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!

Kinetic and Potential Energy

Potential and Kinetic Energy Presentation...A must view!

TeacherTube Video

Visit the Phet Interactive Simulations site to continue to explore kinetic and potential energy.

Types of Energy

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)

Science Fair

Make sure to visit the 6th Grade Falcons page for more pictures!

Science Assignment

Visit the following link and slideshow before attending class. Use your science interactive journal to take notes. Be prepared to discuss dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. Do not forget to complete the handout that was given to you on Friday.

1.

2. Dwarf Planets

3. Asteroids and other objects

4. What's the Difference handout

Get ready for our 1st Annual Science Fair

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) 

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!

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!

Scientific Method M&M activity

Students learned the scientific method using M&Ms. 

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.)