Physical Geography

You are to view this presentation and be ready for an activity in class.

Plate Tectonics Presentation

 

Week of 4/14 - 4/18

We have reached the end of the 5th Six Weeks period. This week students will be taking the 5th Six Weeks exams for Science and Geography. Students, review material covered during this period and you will SOAR this week!

Science Review (pause between slides)

Monday - Review
Tuesday - Science Exam
Wednesday - Geography Exam
Thursday - Early Release - University Tshirt Day
Friday - No School - Enjoy your long weekend!

Make sure you are well rested for the STAAR exams next week!
We will be celebrating Earth Day next week as well!

Week of 4/7 - 4/11

 5th Six Weeks - Week 6

NEXT WEEK IS SIX WEEKS EXAM WEEK! 


This week in Science we will learn how to calculate kinetic energy and potential energy.
Visit the links I posted this past week. (Scroll down or click on the science or physical science links on the right.)

 In Geography we will travel from Washington, D.C. to New York City and its boroughs.

Thursday - University T-shirt Day

Friday - 

FALCONS, do not forget that on Friday we will be traveling to the Joe R. Sanchez Stadium and join the Autism Awareness Walk sponsored by Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary. Wear your bright neon green shirts! You all will look as bright as a highlighter as we show our support. I would like to encourage you to continue to read and learn about ASD. 

Visit our 6th Grade Falcon blog!

Washington Monuments and Memorials

Visit these links:

Cyberlearning

Washington, D.C.

Week of 3/31 - 4/4

Good bye March and welcome April!

Several things will be happening during this month.

April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is Light It Up Blue day. For more information click on the image below.

During this month, students in the state of Texas are assessed with the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Falcons will SOAR through these assessments and will end the year successfully! Seventh grade students will be administered the first exams of this year on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week (Writing days 1 and 2). 

This week, in science, we will continue to learn about energy, mechanical energy to be precise. Students will be able to know the differences between potential and kinetic energy. In geography students will gain knowledge about the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

What else is going on this week?

Monday - April Fools' Day (be careful with your pranks :) always respect each other)

Wednesday - Light It Up Blue (try to light up your home blue)

Thursday - University T-shirt Day

Friday - Falcon Friday (show off your spirt and wear your spirit shirt)

Next week?

Friday, April 11th, we travel to the Joe R. Sanchez Stadium to support the annual Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Autism Awareness Walk. 

Week of 3/24 a 3/28

5th Six Weeks - Week 4

Be ready to embark in a new journey as we learn about physical science. This week we will learn about the different types if energies.

Kinds of Energy
Different Forms of Energy
Prezi

In geography we will explore the Middle East region. Be ready to learn about the counties that make up this region and much more!

-Progress reports to be issued on Tuesday, March 25. 

-University t-shirt day on Thursday, March 27

-Falcon Friday, March 28

SOAR @ Ac2E!

Week of 3/17 - 3/21

Welcome Back!

Week 3 of the 5th Six Weeks

The end of the school years is fast approaching, I know we are all well rested and recharged after this week long break and ready to tackle the upcoming weeks!

Science: Hold on tight as we travel to learn about the History and Future of Space Exploration!

Geography: Explore the Central America Region. "Bienvenidos a Centro America"

This week we have a few events going on...

March 19-Money for San Antonio end-of-year trip due

March 19-Open House (4:00-6:00) hope to see all parents here!

March 20-Visit to TAMUK (wear Falcon spirit shirt)

Week of 3/3 - 3/7

Hello week 2 of the 5th Six Weeks :)

Columbia students who turned in their Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log will receive a free ticket to a Six Flag's Theme Park, including Fiesta Texas, at the end of the school year! Thank you for participating!

This week...
In science we will learn about dwarf planets and other objects. After viewing the links under the Science Assignment post, you should be ready to have a discussion in class.

In geography we will travel to the West Indies and learn about the islands that make up that region.

Thursday is University t-shirt day...don't forget to sport a shirt of your favorite college/university.
Friday is Falcon Friday day! Wear your Falcon spirit shirt and show off your pride!

