Our studies of Weather and Climate are in full swing!
We watched the forecast today and discussed being ready for early morning frigid temps!
Today, we began to brainstorm variables that impact climate of a location.
Students shared their data with a partner who has been recording a different location. They focused on the general trend in temperatures.
We then brainstormed variables that could be linked to differences that they noted among cities.
Be sure to ask your children what ideas we discussed!.
The most effective discussions occurred where students had kept up their data collection. Please have your children share their spreadsheet with you and have a conversation about what they notice. There should be several weeks of data.
If there are missing days (a few here and there are ok, but too many missing data points give an imcomplete picture), they can go on to the "Forecast Sites" on Google Classroom and use the "historical data" to collect data on missing days.
This will help in the future when they need to graph their data and analyze it!
Thanks!
Enjoy this first blast of cold and bundle up!
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
2019-2020 Begins!!
Welcome to the Grand Adventure that is Sixth Grade!!
On our first days, we explored ideas related to engineering, group work, and our roles. What role do we play now and what roles would we like to explore this year as we stretch ourselves as students and humans?
Here are some photos of our first days:
Building towers, Day 1--excellent job revising ideas, being flexible, and working together to build a spaghetti tower to great heights!!
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Winter Tracking!
Many thanks to Jenny Talancey, who led all 3 classes in an outdoor investigation in perfect winter condictions on Tuesday, 3/6.
Go outsid and see what you can find around your house.
What evidence is there about what lives nearby?
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Winter Gear!
Good morning,
I hope this finds you well!
I just wanted to alert you to a new opportunity we have.
Ms. Talancey, a wildlife biologist, has offered to share her expertise with our students.
As a result, we will be having class outside more frequently. Since the snow offers the perfect opportunity to watch for signs of life (tracks), we will be outside Monday and/or Tuesday.
Please ensure students have snow boots, gloves, hat, warm coat as we will be outside learning together for a full period.
Thank you!
Stay tuned for excitement and learning,
Enjoy the snow!
Ms, Tuttle
I hope this finds you well!
I just wanted to alert you to a new opportunity we have.
Ms. Talancey, a wildlife biologist, has offered to share her expertise with our students.
As a result, we will be having class outside more frequently. Since the snow offers the perfect opportunity to watch for signs of life (tracks), we will be outside Monday and/or Tuesday.
Please ensure students have snow boots, gloves, hat, warm coat as we will be outside learning together for a full period.
Thank you!
Stay tuned for excitement and learning,
Enjoy the snow!
Ms, Tuttle
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Sleet vs Freezing rain
Greetings all,
I have been watching the weather and the meteorologists keep talking about sleet or freezing rain. This prompted me to look up the difference. I found a good link from the National Weather Service which is pasted below. Enjoy!
/https://www.weather.gov/rnk/Measure_Icing
Stay warm!
Ms. Tuttle
I have been watching the weather and the meteorologists keep talking about sleet or freezing rain. This prompted me to look up the difference. I found a good link from the National Weather Service which is pasted below. Enjoy!
/https://www.weather.gov/rnk/Measure_Icing
Stay warm!
Ms. Tuttle
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Classroom Updates
Here are a few images from last year's events.
Ocean Currents
First, we had oceanographer Tucker Sylvia come in to share his expertise on ocean currents.
He was impressed with the students' knowledge and was adept at adding information to their understanding of how the ocean impacts climate.
He discussed deep water currents and surface currents.
This should help as students complete their climate slides this week. Please ask them to show you what they've learned.
They have been working on the slides for a couple of weeks and are integrating what they know about weather and climate to "their" city. (The one for which they have been collecting weather data.)
Holiday Sing Along, last day, 2018 (How did that happen already?!?)
Ocean Currents
First, we had oceanographer Tucker Sylvia come in to share his expertise on ocean currents.
He was impressed with the students' knowledge and was adept at adding information to their understanding of how the ocean impacts climate.
He discussed deep water currents and surface currents.
This should help as students complete their climate slides this week. Please ask them to show you what they've learned.
They have been working on the slides for a couple of weeks and are integrating what they know about weather and climate to "their" city. (The one for which they have been collecting weather data.)
Holiday Sing Along, last day, 2018 (How did that happen already?!?)
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Missing Work-Makeup Info
Greetings,
Absent students--makeup work.
This is for families of students that missed some days around Thanksgiving. I hope everyone
had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Below are a list of concepts/activities that we did in class, ranging from Thurs, 11/15 to Wed, 11/21.
Please review missed experiences and have your child complete and turn in any work by next
Friday, 11/30 in order to be able to build on ideas and move forward.
