Week 1 Second Semester 6th Grade 1/13/25-1/17/25

 

6th Week 11/13/20251/14/20251/15/20251/16/20251/17/2025Co-Teacher Notes
General ScienceIn Class:  Distribute Science Fair Packets!! Module 6: Earth Science-- Geology The Earth's Structure Text Book Pages 147-150 At Home: Module 6:   Earth Science-- Geology-- The Earth's Structure Continue to Read Text Book Pages 147-151,  Complete Student Notebook p164-167    Work on All sections of Notebook (but not Explore More activities)In Class:   Module 6: Earth Science-- Geology The Lithosphere,   The Hydroplate Theory           Text Book Pages 151-155 At Home:  Module 6:     Earth Science-- Geology--       The Lithosphere, The Hydroplate Theory  Continue to Read Text Book Pages 151-155,   Complete Student Notebook p168-171  Work on All sections of Notebook (but not Explore More activities)In Class:    Module 6:    Earth Science-- Geology Soil, Rocks and Minerals Text Book Pages 155-159 **Quarter 3-4 Project; Science Fair Projects . Students will research and select a topic/problem and design an experiment for the Fortis Academy Logic Science Fair 24-25. The Science Fair will take place 31st, March through 4th April, 2025. They may begin work on the Experiment once the project is approved by the teacher.Project Approval Form due Jan 17, 2025   ***No Haz-Mat Projects allowed
Bible SurveyBrief overview of 1&2 Chronicles & the post-exile return and temple reconstructionWatch Bible Project video on "Psalms". https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/psalms/Answer these questions (found in the video) using this this link. Due tomorrow.Turn in homework. Poetic literature: features, books, examples.Read Psalm 19. Look for elements of poetry discussed in class yesterday (use your notes!!). Make note of these elements on a piece of paper and be ready to discuss on Monday. No class**Co-teachers: here is the link to this quarter's memory work. A hard copy was also given to your student. Memory work should be a part of every home-day. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kuq0EskKlMG7bYlKC1D1x75J1ocj5h5062NVfo2BUw8/edit?usp=sharing
Latin 1Preposition Review; noun case ending reviewTitle your HW "Week 1 T HW." Copy checked prepositions on p. 107.Write the case of the noun that must follow it; write the meaning; write one English derivative from the list on p. 107. To turn in on Friday.Preposition drillsStudy for quiz on prepositions. Be prepared to put an object of the preposition in its correct case following the preposition. Know the meanings of each preposition and one English derivative.Quiz over prepositions; HW and class notes due. Familia Romana.
Language ArtsChristmas Break Novel work - Characterization VENNRead "Conrad von Tannenberg" in "Narrative" red spiral (pg 76), then complete the "Nine Components" at the top of page 77.Red Spiral book check; Introduction to POETRY!Read "I Wandered Lonely" THREE TIMES through!! and complete Lesson 5 Vocab/Word within the Word from handout.Session 1: Poetry; Session 2: Conrad von Tann: Outline highlights; pg 79We spend two weeks on a mini-poetry unit then break into Shakespeare. Please be sure your child has THIS VERSION of Julius Caesar in hand on Monday, 1/27
MathInteger Addition and Subtraction Review; Intro to Integer MultiplicationCCC BA 5A p41-42 #1-24 even only, p43-45 #25-30 all, p44-45 #31-50 even onlyMultiplication Properties and Patterns; Intro to Block MountainsCCC BA 5A p46-49 #51-74Longer Products; Sign WarsBA = Beast Academy; CCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Remember to use hints if you need them!
American HistoryReturn graded projects from Semester 1. Three branches of govt notes & activity.Read ch. 17: First in the Heart of his Countrymen, pg. 165-174.Chapter 17 notes/discussionJournal Entry: Read this article on John Hansen https://www.thoughtco.com/john-hanson-biography-4178170 Write 2 paragraphs on his life and contributions. In a 3rd paragraph, explain who you think should be considered the first president of the US? Why? (Remember, a paragraph for our class should be at least 5 sentences). Discuss Journal question: who was John Hansen and who should be considered the first President of the US. Turn in Journals.