WELCOME TO TEAM  6B !

We are very excited to begin another year at Doherty Middle School.  You will be amazed at the amount of learning, growth, and maturing  your child will experience as this first year of middle school moves along.  Although all move at different paces, with different talents and interests, we enjoy the diversity of the group and encourage each child to embrace the opportunities available here at Doherty.

          Contacting members of the team is most efficient by email.  Because of the current budget situation, we have lost some office staff, and those remaining are handling an increased load.  To request make up work after an absence of more than 3 days, or to schedule a team meeting, please contact Mrs. Parker, team leader.

Mrs. Paula Parker, Science, rm. 118 (team leader)    PParker@aps1.net

Mrs. Dolores Maienza, Math, rm. 120                      DMaienza@aps1.net

Ms. Caroline Maher, English, rm. 122                        CMaher@aps1.net

Mr. Tom Keane, Social Studies, rm. 123                   TKeane@aps1.net

Mr. Steve Bessette, Learning Specialist, rm. 124      SBessette@aps1.net

Mrs. Tiffany Goodwin and Mr. Pete Sylvain, Instructional Assistants

As teachers, we are often asked by parents, “What can we do to help our child get the most out of school and be happy, successful students?”  To that end, we have compiled a list!

TOP 5 THINGS PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP THEIR CHILD SUCCEED

 IN 6^TH GRADE AT DOHERTY:

1. Help your child use all the tools of organization we offer.

 Students are using an assignment notebook daily, to record class activities and homework.  It is helpful if parents themselves look this over daily with the child, and talk about what’s going on in each class.  We also list class activities and assignments on our webpage at New.schoolnotes.com . 

2. Encourage your child to attend extra-help sessions.

 Teachers on the team are available often for giving extra help, review, and clarification.  Many students find it helpful to come just to get a jump on homework in a quiet, relaxed place.  This should be seen as a benefit, not a punishment. 

Mr. Keane – most mornings from 7:00 am – 7:30 am., and lunch

Mrs. Maienza  – Tuesday afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm

 Ms. Maher   – Wednesday afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm

Mrs. Parker – Thursday afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm

Mr. Bessette – afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm. 

3. Assist your child in setting up a quiet, distraction free homework location and routine.

 Sometimes the bedroom is not always the best place for homework to be done.  The kitchen or dining room table is often a place where parents can monitor pace and offer gentle assistance.  Parents are not expected to correct the child’s work.  Rather, we request it is checked only for completion.  Help your child remember to put it back in the folder and bag, to avoid frustration at school over forgotten work.

4. Remind your child to check in for make-up work as soon as they return.

  Students are required to check in with teachers whose classes were missed because of absence before or after school on the first day they return.  Students should not wait until the next class day.  Although some work can be made up at home, often there are activities that will require the student to plan before/after school time to complete.  Parents may contact the Team Leader (Mrs. Paula Parker) to collect make-up work for extended absences only (more than 3 days).  

5. Help your child prepare physically to be the best student they can be!

 In our hectic lives today, we are often tempted to skip the diet and sleep habits that we know are best.  Please assist your child in preparing healthy snacks to get them through our very long day.  We allow snacks at 9:30 and again at 11:05.  Candy and soda are not allowed.  As always, water is best. Young people of middle school age still require 8-10 hours of sleep.  Encourage your child to settle down with a good book early in the evening, in order to be ready to sleep at a reasonable hour.

In Grade 6 at Doherty, we are constantly striving to challenge each student to succeed and grow as a student and a person.  We offer many opportunities throughout the year to be recognized for outstanding effort and achievement.  Student Achievement Awards, Lunch and a Movie, Student Recognition Awards (by term, formerly Honor Roll) are but a few. 

All of us look forward to getting to know the students of 6B  2011-2012!  We expect an exciting year with your child.  We each have an abundance of challenging activities and topics to tackle in our individual subjects, and we’re sure you’ll be hearing about them over the dinner table.

Team Day will be scheduled later this month, and Progress Reports for the first term are scheduled to be sent home mid-October.  Please look for these.

