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Sixth Grade Learning Targets

We are currently working on our Narrative Writing Piece

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Today in Science 3/21

Learning Goal:
~Review for Skel/Musc/Skin Benchmark.

Vocab:
See Review Sheet

Class Resources:
Review Sheet

Activity:
Review

Homework:
STUDY
*Skel/Musc/Skin Test Thursday

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Today in Science 3/20

Learning Goal:
~Describe the functions of skin.
~List ways that individuals can keep skin healthy.
~Identify and describe the layers of the skin.

Vocab:
Epidermis
Melanin
Dermis
Pore
Follicle
Cancer
Acne

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 56-62
Notes

Activity:
Go Over Skin Packet

Homework:
Define All Vocabulary on the back of the study guide.
*Skel/Musc/Skin Test Thursday

Monday, March 19, 2012

Today in Science 3/19

Learning Goal:
~Describe the functions of skin.
~List ways that individuals can keep skin healthy.
~Identify and describe the layers of the skin.

Vocab:
Epidermis
Melanin
Dermis
Pore
Follicle
Cancer
Acne

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 56-62
Notes
Packets

Activity:
Muscle Vocabulary
Muscle Quiz
Skin Packet

Homework:
None

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Today in Science 3/15

Learning Goal:
~Describe the functions of skin.
~List ways that individuals can keep skin healthy.
~Identify and describe the layers of the skin.

Vocab:
Epidermis
Melanin
Dermis
Pore
Follicle
Cancer
Acne

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 56-62
Notes
Bill Nye: Skin

Activity:
Muscle Vocabulary
Muscle Quiz
Bill Nye: Skin

Homework:
None

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Today in Science 3/14

Learning Goal:
~Identify the three types of muscles found in the body and describe the function of each.
~Explain how skeletal muscles work in pairs.
~List ways in which people can keep their muscles healthy.

Vocab:
Voluntary Muscles
Involuntary Muscles
Tendon

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-45
Notes
Packets

Activity:
Muscular System Packet

Homework:
Study for Muscular System Quiz
(Students should study the last page of the Muscular System Packet)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Today in Science 3/13

Learning Goal:
~Identify the three types of muscles found in the body and describe the function of each.
~Explain how skeletal muscles work in pairs.
~List ways in which people can keep their muscles healthy.

Vocab:
Voluntary Muscles
Involuntary Muscles
Tendon

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-45
Notes
Packets

Activity:
Muscular System Packet

Homework:
Skeletal System Quiz
(Students may use Skeletal Packet as a resource)

Monday, March 12, 2012

Today in Science 3/12

Learning Goal:
~Identify the functions of the skeleton.
~Explain the role that movable joints play in the body.
~List ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
~Describe the structure of bones and how they grow.

Vocab:
Vertebra
Marrow
Cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Osteoporosis

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-45

Activity:
Bill Nye:Muscles and Bones

Homework:
None