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Sixth Grade Learning Targets

We are currently working on our Narrative Writing Piece

Monday, February 28, 2011

Today in Science 2/28

Learning Goals:
*State in what form energy travels from the sun to Earth.
*Explain what happens to energy from the sun when it reaches Earth.

Vocab:
Radiation
Visible Light
Infrared Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation

Did You Know:
Textbook pages 42-45

Activities:
Air Pressure Lab~ Conclusion Questions
"Light or Dark"
Energy Vocab Flashcards

Homework:
Atmosphere Quiz Tomorrow
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Friday, February 18, 2011

Today in Science 2/18

Syracuse Basketball Assembly Today

"Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz" is Rescheduled for Tuesday 3/1

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Today in Science 2/17

Learning Goals:
*State in what form energy travels from the sun to Earth.
*Explain what happens to energy from the sun when it reaches Earth.

Vocab:
Radiation
Visible Light
Infrared Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation

Did You Know:
Textbook pages 42-45

Activities:
Discussion Questions:
1) City A is located where the ozone layer of the stratosphere has become very thin. City B is located where the ozone layer is still relatively thick. How do you think the two cities compare in terms of the ultraviolet radiation they receive?
2) Which is cooler on a hot, sunny day, a lawn or a parking lot?
Energy in the Atmosphere Packet #s 1-8

Homework:
Atmosphere Quiz Tomorrow
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Today in Science 2/16

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Atmosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36

Activity:
Finish Flip Vocab
Atmosphere Crossword


Homework:
Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz Friday
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Today in Science 2/15

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Atmosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36

Activity:
Wordwise
Create Flip Vocab Sheet

Homework:
Study Layers

Monday, February 14, 2011

Today in Science 2/14

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Aurora Borealis
Exosphere

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36

Activity:
Finish Layers Notes
Atmosphere Worksheet

Homework:
Finish Layers of the atmosphere worksheet

Friday, February 11, 2011

Today in Science 2/11

Learning Goal:
Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.

Vocab:
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Aurora Borealis
Exosphere

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 31-36

Activity:
Layers of the atmosphere notes
Atmosphere Worksheet

Homework:
None~ Have a Great Weekend!