We look forward to seeing all parents at our Back To School Night on October 5^th, and we thank you in advance for your continued support at home to help your child be as successful as possible.  Remember, middle school is a journey, so pack carefully to make the most of it!

                                                Team  6B

6B  INFORMATION

(in a nut shell !)

Contacts:

                   Parents are encouraged to contact individual teachers with questions or

          concerns specific to each subject.  For general team questions, or larger concerns

 that may warrant a team  meeting, please contact Mrs. Paula Parker, Team Leader.

                             Mrs. Paula Parker, Science, rm. 118 (Team Leader)    PParker@aps1.net

Mrs. Dolores Maienza, Math, rm. 120                      DMaienza@aps1.net                 

 Ms. Caroline Maher, English, rm. 122                         CMaher@aps1.net

Mr. Tom Keane, Social Studies, rm. 123                   TKeane@aps1.net

Mr. Steve Bessette, Learning Specialist, rm. 124      SBessette@aps1.net

After School Help:

Mr. Keane – most mornings from 7:00 am – 7:30 am., and lunch

Mrs. Maienza – Tuesday afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm

Ms. Maher – Wednesday afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm

Mrs. P. Parker – Thursday afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm

Mr. S. Bessette – afternoons from 2:05 – 3:00 pm. 

          Absences and Make Up Work:

                   1.) Students that are absent for a short time are encouraged to check the team

 website new.schoolnotes.com – search for Steve Bessette) and call a friend to get

 assignment information. They must also check in with each teacher upon their return.

          2.) If a student is absent due to illness for more than 3 days, parents may contact

 Mrs. Paula Parker, the Team Leader, by email (pparker@aps1.net) before 9:00 am to

request work from the team. This can be picked up in the main office after 3:00. You

should have the student’s locker # and combination with you to retrieve books.

          ** If your child is absent for an unexcused reason according to our handbook, they

should follow the first procedure, and plan ample after school time to catch up upon

return.

Snack:

          9:30 and 11:05 are designated snack times.  Due to our very late lunch (12:45!), we

strongly encourage students to bring 2 healthy snacks each day.

Opportunities for Recognition:

          In Grade 6 at Doherty, we are constantly striving to challenge each student to

 succeed and grow as a student and a person.  We offer many opportunities throughout

the year to be recognized for outstanding effort and achievement.  Student Achievement

Awards, Lunch and a Movie, Student Recognition Awards and Homework Honor Roll (by

term), are but a few.  We ask that you encourage your child to be the best person they

can be in all areas.

**** Teacher Classroom Expectation can be found at the bottom of the page as an attachment*******

Homework for September 7, 2011

English:

1. Parent signature for expectations sheet.

2. Bring in all ELA supplies for Friday.

Math:

1. Return signed slip by 9/9.

Science:

1. Gather Index Card information for Friday.

2. Yellow Interest Sheet due Friday.

Social Studies:

1. Bring in all supplies for Monday

 Homework for September 10,2011

ELA:

1. Bring all ELA supplies for Monday.

Social Studies:

1. Bring in all supplies for class on Monday.

Science:

1. Bring in or get IR book.

2. Get information for index card.

Math:

1. None.

Homework for September 12, 2011

English:

1. Who Are You packet. Due next class.

Math:

1. Unit 1 Booklet page 1 #’s 3-6. Due Wednesday

2. Unit 1 Booklet page 2 – all. Due Thursday

Science:

1. Observation Sheet.

Social Studies:

1. Explorer Poster. Due 9/19.

2. Cover textbook.

6B Explores The Ancient World Activity

This year in social studies class, we will be learning about and exploring many exotic places and cultures from the ancient world.  Can you picture yourself as an explorer?  Well, in this activity you will become one!

Follow the steps listed below to complete your ancient world explorer poster:

1. Take home the poster board that you received in class.

2. Carefully look through your book and choose a civilization and a specific place or ruin that you are interested in working with.  For ideas see the back of this page.

3. First on scrap paper, then on a poster board draw a setting including the place that you wish to explore.  Be creative and use a lot of color.

