6th Grade Science and Social Studies

Are we going to sing about it?  Of course we are! ( these sites are from you tube and are blocked at school )

A remake of the original Ch Ch Ch Ch Changes song – from the Shrek Soundtrak – CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK

A song about CHEMICAL CHANGES!  THE LINK IS HERE!

To learn more about this topic we will watch a Brain Pop movie.  You will fill out notes and glue them on the right side (title your next entry – Physical and Chemical Changes).  This movie requires a subscription so you won’t be able to watch it at home – sorry. BRAIN POP

We will make a foldable to use with a game we play in class. Glue the foldable on the left side.

Here are some sites you can use to find out more!

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES GAMES from GAMEQUARIUM

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES REVIEW

PHYSICAL VS CHEMICAL CHANGE

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGE LAB

HAVE FUN AND PLEASE LEAVE ME A COMMENT.  TELL ME WHAT YOU LEARNED.

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

Quizlet eats flashcards for breakfast!

I have just found a cool new way to learn vocabulary!  It is on a site called quizlet.com.  I have created an account and made some flashcards for your Science and Social Studies test tomorrow.

1. Go to quizlet.com

2.  In the search bar (upper right side), type  – 6th grade scientific method.  Then ,click SEARCH.

I also made a set for social studies.  It is called – 1st social studies test.  Then, click SEARCH.

3.  Pick the one created by me – mstoddart!

4.  There are different ways to learn the words!  Choose one and get started!

5. From your home, you can create your own account – but you need an e-mail address!  Let me know if you do!

THIS IS ONLY  ONE WAY TO STUDY.

LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND TELL ME SOME WAYS THAT YOU STUDY.

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.

Need help leaving a comment?   First, click on the comments icon.  Next, enter the names of all your group members.  Now, add an e-mail address (you can use mine if you don’t have one     mstoddart@rockwallisd.org ).  Type your group’s comments. Click Submit. Enter the security code when you are asked to do so.

smile! – Mrs. Stoddart