Math 6A/6B:
What is an integer?
Practice Workbook page 145
(if not finished in class)
Science 6B:
"Similar/Different" worksheet (comparing the nervous system to various technologies)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Fabulous Body Facts 5
Did you know that:
- Enamel, found in your teeth, is the hardest material in your body?
- The human head contains 22 bones?
- The human neck has the same number of vertebrae as a giraffe's?
- The lungs of an average adult, unfolded and flattened out, would cover an area the size of a tennis court?
- The left lung is smaller than the right lung to make room for the heart?
- When fully inflated, an adult's lungs can hold about 3 liters (0.79 gallons) of air?
- Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour, about 1.5 pounds (0.675kg) a year?
- By 70 years of age, the average person will have lost 105 pounds (480kg) of skin?
- There are 45 miles (72 km) of nerves in the skin of a human being?
- The longest single nerve in the human body runs through the leg and into the buttocks?
- The shoulder is the only joint in the human body that can rotate 360 degrees?
- The knee is the largest joint in the human body?
Bonus Question: What is the largest human organ?
- Enamel, found in your teeth, is the hardest material in your body?
- The human head contains 22 bones?
- The human neck has the same number of vertebrae as a giraffe's?
- The lungs of an average adult, unfolded and flattened out, would cover an area the size of a tennis court?
- The left lung is smaller than the right lung to make room for the heart?
- When fully inflated, an adult's lungs can hold about 3 liters (0.79 gallons) of air?
- Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour, about 1.5 pounds (0.675kg) a year?
- By 70 years of age, the average person will have lost 105 pounds (480kg) of skin?
- There are 45 miles (72 km) of nerves in the skin of a human being?
- The longest single nerve in the human body runs through the leg and into the buttocks?
- The shoulder is the only joint in the human body that can rotate 360 degrees?
- The knee is the largest joint in the human body?
Bonus Question: What is the largest human organ?
Homework 10/28
No homework today. Have a great weekend!
Don't forget about Crazy Hair Day on Monday!
Don't forget about Crazy Hair Day on Monday!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Homework 10/27
Science 6A/6B:
On a sheet of paper, write down one thing that a chemical engineer does.
This will be collected tomorrow.
On a sheet of paper, write down one thing that a chemical engineer does.
This will be collected tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Homework 10/26
Math 6A/6B:
Complete the study sheet for tomorrow's test on functions and equations.
Science 6A/6B:
Brain worksheet, side one only.
Instructions (in case you forgot):
1. Write the letter of each function next to its matching part.
2. Label each part of the nervous system diagram.
3. Color each part of the brain/nervous system a different color on the diagram (a total of 5 different colors).
Complete the study sheet for tomorrow's test on functions and equations.
Science 6A/6B:
Brain worksheet, side one only.
Instructions (in case you forgot):
1. Write the letter of each function next to its matching part.
2. Label each part of the nervous system diagram.
3. Color each part of the brain/nervous system a different color on the diagram (a total of 5 different colors).
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Homework 10/25
Math 6A/6B:
Analyzing Graphs
Worksheet - Which Graph? 1, 2, and 3
No science homework
Analyzing Graphs
Worksheet - Which Graph? 1, 2, and 3
No science homework
Monday, October 24, 2011
Homework 10/24
Math 6A:
Functions in Graphs - worksheet packet
Science 6A:
Finish the nervous sytem packet we worked on in class.
Math 6B:
Functions in Graphs - one question on the back of your reference sheet (chocolate bar question)
Science 6B:
Answer the 4 discussion questions about the investigation we did in class (reaction time when catching a ruler).
Functions in Graphs - worksheet packet
Science 6A:
Finish the nervous sytem packet we worked on in class.
Math 6B:
Functions in Graphs - one question on the back of your reference sheet (chocolate bar question)
Science 6B:
Answer the 4 discussion questions about the investigation we did in class (reaction time when catching a ruler).