4. Ask your mom or dad for a picture of yourself (it will be cut up). You 5^th grade small school photo is a good size.

5. What does a typical explorer look like to you?  What do the clothes look like and what supplies are needed to be an explorer?  Draw this person somewhere on your poster exploring the ancient site that you have chosen.  Use the picture of yourself for the head of the person.  You have just become a world explorer!

6. Come up with a creative title that relates to the theme of your poster.  Write this title on the top part of the poster board.

7. Take an index card and write a paragraph that either provides background information on the place in your poster, or why you are so interested in learning more about this civilization or place.  Glue the index card somewhere on your poster.

8. Write your name and social studies class section on the front of the poster.

9. Due date __________

Turn page over to see ideas for the setting

Possible Settings

*Prehistoric cave paintings

*Sumerian city of Ur

*Ancient city of Jerusalem

*King Solomon’s Temple

*Egypt: The course of the Nile River

*Egypt: Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple

*Egypt: The Great Sphinx

*Egypt: The Great Pyramid

*Egypt: Examining the tomb of a mummy: King Tutankhamen

*Egypt: The Lighthouse at Alexandria

*Himalayan Mountains

*India: The ruins of Mohenjo-daro 

*India: A Hindu temple

*India: Buddhist statues or monuments

*India: The pillars from King Asoka’s reign

*China: The tomb of the first emperor Shi Huangdi: 8,000 life size clay statues of soldiers

*China: The Great Wall of China

*China: Map of the Silk Road

*Greece: The Acropolis in Athens

*Greece: The Parthenon

*Greece: The Theatre at Epidaurus

*Rome: The Arch of Constantine

*Rome: The Parthenon

*Rome: A Roman road

*Rome: A Roman villa

*Rome: The Catacombs

*Rome: Aqueducts

*Rome: The Colosseum

*Rome: The Circus Maximus

*Rome: The Roman Forum

There are other possibilities.  Please see me if you have another idea.

Homework for September 14, 2011

English:

1. Complete 2 sided Nouns English packet.

2. Go to schoolnotes webpage.

Social Studies:

1. Finish Geography Squares – paste on and color ( page 2 in notebook).

2. Explorer Poster due 9/19. See above for details.

3. Cover textbook by Friday.

Math:

1. Page 1 #’s 7-14 (place in homework section).

2. Page 3 – all (place in homework section).

Science:

1. Complete Raisin Sheet #2 (only complete frontside).

Homework for September 16, 2011

Math:

1. Finish page 1 in booklet.

2. Quiz on Landmarks next Friday.

ELA:

1. Review The Lightning Thief and prepare for an in class assessment.

Social Studies:

1. Explorer Poster due Monday. See above for directions.

2. Have textbook covered for next class.

Science:

1. Pink Web Page slip due Monday.

Homework for September 19, 2011

Math:

1. Complete page 4 – all. Due Wednesday.

ELA:

1. 1^st draft of either you Bio-poem or I Am poem.

2. Review The Lightning Thief.

Name: _________________________

Date:   _________________________

Block:  _________

Writing an “I Am” or a Biopoem

Directions:  To help your classmates get to know you better and to help you apply your descriptive writing skills, you will compose either an “I Am” Poem or a Biopoem. 

When writing your first draft, keep in mind that in sixth grade you should NEVER be using words such as nice, good, cool, kind, etc.  Please vary your word choice and use a Thesaurus if necessary. 

Please refer to the examples below to help you decide what type of poem you would prefer to write.  Good luck!

