ELAAs we wrap up our nonfiction unit, students are showcasing their hard work, allowing classmates to learn from one another's research. Sixth graders are diving into incredible topics and eagerly sharing their fantastic writing pieces with their peers!
"In my nonfiction research project, I have learned how to find a central idea to help build a good summary. I also learned what a huge role that pollinators play in the world." - Josie P.
"In my nonfiction research project, I have learned how to make a good summary. I needed to have many sources that I could cite my evidence. I also learned how climate change raises the ocean level and increases the rain." - Carter S.
"In my nonfiction research project, I learned how to find evidence to help me write my central idea which led me to writing my summary full of interesting facts. I understand not to put my opinion in an informational writing piece but state the factual evidence I read about. I can use correct punctuation and make sure I have a well written summary by using the rubric that was given to me. I can teach everyone the importance of being aware of mental health and teach them about the different mental disorders I learned about." - Aliyah K.
"In my research report I have learned that when you go over your slide presentation multiple times it will help improve your editing skills and presentation. I am also able to expand my knowledge on writing a well-crafted summary after researching plenty of evidence from various sources for my report. I am able to teach my classmates that there are biases in college basketball. My research showed it was much more serious that I thought it was, and I learned all genders deserved to be treated fair and equal." - Logan S.
"In my nonfiction research I learned how to connect text to text information through pros and cons in various articles I researched. In my report I can organize my information and link my sources I used." - Brooklyn B.
"In my nonfiction research project, I have learned how to find information. I learned that the water can change the earths land formation. For example, if there is a flood with strong currents it can rip up trees and break down hills." Ayden B.
Advanced Math
Students have just wrapped up the 6th grade standards and are now advancing to the 7th grade curriculum. The first unit focuses on Proportional Relationships, where students will analyze relationships in tables, graphs, scale drawings, and equations. They will also explore unit rates involving fractions and decimals. After mastering proportional relationships, students will use their understanding to solve real world problems involving percentages, markups, discounts, taxes, commissions, fees, and simple interest. We are looking forward to an engaging and productive time ahead in 6th grade math.
Math
Blocks 1 and 2 are diving into Geometry and Measurement & Data Units, which will take us through the next five weeks. During this time, students will be learning how to calculate the area of various shapes, including parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, and composite figure. This knowledge will lead us into finding the Surface Area of 3-Dimensional figures. We will also introduce the concept of Volume in 3-Dimensional figures. Students will learn the formulas for each shape and apply their algebraic skills to solve problems. In addition to geometry, we'll be exploring data collection and different ways to display data, such as dot plots, frequency tables, and histograms. Students will also learn how to calculate and display measures of center, such as mean, median, and mode, and will create box-and-whisker plots to represent data. It's going to be a busy few weeks in 6th grade Math!
Science
In 6th grade, students concluded their unit on relationships in ecosystems by completing a claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) project. They analyzed interactions between organisms, using scientific reasoning to explain ecological relationships. Recently, they also explored what causes lunar eclipses, modeling these events in the classroom and explaining the processes behind them in honor of March 14th total lunar eclipse. As we wrap up this unit, students will begin transitioning into Earth science, where they will develop essential skills for studying our planet's systems and processes.
Social Studies
The class recently finished up learning about US presidents. Each student presented a President and did a portrait of that president. It was an opportunity to learn about different periods in our country's history and how leaders contribute to our country. Next, the class will study the Supreme Court and some of their landmark cases over the years.
