LANGUAGE ARTSI CAN:

6.RN.1Read a variety of nonfiction text.

6.RN.4.1Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that the author supports with reasons and evidence from claims that are not supported.

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Watch our Zero Disposal Launch Video! Go to your Google Drive and click on the Google Store. Download the TLDR app from the store to your Chromebook.

See what other schools are doing to reduce their waste. http://www.wastefreelunches.org/ .

Respond: Write your ideas about how Zero Disposal can work in our school.

Read about Europe’s interest in Zero Waste and debate about how incineration is being used to reach the goal of zero waste. Read: http://e360.yale.edu/content/print.msp?id=2686 Use the TLDR app to get a summary.

MATHI CAN:6.C.2: Compute with positive decimals fluently using a standard algorithmic approach.

6.C.3: Solve real-world problems with decimals by using one or two operations.

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Watch this Video to refresh your mind about how to multiply multi-digit numbers.If it requires you to log in – use this information:Username: burbrinklPassword: csaburbrink

Use the number cards and numbers to practice using the traditional algorithm of multiplication.

Play the online Drag and Drop Game to practice multi-digit numbers.

Talk over with your partner the concept of decimals in multiplication problems. Discuss how to handle this in computing. Refer to your worksheet if needed. Complete the multiplication worksheet and turn it in to the Turn in Tray.

WORD STUDYI CAN:6.W.6.2c• I can learn the patterns of

English language words and build on my knowledge to successfully spell words correctly.

6.RV.1I can accurately use words and phrases and gather vocabulary knowledge so that I can express myself well.

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Look at the list from Spelling City Create a study tool from notecards or other supplies.

Discuss both word lists with your partner, discuss the meanings of the words.Print, cut, and play vocabulary CARD memory

Play two vocabulary games and two spelling games online, Spelling City

Take the written paper version, vocabulary test and the spelling test online, OR submit a written request for verbal tests with Mrs. McDonald.

SCIENCEI CAN:6.NS.8Analyze data, using appropriate mathematical manipulation as required.

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Review mean, median, mode and range in your Interactive Math Notebook.

Read page 52 about Math Tools that are used in Science.

Get your Science Notebook and turn to page 53. Solve the American Crocodile Egg Data.

Complete the Percent Error activity at the bottom of pg. 52.

SOCIAL STUDIESI CAN:6.1.20• I can analyze cause and effect

relationships, keeping in mind how they affect people, ideas, and beliefs of others.

• I can understand what I say and do can change relationships and impact others, my community, and the world.

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Click on the Cause and Effect link. Read the lesson (or use Natural Reader) and complete the activity.

Play Flippy Fish Cause and Effect Game.

Click on the National Geographic Article link. Chose to read:• Floods and Dams• Ozone and Pollution• Deforestation and Desertification

Complete the cause and effect worksheet.

EXTENSION PROJECTI CAN:

6.NS.3: I can write, interpret, and explain numbers in real-world contexts.

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Watch video about who is Picasso. You will have to listen carefully. Watch the first 3 minutes of the video.

Look at these 5 pieces of art work by Picasso1. Girl Before a Mirror, 1932 http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=78311 2. Guernica, 1937 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernica_(painting) 3. Dora Maar, 1939 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dora_Maar_au_Chat 4. Le Reve (The Dream), 1932 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Reve_(The_Dream) 5. Woman Weeping,1937 http://www.abcgallery.com/P/picasso/picasso204.html

Look at another painting of Picasso’s = Three Musicians. Look for the geometric shapes within the painting - Circles , triangles , squares & rectangles.

Complete worksheet to determine the place value activity that is show in Picasso’s painting.

Create a work of art using place value shapes. Complete the place value sheet and art work, and place them in the turn in tray.