Before writing your first draft, circle the type of poem you have chosen below:

Option 1:  “I Am” Poem                                     Option 2:     Bio Poem

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Name:  ___________________

Date:      ___________________

Block:  ______

Option 1:  “I Am” Poem

Format:    

FIRST STANZA

I am (2 special characteristics you have)

I wonder (something you are curious about)

I hear (an imaginary sound)

I see (an imaginary sight)

I want (an actual desire)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

SECOND STANZA

I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)

I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)

I touch (an imaginary touch)

I worry (something that bothers you)

I cry (something that makes you sad)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

THIRD STANZA

I understand (something that is true)

I believe (something you believe in)

I dream (something you dream about)

I try (something you make an effort about)

I hope (something you actually hope for)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

Option 2:  Bio Poem

Format:    

Line 1:        First Name

Line 2:       Four traits describing you

(skip a line)

Line 3:        Child of ……(your parents names)

Line 4:       Brother or sister of …….(your siblings names)

Line 5:        Ruler of……(something you are in charge of or own)

Line 6:       Creator of …….(something you enjoy making)

Line 7:        Who feels…..(something that makes you happy)

Line 8:       Who fears…...(something that makes you nervous or something that bothers you)

Line 9:       Who dreams…..(something you hope to accomplish or something that you hope will happen during your lifetime)

Line 10:      Who loves….(something you care a great deal about)

Line 11:      Who would like to see……

Line 12:      Who wonders about:

(skip a line)

Line 13:      Resident of……(Your town and state)

Line 14:      Last name

Social Studies:

1. Practice Quiz with answers. Make up 15 questions using the terms from pages two and three in your binder. They can be multiple choice, fill in the blank, or true/false. You must include an answer key on the back or next page.

Terms:

Glacier, peninsula, cape, isthmus, reef, atoll, estuary, bay, mesa, straight, gulf, plateau, delta, island, ocean current, fjord, archipelago, lagoon, continental divide, canyon, headwaters.

Science:

1. No homework.

Homework for September 21, 2011

Eng:

1. Think about how Percy Jackson was or became a powerful person in The Lightning Thief. You will be asked to complete a writing prompt dealing with this subject in class tomorrow.

Social Studies:

1. Geography Terms Quiz on Thursday from pages 2 and 3 in your notebook.

Math:

1. Page 5 of math pamphlet (all). Due Thursday.

Science:

1. No new homework.

Homework for September 23, 2011

Math:

1. No homework.

ELA:

1. Be prepared to work on final draft of “I Am” or “Bio Poem”.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Science:

1. No homework.

Homework for September 26/27, 2011

 * We will be having a Team Day tomorrow (Wednesday). Please have the students dress appropriately for outdoor/physical activities. If the weather is bad we will be having classes as usual.

Math:

1. Return math quiz signed.

2. Complete pages 6 and 7 in math booklet.

English:

1. Finish final draft of “I Am” or “Bio Poem” (add color).

Science:

1. Study for quiz on Observation, Inference, and Predictions for next Weds/Thurs.

2. Complete OBS/INF/PRED worksheet.

NAME_______________________________________GROUP________

OBSERVATION / INFERENCE / PREDICTION

Directions:  First, review the definitions of these 3 terms.  Then, read the statements and mark each as being either an Observation (O), an Inference (I), or a Prediction (P).

________  1.)  Mary hears the baby crying.

________  2.)  Mary thinks the baby must be hungry.

________  3.)  Mom will feed the baby soon.

________  4.)  It will snow soon!

________  5.)  The temperature has dropped by 24 degrees.

________  6.)  The seasons must be changing.

________  7.) Bonnie thinks someone must have left the carton out of the fridge too long.

________  8.)  Mom will dump the whole carton down the drain.

________  9.)  Bonnie notices that the milk tastes sour.

________  10.)  Sam thinks he must be in trouble.

________  11.)  Sam hears his name over the intercom, being called to the office.

________  12.)  Sam expects he will be given a detention.

________  13.)  The class average in science has gone from B- to B+ over the term.

________  14.)  The class will continue to improve next term!

________  15.)  The students must being working very hard.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Homework for October 3rd and 4th

ELA:

1. Paragraph of self portrait (typed or handwritten) with *your name on back only* for Wednesday/Thursday (see Downloads below)

SS:

1. Complete 5 themes of Geography Paragraphy by Wednesday/Thursday

Science:

1. No new homework assigned

Math:

1. Complete Page 8 and 9 in packet

2. Unit 1 Test Next Week – A/B’s test is on Wednesday October 12^th and C/D’s test is on Thursday October 13^th

Homework for Wednesday/Thursday

ELA:

1. 2 sided noun sheet.