Friday, 11/30 in order to be able to build on ideas and move forward.
They can bring me work and ask any clarifying questions.
Thank you!!
Th, 11/15
"Seasons" reading in book and detailed note taking.
Take notes and hand in.
“Seasons” multimedia review on FOSSWEB
In person simulation of seasons and analysis of solar angle, impact of latitude as a variable of climate.
Friday:
Complete yesterday’s reading and notes.
Begin to apply ideas of latitude and impact of climate by making initial slides to insert maps of location.
(Template on Classroom)
(Template on Classroom)
Complete the slides.
Monday, 11/19:
Analysis of “Seasons” online multi media
Write a paragraph about this, comparing at least 2 cities and one variable.
Distinction between Climate and Weather (Absent students will get handout. In class, we discussed
and revised notebook entries)
and revised notebook entries)
Update (and catch up on chunks of missing data) weather data
Do this at home.
Tuesday:
Continued discussion of differential heating
Radiation foldable-using radiation online multimedia and identifying key characteristics and how
it plays out on earth. (Take notes on this, with models)
it plays out on earth. (Take notes on this, with models)
Wed:
Completion of slides and foldable of Radiation.
Cross over of Social Studies and Science--applying ideas and technology of early Thanksgiving.
Social Studies (Tuttle):
Mon/Tues:Sharing of student projects on place.
Have ready for next week with rubric.
Wed: Thanksgiving myths
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Meeting with Families
What a joy it is to be able to sit down together and talk about joys and concerns around education and the students in our classes!
I truly enjoyed meeting with all that could attend the Parent Teacher Conferences.
Thank you for the continued communication as we work together to help your children become their best selves.
It is an honor to be on this team together as we work to help them develop confidence, wonder, creativity, compassion, and knowledge as they continue to interact with their world and see their ability to have an impact.
Have a wonderful day.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions, joys, or concerns!
Ms. Tuttle
I truly enjoyed meeting with all that could attend the Parent Teacher Conferences.
Thank you for the continued communication as we work together to help your children become their best selves.
It is an honor to be on this team together as we work to help them develop confidence, wonder, creativity, compassion, and knowledge as they continue to interact with their world and see their ability to have an impact.
Have a wonderful day.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions, joys, or concerns!
Ms. Tuttle
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day!
Part of today was spent outside, studying out environment.
We made observations related to weather and climate, did some creative writing, dug into field guides, and experienced the joy of leaf rubbings!!
Students developed a deeper understanding of some of their local trees, and recorded their observations in a variety of formats.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Weather Data
Weather data collection is in full swing!!
Please help facilitate this daily activity to ask your child what the weather in their "chosen" location is!!
They should be collecting this data on a daily basis.
In a couple of months, we will begin to take a broader look at the data and look for patterns and do comparisons to different location.
The conversations are quite rich when we look at long term data!
The data table was shared on Google Classroom. Each child is using either an electronic copy or hard copy.
As always, thanks for your support!
Ms. Tuttle
Please help facilitate this daily activity to ask your child what the weather in their "chosen" location is!!
They should be collecting this data on a daily basis.
In a couple of months, we will begin to take a broader look at the data and look for patterns and do comparisons to different location.
The conversations are quite rich when we look at long term data!
The data table was shared on Google Classroom. Each child is using either an electronic copy or hard copy.
As always, thanks for your support!
Ms. Tuttle
Classroom Visit, Statehouse Follow Up
Last Tuesday, RI State Representative came to visit grade 6. She shared her experiences and some of her goals.
Students had already studied the bond proposals for the November 6 ballot and had some questions prepared for her.
Please try to include your child in your voting experience; I remember the experience as a child and it was a motivating factor in my willingness to vote!
Our visit to the statehouse was a huge success! Students toured in small groups and then got to experience life as a state representative, if only for a moment. Getting our children involved in their world at an early age is meaningful and long-lasting!
Thank you for supporting this off-campus adventures!
Students had already studied the bond proposals for the November 6 ballot and had some questions prepared for her.
Please try to include your child in your voting experience; I remember the experience as a child and it was a motivating factor in my willingness to vote!
Our visit to the statehouse was a huge success! Students toured in small groups and then got to experience life as a state representative, if only for a moment. Getting our children involved in their world at an early age is meaningful and long-lasting!
Thank you for supporting this off-campus adventures!
Classroom Updates
CLASSROOM UPDATES
HYDROPONICS:
Hydroponics is growing!
The seeds that we planted have germinated and are growing!!
Among the crops we have are beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and basil!
