6TH GRADE
April 2016
Mrs.
Muller
Math/Science
HERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MY CLASS…
Math: Students extend their
knowledge of triangles and their
properties to include the sum of the
angles of a triangle, and how those
angle measurements are related to
the three side lengths of the triangle.
Students examine and analyze the
relationship between the three side
lengths of a triangle and determine
whether three side lengths will form a
triangle using the Triangle Inequality
Theorem. Students also decompose
and rearrange parts of parallelograms
(including rectangles), trapezoids,
and triangles in order to model area
formulas for each of the figures.
Students write equations for and
determine solutions to problems
related to the area of rectangles,
parallelograms, trapezoids, and
triangles. Problems include situations
where the equation represents the
whole area of the shape or partial
area of the shape. Writing equations
and determining solutions is extended
to the volume of right rectangular
prisms. Positive rational numbers
should be used in problem situations
for this unit. Students expand
IN THIS ISSUE
previous knowledge of converting
units within the same measurement
system when determining solutions to
problems involving length.
Conversion processes for
measurement extend beyond the use
of proportions to now include
dimensional analysis and conversions
graphs
on evidence supported by data, and
predict trends.
April 2016
Mark Your Calendar!
April
. Science: students build a model to
illustrate the structure and
composition of the layers of the
Earth. Additionally, they identify the
advantages and limitations of their
models. Students classify rocks as
metamorphic, igneous, or
sedimentary by the processes of their
formation within the rock
cycle. Finally, they analyze data to
formulate reasonable explanations,
communicate valid conclusions based
5..............3rd week checkpoint
11……Spring Writing Initiative
13 and 15……………Middle
School UIL meet
15………School Dance
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