Tuesday, August 31st

Reading I & II - Independent Reading

6E & 6T Science - Predicting Problems Activity: Inferences and predictions seem very similar. Explain in your own words what you feel is the same and what is different between the two science skills. (Think about correct answers and when each skill occurs.)

6E Social Studies - DG #1 (Due Thursday)

Monday, August 30th

Reading I & II - Independent Reading

6E & 6T Science - FINISH the Identifying Variables Activity (in Science Skills Packet)

6E Social Studies - Create a Map: Something you're familiar with, you decide what to include (key, legend, labels, etc.), and it must be neat and colorful. Finished maps will be used in class TOMORROW .

Friday, August 27th

Reading I & II - SP pages 1-2 & 3-4 and Independent Reading

6E & 6T Science - Complete the "Photographic Inferences" Activity in the packet using the pictures found below.

6E Social Studies - Create a Map: Something you're familiar with, you decide what to include (key, legend, labels, etc.), and it must be neat and colorful. Finished maps will be used in class Tuesday.

Photographic Inferences Activity

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Photo #10

Thursday, August 26th

Reading I & II - Finish Word Structure Day 2 Line 3 #5 and Independent Reading

6E & 6T Science - FINISH Confection Connection paragraph and complete the following journal entry:

1. Define observation and details.
2. Find somewhere at home where you can make observations. Observe, then record your observations using all FIVE (5) of your sense (touch, taste, sound, sight, and smell). Be ready to share your observations with the class on Friday.

6E Social Studies - Create a Map: Something you're familiar with, you decide what to include (key, legend, labels, etc.), and it must be neat and colorful. Finished maps will be used in class Tuesday.

Wednesday, August 25th

Reading I & II - Independent Reading

6E & 6T Science - Observe TWO Objects on "Observation Sheet" (DUE Tomorrow)

6E Social Studies - Finish "From There to Here..." Directions (DUE Tomorrow)

Tuesday, August 24th

Reading I & II - NONE

6E & 6T Science - NONE

6E Social Studies - Finish "From There to Here..." Directions (DUE Thursday)

Welcome!

6th Graders and Parents-
Welcome to 6th Grade! I'm excited to start another year and I hope you are, too! Please check this site frequently as I will post daily homework assignments and announcements. If you ever have a question or concern about anything please do not hesitate to email me at nerickson@mid-prairie.k12.ia.us or call (319)656-2241. Thanks!