Math:

1. Complete page 10 in booklet.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Science:

1. Measurement Packet – show all work.

Homework for October 7, 2011

ELA:

1. Noun Quiz on Tuesday on (concrete, abstract, specific nouns).

Social Studies:

1. 5 Themes of Geography Quiz (binder 6-8, and pages H24/H25).

2. Finish Outline in binder page 9.

Science:

1. No homework.

Math:

1. Complete pages 11 and 12 in the booklet.

2. Study for Unit Test for next week.

Study Guide         Test Unit 1

1.2  Line Plots and Landmarks
see notes
booklet p.2

1.3  Stem-and-Leaf Plots
see notes (make sure you know how to make/read a key)
booklet p.3

1.4  Median and Mean
see notes
booklet pp.4 and 5

1.6  Line Graphs
journal pp. 18 and 19
booklet p.6

1.7  Bar Graphs
journal p.21
booklet p.7

1.9  Pie Charts (Circle Graphs)
see notes (do not use percent circle)
booklet pp.8 and 9
 

 1.10 Perimeter and Area
see notes (know the formulas)
booklet p.10

Homework for October 11, 2011

Math:

1. Study for Unit 1 Test. A/B Weds, C/D Thursday. See study guide above.

ELA:

1. No homework.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Science:

1. Finish Measurement Sheet, if done no homework.

Homework for October 12, 2011

Math: No homework

ELA: Plural Possessive Packet (3 Sheets Total) due on Friday 10/14

Social Studies: Finish and color world map – Page 13 – by Friday 10/14

Science: No homework

Homework for October 12, 2011

Science:

1. No homework.

Math:

1. No homework.

ELA:

1. Complete Plural Possessive Packet (3 sheets).

Social Studies:

1. Complete and color World Map

Homework for October 17, 2011

Math:

1. Unit 2 Booklet pages 1 and 2. Due Tuesday. ( Unit 2 Booklet is an attachments at bottom of the webpage).

2. Get Math Test signed for Tuesday.

ELA:

1. Get Nouns Quiz signed.

Social Studies:

1. Map Quiz on Friday pages 11 – 13 in binder.

Science:

1. Scientific Method Controls and Variables Part 1 both sides. Due Tuesday.

Homework for October 18, 2011

Math:

1. Journal pages 5,6,7.

ELA:

1. 2 sided grammar worksheet.

Social Studies:

1. Map Quiz.

Science:

1. Both Sponge Bob handouts.

Homework for October 19, 2011

Math:

1. Unit 2 booklet pages 3 and 4. (They are saved as attachment at the bottom of the page if you need them)

Social Studies:

1. Study for Quiz on Friday.

2. If you didn’t complete page 16, finish for homework.

Science:

1. Prepare for Binder and Pencil Case Check. Due Friday for a Quiz grade.

1 dozen pencils

      1 small pencil sharpener

      2 large pink erasers

      3 blue or black pens

      3 red pens

      1 set of colored pencils

      highlighters (multi-color pack)

      4 thin low odor dry erase markers

      1 large solid glue stick

      large canvas pencil bag

      white reinforcement stickers (for 3 hole             punched paper)

ELA:

1. 2 Sided Interest Survey.

Interest Survey page 1

Directions: Complete this page so your teacher and school librarian can help you find books that you will want to read.

1. What do you enjoy doing most in your spare time?

2. What sports do you love to watch? Explain why.

3. What sports do you enjoy playing? Explain why.

4. Do you have a favorite subject? Can you explain why you enjoy it.

5. If you could travel back in time, where would you go? Explain why.

6. If you could visit any place on Earth, where would you go? Explain why.

7. Do you read comic books and magazines? Which ones do you enjoy most?

8. What kinds of music do you enjoy? Do you have a favorite group? Instrument? Musician/musical group? Name these.

9. Do you have any hobbies? List them and tell about your favorite.

10. What do you enjoy most when reading on your own? Circle the genres you like best: mystery, romance realistic fiction information books, fantasy, funny stories, historical fiction, biography, series books, folk tales, short stories, history, science fiction, diaries, letters, suspense,  myths, legends.