Friday, October 21, 2011
Homework 10/21
Math 6A:
Writing Function Rules from Input-Output Tables - worksheet (both sides)
Science 6A:
Nervous System Packet - pages 1 and 2 (multiple choice questions and labeling diagram)
Math 6B:
1. Evaluating Functions (Input-Output Tables) - worksheet
2. Writing Function Rules from Input-Output Tables - worksheet (both sides)
Science 6B:
Nervous System Packet - pages 1, 2, 5, 6 (multiple choice questions, labeling diagram, and brain article + diagram)
Writing Function Rules from Input-Output Tables - worksheet (both sides)
Science 6A:
Nervous System Packet - pages 1 and 2 (multiple choice questions and labeling diagram)
Math 6B:
1. Evaluating Functions (Input-Output Tables) - worksheet
2. Writing Function Rules from Input-Output Tables - worksheet (both sides)
Science 6B:
Nervous System Packet - pages 1, 2, 5, 6 (multiple choice questions, labeling diagram, and brain article + diagram)
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Homework 10/20
Please continue to return the Poincare Math permission forms. Thank you!
Math 6A:
1. Get math quiz signed and return to school tomorrow.
2. Evaluating Functions - worksheet (both sides)
Math 6B:
1. Get math quiz signed and return to school tomorrow.
For extensions of what we did today in math, try the following:
The Function Machine
The Grapher
Point Plotter
Line Plotter
Math 6A:
1. Get math quiz signed and return to school tomorrow.
2. Evaluating Functions - worksheet (both sides)
Math 6B:
1. Get math quiz signed and return to school tomorrow.
For extensions of what we did today in math, try the following:
The Function Machine
The Grapher
Point Plotter
Line Plotter
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Homework 10/19
No math homework.
Science 6A/6B:
1. Complete the orange study sheet for the test tomorrow, which we worked on in class.
2. Skeletal and Muscular System crossword
Please bring back the Poincare Institute math assessment permission forms as soon as possible. Thank you!
Science 6A/6B:
1. Complete the orange study sheet for the test tomorrow, which we worked on in class.
2. Skeletal and Muscular System crossword
Please bring back the Poincare Institute math assessment permission forms as soon as possible. Thank you!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Fabulous Body Facts 4
Here are some interesting and fascinating facts about our very own nervous system.
Did you know that:
1. Causes of spinal cord injuries include motor vehicle accidents (44%), acts of violence (24%), falls (22%), sports (two-thirds of these are from diving accidents) (8%), and other (2%).
2. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
3. If all of the neurons in a person's body were lined up that line would stretch to a length of 600 miles.
4. The average adult male brain weighs 1375 g while the average adult female brain weighs 1275 g.
5. Only 4 percent of brain cells are actually used while the rest are kept in reserve.
6. On average, there are 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
7. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body and the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body.
Sources:
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5669402_nervous-system-fun-kids.html
Bonus Point Question:
Explain why the brain is like a toolbox.
Did you know that:
1. Causes of spinal cord injuries include motor vehicle accidents (44%), acts of violence (24%), falls (22%), sports (two-thirds of these are from diving accidents) (8%), and other (2%).
2. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
3. If all of the neurons in a person's body were lined up that line would stretch to a length of 600 miles.
4. The average adult male brain weighs 1375 g while the average adult female brain weighs 1275 g.
5. Only 4 percent of brain cells are actually used while the rest are kept in reserve.
6. On average, there are 100 billion neurons in the human brain.
7. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body and the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body.
Sources:
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5669402_nervous-system-fun-kids.html
Bonus Point Question:
Explain why the brain is like a toolbox.
Classroom News/Homework Reminder 10/18
Hello Everyone, I hear that you had a good day. I learned a lot of interesting things about data today, and look forward to talking with you about your data.
Just a short update: I know that you didn't get a lot of time to work on your study sheets today, so...
The science test is moved to Thursday. TBD tomorrow.
