We recently finished up a couple of standards (IN 6.2.8 & IN 6.5.10) that dealt with decimals and percentages of quantities involving real-world money application (tax, tips, discounts). We will now begin learning how to convert between decimals, percents and fractions (IN 6.1.4) and finding the whole given a part and the percent (6.RP.3c). These are very challenging concepts for sixth graders. We will be revisiting and reviewing these standards throughout the year to ensure that they are mastered before ISTEP. You can help your child at home by discussing common decimal/fraction conversions such as: (1/4,=.25), (1/2=.50), (3/4 = .75), (1/3 = .33), etc. Relating these concepts to everyday activities such as cooking and dealing with money can really help children begin to master this concept.
We have started a new
unit in science: Earth & Space Science. Students will be learning all about
the Earth, Sun, moon and the planets. Students are currently working on
a web quest and Google presentation to learn more about our
solar system and the relationships between the planets, sun and moon and the
force that keeps them in a regular and predictable motion. Once the
weather breaks and we are able to get outside, we will be doing some hands-on
activities and observing the sun and moon and what affect they have on the
Earth. As a culminating activity to this unit, we hope to have a local
astronomical group come in one evening in March and bring some telescopes to
allow our students to get a close-up view of some stars and planets! The Evansville Astronomical Society visited last March and the students loved
it. We had activities in the cafeteria and then two giant telescopes out in the
courtyard. Students were able to see Jupiter's rings, distant stars and even
another galaxy! We hope to be able to bring them back once again this year to
give the students this amazing opportunity to see the stars and planets they've
been researching up close!
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