Math and Science Update - 12/16 - 12/20

Math and Science Info for this week  - 12/16 - 12/20

Tuesday: Math worksheet 9/2 and 9/3 due (+ and -).  Science vocab and chapter review sections 1 and 2 due. MATH AND SCIENCE QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY!!!

Wednesday: Camera sheet due for the activity.  Math and Science Quiz today.

Thursday: Math worksheet 9/4 and 9/5 due.  All missing work is due today.  We will be watching a science related video, so be sure to get all of your work done!!

Friday: Half Day - Christmas Celebration!

-PLEASE SEND 2 NEW FOLDERS WITH STUDENTS THIS WEEK FOR NEXT SEMESTER!!!
-WE NEED MORE TISSUES AND HAND SANITIZER, PLEASE!!!

-6 WEEKS ENDS ON FRIDAY!!!!  HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Math Weekly Rundown - 11/11/13 - 11/15/13

Math Weekly Rundown - 11/11/13 - 11/15/13

Monday:  Algebraic Expressions with Tables/ Holt ppt

Tuesday:  Review of Alg. Expressions in Tables / Group work with problems/ Begin Algebraic Expressions that are equal - Holt ppt. - Finish B Side Even numbers on Algebraic Expressions with the distributive property

Wednesday:  Go over table sheet / Video on Algebraic Expressions and terminology/3 corners game with variable, expression, and coefficient/ Send a problem (group work)

Thursday:  Work on distributive property and algebraic expressions - BC sheet is due at end of class.

Friday:  Review of expressions and parts of expression - packet / Math Starter Quiz

Students should have finished their math vocabulary assignment and had it checked. Quiz over math vocabulary is next Tuesday!!!

Science Weekly Rundown - 11/11/13 - 11/15/13

Science Weekly Rundown - 11/11/13 - 11/15/13

Science Test on Friday!!!

Monday:  Finish notes on Soil and Weathering
Vocab - Chp. 10 Key
Chp. 10 Notes Page 1
Chp. 10 Notes Page 2
Soil Graphic Organizer

Tuesday:  Video  - Intro to Soil Activity

Wednesday:  Looked at different soils - Essay on observations due next Tuesday

Thursday:  Review for test on soil and weathering (TEST IS TOMORROW) - Work on Group Poster of Soil Activity

Friday:  Science Starter Quiz and Test over Soil and Weathering

Science Update - 10/28 - 11/1

Science Weekly Update: 10/28 - 11/1
All make up work is due this Friday, November 1st.  Quiz over chp. 8 and 9 vocab on Thursday!

Monday:  Volcano Notes

Tuesday:  Work on volcano notes - Do volcano foldable on 3 types of volcanos.

Wednesday:  Work on volcano foldable - play "I have who has" for vocab review.  Quiz tomorrow over Science chp. 8 and 9 vocab.

Thursday:  Brief review of vocab.  Vocab Quiz on chp. 8 and 9.

Friday:

Math Update: 10/28 - 11/1

Math Weekly Update - 10/28 - 11/1

Monday:  Begin Framework 3 with Exponents/ Students took notes from youtube video title:

Class Notes - Expressions with Exponents (6-EE-1)

Holt 7-2 Expressions - Exponents - B

Holt 7-2 Expressions - Exponents - C

Due tomorrow

Tuesday:  Review Exponents - Begin written expressions with foldable - algegraic expressions worksheet
Alg. Expressions PPT
Algebraic Expression Sheet Side 1
Algebraic Expression Sheet Side 2

Wednesday: Go over math test from Friday and Exponent sheet.  Review exponents and go over "Homework" side of worksheet from yesterday.  Sections 1,2, and 4 of side 2 are due tomorrow.

Thursday:  Go over algebraic worksheet from yesterday.  Play "I have who has" game.  Work more on algebraic expressions.
Holt Translating Words Side B
Holt Puzzle - Translating Words

Friday:

Science Weekly Update: 10/14 - 10/18

Science Weekly Update - 10/14 - 10/18
Science test this Friday!!!  Study notes and graphic organizer.

Monday: Finish "Inside Earth" notes

Tuesday;  Boundary Graphic Organizer with video
Boundary Graphic Organizer Key

Wednesday:  Review Boundaries
Video on Plate Tectonics and San Andreas Fault
Finish 5 facts from each section in chapter 7

Thursday:  Discuss a few more aspects of "Inside of Earth"
Group question trade off activity.

Friday:  Test over Chp. 7 "Inside Earth

Science Test

There will be a Science Test over "Inside of the Earth" on Friday, Oct. 18th.  Start Studying now!  Refer to last week's science post for notes!

