Team 6B - The Excaliburs

6th Grade Regular and GATE Science - Mrs. Dantzler

Motto:"If we can dream it, we can do it!"

November 24-25 2008

Parents, I just want to send 8 simple words your way. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR CHILDREN WITH ME.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

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Students... if you need to see a copy of the Weather Wisdom Project, scroll down to the very bottom of this page.

Parents, please encourage your students to always review the last few pages in their Spiral Notebook even if there is not a written homework assignment. In addition, they should look over notes on Dry Mix and graphing skills.  We will revisit these skills many times throughout the year.

I also want to remind you that I tutor on Tuesday mornings. I will be there by 7:45 a.m.  If your child is having difficulty with science concepts or just needs to review, he or she should not hesitate to come to my tutoring sessions.

Have a great week!

** If you ever have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call me at home at 871-1346 (after 5:30 p.m.) or at the school at 873-3610. You may also e-mail me at home at gazerof9@aol.com

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HOMEWORK:

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(Students, always review any notes in your Science Spiral Notebook.  This is a standing homework assignment.) Parents, I will remove homework assignments after each grading period.

11/24/08 - Brainstorm Weather Wisdom Project ideas

11/20/08: Study for Chapter 12 Test. Test: Friday, November 21st.

11/19/08: Vocabulary Quiz (words pg. 356) - Thursday, Nov. 20th.

11/18/08: Vocabulary Quiz (words pg. 356) - Thursday, Nov. 20th.

Study for Chapter 12 Test. Test: Friday, November 21st.

11/17/08: Define vocabulary page 356. Study for quiz on these words. Quiz- Thursday, Nov. 20th. Begin studying for Chapter 12 Test. Test on Friday, Nov. 21st.

11/12/08: Study for Vocabulary quiz. Quiz on Friday, Nov. 14th.

11/12/08: Study for Vocabulary quiz. Quiz on Friday, Nov. 14th.

11/11/08: Study for Vocabulary quiz. Quiz on Friday, Nov. 14th.

11/10/08: Read pages 348 - 355. Define vocabulary on page 348. Quiz on Friday, Nov. 14th.

11/6/08:TBA See Agenda.

11/5/08: Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, November 6th. Study!

11/4/08: Encourage your family to VOTE!

11/3/08: Define vocabulary pg. 340. Also define: cumulus, stratus, strato, cirrus, cirro, nimbus, and alto. Vocabulary Quiz - Thursday, November 6th.

10/29/08: Study for Chapter 11 Test. Test Thursday, October 30, 2008.

10/28/08: Study for Chapter 11 Test. Test Thursday, October 30, 2008.

10/27/08: Study for Chapter 11 Test. Test Thursday, October 30, 2008.

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Extra Web Links:

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State Department of Education: 6th Grade Science Inquiry

https://www.ed.sc.gov/apps/cso/standards/supdocs_k8.cfm?#area_6

Introduction To Animals: Matching Game

Classification: Classification Levels

1. http://www.quia.com/rd/16506.html to practice putting the steps of the scientific method in order! 

http://www.quia.com/cz/8432.html to see if you can spot variables! 

Metric practice - Visit this site. This site has all the terms and definitions you should know and then some. 

	Ordering the steps of the scientific method http://www.quia.com/rd/58692.html Tutorial for using the triple beam balance from the company who makes them.  A must see! http://www.ohaus.com/products/education/weblab/TBBentry.html Triple Beam Balance Lab Sheet http://www.quia.com/quiz/1094760.html
	National Geographic for Kids (Sample Link) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
	Tutorial for using the triple beam balance from the company who makes them.  A must see! http://www.ohaus.com/products/education/weblab/TBBentry.html Triple Beam Balance Lab Sheet http://www.quia.com/quiz/1094760.ht
	Porifera Website http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listporiferaro.html
	QUIA -- Vocabulary stems review (words and meanings) http://www.quia.com/jg/1053647.html
	QUIA -- Vocabulary stems review (words and related words) http://www.quia.com/jg/1053650.html
	PASS Practice http://www.quia.com/jg/1079873.html
	Matching Game -- Basic Science Process Skills http://www.quia.com/mc/1148135.html
	Matching Game -- Basic Science Process Skill http://www.quia.com/mc/1148183.html
	Jeopardy Challenge Board Review Game!  Take the challenge to prepare for your test. TEST REVIEW Atmosphere: History, Structure, Composition, etc. http://teachertech.rice.edu/participants/louviere/layers.html   Energy in the Atmosphere Powerpoint  http://teacherweb.com/SC/RollingsMiddleSchooloftheArts/MrsVoigt/EnergyintheAtmospherePowerPoint.ppt
	Cloud game from NASA!  Learn what the major clouds look like while playing the game! Cloud Matching Game
	Forming a Cloud. Interesting!! Teacher Tube Video
	Quia Matching Cloud Game -- if you know it, you'll do well on the quiz! Cloud Game
	Weather Game!  Get ready for your test! Weather Game
	PowerPoint Test Prep!  Start with this matching game!  Play it many times to get all of the questions! Matching Game
	Classification Game!  Know the levels of classification in order! Classification Levels
	Jeopardy Game for Fish, Amphibians, & Reptiles Test Ectotherm Jeopardy!
	ZooMobile Links
	Armadillo Run -- this physics-based game is a demo download. Armadillo Run
	Basic Science Process Skills Basic Science Process Skills Quiz
	Graduated Cylinder Tutorial Learn how to use a graduated cylinder!
	NOAA Atmospheric Layers Link NOAA Atmospheric Layers Up, Up and Away!The Atmosphere http://teachertech.rice.edu/participants/louviere/layers.html

Announcements:

Robotics Team Meetings: TBA

Jr. Astronauts: TBA

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Study for Chapter 12 Test. Test: Friday, November 21st.