To do...Feb. 18

1. Math homework - p. 149 #1, 4, 6, 7, 12
2. Math Test - Friday (see note below)
3. Olympic Athlete/Sport website due Friday (presentations begin Monday - 2 to 3 mins.)
4. Science - design projects due Friday (presentations begin Friday)
5. Science test - next Monday

Grade 6 Decimal Test

Test is on Friday.

Standard form, expanded and words

Comparing and Ordering (including number line)

Rounding

Estimating Sums and Differences

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying & Dividing

Multiplying by 10, 100, 1000 and 0.1, 0.01, 0.001

Dividing by 10, 100, 1000

To do...Feb. 14

1. Math - worksheets (multiplying/dividing decimals)
2. Math checkpoint tomorrow
3. Literacy - Number the Stars assignment (see post below)

Number the Stars - Literacy Assignment

Heroism displays itself in different ways. Think of four characters from Number the Stars who behave heroically. Explain what each character does that is heroic with support from the text.

Think again about bravery and courage. Does bravery mean being unafraid, or does

it mean doing something daring even if you are afraid?

Success Criteria:

• referred to the text
• used supporting details and ideas
• used grade appropriate vocabulary
• described emotions and character traits
• made proper use of conventions (spelling, punctuation, grammar)

To do...Feb. 12

1. Math - textbook p. 144-145 #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

To do...Feb. 11

1. Math - textbook p. 142 #4, 5, 7, 9
2. Literature Circle - all work due tomorrow

Science - Electricity Review

• types of electricity
• identify renewable and non-renewable energy sources (advantages and disadvantages)
• types of circuits (be able to draw them with proper symbols)
• vocabulary: conductor, insulator, circuit, electricity (define)
• relationship between electricity and magnetism
• how can you conserve electricity?

Test will be on Monday, February 24. We will be doing a short review in class to ensure you have up to date notes.

To do...Feb. 10

1. Math - textbook p. 139 #1 (a, c, e, g, i), 2 (a,c), 5, 6, 7 & p. 141 # 1 (a, e, g, h)

2. Literature Circle: Number the Stars - all work due by Wednesday