Rocket Blast

Rocket Blast 
WMS will be hosting our Annual Rocket Blast Saturday, October 19th from 6-8pm.  Wristbands are only $5 per person.  The wristband pays for your entrance and dinner which will include a bbq sandwich from Big Mac Pig Shack, chips, and  a soda of your choice!

Computer/Ipad Fundraiser
Help raise money for an extra safety door in the front of our school by selling raffle tickets between now and October 25th.  Each raffle ticket is $10.  Students will receive prizes for selling the raffle tickets!

Science Weekly Update - 10/7 - 10/11

Science Weekly Update - 10/7 - 10/11

Monday:  Fall Break
Tuesday:  Fall Break
Wednesday:  Fire Drill in morning - Work on Chp. 7 vocab and also 5 fact notes from each sections of chp. 7 (Inside Earth)

Thursday:  Begin Inside Earth Notes - ppt.
Inside Earth ppt
Inside Earth Notes pg. 1
Inside Earth Notes pg. 2
Inside Earth Notes pg. 3
Inside Earth Notes pg. 4
Chp. 7 Vocab (Inside Earth)
Chp. 7 Vocabulary Key

Friday:  Check Vocabulary Chp. 7 and go over notes

Math Weekly Update - 10/7 - 10/11

Math Weekly Update - 10/7 - 10/11

Monday:  Fall Break
Tuesday:  Fall Break
Wednesday:  Work on proportions
8-3 Proportions - Page 1
8-3 Proportions - Page 2

Thursday:  Work on Proportions

Friday:  Finish proportions - 2nd class worked on converting decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals

Math Weekly Update - 9/30 - 10/4

Math Weekly Update - 9/30 - 10/1

Monday:  Review Unit Rate - Practice 9/1 Sheet back side even numbers (on side 2)  should be completed.  Start Equivalent Fractions.  Math Vocabulary (Framework 1 and 2) Handed out - Students write word, definition, sentence and example.  DUE ON FRIDAY.  Quiz on Math Vocabulary next Thursday after Fall Break.
9/1 Practice Side 1
9/1 Practice Ratio Side 2
Equal Ratios Side B
Math Vocabulary Framework 1
Math Vocabulary Framework 2
Math Vocabulary Template - Sheet to put Vocab Assignment on.

Tuesday: Check Side B on Equal Ratios - Begin Review of Ratios, Equal Ratios, and Unit Rate
Review for a grade (With Word Problems)
Ratio, Rate, Equal Review Side 1
Ratio, Rate, Equal Review Side 2 Word Problems

Wednesday:  Finish Math Work from Yesterday

Thursday:  Go over Review Sheet - Start Ratio Proportions

Friday:  Starter Quiz - Math Vocabulary Due - Quiz Next Thursday (10/10) over Math Vocabulary from Framework 1 and 2

Science Weekly Update - 9/30 - 10/4

Science Weekly Update - 9/30-10/4
Monday:  Read a long sheet and answer questions - Study Guide handed out for test on Thursday over fossils
Fossils Read Along Sheet
Fossils Test Study Guide

Tuesday:  Finish Read along sheet - Work on Study Guide - Test over fossils on Thursday!
Fossils Test Study Guide with answers
*BE SURE TO STUDY VOCAB WORDS FOR FOSSILS, TOO!

Wednesday:  Go over study Guide and guided reading sheet

Thursday:  Test over fossils

Friday:  Starter Quiz - Possible Video

FALL BREAK IS THIS WEEKEND!!!  SEE YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY! BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!

Spirit Week

This week is Spirit Week.

Thursday: School Colors Day
Friday: Favorite Decade Day

Homecoming Dance is on Thursday Night!

Science - Week of 9/23 - 9/27

Science Weekly Rundown - Week of 9/23 - 9/27

Monday:  Post-Test on Rocks (Not for a grade) ; Pre-Test on Fossils (Not for a grade)

Tuesday:  Begin Learning about Fossils - Pass out Vocabulary Chapter 6 - Due on Thursday
Fossil Vocabulary - Chapter 6
Fossil Powerpoint
Fossil Notes - These notes go along with the powerpoint

Wednesday:  Begin Fossil Powerpoint

Thursday:  Check Fossil Vocabulary - Finish Fossil Notes

Friday:  Fossil Reading Sample with questions - Science Starter Quiz

Math - Week of 9/23 - 9/27

Math Weekly Rundown - 9/23-9/27

Monday:  Begin 2nd Math Framework on Ratios -
Ratio Notes Page 1
Ratio Notes Page 2
Ratio Notes Page 3
Ratio Notes Slides
Ratio Worksheet Side B
Ratio Worksheet Side C

Tuesday: Worked more on Ratios

Wednesday:  Rate Bracelet Activity

Thursday:  Practice Ratio Word Problems and Simplifying Ratios - Unit Rates

Friday:  Activity on Unit Rate - Math Starter Quiz

Math Weekly Update - 9/9 - 9/13

Math Weekly Update: 9/9 - 9/13
There will be a math quiz over add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals this Thursday, 9/12.