Entering the class each day is a new opportunity to observe the growth and investigate the variables impacting different rates of growth!
ALTON JONES:
A super shout out to the PTO for funding the field trip to Alton Jones. Students had collaborative problem solving activities to grapple with throughout the day. This was a productive day filled with team building activities and follow up reflections, both on site and in class.
ENGINEERING:
Students had a design challenge to build the tallest free-standing structure with specific materials. Time was spent reflecting and redesigning based on the results. This redesign was then put to the test with a second build. This was a great opportunity to see students engineering skills in action and an opportunity to work on fine tuning analysis of data and application of new ideas.
HYDROPONICS:
Hydroponics is growing!
The seeds that we planted have germinated and are growing!!
Among the crops we have are beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and basil!
Entering the class each day is a new opportunity to observe the growth and investigate the variables impacting different rates of growth!
ALTON JONES:
A super shout out to the PTO for funding the field trip to Alton Jones. Students had collaborative problem solving activities to grapple with throughout the day. This was a productive day filled with team building activities and follow up reflections, both on site and in class.
ENGINEERING:
Students had a design challenge to build the tallest free-standing structure with specific materials. Time was spent reflecting and redesigning based on the results. This redesign was then put to the test with a second build. This was a great opportunity to see students engineering skills in action and an opportunity to work on fine tuning analysis of data and application of new ideas.
Monday, October 22, 2018
Spirit Week and Parent-Teacher Conferences
Good evening all-
Parent Conference reminder notes for 6-3 were sent home today. Please ask your child for these, if you haven't yet seen it.
In case of a conflict, please email me for another time at:
tuttle.charlene@jamestownschools.org
Spirit Week:
PJ day was a cozy day!!
Tuesday is Spirit Day--wear your favorite sports gear, science, dance or club gear!
Wednesday: Red day for grade 6
Thursday: Matching day!
Friday......postponed till NEXT Monday for grade 6: Crazy Day! Assorted fun clothing and colors.
Enjoy!
Parent Conference reminder notes for 6-3 were sent home today. Please ask your child for these, if you haven't yet seen it.
In case of a conflict, please email me for another time at:
tuttle.charlene@jamestownschools.org
Spirit Week:
PJ day was a cozy day!!
Tuesday is Spirit Day--wear your favorite sports gear, science, dance or club gear!
Wednesday: Red day for grade 6
Thursday: Matching day!
Friday......postponed till NEXT Monday for grade 6: Crazy Day! Assorted fun clothing and colors.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Mark your calendars--Friday, October 26
Greetings all,
I hope you are enjoying the fall, and routine of the school year!
Just a heads up for a field trip:
Please mark your calendars for Friday, October 26.
We will be heading to the RI Statehouse for a tour and a mini session in the House Chamber. The students will enjoy being on the floor and seeing where some of the action at the state level occurs.
(Prior to that, we will have state Rep Ruggiero come to talk about RI Government.)
After the statehouse, we will be attending a First-Works performance, Pilobolus, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The performance links art and science and provides an opportunity for students to see a professional performance using STEAM.
Weather permitting, we will then have our lunch on the statehouse lawn and discuss the performance.
Time of field trip: approx: 8:30-2.
The permission slip should go home later this week.
Just wanted to give you the heads up!
Have a wonderful day!
Ms. Tuttle
I hope you are enjoying the fall, and routine of the school year!
Just a heads up for a field trip:
Please mark your calendars for Friday, October 26.
We will be heading to the RI Statehouse for a tour and a mini session in the House Chamber. The students will enjoy being on the floor and seeing where some of the action at the state level occurs.
(Prior to that, we will have state Rep Ruggiero come to talk about RI Government.)
After the statehouse, we will be attending a First-Works performance, Pilobolus, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The performance links art and science and provides an opportunity for students to see a professional performance using STEAM.
Weather permitting, we will then have our lunch on the statehouse lawn and discuss the performance.
Time of field trip: approx: 8:30-2.
The permission slip should go home later this week.
Just wanted to give you the heads up!
Have a wonderful day!
Ms. Tuttle
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Greetings families!!
We have been busy planting seeds, real and metaphoric!
Students are thinking about growth and change and planning future endeavors. Today, we planted seeds in the hydroponic system. Ask the children what they planted.
We hope you can all make it on Tuesday night for Open House to see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
Upcoming item:
Be on the lookout tomorrow for the permission slip for Alton Jones, an outdoor education center, at URI. The field trip is Monday, September 24.
Please forgive the late arrival of the forms. However, we have requested funding support from the PTO and wanted to hear back before we requested funds from families.
