6th Grade Science and Social Studies

I am not there today physically but I am there in spirit.  In fact – I am speaking to you through this computer!

WE WILL HAVE MARVELOUS MONDAY TOMORROW FOR TERRIFIC TUESDAY.

PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

If you have been absent, please get your make up work from the folder.  Britton, your make up work is still in there.

#1 – I expect you to show Mrs. House your best behavior.  Please, let her leave today saying great things about 6th grade!  I know you  are awesome – show her that.  Thank you in advance.

#2  Catch up in your note book.  When I get back, I will grade CHEMISTRY NOTES (with left side facts – pictures and color), WHAT’S THE MATTER (no left side), THE ATOM’S FAMILY (right side comic strip),  PERIODIC  TABLE  NOTES (left side for periods 1 and 2), STATES OF MATTER (right side only so far).

#3 Get the handout from Mrs. House.   Title this MORE PERIODIC TABLE – you will glue a handout here.  Add it to your table of contents.

#4 Fill out the handout using the websites below.  Define all the words that are written in all capital letters (also define metals, nonmetals, and metalloids – I forgot to capitalize these words – sorry)  Glue this on the RIGHT SIDE.

#5 On the left side, write 10 good test questions with the answers.  Make the questions and answers colorful and include pictures.

#6 Leave me a comment sometime before you leave the classroom today.  In this comment tell me honestly how engaged you were in today’s lesson and why.  Tell me what you learned – be specific.  Also, tell me what you want to learn more about.  SEND ME YOUR COMMENTS INDIVIDUALLY AND NOT BY TABLE  – PLEASE.  Thank you.

PERIODIC TABLE ADVENTURE –

COMIC BOOK PERIODIC TABLE

INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE

Today we are going to begin our unit on CHEMISTRY!!!  The basis of chemistry is MATTER – What is it?  What properties does it have?  How does it react and why?

1 – You must get your science notebook.  Turn to the next blank page and title the RIGHT side CHEMISTRY NOTES!!!! Add this to your Table of Contents.

2-Discuss what we already know about chemistry!

3- Take notes on the information I give you on the RIGHT SIDE.

4-Visit this interactive website to learn about Atom and Elements.  Click on   . While visiting this website, write  facts ON THE LEFT SIDE about ATOMS, ELEMENTS, PERIODS, GROUPS, METALS, and NONMETALS. (6 facts from this website – one about each word).  Make your facts colorful and include pictures.

5 – Click on the STATES of MATTER box below and explore the website.

On the left page, write 2  facts you find from this website.  Make them colorful and include pictures.

6- Click on and learn about atoms.  On the left page, write 2  more facts you find from this website.  Make them colorful and include pictures.You should have 10 facts total now.

7-LEAVE ME A COMMENT ON WHAT YOU LEARNED TODAY – be specific.  ALSO, TELL WHAT YOU LOOK FORWARD TO LEARNING ABOUT CHEMISTRY AND WHY.

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smile! – Mrs. Stoddart