6th Grade Sandpipers

Candace Kennington

Contact Information: 704-633-4775 ext. 205

Homework Hotline: 704-633-9561 ext. 6200

Happy Notes:  

On the Road Again:

Students have a new field trip note for our winter trip, the Nutcracker Ballet.  We will be attending in December, but need to collect money and permission slips by Friday, November 6.  Thank you so much for your cooperation.

Also a special welcome to Devin and Jacob, our two newest Sandpipers.

What's on the menu this week, next week?

November 16-November 20

We are going to work on Social Studies this week.  Our goals are to complete lessons about international travel and to create student "passports".  We will be examining Europe as a continent and investigating some of its major features. 

We will also be starting a segment each week to work on social/anti bullying skills.  This program is called Second Step and will in incorporated into all the West Middle Social Studies programs. 

Now the technical part of the course.

Science:

General topics for science this quarter will cover the sun, earth and moon systems.  The solar system and space exploration.

The goals and objectives from the NCSCOS covered this quarter will include:

• 1.03 Manipulate lab materials and equipment
• 1.05 Analyze evidence regarding observations, using inferences and predictions, explaining relationships between evidence and explanations
• 1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present data
  
• 1.08 Use oral and written language to communicate effectively
• 1.10 Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, or viewing
• 5.01 Analyze the components and cycles of the solar system
• 5.02 Compare and contrast the Earth to other planets
  
• 5.03 Relate the influence of the Sun and the Moon to effects produced on Earth
• 5.04 Describe space explorations and the understanding gained from them
• 5.05 Describe the setting of the solar system in the universe
• 5.06 Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology
  

                                                  

Social Studies: 

General topics for this year will include a study of Europe.  We will examine both key cultural, historical, and geographical aspects of Europe.  First quarter will focus on the general geography of Europe as a continent and the historical progression of European culture and influences.

The goals and objectives from the NCSCOS covered this quarter will include:

• Competency Goal 1:  Students will use the five themes of geography and geographic tools to answer geographic questions and analyze concepts
• Competency Goal 2:  Students will analyze the impact of interactions between humans and their physical environment
• Competency Goal 4:  Students will identify significant patterns in the movement of people, goods and ideas over time and place
• Competency Goal 7:  Students will assess connections between historical events and contemporary issues
• Competency Goal 8:  Students will assess the influence and contributions of individuals and cultural groups
• Competency Goal 9:  Students will analyze the different forms of government developed in Europe
• Competency Goal 10:  Students will compare the rights and civic responsibilities of individuals in political structures in Europe
• Competency 12:  Students will assess the influence of major religions, ethical beliefs, and values on cultures in Europe

                                                         

 

       Please send me an email if you have questions or concerns.  That's all for now!