Interest Survey page 2

What’s Easy? What’s Hard

What’s Easy About Reading? Explain Why.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

What’s Hard About Reading? Explain Why.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Homework for October 21, 2011

ELA:

1. No homework.

Math:

1. Complete pages 1,4,5 just the odd problems in the decimal packet. Show all work. Due Monday.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Science:

1. No homework.

Homework for October 24, 2011

Math:

1. Decimal Packet pages 6 and 8 odds.

2. Quiz on Friday.

Social Studies:

1. Complete  Latitude and Longitude page 18.

Science:

1. Final Draft of paragraph for Skittles Lab. Must be typed, double spaced. A/B due Wednesday and C/D due Friday.

2. Quiz #2: OIP/ Measurements/Variables

ELA:

1. Finish The About the Author worksheet.

2. Complete 1 prediction with support for Holes (complete sentences).

All  About Louis Sachar

Directions: Follow the stdips below and answer the questions as you navigate through the website.

1. Visit the following website:

http://www.louissachar.com/Bio.htm

2. When did Louis Sachar become an eager reader?

3. Describe Louis Sachar’s life changing experience he had in college.

4. How was Louis Sachar’s wife an inspiration to him as an author?

5. Describe Louis Sachar’s current writing habits in 2 to 3 sentences.

6. How did Louis Sachar come up with Stanley, the main character in Holes, name?

7. What similarities does Holes have to Louis Sachar’s life?

            *Hint: You need to read the information on the Holes” The Book tab at the top of

            the webpage.

8. How did Louis Sachar get the idea for Holes?

            *Hint: You need to read the information on the Holes” The Book tab at the top of

            the webpage.

** Once you finish answering the questions, log out of your computer. Then quietly complete a prediction (with support) from the book Holes.

Homework for October 26/27:

ELA:

1. Vocabulary Illustration Page (both sides). No stick figures, added points for color.

* See attachments for Vocabulary Illustration Page and Active Reading Response page.

http://dictionary.reference.com/

Math:

1. Study for Quiz.

2. Decimal Packet page 9 – all.

Social Studies:

1. Latitude and Longitude Quiz on page 16 – 19 in binder next Wednesday.

Science:

1. Quiz on Friday.

2. Rough and Final Draft – paragraph, table, and graph.

Homework for November 2, 2011

ELA:

1. Finish reading your choice article. Due Friday.

2. Finish 1 of each type of responses (except for inference). Due Friday.

Math:

1. Decimal Packet page 12 #’s 1-10 write quotient 3 ways. Due Friday.

2. Decimal Packet page 10 # 1 a – e (remainder, fraction, decimal)

3. Return signed Quiz.

Social Studies:

1. Study for Latitude and Longitude Quiz pages 16 – 19 in binder for Friday.

Science:

1. Qualitative Rough Draft,only, for Gummy Bear Lab.

Homework for November 4, 2011

Homework for November 9^th, 2011

ELA:

1. Complete setting double column worksheet with 4 quotes plus explanations including in-class example.

2. Read chapters 8, 9 and 10 in Holes

3. Complete 3 choice Post Its for Holes

Math:

1. Study for Test

2. Prepare binder

3. Attend Veteran’s day ceremony or thank a vet

Science:

1. Add a new section after the 1^st four parts of Gummy Bear Lab Report.  Title this section “Data.”  In the Data section, type the Before and After paragraphs. Print and bring the new draft of the lab to your next class.

Social Studies:

1. No homework. 

Homework for November 14^th, 2011

ELA:

1.) Study the 8 vocabulary words for Holes vocabulary quiz on Wednesday or Thursday.

Math:

1.)  No new homework

Social Studies:

1.) No new homework.