(Notes are on last post in math)

Monday: Multiplication of Decimals
Multiplying Decimals - Side B

Tuesday: Dividing Decimals
Dividing Decimals by Whole - Side B
Dividing Decimal by Decimal - Side B

Wednesday:  Check some work from the above pages and do more practice problems - possible review games

Thursday: Quiz over add/subtract/x/divide decimals

Friday: Starter Quiz and Begin GCF and LCM

Science Weekly Update: Week of 9/9 - 9/13

Science Weekly Update - 9/9 - 9/13
THE TEST OVER ROCKS WILL BE NEXT WEEK...NOT THIS FRIDAY!!! 

Monday:  Finish notes for rocks (refer to last week for notes and powerpoint)
Chp. 4 Vocab Check

Tuesday:  Rock Cycle Notes
Rock Cycle Notes
Rock Cycle Powerpoint

Wednesday:  Journey to the Earth Activity

Thursday:
Friday:

Math Weekly Update - 9/2 - 9/6

Math Weekly Update: 9/2 - 9/6

Monday:  Labor Day

Tuesday:  Maps Testing - Long Division Quiz

Wednesday:  Long Division in other class.  Begin Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Decimal Operation Notes - These notes will show you how to add/subtract decimals and also other helpful information about them.
Practice A - Add and Subtract Decimals - We went over this in class on Thursday
Practice B - Add and Subtract Decimals - This was due on Friday (9/6)
Decimal Word Problems

Thursday:  Continue working on Adding and Subtracting Decimals.  Practice B is due tomorrow for a grade.

Friday:  Math Starter Quiz - Check Practice B for a grade.  Finish Working on Decimal Word Problems - Word Problems Page will likely be for a completion grade.

Plan on a Decimal Quiz next Thursday or Friday (9/12 or 9/13) 

Science Weekly Update - 9/2 - 9/6

Science Weekly Update: 9/2 - 9/6

Monday:  LABOR DAY

Tuesday:  Maps Testing - Go over Science Test from Friday

Wednesday: Rocks Pre-test - Not taken for a grade.

Thursday:  Begin Rock Notes and Chapter 4 Rock Vocabulary -
Chp. 4 Rock Vocabulary
Rock Vocabulary Answer
Rock Notes
Rocks PowerPoint  - The notes follow this powerpoint

Friday:  Science Starter Quiz - Work on Vocabulary.  Vocabulary is due on Monday for a grade!

PLAN FOR A SCIENCE TEST OVER ROCKS NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13.

School News

-Title 1 Meeting (Supper with Westside) is Tuesday night, August 27th.  It starts at 6pm.
-Rome Braves Field trip for 6th grade is on Wednesday, August 28th.  Be sure to wear sunblock!
-Football game is on Thursday!

Science Weekly Update - 8/26 - 8/30

Science Weekly Update - 8/26 - 8/30

Monday:
Observe Minerals Lab - Ask Questions to determine what the mineral is.
TEST OVER MINERALS on FRIDAY (see note links below)
Mohs Graphic Organizer  - Due Tomorrow

Tuesday:
Mohs Hardness Scale Check for a completion grade
Go over Mineral Notes page 2
Mineral Notes Page 2 - Just responsible for the first 3 sections - NOT the last section!
Mineral Notes Page 1
Mineral Vocabulary

Wednesday: Rome Braves Game

Thursday: Review for test - See Notes above to study for the test!

Friday: Science starter quiz and test over minerals (Chapter 3)

Math Weekly Update - 8/26 - 8/30

Math Weekly Update - 8/26 - 8/30

Monday:  Begin "5 a day" subtraction problems - Work on Long Division - QUIZ over long Division Thursday!
Long Division B
Long Division B Answers

Tuesday: "5 a day" subtraction problems - Turn in Long Division B for a completion grade.  Start Working on Long Division Whole Numbers.  This will be for a grade and due on Friday.
Long Division Whole Numbers

Wednesday:
6th Grade Class Field Trip to Rome Braves Game

Thursday:
"5 a day" subtraction - practice a few division problems - Quiz over Long Division (about 10 problems)

Friday:  Math Starter Quiz - Long Division Whole Number sheet due for a grade.  Play Division Game.