We are anticipating a cost of $20 for families, but it will be finalized and on the permission slip.
Thank you!!
Have a great evening,
Ms. Tuttle
We have been busy planting seeds, real and metaphoric!
Students are thinking about growth and change and planning future endeavors. Today, we planted seeds in the hydroponic system. Ask the children what they planted.
We hope you can all make it on Tuesday night for Open House to see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
Upcoming item:
Be on the lookout tomorrow for the permission slip for Alton Jones, an outdoor education center, at URI. The field trip is Monday, September 24.
Please forgive the late arrival of the forms. However, we have requested funding support from the PTO and wanted to hear back before we requested funds from families.
We are anticipating a cost of $20 for families, but it will be finalized and on the permission slip.
Thank you!!
Have a great evening,
Ms. Tuttle
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Observations
What's outside YOUR door?
Day 1 surprises! Cicada!
It's been a wonderful start to the year. Looking forward to many more days together.
Day 1 surprises! Cicada!
It's been a wonderful start to the year. Looking forward to many more days together.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
ROV tests at Sheffield Cove
Our last ROV use for this year.
Tomorrow (6/15), 6-2 and 6-3 will be going to Sheffield Cove.
Wed of next week (6/20), 6-1 will go.
To bring:
water bottle
small towel for ROV
sun protection (sunscreen, hat, glasses, etc)
Protective shoes that can get wet---open shoes are not suggested, as there are many sharp oyster shells.
An inquisitive mind and collaborative spirit!
Tomorrow (6/15), 6-2 and 6-3 will be going to Sheffield Cove.
Wed of next week (6/20), 6-1 will go.
To bring:
water bottle
small towel for ROV
sun protection (sunscreen, hat, glasses, etc)
Protective shoes that can get wet---open shoes are not suggested, as there are many sharp oyster shells.
An inquisitive mind and collaborative spirit!
Monday, June 4, 2018
Casey Farms
Reminder and Volunteer Opportunity
Wednesday is Casey Farms field trip.
Please dress for the weather!!! Currently, one forecast says "partly to mostly cloudy." This has been shifting from chance of rain to partly sunny. Be ready for anything. :)
If it's rainy, expect to go! If it gets cancels, it won't happen till the last minute so please be ready.
Also, the walk to the bay is a cut grass path so may have ticks. Long white socks, etc. for tick prevention.
Last item: bring a lunch and a drink in a weather proof bag.
Volunteers:
We could use a few adult volunteers to accompany us for the day. You would join a group and rotate with that group for the day. We will put you in the same group as your child.
If you are interested, please email me at tuttle.charlene@jamestownschools.org
Thank you!!
Ms.Tuttle
Wednesday is Casey Farms field trip.
Please dress for the weather!!! Currently, one forecast says "partly to mostly cloudy." This has been shifting from chance of rain to partly sunny. Be ready for anything. :)
If it's rainy, expect to go! If it gets cancels, it won't happen till the last minute so please be ready.
Also, the walk to the bay is a cut grass path so may have ticks. Long white socks, etc. for tick prevention.
Last item: bring a lunch and a drink in a weather proof bag.
Volunteers:
We could use a few adult volunteers to accompany us for the day. You would join a group and rotate with that group for the day. We will put you in the same group as your child.
If you are interested, please email me at tuttle.charlene@jamestownschools.org
Thank you!!
Ms.Tuttle
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Date correction
Date correction:
YMCA days are Thursday and Friday, not Wednesday and Thursday. (Permission slip is correct; error was in blog post.)
Sorry for any confusion,
Have a great weekend!
Charlene Tuttle
YMCA days are Thursday and Friday, not Wednesday and Thursday. (Permission slip is correct; error was in blog post.)
Sorry for any confusion,
Have a great weekend!
Charlene Tuttle
Friday, May 25, 2018
Permission Slips Due
Greetings,
Please send in permission slips for Sea Perch ASAP. Cost is $3.50 for buses to the YMCA to use our ROVs for a pool challenge.
Thanks to the YMCA for allowing us to use the pool, and to Patrick Burke, for setting up!
We will be going in 2 groups.
Some will go on Thursday afternoon,some will go on Wednesday.
Thanks!!
Ms. Tuttle
Please send in permission slips for Sea Perch ASAP. Cost is $3.50 for buses to the YMCA to use our ROVs for a pool challenge.
Thanks to the YMCA for allowing us to use the pool, and to Patrick Burke, for setting up!
We will be going in 2 groups.
Some will go on Thursday afternoon,some will go on Wednesday.
Thanks!!
Ms. Tuttle
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