April 30, 2014
What do scientists know about our DNA? How did they figure it out? How are they using that information?
Let's take a little break from Punnett Squares and find out the answers to those and other questions.
Human Genome Project
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Human Genome Project
Science Class
April 30, 2014
What do scientists know about our DNA? How did they figure it out? How are they using that information?
Let's take a little break from Punnett Squares and find out the answers to those and other questions.
Human Genome Project
April 30, 2014
What do scientists know about our DNA? How did they figure it out? How are they using that information?
Let's take a little break from Punnett Squares and find out the answers to those and other questions.
Human Genome Project
Out of the Dust - Autumn 1935
Reading Class
April 30th
Autumn 1935 concludes Billie Jo's Diary. Now that we've finished the book, we need to work on our theme assignment. For that assignment, I want you to describe Billie Jo at the end of the book, and make some inferences about what the theme might be. But before you do what I want you to do.....
Use the blog to write your reaction to the book and reply to each other's comments.
Then work on the Theme Assignment
Have that done for tomorrow!
April 30th
Autumn 1935 concludes Billie Jo's Diary. Now that we've finished the book, we need to work on our theme assignment. For that assignment, I want you to describe Billie Jo at the end of the book, and make some inferences about what the theme might be. But before you do what I want you to do.....
Use the blog to write your reaction to the book and reply to each other's comments.
Then work on the Theme Assignment
Have that done for tomorrow!
Out of the Dust - Summer 1935
Reading
What poem was the most important poem of this season? Choose a poem, describe what happened and tell why you think it is most important. Then reply to others' comments.
What poem was the most important poem of this season? Choose a poem, describe what happened and tell why you think it is most important. Then reply to others' comments.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Gregor Mendel - The Study of Genetics
Science Class
April 24, 2014
We will be working through part of this in class together. However, you will need the links for the activity. When you are done, write the most interesting thing you learned from the lesson on the blog.
Login: Portage
Password: Warriors
Video
Article About Mendel
Activity
Plant Shop Game
April 24, 2014
We will be working through part of this in class together. However, you will need the links for the activity. When you are done, write the most interesting thing you learned from the lesson on the blog.
Login: Portage
Password: Warriors
Video
Article About Mendel
Activity
Plant Shop Game
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Out of the Dust - Spring 1935
Reading
April 24, 2014
Short Research Project
During this season, Karen Hesse references (talks about) several different things that really happened in 1935. Today, you will be picking one that you are most curious about and completing a short research project about it. We're going to continue to work on our research skills. So, once you pick your topic you will be focusing on which key words to use for research. When you find a good source, you will need to check it out and figure out what your subtopics should be. Then you will be ready to take notes that you can use to make a paragraph. The notes sheet has spots for all of these steps.
You will be sharing your paragraph about your topic on the blog. Once you've shared, reply to others' paragraphs.
Spring 1935 Short Research Project
April 24, 2014
Short Research Project
During this season, Karen Hesse references (talks about) several different things that really happened in 1935. Today, you will be picking one that you are most curious about and completing a short research project about it. We're going to continue to work on our research skills. So, once you pick your topic you will be focusing on which key words to use for research. When you find a good source, you will need to check it out and figure out what your subtopics should be. Then you will be ready to take notes that you can use to make a paragraph. The notes sheet has spots for all of these steps.
You will be sharing your paragraph about your topic on the blog. Once you've shared, reply to others' paragraphs.
Spring 1935 Short Research Project
Monday, April 21, 2014
Out of the Dust - Winter 1935
Reading
April 21 and 22
CCSS RL.6.6
Karen Hesse has written this book from Billie Jo’s point of view. Throughout the novel, she has developed Billie Jo’s point of view by using all of the poems in Billie Jo’s diary. We’re going to look at point of view in a little different way today by completing a RAFT. We’ll be sharing it on the blog when we’re done. After that, we will have a discussion about point of view.
Role: Billie Jo’s Dad
Audience: No One - He’s writing in his diary and he thinks it will never be seen.
Format: Free Verse Poem
Topic: Life since his wife and son died from the accidentWinter 1935
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Out of the Dust - Autumn 1934
Reading
During this season, Billie Jo does not share a lot. Why do you think she doesn't talk a lot? Blog your ideas and reply to each other.
Then, compare Billie during each season of 1934 with the characterization activity.
Autumn 1934
During this season, Billie Jo does not share a lot. Why do you think she doesn't talk a lot? Blog your ideas and reply to each other.
Then, compare Billie during each season of 1934 with the characterization activity.
Autumn 1934
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Out of the Dust - Summer 1934
Reading
Your assignment for this section is to have a blog discussion about the events of Summer 1934. Instead of me telling you what to write about, you will choose what you want to discuss. Make sure that you give your full opinion with a lot of detail. Then reply to others' comments. Make sure you have a quality reply. Cool :) is not a reply.