Also, don't forget to bring in your money for the end-of-the year trip to San Antonio! Due date: March 19, 2014

Week of 2/10 - 2/14

Week 6 of the 4th Six Weeks

Science-This week students will wrap up their science experiments and begin to put Science Fair projects together.

Geography-This week we will study the Northeast Region, the last one! Be prepared to showcase your state!

Thursday-university Tshirt day

Friday-Geography project due

Happy Valentine's Day!

Next week...

End of the 4th Six Weeks

Science Fair-February 20th at 5:30 pm (MPC) 

Greetings from...

Postcards created by some of the students in Princeton. Visit the 6th Grade Falcon blog for more pictures. 

Week of 2/3 - 2/7

4th Six Weeks - Week 5

Science - Science Fair experimentation process begins. Students, remember to record all data collected!

Geography - We will explore the Southeast Region of the USA. Students will elect to create a brochure, suitcase, or postcard for their state.

Remember that every Thursday is University T-shirt Day!

SOAR at Ac2E MS!

Pack Your Bags, We are Going on a Vacation!

Students created brochures and suitcases with information from states in the Pacific, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Regions.

Great job students!

Week of 1/27 a 1/31

Week 4 of the 4th Six Weeks

Science: Students will continue to work on their Science Fair projects. Students will create a data table to collect information from the experiment. 

Geography: This week we will review the Mid-Central Region. Students will create a postcard from one of the states in this region. 

Progress reports will be distributed this week. 

Thursday is university Tshirt day!

Pacific/Southwest Region state brochures

Some of the brochures students created. Makes me want to visit these beautiful states. 

Columbia

Princeton

Yale

Week of 1/20 - 1/24

Welcome to the 3rd week of the 4th Six Weeks! 

Science: This week students will come up with the purpose/question and hypothesis for their Science Fair projects. Begin to bring materials for projects. 

Geography: This week students will review the Rocky Mountain region and will work on a "suitcase" while they focus on one state. 

Share the Warmth Falcon Winter Drive-bring items to your homeroom teacher.   

Thursday-University T-shirt day

Friday-school spirit shirt

Week of 1/13 - 1/17

Week 2 of the 4th Six Weeks

Science: This six weeks we will be learning about the Scientific Method and will culminate our learning experience with a Science Fair. Students, you will soon select your topics for your projects!

Geography: We will study 2 of the 6 regions in depth this week. Be prepared to travel this week and the weeks to come!

Don't forget to bring in items for our Falcon Winter Drive! Together we will make a difference!

Thursday is College/University T-shirt Day!

Visit this link to see pictures of the 6th grade Falcons!

Week of 1/7-1/10

WELCOME BACK!
I hope that you are rested, ready, and energized to continue SOARing at the Academy!

Science:
This week we will continue to polish our science skills as we embark into the Scientific Method which will lead us to fun and exciting new things!

Geography:
This week we will learn about the different regions in our country and the states within each region.

Also, we will be collecting winter clothing items such as coats, mittens, gloves, earmuffs, scarfs, socks, jackets, warm-ups, etc. We will also gladly accept blankets. Let's help members of our community by sharing the warmth. Bring in new or cleaned items to class. WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!


Don't forget: Thursday is college/university T-shirt day!

(Pictures will be posted soon.)

Week of 12/16 - 12/20

This week students will turn in Holidays Around the World projects. Thursday students will share a dish/snack from their country.

Tuesday, December 17th-Math District Benchmark

Wednesday, December 18th-Reading District Benchmark 

Thursday, December 19th-share a snack from your country

Friday, December 20th-early release at 10:45 am (to home campus)

Have an enjoyable Winter Break! 

Holidays Around the World

Remember students that projects are due Monday, December 16th and dish/snack is due on Thursday. I can't wait to see your final projects!

Week of 12/9 - 12/13

This week you will be taking the Science and Geography 3rd Six Weeks Exams due to scheduled Reading and Mathematics District Benchmarks.

Students, make sure you review and prepare for your exams.

We will be traveling to our local movie theater to see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Please remember to bring in your $10 by Wednesday, December 11th.

Ac2E Middle School will be having a "Keep Them Warm" Drive. We will accept any new/used blankets coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, mittens, gloves, scarfs, etc. If items are used please make sure they are clean and in good condition.

Go FALCONS!