Don't forget to finish the math worksheets from Tuesday. I will be collecting them tomorrow.
Also, please remember to return signed Poincare Institute math permission form. Thank you!
Just a short update: I know that you didn't get a lot of time to work on your study sheets today, so...
The science test is moved to Thursday. TBD tomorrow.
Don't forget to finish the math worksheets from Tuesday. I will be collecting them tomorrow.
Also, please remember to return signed Poincare Institute math permission form. Thank you!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Homework 10/17
Due Wednesday:
Math 6A:
1. Complete the 3 Solving Equations worksheets that you started in class last Friday.
(Missing Numbers in Equations F and F (addition and subtraction), Translating Verbal Statements Into Equations, and Evaluating Expressions D)
2. Solving Division Equations worksheets F and D
Math 6B:
1. Complete the 2 Solving Equations worksheets that you started in class last Friday.
(Missing Numbers in Equations F and F (addition and subtraction), and Translating Verbal Statements Into Equations)
2. Solving Division Equations - Practice Workbook page 165
3. Return signed Poincare Institute math permission form.
Science 6A/6B
1. Answer all the questions on the "Skeletal and Muscular Systems" review worksheet.
2. Study for Wednesday's test.
Math 6A:
1. Complete the 3 Solving Equations worksheets that you started in class last Friday.
(Missing Numbers in Equations F and F (addition and subtraction), Translating Verbal Statements Into Equations, and Evaluating Expressions D)
2. Solving Division Equations worksheets F and D
Math 6B:
1. Complete the 2 Solving Equations worksheets that you started in class last Friday.
(Missing Numbers in Equations F and F (addition and subtraction), and Translating Verbal Statements Into Equations)
2. Solving Division Equations - Practice Workbook page 165
3. Return signed Poincare Institute math permission form.
Science 6A/6B
1. Answer all the questions on the "Skeletal and Muscular Systems" review worksheet.
2. Study for Wednesday's test.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Updated Math Links! Enjoy!
Hello Everyone,
I have updated the math links section of the blog. I have added some fun new algebra activities, so if you are looking for a challenge (or just some practice), take a look.
Enjoy!
I have updated the math links section of the blog. I have added some fun new algebra activities, so if you are looking for a challenge (or just some practice), take a look.
Enjoy!
Homework 10/13
6A/6B: Get progress report signed and return it to school tomorrow.
Math 6A/6B:
Solving Multiplication Equations worksheet, both sides
Science 6A:
Write definitions for all the words on the "Skeletal and Musculatory Systems - Vocabulary" sheet.
Please pass all homework into the red "Hand In" bin tomorrow at the start of class. Give all signed progress reports to Mrs. Manzelli. She will give them to me.
Math 6A/6B:
Solving Multiplication Equations worksheet, both sides
Science 6A:
Write definitions for all the words on the "Skeletal and Musculatory Systems - Vocabulary" sheet.
Please pass all homework into the red "Hand In" bin tomorrow at the start of class. Give all signed progress reports to Mrs. Manzelli. She will give them to me.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Homework 10/12
Math 6A/6B:
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
1. White-colored worksheet, both sides
2. Blue vocabulary sheet with six words (variable, expression, equation, evaluate, solve, solution)
Science 6B:
Define all words on the "Skeletal and Muscular Systems - Vocabulary" worksheet.
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
1. White-colored worksheet, both sides
2. Blue vocabulary sheet with six words (variable, expression, equation, evaluate, solve, solution)
Science 6B:
Define all words on the "Skeletal and Muscular Systems - Vocabulary" worksheet.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Homework 10/11
Return Biogen Field Trip form for tomorrow!
Science 6B:
Types of Joints - worksheet, both sides
Science 6A:
Answer the five questions on the Joints worksheet.
Math 6B:
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
Practice Workbook pages 161 (all remaining questions) and 163
Math 6A:
1. Solving Subtraction Equations
Practice Workbook pages 163-164
2. Get math test signed and return to school tomorrow.
Science 6B:
Types of Joints - worksheet, both sides
Science 6A:
Answer the five questions on the Joints worksheet.
