Thursday, May 30th
Social Studies:
Go to the following site:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/miracle-rice.html
Read the "Miracle of Rice". Outline at least 7 facts that you did not know about rice before today.
Once you write them all down, click on the "Build a Rice Paddy" link (upper left of the link you are already in). Outline the steps required to build a paddy.
If you didn't finish this assignment in class, it is due Friday.
Wednesday, May 29th
Social Studies:
Complete the Medieval Japan worksheet. Don't worry about answering question #9.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Homework, Week of May 20th
Friday, May 24th
Reading:
Complete 7 of the 10 questions on the "Sadako" worksheet. This is due Tuesday.
Check below for any missing assignments this week. Get them turned in Tuesday! This quarter is coming to a close quickly!
Thursday, May 23rd
Reading:
6A ONLY - Complete 7 of the 10 questions on the "Sadako" worksheet.
Social Studies
6B - Complete questions #1-4 on p. 436. Your Chapter 12 test on Sections 3 and 4 is Friday.
Wednesday, May 22nd
Social Studies
6B - Complete questions #1-4 on p. 436. Your Chapter 12 test on Sections 3 and 4 is Friday.
6A - Your Chapter 12 test on Sections 3 and 4 is Thursday.
Writing:
For those of you that didn't complete this yet: Make a list of 5 things in your bedrooms at home that could be clues about yourself for a future archeologist. Write a paragraph describing what an archeologist might discover about YOU.
Monday, May 20th
Field trip reminder - Please be sure to wear long pants and rubber-soled shoes. This is a requirement from the Oriental Institute. Also, there will be plenty of food options at OI. If you want to purchase your lunch, you have options like Subway, Einstein Bagels, Papa John's. Hopefully we will have time to walk to Medici's for ice cream. One scoop is $2.25.
Social Studies:
Use the following link to research/better prepare for your field trip to the Oriental Institute.
http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/interactives/DigIntoHistory.html and answer questions provided in the "Dig Into History: Mesopotamia" handout. Don't worry about answering questions #11 and 12.
Remainder of class/HW: Make a list of 5 things in your bedrooms at home that could be clues about yourself for a future archeologist. Write a paragraph describing what an archeologist might discover about YOU.
Reading:
Complete 7 of the 10 questions on the "Sadako" worksheet. This is due Tuesday.
Check below for any missing assignments this week. Get them turned in Tuesday! This quarter is coming to a close quickly!
Thursday, May 23rd
Reading:
6A ONLY - Complete 7 of the 10 questions on the "Sadako" worksheet.
Social Studies
6B - Complete questions #1-4 on p. 436. Your Chapter 12 test on Sections 3 and 4 is Friday.
Wednesday, May 22nd
Social Studies
6B - Complete questions #1-4 on p. 436. Your Chapter 12 test on Sections 3 and 4 is Friday.
6A - Your Chapter 12 test on Sections 3 and 4 is Thursday.
Writing:
For those of you that didn't complete this yet: Make a list of 5 things in your bedrooms at home that could be clues about yourself for a future archeologist. Write a paragraph describing what an archeologist might discover about YOU.
Monday, May 20th
Field trip reminder - Please be sure to wear long pants and rubber-soled shoes. This is a requirement from the Oriental Institute. Also, there will be plenty of food options at OI. If you want to purchase your lunch, you have options like Subway, Einstein Bagels, Papa John's. Hopefully we will have time to walk to Medici's for ice cream. One scoop is $2.25.
Social Studies:
Use the following link to research/better prepare for your field trip to the Oriental Institute.
http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/interactives/DigIntoHistory.html and answer questions provided in the "Dig Into History: Mesopotamia" handout. Don't worry about answering questions #11 and 12.
Remainder of class/HW: Make a list of 5 things in your bedrooms at home that could be clues about yourself for a future archeologist. Write a paragraph describing what an archeologist might discover about YOU.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Homework, Week of May 13th
Thursday, May 16th
Social Studies:
Complete questions #2, 4, 5 and 6. This is due on Monday for 6B.
Writing:
Respond to the very important writing prompt given to you today. Use the back of the page for brainstorming. The famous people can be anyone! (sports figure, actor, singer, writer, artist...you get the idea). You can hand write or type your final response (~1 page in length). This is due Monday.
