What Remains Before the Break...

March 10 - 14


- Language Arts - Finish the book - QUIZ upon completion!

FOUND: Book one of The Missing by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
- we work at daily reading goals, comprehension quizzes, and character development queries.


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~ Writing:   - MONDAY - return all stories - all grade except 4 late ones... Abbi, Sierra, Alisha, and Jacob
                   
~SHARING ALOUD IS VOLUNTARY.
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- Word Power Lists ~no list this week!

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- Math -Finished with  GRAPHING USING TRANSFORMATIONS:
             - graphing (x,y) coordinates and making polygons on a Cartesian Coordinate Plane
             - then, we translate (slide), apply reflections (flips), or apply rotations (turns)
~TESTS RETURNED ON MONDAY.

~ WE WILL TRY SOME SKILL SETS & SOME MATH GAMES

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- Science: WRAP-UP Extreme Environments

 - STUDENTS PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH & MODEL PROJECT COMPONENTS
- HAND-IN THE PINK PAGES TOO!
              

Extreme Environments (EE)

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BC Grade 6 - Prescribed Learning Outcomes

* explain obstacles unique to exploration of a specific EE.

* assess technologies used for EE.

* describe contributions of Canadians to exploration technologies.

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Research Component:  your goal is to create a partner research project on 1 EE. Use a device in class!

Goal 1:  to state 5 characteristics of your chosen EE’s on earth / space   (10 points) + *(35 points)

             - what conditions make it extreme?                                                                           *Prior research   

             - state the location on earth / space

             - list the website / book source

Goal 2:  to find one extremophile in your EE.   (5points)

             - what is its name?

             - what adaptations does it have to live in this EE? How is it able to live there?

             - print out or sketch or copy and save a picture on your device of the extremophile

Goal 3:  to give specific examples of how technology is used by humans to travel to or explore the EE.

             - identify types of equipment and methods used to explore EE’s (ie. fibre optics, Newt Suit, robotics,…)

             - what Canadian technologies are used?  (satellite telecommunications, ocean mapping, submarine

                technology, robots developed by Canadians,…)   (10 points) – COMPLETED!

             

Goal 4:  to explain if you think it is necessary for humans to take living samples from your EE’s or should you leave the environment alone, undisturbed?   
Explain in three or four sentences.   (5 points)

Presentation: Organize your research on a piece of art paper, make a live report, create a video, other ideas will be considered.

                                                                                 – neatly

                                                               - all parts labeled with headings or sub-headings

                                                                                 - colorful

   (10points)                                                             - balanced

                                                                                 - easy to read / view

                                                                                 - accurate information

                                                                                 - resources (websites and books used on a separate page)

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3-D Model Challenge Component:                             (25 points)

~ Select the most challenging EE you studied

~ design and build a complete model for traveling into your EE and living in it for 3 months.

~ make sure your model has features that will be able to withstand the extreme conditions of your EE.

~ present your 3-D model to the class and speak about all its features.

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Due Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Total   _______ 

               100                                      Names: ________________  ________________

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  Beyond Recycling

-ON WEDNESDAYS FOR A WHILE.

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 HCE -responsibility checklists - self-assessment / check-ins
          - 1 decisions, decisions activity left to do!
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- PE - demonstrates safe procedures during OBSTACLE COURSES
         - CREATE / DESIGN WITH SAFETY IN MIND.
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- Art - FINISH ALL ON-GOING art journals projects with Mrs. Walker!
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- Socials - DISCUSS AND APPLY critical thinking skills to a range of problems
                  and issues (globally and nationally).
WE ARE... discussing trading imports / exports
                   - the importance of BC trading partners
                   - Japan focus.

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Notable Info: 

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CONGRATS TO KYLE FOR BEING W.O.W. !!!!!

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~ Kimberley Alpine Resort = A FEW OF YOU WILL BE REFUNDED FOR NOT ATTENDING LAST TRIP. 

 

~ENJOY YOUR 2 WEEK BREAK 

 

~ REPORTING PERIOD II ENDS ON MARCH 14 & report cards go home. 

 

 

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