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Sixth Grade 2017 – 2018 Blog

6th Grade News: 1/8 – 1/12/18

HUMANITIES: This week in Literature, students created and shared collaborative projects related to the novels they read about ancient Egypt: Pharaoh’s Daughter and The Golden Goblet. Through original songs, posters, and digital presentations, students displayed their understanding of the literary terms “Plot Pyramid” and “Mood.” It was a pleasure to see their creativity on display today as they presented their work. In History class, students explored an incredible artifact from ancient Egypt: King Khufu’s funeral boat. The boat, which was buried at the base of the Pyramid of Giza, was discovered in 1954 and was painstakingly reassembled and reconstructed by a team...
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6th Grade News: 1/2 – 1/5/18

HUMANITIES After the long vacation, 6th graders were able to jump back into work in Humanities classes. Everyone had finished their ancient Egypt historical fiction novel over break – either Pharaoh’s Daughter or The Golden Goblet. We discussed how we felt about the books’ endings in our mini book clubs, and then continued examining the literary concept of plot pyramid. In History class, students read about a current event related to the Nile River in order to draw connections between ancient and modern times. They learned about how Ethiopia is currently building a large dam on the Nile River, and...
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6th Grade News: 12/18 – 12/21/17

HUMANITIES This week, 6th graders had a great time sharing their hard work from this semester at our Heroes Convention. Thank you to everyone who could make it; we enjoyed sharing our videos, posters, and essays with you. See some photos and a slideshow of the event below. In History class this week, students continued learning about ancient Egypt. In particular, we examined the significance of Nile river and its impact on daily life. We also engaged in a discussion about current events, focusing on President Trump’s recent decision to downsize two national monuments in Utah. I was impressed with the...
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6th Grade News: 12/11 – 12/15/17

HUMANITIES This week in History, we moved on from Mesopotamia and launched into our unit on ancient Egypt. We began, as we always do, by looking at carefully at maps and drawing inferences. Students discovered how geographical features like deserts and the Nile River shaped daily life so long ago. They considered, too, how geography and climate continue to impact our lives today. In Literature class, students learned all about the literary term “Mood.” We analyzed mood across a variety of art forms, including video, pictures, and texts– and discussed how artists of all kinds intentionally convey particular moods. Students noticed that artists and authors...
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6th Grade News: 12/4 – 12/8/17

SCIENCE This week in Science, students used simulation software to breed mice. This allowed them to continue their studies of genetics by discovering the fur color of mice offspring. Students worked hard and asked questions in order to master the concepts of genetics.           Mike Noll   JUDAICS Saul: “This week in Judaics we finished our Shemot unit on Shifra and Puah, the Midwives who did not kill the baby boys like Pharaoh told them to . We started our Hero projects on the female heroines seen in this section.  We chose from Shifra and Puah,...
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6th Grade News: 11/27-12/1/17

SCIENCE Students continued their discoveries of genetics by creating custom bugs! They flipped coins in order to produce key dominant or recessive traits of their bug. Then they built their bugs from an assortment of everyday parts. Once complete, students discovered how unique their bugs could be with an assortment of different genetic traits.               Mike Noll           HUMANITIES In Literature class this week we began writing our own endings to The Giver. Students were excited to imagine what happens to their favorite characters after the book’s cliffhanger, and they’re...
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6th Grade News 11/20-11/22/17

HUMANITIES This week in History class, students had the chance to write like Mesopotamian scribes. They flattened clay into small tablets, used wedge-shaped writing tools that resembled reed styluses, and carved sentences using the ancient writing system called Cuneiform. Some chose to paint their tablets in bright colors, too. After this writing exercise, students were better able to imagine the life and work of scribes, who played a valuable role in Mesopotamian society. Here are some photos of the students at work:    In Literature class, we reached the end of our novel The Giver. The occasion sparked strong feelings...
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6th Grade News: 11/13 – 11/17/17

MATH In 6th grade math we are working on graphing linear equations. They are also learning how to understand what information the graph will give you. They have been working on plotting points and understanding all about the graph. Next week 6Y will have a quiz on graphing and then move on to fractions and decimals. The 6X class will continue to work on graphing linear equations and learn how to graph their own equation. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!   HUMANITIES: This week in Humanities, students began their Wordly Wise vocabulary study using an online program. They are enjoying...
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6th Grade News: 11/6 – 11/10/17

HUMANITIES This week in Literature class, students had a great time participating in a formal debate inspired by The Epic of Gilgamesh. One team argued that Gilgamesh IS a true hero, while the other team argued that he NOT a hero. They practiced both listening and speaking skills, learning to acknowledge opposing arguments, respond respectfully to peers, and defend their points with specific textual evidence. Students were professional, enthusiastic, and collaborative throughout, and the debate was a pleasure to watch! See some photos here:   In History class, we learned about the famous historic document, the Code of Hammurabi. Students examined...
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6th Grade News: 10/30-11/3/17

MATH: In both math classes we worked on one and two step equations. We learned how to solve for the variable and how to figure out how to write an equation from a word problem. 6Y took a quiz on two step equations while 6X will be taking the same quiz on Tuesday. Our next unit will be graphing with x and y coordinates and how to figure out how to graph a linear equation. It’s been a fun long week. Hope everyone has a great, relaxing weekend!   HUMANITIES: This week in humanities, students delved into several deep and meaningful...
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