Wednesday, May 15th
Social Studies:
Complete questions #2, 4, 5 and 6. This is due Thursday for 6A, Friday for 6B.
Writing: (6A only)
Respond to the very important writing prompt given to you today. Use the back of the page for brainstorming. You can hand write or type your final response (~1 page in length). This is due Monday.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Homework, Week of May 6th
Friday, May 10th
Launching point (notice Wiki is not listed):
http://www2.youseemore.com/cps/
Marco Polo
Thursday, May 9th
Reading:
Complete the "First Emperor" Reading and Vocabulary SkillBuilder worksheet. Due Friday.
Prepare for the "First Emperor" test Friday.
Make sure you review the questions discussed in class.
Wednesday, May 8th
Reading:
Complete the "First Emperor" Reading and Vocabulary SkillBuilder worksheet. Since so many students were out today, this will not be due until Friday.
Tuesday, May 7th
Social Studies
Study for the chapter 7 test. As you know, you can use your notes. Make sure they are great!
As I mentioned in class, this is not an easy test. You really need to know your stuff. Even if you have good notes, review them!
There are 10 M/C, 10 matching and 5 short response.
Monday, May 6th
Writing: (6A only)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being immortal?
Start with a T Chart and then move towards completing a 3 paragraph outline (introduction, main body and conclusion).
You may want to include:
1) your thoughts on immortality.
2) How your determination to live forever would affect your daily life.
Social Studies:
Explore the history of the Marco Polo and Mongol empire, the lives of the people connected with it, and the effects on other people.
Explore the history of the Marco Polo and Mongol empire, the lives of the people connected with it, and the effects on other people.
For this activity, you will use the Macs to
research either Marco Polo or Genghis Khan. You will have the entire period to research, collect and
paraphrase information. The final
copy of your research will be due on Monday.
Launching point (notice Wiki is not listed):
http://www2.youseemore.com/cps/
Marco Polo
Map of Marco Polo’s travels: http://www.silk-road.com/maps/images/polomap.jpg
Information about Marco Polo’s travels as well as “Did You
Know?”: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0105/feature1/index.html
Marco Polo in China: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0106/feature2/index.html
Genghis Khan
From here, students can be routed to:
·
Introduction
·
Mongols in China
·
Mongols in Iran
·
Mongols and Islam
·
Art of the book
·
A new visual language
All images from the site: http://www.lacma.org/khan/captionscredits.htm
Assessment:
It is expected that
all students will write a minimum of one page (either hand written or typed - 12 font, double spaced). The key components to include are as follows:
Name, timeline,
personality, region, key points (at least 5; one point will be given for
each). Additional points may be
awarded to students that have outlined little known facts about either person.
Maximum points
earned = 10.
Thursday, May 9th
Reading:
Complete the "First Emperor" Reading and Vocabulary SkillBuilder worksheet. Due Friday.
Prepare for the "First Emperor" test Friday.
Make sure you review the questions discussed in class.
Wednesday, May 8th
Reading:
Complete the "First Emperor" Reading and Vocabulary SkillBuilder worksheet. Since so many students were out today, this will not be due until Friday.
Tuesday, May 7th
Social Studies
Study for the chapter 7 test. As you know, you can use your notes. Make sure they are great!
As I mentioned in class, this is not an easy test. You really need to know your stuff. Even if you have good notes, review them!
There are 10 M/C, 10 matching and 5 short response.
Monday, May 6th
Writing: (6A only)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being immortal?
Start with a T Chart and then move towards completing a 3 paragraph outline (introduction, main body and conclusion).
You may want to include:
1) your thoughts on immortality.
2) How your determination to live forever would affect your daily life.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Homework, Week of April 29th
Social Studies:
Complete the "An Army of the Dead", and "The Secret of Silk" worksheets. Both are due Monday.
Reading: (due Monday!)
"Salvador, Late or Early" worksheet.
Answer the following questions:
1 and 2) List Salvadors Strengths and Challenges (at least 5).
3) Identify the key component or main idea from Paragraph 1, 2 and 3.
4) What is your perspective of the authors reference to the "black nub" of a crayon.
5) Why does the author choose the number 101 in the piece? There are 2 references; one in paragraph 2 and in paragraph 3.
6) Salvador starts off as a caterpillar and ends up fluttering away. What is that all about?
