6th Grade Earth Science: CRCT Has Arrived!!!!

Monday, April 4, 2011

CRCT Has Arrived!!!!

The Criterion Referenced Competency Test (aka CRCT) will begin TOMORROW!!!! Students, don't forget to get plenty of rest and a good breakfast. Each day, there will be a color scheme to follow - show your support and determination by wearing the colors. The CRCT schedule is as follows -

Tuesday, 4/5           Reading                   Orange
Wednesday,  4/ 6   Language Arts        Purple
Thursday, 4/ 7         Math                       Yellow
Friday, 4/8               Science                   Green
Monday, 4/11          Social Studies       Red

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Useful Websites

http://www.nasa.gov/ - Information from the Natinoal Aeronautics and Space Administration. http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/ - Information, tutorials, and games about the oceans. http://education.usgs.gov/common/primary.htm#volcanoes -List of various websites about volcanoes. http://www.suu.edu/faculty/colberg/Hazards/Earthquakes/Earthquake_SG.html Information about earthquakes, including animations. http://www.weather.com/ - Weather Channel website for current weather conditions and local forecasts. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/ - Earthquakes for Kids by the United States Geological Society (USGS) http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/earthq1/ - Earthquake information and history by USGS http://www.glencoe.com/ - Online textbook resource with virtual labs and online quizzes. http://gscs-exchange.gscs.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://glencoe.com/ose/ - Online textbook - contact Ms. Cheek for the password

Day Planner - Day to Day Information for Ms. Cheek's Class

5/13 - Forensic Science Overview
5/11 - 5/12 - Soil and Water Experiment - Grade will be recorded.
5/9 - 5/10 - Final Review Scavenger Hunt - Grade will be recorded.
5/5 - 5/6 - Students completed Systems - Hurricane. (Grade will be recorded.)
5/3 - 5/4 - Students began work on Systems - Hurricane. Viewed film about the formation of these huge storms, as well as the damage they can cause. Then, students chose activities to complete that reinforced the concepts. (Grade will be recorded.)
4/27, 4/29, 5/2 - Students were introduced to science fair scenario. In groups, students create a question correlated with the activity. Then the students began researching their topic. (Grade will be recorded.)
4/25 - 4/26 - Students learned about forensic science. Students completed an activity where they deduced the criminal in a scenario using clues and discussion. (Grade will be taken).

6th Grade Earth Science

Monday, April 4, 2011

CRCT Has Arrived!!!!

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