Friday, October 16, 2015

Organisms observations

Kids--
Find out more and post info here. Respond to each other!!

Organisms Investigation:
Checking out our crickets and isopods:

What are some physical and behavioral features that help or diminish successful survival and ensure reproduction?
What role do they play in different ecosystems on earth?
Where are they found?

First, we read about crickets--

You can start with those. 
Then, if you have more time, research the other organisms.

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Research crickets, guppies, snails, and isopods.
Post interesting info and questions!! Talk to each other.
Here’s a start:

1.    Video of isopod on the sea floor.
Tells about giant deep sea isopod. About 2 minutes.

2.    Online reading.

Mini write up of “backyard crustacean.”



Thursday, October 15, 2015

Social Studies: Biome Site

Students of 6-2 and 6-1,

We have started our unit on "Regions."
We begin with an investigation of the idea of Biomes as regions.

Our first steps are to:

1. Figure out the key characteristics of a biome
2. Record them on your paper or "biome book."
3. Make a thematic map, identifying the biomes of the world using different colors.


Be sure to make a legend to identify which color is which biome.

Use this site as a guide:

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm

Have fun!!
I'm looking forward to seeing your work tomorrow.

Ms. Tuttle



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Cricket Delivery?

Good morning families,


If anyone is in the area of Critter Hut in North Kingstown today, we could use a pickup and delivery of 60 crickets. They open at 10 am.

Email me directly at tuttle.charlene@jamestownschools.org and I will call and arrange payment.

Thanks so much for considering it. Many of ours didn't make it in the mail delivery and I have not been able to make it myself yet.



On another note: 

Please fill out all the forms for our Alton Jones field trip days on Monday, 10/26 and Monday, 11/16.

These are due this Friday.

Thanks.
Have a great day!

Ms. Tuttle

Monday, September 28, 2015

Ocean Adventures

Hi kids,

I am out sick today. I didn't even get to see the lunar eclipse!

Hopefully, you had a chance to see the beginning!!
We can find a time lapse to view together.


Today, finish your project. I can't wait to see how amazing they are!!

If you finish, watch the blendspace videos and work on questions for "Allez Voir" and "Women In Oceanography." Your teacher will give you these.

Do you best and have a great day!
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!


Here's the blendspace:

https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/a8tAWBhGYMeH2A/edit


Ms. Tuttle

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Lunar Eclipse!!

Check out the lunar eclipse this Sunday!!!


Click here for a video about it from NASA.



Ms. Tuttle

Rubric for Projects

Ocean Projects are looking good!!!

We will have Friday and Monday to work on projects in school.

In addition, continue to work at home. This includes last minute research, revising and editing your work, and gluing down any final touches.

Final projects are due on Tuesday, September 29.

You can bring these to my room in the morning. I will have you place them with your class pile.

If you finish early, there are other options to keep you engaged and learning in class.

Below is the rubric again, in case you cannot find yours.

Keep up the good work!!
Ms. Tuttle

Ocean Project Rubric Due Date__Tues, Sept 29___

Your mission is to become an expert on your chosen topic.
You will:
  1. Research and take notes in school and at home
  2. Use the internet and books to find information
  3. Use any other resources (people, museums, etc.) that help
  4. Keep your notes together and add to your thinking
  5. Check in with me along the way
  6. Present your findings to the class. As you get closer to completion, begin to consider HOW you will present your information.

Meets the standard:
-Use and reference VALID sources. A reference page should be submitted with your project.
-Have an organized finished project that reflects important information on your topic. (We will develop individual criteria/ideas for different topics.)
-Final project shows evidence of deep understanding of topic.
-You can answer some questions on your topic.


Exceeds the standard: May include one or more of the following:
**Again, this will depend on your topic. See me for more info as you move forward:
-You integrate other fields and their impact on your research.
-Your topic integrates multiple viewpoints.
-You show understanding of the history of the subject.
-You link your work with the findings of other scientists.
-You take a stance on your topic and find propose ways for advancement.

-Deep connections are evident in the functioning of vehicle, earth component, or biological feature.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Ocean Project

Great first week everyone!!!


Please be sure to continue your research on your ocean topic.

Remember to WRITE DOWN all your sources.

Also, go to the library for books.

I look forward to seeing what you have tomorrow.

More info to follow.

Ms. Tuttle

Weather and Climate

Our studies of Weather and Climate are in full swing! We watched the forecast today and discussed being ready for early morning frigid tem...