6A/6B Science:
1. Worksheet about joints (both sides)
2. Joint experiment (6A only)
Science lab visit tomorrow! We will be using microscopes to look at human muscle cells, cheek cells, healthy blood cells, and blood cells from someone who has sickle cell anemia.
Skeletal & Muscular Systems' Quiz - Tuesday, April 5th
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Japan - Before and After Photographs
The following website shows before and after satellite photographs of Japan, courtesy of the New York Times website.
Japan Before and After
Japan Before and After
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Homework 3/29
6A/6B Math Test on Thursday!
Mrs. Cardoso is coming to read to us tomorrow. It should be a lot of fun!
Mrs. Cardoso is coming to read to us tomorrow. It should be a lot of fun!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Homework 3/28
Congratulations on completing the reading comprehension MCAS! I was very impressed with how hard everyone worked on their test and with how seriously they took it. Well done!
6B Math:
Complete any questions which you might have had trouble with before, now that we have done our review, on pages 109-114 in the Practice Workbook.
Science Lab Update: We will be going to the science lab on Friday during science periods to investigate the make up of human muscle cells and human blood cells.
6B Math:
Complete any questions which you might have had trouble with before, now that we have done our review, on pages 109-114 in the Practice Workbook.
Science Lab Update: We will be going to the science lab on Friday during science periods to investigate the make up of human muscle cells and human blood cells.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Good Luck on the MCAS!
Hello my lovely Students,
I miss you all! I am still ill with the flu, and so I am writing to wish you the best of luck on the first reading MCAS tomorrow. Try to get a good night's sleep tonight (go to bed early), and be sure to eat a good breakfast tomorrow.
Things to remember:
1. Take your time. You have as long as you need.
2. Read and reread until you are sure you understand what the question is asking you.
3. Include evidence from the text in your answer to support your opinions.
4. Reread your answers to check if they make sense and answer the questions.
5. Answer everything, and check that you have done so.
6. Do your best.
I will be with you in spirit. You guys are ready and you will do just fine.
Make me and Mrs. Manzelli proud!
P.S. Our visit to the science lab will be rescheduled for next week.
I miss you all! I am still ill with the flu, and so I am writing to wish you the best of luck on the first reading MCAS tomorrow. Try to get a good night's sleep tonight (go to bed early), and be sure to eat a good breakfast tomorrow.
Things to remember:
1. Take your time. You have as long as you need.
2. Read and reread until you are sure you understand what the question is asking you.
3. Include evidence from the text in your answer to support your opinions.
4. Reread your answers to check if they make sense and answer the questions.
5. Answer everything, and check that you have done so.
6. Do your best.
I will be with you in spirit. You guys are ready and you will do just fine.
Make me and Mrs. Manzelli proud!
P.S. Our visit to the science lab will be rescheduled for next week.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Homework 3/18
6A/6B Math:
Solving Proportions
Practice Workbook pages 105-106
6B Science:
1. Finish "Body Building Blocks" questions.
2. Read "Organ and Tissue Transplants" and answer questions at the bottom in full sentences.
3. Get volcano test signed and return to school on Monday.
6A Science:
1. Finish "Body Building Blocks" questions.
I'm looking forward to working with microscopes in the science lab on Monday! Hope you are too!
Solving Proportions
Practice Workbook pages 105-106
6B Science:
1. Finish "Body Building Blocks" questions.
2. Read "Organ and Tissue Transplants" and answer questions at the bottom in full sentences.
3. Get volcano test signed and return to school on Monday.
6A Science:
1. Finish "Body Building Blocks" questions.
I'm looking forward to working with microscopes in the science lab on Monday! Hope you are too!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day!
I hope that everyone has had a chance to get outside to enjoy the nice weather we are having today. Don't forget Crazy Hat Day tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing all of your inventive head gear!
Make sure your math is done for tomorrow (assigned Tuesday; Practice Workbook pages 103-104).
Make sure your math is done for tomorrow (assigned Tuesday; Practice Workbook pages 103-104).
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
A Belated Happy Pi Day!
I forgot to wish everyone a Happy Pi Day yesterday, so have a belated Happy Pi Day!
Why Pi Day? See the first million digits of pi here: One Million Digits of Pi
Pi represents the relationship between a circle’s diameter (its width) and its circumference (the distance around the circle).
Area of a Circle
Volume of a Cylinder
Why Pi Day? See the first million digits of pi here: One Million Digits of Pi
Pi represents the relationship between a circle’s diameter (its width) and its circumference (the distance around the circle).
