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)

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!