Thursday, September 17, 2015

Update of 9/18
Grade 6 / Period 6 has a Quiz on Monday: 
Know that 1 km = 1,000 m. 
The meter (m) is the basic unit of measurement of length in the metric system.  
1 cm = 1/100th of a meter or 100 centimeters = 1 m.  
1mm = = 1/1,000th of a meter or 1,000 centimeters = 1 m.  
Temperatures: 
                         oF       o C
boiling             212      100
freezing           32         0
  
9/17/15 -
Homework:
6th grade, pers. 1 & 6:  Write 5 STAR note questions.  
How do you write STAR note Questions?:

start with one of the 5 “W” words (“who, what,  when, where, why, or how”)

End with a question mark. (?)

What : ask a question that was answered in your notes.  Ex: What is a meteorologist?

Where: skinny column

Why: to help you review what you’ve learned


Period 6 has a Quiz on Monday: 
Know that 1 km = 1,000 m. 
The meter (m) is the basic unit of measurement of length in the metric system.  
1 cm = 1/100th of a meter or 100 centimeters = 1 m.  
1mm = = 1/1,000th of a meter or 1,000 centimeters = 1 m.  
Temperatures: 
                         oF       o C
boiling             212      100
freezing           32         0
  
       
7th Grade, per. 3 and per. 4:  Earlier this week, we watched a video on the Pellagra story.  Angelly S - Video link is : http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/odys08.sci.life.gen.pellagra/pellagra/


On a separate sheet of paper (SSP), write out answers to Analysis Questions 3, 4, 6 and 7 from Pellagra Story. (Questions are shown below)

3. Why didn't people believe Dr. Goldberger's conclusion about the cause of pellagra?  Give two reasons. 

4. Compare the steps of the traditional scientific method to the steps Dr. Goldberger followed to investigate pellagra. How were the steps the same? How were the steps different?

6. To investigate his hypothesis, Dr. Goldberger had prisoners volunteer to be fed a poor diet; as a result, seven out of 11 prisoners developed pellagra.  What do you think about Dr. Goldberger's decision to experiment on people?  Support your answer with evidence and identify the trade-offs of your decision. 

7. Reflection (remember, not in your science notebook, but on a separate piece of paper):  How do people in different careers solve problems? Scientists, plumbers, engineers, auto mechanics, nurses, teachers and many other workers solve problems.  Choose two careers that interest you. Describe the kind of problems you think people face in these careers. Describe how you think they solve them.
  


 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (7th Graders Only): Explain how a Hypothesis is like a Theme, which some of you are discussing in ELA.  Write at least 3 good sentences on a separate sheet of paper (SSP), or post it on my Blog using only your first name and last initial (not enough info means the submission is anonymous, too much puts your full name on the Internet). 


NEWSLETTER: 
In 6th Grade, we're studying Weather and Atmosphere, and students are building knowledge on precipitation and how we measure temperature. For a fun, kind of gross look at what isn't precipitation, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p11qN9cIl6E.  Next week, we'll start our Huff 'n Puff Interdisciplinary Unit.  In 7th Grade, we are learning about Studying People Scientifically, such as how scientists uncover the causes and treatment for diseases such as Pellagra. Then we will begin to learn about the structure and function of selected human organs and organ systems.

Don't forget to attend PTO / SGC Kick off at Ripp on 10/1, and especially,
Open Schools Night on 10/8.
Sixth grade kicks off our Huff  'n Puff Interdisciplinary Unit next week. 

Students -- Do you want to learn to sail?  You're in luck!!!
Soundwaters has a great opportunity to learn how to sail, and the best part is: it's FREE!


How to Register
-          Fill out the registration form that I discussed and/or passed out in class and return it to Amy Arent, Assistant Education Director at Soundwaters via: 
o   Email:  aarent@soundwaters.org
o   Fax:  (203) 967 8306
-          Upon their receipt of completed registration form, Soundwaters will contact the family directly to confirm that the student is accepted.
If you don't have a Registration form from class, or if you have any questions :
·         email aarent@soundwaters.org or call (203) 406 3309 with any questions

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