Picture from: http://www.piday.org/learn.php
Equations that use Pi
Area of a Circle Volume of a CylinderCheck out these fun activities, all centered around Pi:
Homework 3/15
6A/6B Math:
Rates and Unit Rates
Practice Workbook pages 103-104
(6B-due tomorrow; 6A-due Friday)
Rates and Unit Rates
Practice Workbook pages 103-104
(6B-due tomorrow; 6A-due Friday)
Monday, March 14, 2011
Homework 3/14
6A/6B
1. Get progress report signed and return to Ms. Fuezery tomorrow.
2. Get math test signed and return tomorrow.
1. Get progress report signed and return to Ms. Fuezery tomorrow.
2. Get math test signed and return tomorrow.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Powerful Earthquakes Hit Japan!
A series of colossal earthquakes have struck Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that has swept away everything in its path. The first and strongest shock, 8.9 magnitude, was the strongest to hit Japan in 140 years.
Here is a link to the Guardian's website (online news site), which features an article about the situation in Japan, as well as the video that you saw in class.
Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan 3/11
This link features a well-produced news video about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, put together by CNN. You did not see this one in class, because it is newer!
Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan - Coverage by CNN
Here is a link to the Guardian's website (online news site), which features an article about the situation in Japan, as well as the video that you saw in class.
Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan 3/11
This link features a well-produced news video about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, put together by CNN. You did not see this one in class, because it is newer!
Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan - Coverage by CNN
Tarmac, parking lot and surrounding area are covered with mud and debris carried by tsunami at Sendai Airport in Sendai.
Picture Source: http://www.salon.com/news/earthquakes/?story=/news/feature/2011/03/11/japan_earthquake_video_tsunami
Homework 3/11
6A/6B
Only homework for the weekend is the math from yesterday.
(Practice Workbook pages 101-102)
Only homework for the weekend is the math from yesterday.
(Practice Workbook pages 101-102)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Homework 3/10
6A/6B Math:
Writing Ratios and Equivalent Ratios
Practice Workbook pages 101-102
(Due Monday)
6A/6B Science:
Finish study sheet on volcanoes
Test tomorrow!
Writing Ratios and Equivalent Ratios
Practice Workbook pages 101-102
(Due Monday)
6A/6B Science:
Finish study sheet on volcanoes
Test tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Kilauea erupts in Hawaii on March 6th!
Thank you to Luis who brought this eruption to our attention. A crater near Kilauea collapsed, causing a new vent to form. What you will see in the photos and video is a fissure vent that is expanding and is now almost a third of a mile long. A fissure vent is simply a linear volcanic vent (forms a line) through which lava erupts, usually without any explosive activity. The vent is usually a few meters long and may be many kilometers long.
Here is a link to the PlanetSave website, which has some great photos and information about the eruption.
Kilauea Eruption Photographs
And here is a link to video showing the eruption, posted by the Guardian, a UK news website.
Kilauea Eruption Video
Enjoy!
Pictures from: http://planetsave.com/2011/03/08/hawaiian-volcano-kilauea-eruption-images/
Here is a link to the PlanetSave website, which has some great photos and information about the eruption.
Kilauea Eruption Photographs
And here is a link to video showing the eruption, posted by the Guardian, a UK news website.
Kilauea Eruption Video
Enjoy!
Pictures from: http://planetsave.com/2011/03/08/hawaiian-volcano-kilauea-eruption-images/
Homework 3/8
6A/6B Math:
Study for test tomorrow!
Optional practice pages: Textbook page 360 #1-31
Finish your study sheet, if you are making one.
6A Science:
"Types of Volcanoes" article - long answer question.
Volcano diagram - label and color.
6B Science:
"Volcano: Friend or Foe?" article - long answer question.
Study for test tomorrow!
Optional practice pages: Textbook page 360 #1-31
Finish your study sheet, if you are making one.
6A Science:
"Types of Volcanoes" article - long answer question.
Volcano diagram - label and color.
