1 Welcome To Sixth Grade Norton Elementary

2 MEET YOUR TEACHERS Nicole Hintze-Science Charlene Johnson-MathCharlene Kemme-World Cultures Ann Timmons-ELA

3 MATH Intro to Integers & Coordinate Plane Integer Operations.Graph on all 4 quadrants using ordered pairs Identify a number, its opposite and its absolute value Locate, compare and order integers Classify whole numbers, integers and rational numbers using a visual representation MATH Integer Operations. Solve expressions using order of operations, exponents and prime factorization Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers fluently.

4 MATH Fraction Operations DecimalsMultiply and divide fractions, including whole numbers Order a set of rational numbers, including fractions, positive and negative. Determine whether a quantity is increased or decreased when multiplied by a fraction greater than one and less than one MATH Decimals Extend division problems to include 𝒂 𝒃 Order a set of rational numbers, including fractions and decimals, both positive and negative. Multiply and divide decimals Generate equivalent forms of fractions and decimals.

5 MATH Intro to Algebra Writing and Solving EquationsDistinguish between expressions and equations Determine if 2 expressions are equivalent Generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations. Determine a function for an input/output table Represent a given situation using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs and equations in the form of y = kx or y = x + b MATH Writing and Solving Equations Represent solutions for one variable, and inequalities on number lines Translate word phrases to algebraic expressions Use variable to represent unknowns Determine if the given value(s) make(s) one variable or inequalities true. Model and solve one variable, and inequalities that represent problems

6 MATH Ratios, Rates and Proportionality Percent Data AnalysisConvert within the metric and customary system Find rate of comparison of two quantities having different units Solve ratio problems Percent Represent ratio and percent as fractions and decimals Show equivalence between fractions, decimals and percent Solve real life problems to find the whole given a part and the percent; the find the part given the whole and the percent and the find the percent given the part and the whole. MATH Data Analysis Dot Plots, Stem and Leaf Plots, Histograms, Box Plots, and Bar Graphs Describe the center, spread, shape of the data distribution, mean, and median Summarize data Distinguish between situations that yield variability.

7 MATH Geometry Measurement Inequalities Financial LiteracyArea of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles and volume of prisms Properties of a triangle Inequalities Represent inequalities on number lines Write one step inequalities Solve one step inequalities MATH Financial Literacy Compare features and costs of a checking accounts and debit cards offered by banks Debit cards vs. Credit cards Balance check register Credit History Credit Report Methods for paying for college Compare annual salaries and the effect it has over a lifetime

8 Warm-up daily Monday – ThursdayWarm-up daily Monday – Thursday. Teacher checks answers each day while they are working on the 5 questions. There is a warm up quiz at the end of the 9 weeks and they can use their warm-ups. Weekly sheet given out on Friday and due the following Friday. Notes are a great resource when you need to help your child. Notes should come home nightly to aid homework. If you child needs help, the library is open every morning at 7:30 and there are teachers to help. Vocabulary cards are a very useful study tool for our vocabulary tests.

9 SCIENCE Safety and EquipmentDemonstrate safe lab practices, use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze data Scientific Process Skills Scientific method, observations, analyzing data Matter Periodic table Differentiate between elements and compounds Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids Calculate density Chemical versus physical changes Identify the formation of a new substance, using evidence of a possible chemical change Force and Motion Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy Calculate average speed Measure and graph changes in motion

10 SCIENCE Energy Identify the various forms of energyEnergy be changed from one form to another Investigate methods of thermal energy transfer Renewable and non-renewable energy sources Earth and Space Build a scale model of the structural layers of the Earth Identify and describe how plate tectonics causes major geological events Rock Cycle Space Travel Planets

11 SCIENCE Organisms Composed of one or more cellsTaxonomic classifications Microscopes Ecosystems- biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem

12 SCIENCE Science Journal- We use our science journals almost daily. They will need to stay in our science classroom, but may go home at any time as needed. 6th grade does not take a STAAR test, but will take a Science End of Course (EOC) exam in May. Online textbook access can be found here: https://www.allenisd.org/Page/39291

13 People, places and societies of the Contemporary WorldCultures People, places and societies of the Contemporary World *Basic Geography, Economy and Government *Latin America *Europe *Asia *Middle East *Africa *Australia/Antarctica/Oceania

14 World Cultures History –How historical events influence existing events. Geography- Use geographic tools and understand factors that influence locations. Economics- Factors of production in a society Government- Concepts of governments and ways people organize them. Citizenship- The nature of citizenship among societies roles and responsibilities Culture- The similarities and differences within and among cultures in various word societies. Science and Technology- Influence of science and technology on societies. Social Studies Skills- Organize and use information from a variety of sources.

15 World Cultures Google Classroom is used for the majority ofassignments in ELA, science and World Cultures. Instructions on how to access this site is on our 6th Grade web page. https://www.allenisd.org/Page/51991 If you do not have printer or computer access at home, there is time available to print/work on the assignment in the library from 7:30am-7:45am.

16 Every student must have a reading book with them at all times.READING IS THINKING Please partner with your student to help them develop a strong reading habit! Monday is library day We have encouraged every student to participate in the year long Library Reading Challenge. Every student must have a reading book with them at all times.

17 SpringBoard In 6th grade, we begin to use the SpringBoard curriculum published by The College Board. This curriculum begins in 6th grade and continues through 12th grade in Allen ISD. Our textbook integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening and language into one comprehensive educational program. Google Classroom is used for homework assignments.

18 SpringBoard Unit 1: Changes in Me.We will study storytelling. We will write a personal narrative about an incident that had an impact on our life. We will also write an expository essay dealing with change. Unit 2: Changes in My World. We will study and create short stories. We will also pick a story and create a news broadcast. Presentations will be videoed and presented in groups. Unit 3: Changes in Self Perception. This is a intensive novel study of “HOLES.” We will write and use film clips to study characterization. Unit 4: Changes in Times and Places. We will research an everyday item and measure its impact on society.

19 Family Access Family & Student Access is an internet- based website that allows parents & students to easily keep track of students' attendance, progress, and emergency information.  We will generate our list and rely on accurate information from Parent Access. Please complete the online/registration update in Family Access. Go to Allenisd.org, click Parents, select Family and Student Access, and click on “Click here to log in to Family Access”, then enter log in and password. Parent Access

20 Wednesday Folders Wednesday folders are now in a folder and do not require a signature. Please have your students empty that folder at home and return it on Thursday.

21 Daily Schedule 7:50-8:00 Announcements 8:00-8:45 Specials 8:50-9:55 Block 1 9:55-11:00 Block 2 11:00-11:30 CASTLE 11:30-12:10 Block 3 12:10-12:40 Lunch 12:40-1:10 Recess 1:15 -1:50 Block 3 1:50-2:55 Block 4 2:55-3:00 Homeroom

22 Parent-teacher conferences will be held by each homeroom teacherParent-teacher conferences will be held by each homeroom teacher. Each teacher will send a list of days and times through Signup Genius in the next couple weeks.