Have a safe and happy summer!

It has been a pleasure teaching all of you.  I wish you success in the coming years.  Have a great summer and be safe.

Human Body Diagram Projects #2

Homework 6/21 and Human Body Student Diagrams #1

Hello Everyone,
Please remember to wear sneakers tomorrow.  Also:  Bring a bottle of water with you, because you will get thirsty outside.  Please pass the word along to those who do not follow the blog.  Thank you!

On another note, here is the first installment of student-created human body diagrams for you to enjoy.  I was so impressed by how hard everyone worked and by the quality of work that was produced.  Way to go!

JFK Museum Pictures

JFK Museum was a success!

We had a great time at the JFK museum today.  I think that everyone learned a lot, and the site of the museum building itself was just beautiful.  I also want to say how proud I am of all of you.  You were all very well behaved, very mature, and I am proud to be your teacher.   Pictures will be posted soon.

Homework 6/16

I am looking forward to our trip to the JFK Museum tomorrow.   Please remember to bring your lunch tomorrow, if you didn't ask for a school lunch. 

We are almost finished our human body diagrams.  Friday will be the last day to work on them in class and they must be completed on this day.  If you were absent today, make sure that you talk to your group members to see what you missed and what they would like you to do as part of the project.

Homework 6/13

There is no homework tonight, but as I said in class today, if  you have a spare moment, try the the "Build a Digestive System" activity to be found at the Canadian Museum of Nature website.

Build a Digestive System

Student Showcase

Wow!  I never knew that I was surrounded by such talent.  Each and every one of you did a spectacular job.  I am in awe of your courage to stand up in front of an audience and present.  I hope that you had fun and I just have to say that, "You were all fabulous.  Way to go!"

Homework 6/10

6A Science:
1.  Complete digestive system packet, answering all questions.  Label and color the diagram on the back page (if not finished in class).
2.  Write the paragraph explaining what happens to a hamburger as it makes its way through the digestive system.  (on worksheet)

6B Science:
Write the paragraph explaining what happens to a hamburger as it makes its way through the digestive system.  (on worksheet)

6B Math:
Complete "Measurement - Mass" worksheet, if not finished in class.

Homework 6/9

What a beautiful, hot day!  I hope that you find a way to enjoy it, but be sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.  Take good care of your body and it will take good care of you. 

6A Math:
Complete the mass measurement worksheet (metric system).

6B Math:
Complete the "English Capacity" measurement worksheet, questions # 1-14. 

6B Science:
1.  Read the digestive system articles and answer the questions included in the packet.
2.  Label the body diagram on the back of the worksheet and color each part of the digestive system a different color.

Homework 6/7 and 6/8

My apologies:  I didn't have a chance to post the homework yesterday, so here it is.

6A Science:
Complete all questions on the back of "The Excretory System" worksheet.

Today:
6A Math:
Measuring Capacity - worksheet, both sides

Homework 6/6

6B Science:
Answer all questions on the back of "The Excretory System" worksheet.

Field Day!

What a great day we had today!  I was happy to see everyone enjoying themselves and putting their best foot forward, literally. 

Enjoy the weekend, hopefully we will have nice weather. 

There is no homework except to study for the science quiz on Monday.

Homework 6/2

Get math test signed and return it to school tomorrow. 

6A/6B Science:
Answer the short-answer, multiple-choice, and open-response question about mucus.

Don't forget to wear sneakers tomorrow! 
You also need plenty of water and sunscreen for Field Day.

Homework 6/1

Welcome to June!  Only 19 school days left.

Homework for tonight:
Get your science test signed and return it tomorrow!

6A/6B Science:
Answer the open-response question on the worksheet titled, "How Cells Get Oxygen." 
(Question:  Describe the path of an oxygen molecule from the time it enters your nose until it is used by one cell in your arm.)

6A/6B Math:
Complete all questions in the measurement packet on pages 12-14, which we started in class.