Math 6B:
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
Practice Workbook pages 161 (all remaining questions) and 163
Math 6A:
1. Solving Subtraction Equations
Practice Workbook pages 163-164
2. Get math test signed and return to school tomorrow.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Homework 10/6
Classroom News: If any of you drink Poland Springs water, please save the caps and bring them in to school with you. Isabela is collecting them for a very good cause. Pass the word along, and let's see how many we can get to help out.
Homework:
Math 6B:
1. Solving Addition Equations
Practice Workbook page 161 # 1 - 12
2. Go online and practice solving addition equations using the algebra balance scales we saw in class.
Click here for the Algebra Balance Scales
3. Get math test signed and return to school Tuesday.
Science 6B:
Complete the three questions about joint movement found on the last page of your skeletal system packet.
Science 6A:
Read "The Skeletal System" article. Then answer all questions found on pages 1-3 of the packet. Do not do page 4 (the last page about joints).
One last word: I just had to post a smiley in honor of Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple, who passed away yesterday.
Have a great long weekend!
Homework:
Math 6B:
1. Solving Addition Equations
Practice Workbook page 161 # 1 - 12
2. Go online and practice solving addition equations using the algebra balance scales we saw in class.
Click here for the Algebra Balance Scales
3. Get math test signed and return to school Tuesday.
Science 6B:
Complete the three questions about joint movement found on the last page of your skeletal system packet.
Science 6A:
Read "The Skeletal System" article. Then answer all questions found on pages 1-3 of the packet. Do not do page 4 (the last page about joints).
One last word: I just had to post a smiley in honor of Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple, who passed away yesterday.
Have a great long weekend!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Homework 10/5
Math 6A:
Solving Addition Equations
Practice Workbook pages 161-162
(*If you want to practice solving equations, here is the link to the scale we used in class. Algebra Balance Scales )
Math 6B:
Writing Expressions and Equations - continued
Practice Workbook pages 159-160
Science 6A/6B:
Get science quiz signed and return to school tomorrow.
Here is the math problem that I gave as an example of the kind of problems you will be solving in future years. It was requested that I post it online as an extra credit problem, so here it is. Enjoy and good luck!
Solving Addition Equations
Practice Workbook pages 161-162
(*If you want to practice solving equations, here is the link to the scale we used in class. Algebra Balance Scales )
Math 6B:
Writing Expressions and Equations - continued
Practice Workbook pages 159-160
Science 6A/6B:
Get science quiz signed and return to school tomorrow.
Here is the math problem that I gave as an example of the kind of problems you will be solving in future years. It was requested that I post it online as an extra credit problem, so here it is. Enjoy and good luck!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Homework 10/4
Math 6A/6B:
Writing Expressions and Equations
MCAS Question #10 (one side of the worksheet you received in class today)
Science 6B:
Complete all parts on pages 1-3 of the Skeletal Packet.
(Sorry for the late post; I was out doing some learning of my own. See, you never stop learning.)
Writing Expressions and Equations
MCAS Question #10 (one side of the worksheet you received in class today)
Science 6B:
Complete all parts on pages 1-3 of the Skeletal Packet.
(Sorry for the late post; I was out doing some learning of my own. See, you never stop learning.)
Monday, October 3, 2011
Homework 10/3
Math 6A:
Writing Expressions and Equations
Practice Workbook pages 159-160
Math 6B:
Worksheet - In the Pan 2
Science 6A/6B:
Complete the two vocabulary boxes, for the words "voluntary" and "involuntary", if you did not do so in class.
Writing Expressions and Equations
Practice Workbook pages 159-160
Math 6B:
Worksheet - In the Pan 2
Science 6A/6B:
Complete the two vocabulary boxes, for the words "voluntary" and "involuntary", if you did not do so in class.
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