6B Science:
"Volcano: Friend or Foe?" article - long answer question.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Volcano of the Week
Mount St. Helens
Status: Active
Type: Composite
Location: Washington State, USA
Here are some fascinating numerical facts about the infamous eruption of Mount St. Helens, thanks to this TIME website. (http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2014572_2014574_2014629,00.html)
"Mount St. Helens was getting ready to burst for nearly two months before it exploded, not to mention the more than 120 years it lay dormant. While the eruption was anticipated, the manner in which it occurred was completely unprecedented. At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a sideways blast that swept the mountain's north face away into a cascading landslide that shot hot ash and stone out some 15 miles at speeds of at least 300 m.p.h. At the same time, a mushroom-shaped plume of ash shot 16 miles into the air, eventually covering three states. Complete darkness blanketed Spokane, Wash., a city about 250 miles northeast of the volcano. When the ash came down it fell in the form of black rain that literally coated the residents of Washington, Idaho and parts of Montana with a fine gray powder. Fifty-seven people and thousands of animals were killed, and some 200 square miles of trees were obliterated."
Picture Source: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/staticfiles/NGS/Shared/StaticFiles/Photography/Images/POD/m/mount-st-helens-516099-sw.jpg
Status: Active
Type: Composite
Location: Washington State, USA
Here are some fascinating numerical facts about the infamous eruption of Mount St. Helens, thanks to this TIME website. (http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2014572_2014574_2014629,00.html)
"Mount St. Helens was getting ready to burst for nearly two months before it exploded, not to mention the more than 120 years it lay dormant. While the eruption was anticipated, the manner in which it occurred was completely unprecedented. At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a sideways blast that swept the mountain's north face away into a cascading landslide that shot hot ash and stone out some 15 miles at speeds of at least 300 m.p.h. At the same time, a mushroom-shaped plume of ash shot 16 miles into the air, eventually covering three states. Complete darkness blanketed Spokane, Wash., a city about 250 miles northeast of the volcano. When the ash came down it fell in the form of black rain that literally coated the residents of Washington, Idaho and parts of Montana with a fine gray powder. Fifty-seven people and thousands of animals were killed, and some 200 square miles of trees were obliterated."
Picture Source: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/staticfiles/NGS/Shared/StaticFiles/Photography/Images/POD/m/mount-st-helens-516099-sw.jpg
Homework 3/7
6A/6B Math:
Customary Units of Measurement
Practice Workbook pages 97-98
6A Science:
Complete and color boxes for 3 new vocabulary words (active, dormant, extinct).
6B Science:
1. Finish (if not done) boxes for 3 new vocabulary words (active, dormant, extinct).
2. "What is a volcano?" article - Read and answer multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. You do not have to do the long answer question on the last page.
Customary Units of Measurement
Practice Workbook pages 97-98
6A Science:
Complete and color boxes for 3 new vocabulary words (active, dormant, extinct).
6B Science:
1. Finish (if not done) boxes for 3 new vocabulary words (active, dormant, extinct).
2. "What is a volcano?" article - Read and answer multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. You do not have to do the long answer question on the last page.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Homework 3/4
6A Math:
Dividing by Fractions
Practice Workbook pages 93 and 95
Get math test signed and return on Monday.
6B Math:
Dividing by Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Practice Workbook pages 93-96
6B Science:
Answer open-response question comparing the types of volcanoes.
Dividing by Fractions
Practice Workbook pages 93 and 95
Get math test signed and return on Monday.
6B Math:
Dividing by Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Practice Workbook pages 93-96
6B Science:
Answer open-response question comparing the types of volcanoes.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Homework 3/3
Don't forget to look pretty/handsome tomorrow for Picture Day!
6A/6B Science:
Project due tomorrow! Make sure you also have your project rubric ready to hand in with your project.
6A/6B Math:
Dividing Fractions
Practice Workbook page 93 #1-11
6B - Get math test signed and return tomorrow!
6A/6B Science:
Project due tomorrow! Make sure you also have your project rubric ready to hand in with your project.
6A/6B Math:
Dividing Fractions
Practice Workbook page 93 #1-11
6B - Get math test signed and return tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Homework 3/2
6A/6B Science:
Volcano Wordsearch
Project due Friday! (We will be presenting them to the 2nd grade on Monday after lunch.)
6A/6B Math:
Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers - continued
Practice Workbook pages 91-92
Volcano Wordsearch
Project due Friday! (We will be presenting them to the 2nd grade on Monday after lunch.)
6A/6B Math:
Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers - continued
Practice Workbook pages 91-92
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Homework 3/1
6A/6B Science:
Get science quiz signed and return to school.
Project due Friday (don't forget your labels and written explanations)!
6A/6B Math:
Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Practice Workbook pages 89-90
Get science quiz signed and return to school.
Project due Friday (don't forget your labels and written explanations)!
6A/6B Math:
Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Practice Workbook pages 89-90
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