Complete the "An Army of the Dead", and "The Secret of Silk" worksheets. Both are due Monday.
Reading: (due Monday!)
"Salvador, Late or Early" worksheet.
Answer the following questions:
1 and 2) List Salvadors Strengths and Challenges (at least 5).
3) Identify the key component or main idea from Paragraph 1, 2 and 3.
4) What is your perspective of the authors reference to the "black nub" of a crayon.
5) Why does the author choose the number 101 in the piece? There are 2 references; one in paragraph 2 and in paragraph 3.
6) Salvador starts off as a caterpillar and ends up fluttering away. What is that all about?
Monday, April 22, 2013
Homework, Week of April 22nd
Friday, April 26th
Social Studies:
Practice with Chinese Writing - Find a quote or saying that you like. Do your best to reproduce the quote using Chinese Calligraphy. Please be sure to include the English translation. Sites you can use (but are not limited to):
http://www.chinapage.org/quote/quote.html
http://www.chinapage.org/word/chineseword2.html
http://www.zein.se/patrick/chinen9p.html
The final copy of this is due Monday. Make sure it's wall worthy! (nothing in pencil and it shows effort and quality).
Wednesday, April 24th
Writing:
Complete the "Confucius Quotes" worksheet.
Social Studies:
Keep working on your Endangered Animals project. The presentations will start Friday.
Remember, the presentation can include a skit, poster board, rap song, poem, power-point....anything! It must:
1) Include the environment, habitat, and general details about the animal you researched.
2) Explain what humans are doing to cause it to be endangered. Be specific!
3) Your proposal for how to fix the problem.
Monday, April 22nd (Earth Day)
Social Studies:
"Water Audit" worksheet. Interview a family member or friend and answer the questions just like you did in class today.
Step one: Remember to ask them how much water they think they consume in a day BEFORE you ask the questions from the worksheet.
Read and complete the 10 question handout on "Chinese History 101".
Both worksheets are due Tuesday.
Misc:
Today, a letter was sent home inviting you to attend the 6th Grade Parent Meeting on 4/29 @ 8:30. All students were instructed to have this signed by a parent and brought back no later than Thursday morning.
Social Studies:
Practice with Chinese Writing - Find a quote or saying that you like. Do your best to reproduce the quote using Chinese Calligraphy. Please be sure to include the English translation. Sites you can use (but are not limited to):
http://www.chinapage.org/quote/quote.html
http://www.chinapage.org/word/chineseword2.html
http://www.zein.se/patrick/chinen9p.html
The final copy of this is due Monday. Make sure it's wall worthy! (nothing in pencil and it shows effort and quality).
Wednesday, April 24th
Writing:
Complete the "Confucius Quotes" worksheet.
Social Studies:
Keep working on your Endangered Animals project. The presentations will start Friday.
Remember, the presentation can include a skit, poster board, rap song, poem, power-point....anything! It must:
1) Include the environment, habitat, and general details about the animal you researched.
2) Explain what humans are doing to cause it to be endangered. Be specific!
3) Your proposal for how to fix the problem.
Monday, April 22nd (Earth Day)
Social Studies:
"Water Audit" worksheet. Interview a family member or friend and answer the questions just like you did in class today.
Step one: Remember to ask them how much water they think they consume in a day BEFORE you ask the questions from the worksheet.
Read and complete the 10 question handout on "Chinese History 101".
Both worksheets are due Tuesday.
Misc:
Today, a letter was sent home inviting you to attend the 6th Grade Parent Meeting on 4/29 @ 8:30. All students were instructed to have this signed by a parent and brought back no later than Thursday morning.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Homework, Week of April 15th
Friday, April 19th
Reading:
Complete the two worksheets (double-sided) relating to the "Bad Characters" Junior Great story. This is due Monday.
Thursday, April 18th
Social Studies:
Complete "The Geography of China" worksheet. This is due Friday.
Also, some of you have not yet turned in your India Brochure. The last day I will be accepting them is next Monday.
Reading:
Complete the two worksheets (double-sided) relating to the "Bad Characters" Junior Great story. This is due Monday.
Thursday, April 18th
Social Studies:
Complete "The Geography of China" worksheet. This is due Friday.
Also, some of you have not yet turned in your India Brochure. The last day I will be accepting them is next Monday.
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