Your assignment for this section is to have a blog discussion about the events of Summer 1934. Instead of me telling you what to write about, you will choose what you want to discuss. Make sure that you give your full opinion with a lot of detail. Then reply to others' comments. Make sure you have a quality reply. Cool :) is not a reply.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Out of the Dust - Spring 1934
Reading
April 15 and 16, 2014
As you read the Spring 1934 section, you will notice that Billie Jo is describing her parents in many of the poems. We also start to get a clearer picture of who Billie Jo is through her poetry. While you're reading, I'd like you to take notes on each of the three characters. Assignment has all of the directions you will need.
Spring 1934
April 15 and 16, 2014
As you read the Spring 1934 section, you will notice that Billie Jo is describing her parents in many of the poems. We also start to get a clearer picture of who Billie Jo is through her poetry. While you're reading, I'd like you to take notes on each of the three characters. Assignment has all of the directions you will need.
Spring 1934
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Science Class
April 15, 2014
Last summer, our teacher book club read the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. It followed the life of an amazing woman, Henrietta Lacks. Even though she passed away a long time ago, her cells are still living all over the world. In fact, her cells are incredibly important to science. They are called HeLa cells, after her name. We aren't going to read that entire book; however, we are going to read a Science World Magazine article about her. You will be answering some close reading questions about the article. Then you will discuss the topics with each other.
In order to discuss with all of the kids on the team, let's do the discussion on the blog. Instead of me telling you what to write, I want you to decide what part of this article you would like to discuss with the rest of the kids on team 6a. Write your reaction with enough detail so that anyone who reads it knows your thoughts and will be able to reply to them. That means you can't just write enough details to remind YOU what you were thinking.
Henrietta Lacks Activity
Monday, April 14, 2014
Out of the Dust - Winter 1934
Reading Class
Follow directions on the assignment to compare this section of the novel with what we learned in the documentary. When you are done, share your assessment of Karen Hesse.
Comparison Assignment
Follow directions on the assignment to compare this section of the novel with what we learned in the documentary. When you are done, share your assessment of Karen Hesse.
Comparison Assignment
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Microorganism Bridge Activity
Science Class
April 10, 2014
Yesterday, we learned that yeast reproduce more quickly in warm water than in cold. Today, we're going to add to our knowledge of yeast an other microorganisms by completing a bridge activity. You will have today and tomorrow in class to complete this activity.
If you are on task and working hard, the notes will be all that you have to do - no paragraph. The directions are a little bit different than normal, so pay attention to them!
Bridge Activity
April 10, 2014
Yesterday, we learned that yeast reproduce more quickly in warm water than in cold. Today, we're going to add to our knowledge of yeast an other microorganisms by completing a bridge activity. You will have today and tomorrow in class to complete this activity.
If you are on task and working hard, the notes will be all that you have to do - no paragraph. The directions are a little bit different than normal, so pay attention to them!
Bridge Activity
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Dust Bowl - Interactive
Reading Class
April 9, 2014
Could you make the right decisions to get you and your family safely through the Dust Bowl? Let's try it out by using this interactive website. While you are making your way through, take some notes. You will write a summary of your Dust Bowl story as a comment on this post.
Dust Bowl Interactive
April 9, 2014
Could you make the right decisions to get you and your family safely through the Dust Bowl? Let's try it out by using this interactive website. While you are making your way through, take some notes. You will write a summary of your Dust Bowl story as a comment on this post.
Dust Bowl Interactive
Monday, April 7, 2014
6th Grade Survey
Science Class
April 8, 2014
The 6th grade teachers will be making a presentation about 6th grade at Bartels Middle School next week Monday night. We don't want it to be just about the teachers' point of view, so we need to have some of your input too. You will need to complete at least FIVE questions on the following survey. Pick the five that are MOST IMPORTANT to you. If you'd like to do more, you can certainly do that!
6th Grade Student Survey
April 8, 2014
The 6th grade teachers will be making a presentation about 6th grade at Bartels Middle School next week Monday night. We don't want it to be just about the teachers' point of view, so we need to have some of your input too. You will need to complete at least FIVE questions on the following survey. Pick the five that are MOST IMPORTANT to you. If you'd like to do more, you can certainly do that!
6th Grade Student Survey
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Dust Bowl Stories
Reading
April 4, 2014
Today, we will listen to and read some first hand stories of people that lived during the Dust Bowl. Start out by just checking out the stories they have to tell. Then choose the three that are most interesting to you. You're going to write a paragraph that summarizes their stories. Before you write the paragraph, fill in the graphic organizer. Then write the paragraph below. If you would rather write this out on paper, you can just draw the chart and hand in the chart and your paragraph.
You can copy and paste your summary here, but you do not need to!
Dust Bowl Stories
Note Sheet/Paragraph
April 4, 2014
Today, we will listen to and read some first hand stories of people that lived during the Dust Bowl. Start out by just checking out the stories they have to tell. Then choose the three that are most interesting to you. You're going to write a paragraph that summarizes their stories. Before you write the paragraph, fill in the graphic organizer. Then write the paragraph below. If you would rather write this out on paper, you can just draw the chart and hand in the chart and your paragraph.
You can copy and paste your summary here, but you do not need to!
Dust Bowl Stories
Note Sheet/Paragraph
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