Light Bulb Moments :)

Circuits

This week we are working at...

Reading
 - New Novel Study - Among The Hidden 
- we are at Ch. 7-9  (Wednesday)
- comprehension questions
- class discussions
- quiz on Thursday


Reading Response journals
- rainbow colour reading responses to deepen meaning during and after reading

Writing
- learning how to convince readers... topic this week is "Should a grade six student be allowed an 'electronic device' (ipod-touch, ipad, computer, cell phone,...) in their own room?"
- Pro / Con debates
- greater focus on paragraphing, format, self-editing


Word Work
- advancements to the next level of personal growth in spelling
- be sure to ask your child about the words they are currently working with
- test every Friday until June!

Math
- large #'s, factors, multiples, primes vs. composites, number theory, exponents
- first graded assignment on these concepts is due Friday - no late assignments accepted.
- work at your facts daily ... aplusmath.com...


Science
- Electricity - atoms, parts of atoms, static electricity, current electricity, conductors, insulators, ground, circuits,...
- hands-on experiments Friday.


Socials - starting soon!


Visual Arts
-Autumn Scene - foreground, middle ground, background
-oil pastels










PE
- Flag Football  - we will continue trying to play games with the rules that were sent home.
- skills events begin Friday

HCE
- studying info. on the benefits (physical, social, and emotional) of DPA.


French
- numbers and basic communication

Music
- everyone should have a music binder by now.

And now for something really shocking...

Static Electricity Experiments!

We all figured out some attractive, new ideas today!

Gentle Reminders

*Work hard at your math facts as much as you can using the flashcards and games at ... http://aplusmath.com/  ... your goal is to improve your accuracy and speed. 2 minutes per operation.


*Learn the flag football rules from the handout in class.


*Write with plenty of detail when given writing opportunities (like the Bigfoot Assignment - now you can watch it at home to help you ...  http://www.fanpop.com/spots/weird/videos/21779183/title/weird ).


*Finish your Memory Stick - it's due this Friday at 2:50pm after art class. All index cards need to be attached to your stick.


*Try your BEST to understand the science concepts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbc85dv3ouk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ6zR0vu7cU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIV72DIdNaE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPPsnyLe-fk&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gX0mgzpLR8



*STUDY YOUR WORD WORK LIST FOR THIS WEEK!


*Stay ACTIVE!


*Have a conversation with your parents about W.O.W. (Worker of the Week) if they do not know what it is all about.

Friday Hike

Remember to bring all the appropriate hiking gear for Friday as discussed in class.

Search for the 'memory stick' that suits you best!

Be sure to ask your parents to sign your agenda and invite them to join us (at about 1:00pm).

Mr. Bartraw

Welcome Grade Sixers!

ARES Room 10 – Grade 6 Blog - Welcome Back To School!

Welcome to Room# 10…

Grade 6

This is an official welcome to students and parents. 

It’s time to start school and we will commence the year with positive energy, new and familiar faces, new goals, and new expectations. 

Class Expectations...

Ÿ  About 20min to 60 min of homework  (most nights)

Ÿ  Be prepared each day with the appropriate learning materials

Ÿ  Work is legible, neat, complete, and handed-in for grading on time

Ÿ  Work toward a positive “growth mindset”

Ÿ  Participate in all areas of the curriculum to the best of your ability

******Try your best to keep up with the demands of grade six.******

Ÿ  Work hard & have fun.

Believe in yourself, in your own abilities, and in what you can accomplish.

Enjoy learning!           
.......................
Mr. B

June days to note...

June...

11 - Microscope care and use
     - math - range, mean & mode
     - Word Work Test - 'No Excuse' Words

12 - 'Scene It!' writing assignment begins today; expect the unexpected
     - math - understanding the median + homework

13 - Drama Presentations - 1 minute on the 'box'
     - paint our plantae projects & finish base
     - extra Track class

14 - last day to return permission forms to the Keenleyside Hydro-Dam Tour
     - math - homework

15 - tour to Castlegar H.K. Hydro-Dam Tour
     - take your plantae home

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18 - follow-up written component from tour on Friday
     - Math Test on range, mean, median & mode (Data Analysis)

19- Last Day using microscopes - start studying for the science test Thursday
      
20 - math - probability games
     - HCE assignment - human development, reproductive systems, HIV, AIDS, hep B, C.

21 - Diversity of living things test: know the parts of the cells, organelles & their function, adaptations, kingdoms: animalia, plantae, fungi, protists, true bacteria, ancient bacteria; phylum like annelids, cnidarians, mollusks, arthropods, and more... see your notes.

22 - Grade six trip to West Creston Hall for a survival day.

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25 - 'Scene It!' to be handed in with self - peer - teacher evaluation attached
     - regular day

26 - Track and Field Day for ARES students only - grades 4 to 7 - at our school

27 - morning is clean-up day - clean out desks and lockers
     - bike ride around town & to bike park - must wear helmets
     - afternoon is water day

28 - assembly in morning - House Team Winners & Trophy presented
     - report cards go home
     - dismissal at noon
     - YOUR LAST DAY! HAVE A SAFE, FUN AND INTERESTING SUMMER!

Mr. Bartraw