Homework for November 16^th, 2011

ELA:

1. Write 1^st draft of Setting Postcard.  Write at least 6 sentences.

Your First and Last Name

Date

ELA Block ________

First Draft of Setting Postcard

Dear _____________________,     (greeting)

à(indent)

*you must write at least 6 sentences*

                                                            ______________________, (closing)

                                                           Stanley

Math:

1. Complete worksheet page 1 and 2.

2. Restock paper in math binder.

Science:

1. Complete all four graphs (Refer to pink sheet!)

Social Studies:

1. Finish the Timeline (Page 25 in binder)

Homework for November 21, 2011

Monday:

ELA:

1. No new homework.

Math:

1. Worksheet page 3 and page 4. (Show all work!)

Science:

1. Type the conclusion and related questions.

2. Make lab cover according to notes.

3. Completed lab due Monday 12/28 or Tuesday 12/29

4. Bring in signed signature slip from 6B Fall Update (pink sheet)

Social Studies:

1. Archeology dig site page.

In you notebook, create an annotated drawing of an archeological dig. The drawing should show six specialist: an archeologist, a botanist, a chemist, a geologist, a linguist, and a paleoanthropologist – excavating and interpreting a site. Label each specialist and write a caption explaining what each specialist is doing and what that person hopes to learn from the evidence.

Homework for December 5^th 2011:

ELA:

1. Finish 3 quotes and 3 explanations for character trait organizer on Stanley – include page numbers for quotes.

Math:

1. Return signed quiz.

2. Complete worksheet pages 11 and 12.

Science:

1. Prepare for pencil case check coming up this week or the next.

Social Studies:

1. Study for Early Humans Test.  The test will cover:

            -Notebook pages 25-32

            -Textbook pages 6-11, 28-34 and 40-43

            -Highlighted pages in your folder

Homework for December 8^th, 2011

ELA:

1. Complete 3 FREDs and 3 Say Mores on organizer (do not fill in Intro and So What? boxes)

Math:

1. Complete worksheet pages 10 and 13.

Science:

1. Prepare for pencil case check.

Social Studies:

1. No new homework.

Homework for December 12^th, 2011

Math:

1. Worksheet page 14.

2. Review pages 15 and 16 due Friday.

Social Studies:

1. Color political map (page 35 in binder).

ELA:

1. First draft of character trait paragraph (may be typed). Due Wednesday/Thursday.

Science:

1. None.

Homework for December 14^th, 2011

**As needed, replenish pencil case supplies.

ELA:

1. Write final draft of character trait paragraph (can be typed)

Math:

1. Complete worksheets 15 and 16 by Friday.

2. Study for Unit 3 Test A/B 12/19 and C/D 12/20

Science:

1. Cover textbook by Monday or Tuesday.

Social Studies:

1. No new homework.

Homework for December 16^th, 2011

ELA:

1. No homework.

Math:

1. Prepare for Binder Check.

2. Study for Unit 3 Test – Monday for A/B classes and Tuesday for C/D classes

Science:

1. Cover Science book.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Homework for December 19^th, 2011

ELA:

1. Complete Illustration of Camp Green Lake: Then and Now.

            *Include a one sentence description, with a simile, for each scene.

Math:

1. No homework.

Science:

1. Complete Parts of a Cell outline.

2. Answer Review Sheet # 1-7.

Social Studies:

1. No homework.

Homework for December 21^st, 2011

ELA:

1. No homework.

Math: (both are due the first class after vacation)

1. Return signed test.

2. Complete OoO (Order of Operations) page 1.

Science:

1. No homework.

Social Studies: (due the first class after vacation)

1. Finish page 41 – Development of Sumerian City-States.

            *two sentence explanation for each problem in the left column

            *a colored picture, with a caption, for each solution in the right column

Homework for December 3^rd, 2012

ELA:

1. Complete Choices worksheet: 3 quotes and 3 explanations for your side of the argument.  **include page number for quotes**

Math:

1. Complete 4 Part Pizzazz!

Science:

1. Complete two cell diagrams.

2. Cell Project, 3 choices due. 

*The project will be due in two weeks - 1/17 for C/D and 1/18 for A/B.*

Social Studies:

1. Prepare for Middle East Geo Quiz, by studying notebook pages 35 to 38.  C/D quiz on 1-10 and A/B quiz on 1-9.