (with Syllabus signed by parents) and Interactive Notebooks.
Create a brief Family Huricane Preparedness Plan. You can get ideas from the following website: http://www.stormzone.us/content/files/2008_StormZone_Family_Hurricane_Preparedness_Plan.pdf (Due Tue.1 Wed.2)
Paste and bring your paper meter tape to class (Activity has been postponed. New due date will be given to students in class)
Lab Report: "Comparing Energy Content" due the following class right after the lab takes place.
Report: Visit the following website and prepare a report answering the following questions: (Due Tue 8/Wed 9)

http://ecohealth101.org/zone/index.html

Define ozone layer
Define UV radiation
Recognize health problems that may be due to increased UV levels
Describe ways to protect oneself from UV radiation dangers
Describe ways to help prevent further degradation of the ozone layer

Week of Aug. 24-28, 2009

Get materials for your class and organize your Interactive Notebooks and your Science Binder.
Print Syllabus, have it signed and place it in your binder. (Due Mon 31st)
Create a brief Family Huricane Preparedness Plan (IN's OUTPUT) you can get ideas from the following website: http://www.stormzone.us/content/files/2008_StormZone_Family_Hurricane_Preparedness_Plan.pdf (Due Tue.1 Wed.2)
Lab Fee: $. 2.00. Due Monday September 14.