Humanities--Due November 1st

Period 3

Complete the last page of the mummy reading for today.  Organize your thoughts, evidence, and interpretation for our writing exercise on Thursday.

Periods 1 & 2

·      Complete notes for Section One, pages 38-40

·      Create a bar graph that compares the length to scale (use your fraction skills!)

·      Prepare a chart of the 10 longest rivers in the world

·      Create columns that include:

o  River Name

o  Location

o  Length in miles and kilometers

o  Countries Crossed

Science Update

Exam tomorrow on Unit 1: Scientific Method

Know the difference between and independent and dependent variable

Explain the difference between a test and trial

Identify the question, the independent, dependent, and control variable for an experiment

Place in order the Scientific Method

Vocabulary:  Data, Observation, Independent Variable, Control Variable, Dependent Variable, Hypothesis, Question

Science Fair
Due Friday: Review of Literature.  Please note you must have at least 1 reference for your experiment.  In order to go the city science fair you will need at least 12.

Turn in your variables for your experiment as soon as possible and please start your experiments at home.

The $10 fee for the display boards is due on Friday, no exceptions.  You have 8 choices of colors to choose from.  You do NOT need to purchase this board, it is not mandatory.

Humanities Homework-10/24/12

Period 1 & 2

Study for Exam!  This will be your end of unit assessment

Period 3

·      Complete notes for Section One, pages 38-40

·      Create a bar graph that compares the length to scale (use your fraction skills!)

·      Prepare a chart of the 10 longest rivers in the world

·      Create columns that include:

o  River Name

o  Location

o  Length in miles and kilometers

o  Countries Crossed

Science Fair Homework

DUE FRIDAY-Pick 1 Experiment

1.                        Question

2.                        Hypothesis

3.                        Materials

4.                        Procedure

Please TYPE or complete on LOOSE LEAF paper in the proper order

If you want to add your Variables to this list, feel free to do so.

Mr. Parsons

Global Studies--Homework

Assignments for character Nora

·      Create a plot of land in your garden

o  What do you want to plant?

o  How would you grow it?

o  How much money are you going to spend for seeds and equipment? (be realistic)

o  You might need to research this at home

·      Pick out 10 vocabulary words.  Use each new word in sentence.  Here are some examples:

infants  prams   gales     vegetating   stroke

declined      dignified      pioneers      hoeing

nostrils    miniatures   haphazard   domestic    

suspense       tragedy          startling developments 

tremolo       prescribed       refuge      cilantro

pantomime

Homework--Humanities 10/22/12

Periods 1 & 2

• Finish Section 3, pages 26-30
• Outline Notes
• Highlight Key Vocabulary
• Be sure to have a strong understanding of the Assyrian military

Here is a fun linke you can check out to help with understanding of Mesoptomia:
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078241332/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/student_web_activities.html

Here is a practice test:
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078241332/student_view0/unit1/chapter1/self-check_quizzes.html

Please leave a comment if you have questions.

Test will be Friday, we will review on Wednesday.

Mr. Parsons

Period 3
None for today.  Please work on Science Fair materials and procedures

Homework--Humanities, October 16, 2012

Periods 1 & 2
Finish the outline notes for Section 2, Mesopotamia up to page 19 "What Were City-States?"  Please make sure you have completed your table of contents and your notes are neat and organized.

Period 3
Finish mapping exercise for Thursday.  This is a quick review on the geography of Mesopotamia and will be a good study guide for your Unit Test #1 Next Week!!!  :)



Progress Reports
If you are unhappy with your current grade, please come see me.  This is more than likely due to missing work or under performing on a test or quiz.  We have plenty of time to work and get the outcomes you would like to see.  If you do not understand things, please ask me, I am here to help you do your best.  Your classmates may not give you all of the details you need.

Keeping working hard and good things will happen!

Mr. Parsons

Science Fair---Experiment #1

Please complete parts I-VII in your notebooks for the experiment your class completed today.  You should also complete the conclusion by using the conclusion rubric that we worked on last week.  If you choose to do this experiment at home and advance to the competition you must complete a review of literature.  I will go over one early next week with you as a group.  Please ask for help tomorrow if you are unclear about the assignment before you turn it in on Wednesday.

Period 1

• Were there any controlled variables that could make the experiment different?
• Was there a chance for human error?

Periods 2 & 3

Questions We Still Have?

·      What is the difference between the raisins and the chocolate chips?

·      Why does the club soda/seltzer cause bubbles to form?

·      Why did they float to the top?

Mr. Parsons

Homework--Weekend

1st, 2nd, 3rd Period Science

Continue the current events activity.  Try to find an interesting article about an experiment if you are able.  These are due Monday.  Monday is a B-Day, we will start our first Science Fair Experiment!

Humanities
Periods 1 & 2

Finish Extended Response on Early Humans for Tuesday

Period 3

Answer the following questions: Comparing Ancient Mesopotamia to modern day New Guinea

Past vs Present

End of the Stone Age in Mesopotamia, but not in the rest of the world.

·      Why do you think the people of New Guinea never grew out of the New Stone Age?

·      Were their farming skills and technology enough to keep them alive?  How do you know?

·      Why did the coastal people come in contact with Europeans first?

·      Why are there still groups that have not been discovered?

·      Why were Europeans in New Guinea to begin with?

Enjoy your weekend and good luck to all of our athletes particpating in contests.  Please email me with questions.  Go Panthers!

Science Fair

Science Fair projects will being in class on Monday, October 15th, 2012.  Students in each of the 3 periods will have 3 different projects to choose from.  There will be a total of 9 presented by Peirce 6th Grade students at the Science Fair.

Please note, for those wishing to do their own experiments at home, I will need a written procedure before I can approve any experiment.  It is important that students explore science on their own.  While the goal is to perform and present at a high level, it is also significant for students to learn the process and reasoning behind science experimentation.  Please contact me with questions.  I am looking forward to seeing some amazing work!

Homework 10/11 and 10/12

1st & 2nd Period Humanities
Extended Response on Early Humans is due Tuesday, October 16th.  Please start now so you can ask questions tomorrow if you have any.  I have additional tools that may help you with the writing process if something is not clear.  Remember, Early Humans used tools to make their lives easier, so can you!

1st, 2nd, 3rd Period Science

• Work on Current Events assignment.  This is due on Monday, October 15
• A few students are still missing the Conclusion part of the Penny Drop Experiment.  This must be done in your notebooks and must answer all 7 questions.
• Please turn in all missing work:  Variables Chart, Scientific Method Practice, 1st Current Events, etc.  Progress reports will be distributed next week.

Science Homework--October 8, 2012

Homework

Please finish the 4 column chart on Independent, Dependent, and Controlled/Constant variables.  Please make sure the controlled variable has at least 2 things listed.  In come cases, you could list as many as 5.

Remember, you may end up observing different things (dependent variable), thus, having more than one point or answer.

Please send me a message with questions or email at ncparsons@cps.edu

Homework--Week of October 1st

S.T.E.M.
Students had a reasearch component about irrigation that was given on Wednesday.  Information should be ready to present today in class.

Science
Science Fair Packets will be sent out on Monday to parents with a persmission slip.  Experiments will be conducted in class, at school unless special permission is given.

Humanities
There is no homework for Humanities for the weekend.

Enjoy the Fall weather!