6TH GRADE
November 9, 2015
Mr.
Harris
Math/Science
HERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MY CLASS…
IN THIS ISSUE
What we are learning…
Math: Students are formally
introduced to proportional reasoning
with the building blocks of ratios, rates,
and proportions. Students examine and
distinguish between ratios and rates as
they give examples of ratios as
multiplicative comparisons of two
quantities describing the same attribute
and examples of rates as the comparison
by division of two quantities having
different attributes. Students extend
previous work with representing
percents using concrete models and
fractions. Additionally, students are
introduced to generating equivalent
forms of fractions, decimals, and
percents using ratios, including
problems that involve money. Students
solve and represent problem situations
involving ratios and rates with scale
factors, tables, graphs, and proportions.
Students also represent real-world
problems involving ratios and rates,
including unit rates, while converting
units within a measurement system.
*Please remember that IXL
assignments for Math are posted on
the class calendar, and are due on the
date posted*
Science: Students will continue to
differentiate between common
elements and compounds by name and
symbol. Students plan and implement
comparative and descriptive
investigations, including using various
tools and equipment, to observe
examples of chemical reactions that
produce new substances. They
recognize that the formation of a new
substance may be identified using the
evidence of a possible chemical change,
such as production of a gas, change in
temperature, production of a
precipitate, and / or change in color. In
addition, students will learn about
November
9, 2015
Energy Resources and the appropriate
use and conservation of resources,
advantages and disadvantages of using
differing energy resources, and finally,
management of those resources.
*Students have been given their
username and passwords to access the
Science Fusion textbook online.
Students will have assignments due
from the online resources. Please
ensure that you check the calendar for
updates and due dates of
assignments*
Mark Your Calendar!
November
11............................ Veterans Day
(No School)
13…………………... Fall Festival,
4:30-6:30
16- 20……6 Week Exam Window
23- 27…… Holiday/No School
Free Dress is earned, and students
can wear free dress on each
Monday. Please remember that
Jogging suits are not allowed.