Buenas noches!

Not too bad of a day today.... we worked independantly on lesson 6 in our Math Operations unit - DECIMAL SUBTRACTION- and corrected the lesson 5 homework due today from yesterday. Tonight your homework in Math is to complete the lesson 6 worksheet - both sides- and make sure you are using the 5 steps or IDEAL for EACH QUESTION on the back!

In Science almost all of you had a chance to go outside and measure a shadow of a pole today (as part of our SLO #5 in our Sky Science unit) and I'm looking forward to compiling the results as a class tomorrow and discussing our findings! Don't forget to finish reading that little booklet I gave you in class today and to fill in all the blanks as well for tomorrow in class.

Also in Science you need to be going outside at night and working on the 3 sheets in your sky detective folder and please post your observations on the blog as a comment.

Finally in PE, we are starting our dance unit tomorrow and remember to come with a positive attitude because everyone must participate and we want to have a nice time before the holidays.

Have a great night!

BLOG QUESTIONS:

• what phase of the moon is it?
• what constellation(s) or asterism(s) did you find and in which sky? (North, South, East, or West?)

REMINDERS:

• Have you paid for a yearbook yet?
• Have you seen the GS Lakie newsletter for December on the webpage?

So today in Science we worked on our SLO#2 and learned the difference between seasonal and circumpolar constellations, why we only see some at certain times of the year and others year round or not at all, and of course some specific examples of each, and what an asterism is. We also made star finders (which you will get tomorrow) and learned how to spot some common circumpolar constellations and stars like polaris, casseopia, the big dipper, and signus. Tonight's homework in Science might unfortunately have to be postponed because it seems to be pretty cloudy! Try just in case but it may have to be saved for the NEXT CLEAR EVENING. As for Math, lesson 4 worksheet A must be done for tomorrow which we will correct first thing! At least make sure you review the notes from class today as all of that information is important!

BE SURE TO TRY THE LINKS/WEBSITES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNDER USEFUL LINKS!

As for Social/LA homework....you have a Social test Friday and a 10 day diary of something due Friday as well!

REMINDERS:

• Have you paid for a yearbook yet?
• Have you seen the GS Lakie newsletter for December on the webpage?
• Are you aware of the book fair starting Monday in the Library?

Look at me...3 nights in a row!!!!

Here are the links from class today 6A....6B try them and I'll explain tomorrow! Remember to get outside tonight and start your SKY DETECTIVE homework please! Looking for the moon, the big dipper and you might as well find Orion while you can still see him! Post what you see tonight on the blog as your comment.

Also don't forget to do the Math lesson 4 worksheet for tomorrow so we can correct it together in class! You will have a DECIMAL QUIZ on Friday!

Also remember we are going outside in PE tomorrow so bring a hat, mits, warm coat, etc

And if you want a yearbook be sure to pay the office $34 right away!

Finally tell your parents to check the school webpage (see my useful links to the right) for the latest school newsletter!

THE MAGIC GOPHER
http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/games/magic-gopher-central.swf

THE DECEMBER SKY
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/tonights_sky/index.php

Hi! Not much to say tonight....
Have you gone out to look for the moon yet tonight? Did you find it? Also don't forget we will be outside for the next few days in PE so dress appropriately please.

No homework tonight!

Love you!

GRADE 6 BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL CLUB TOMORROW AM AT 7:30! hOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Well I thought I had better start posting again before I loose every last loyal follower....
I am at home sick today and hope the day has gone well for you all.

There is no homework for tonight other than to start looking at the moon and stars as much as you can as soon as it gets dark. The more hands on observation you can do in this unit the better your understanding will be! Remember all you need to be an amateur astronomer are clear skies, and a basic knowledge of what to look for and where to find it. Binoculars can help too but are not necessary!

Check out these links from today's lessons:

MATH - brainpop.....  http://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/decimals/preview.weml# (remember the user is: d303tdav

and the password is: brainpop)

SCIENCE - astronomy video .... http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=6E789CA0-A841-4C33-BB15-FA4F5722EF33&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
(remember the user is: letasyde
and the password is: len725 )


BLOG QUESTION:

• WHAT PHASE IS THE MOON CURRENTLY IN?
• CAN YOU SEE THE BIG DIPPER? IF SO, IN WHICH SKY?