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NEWS FROM CORE CLASSES
6TH GRADE TEAM
MARCH 1, 2016
SCIENCE –Ms. Harvey, Mrs. Lunagariya, and
Mrs. Mell
In sixth grade science, students demonstrated their
knowledge of cells with a cell analogy project. Cells
and their parts were compared to things such as a soccer
field, a castle, a car, and even Minecraft. Students are
presently learning all about viruses and bacteria and how
they invade and act in our cells. The Zika virus will be
discussed and provides a great opportunity to bring a
current and meaningful occurrence into the classroom.
The study of the nervous system is next as the
information processing system of our bodies.
MATH– Mrs. Lunagariya, Ms. Freidenfelds, and
Ms. Akgul
Sixth grade regular math students received their new
worktext in math class for modules 3 and 4. Students
will be working their way through the month comparing
and ordering integers and rational number (decimals and
fractions). Next, students will be reading, writing, and
solving expressions and equations. Both numbers and
symbols will be used to represent mathematical ideas
and concepts. High math has been working with
equations and inequalities, and will move into
geometry. They will work with circles, rectangles, and
triangles, finding perimeter and area. Please continue to
check Infinite Campus to keep up on grades and
assignments, and check the 6th grade math website for
videos and activities to practice.
https://sites.google.com/a/skokie69.net/ms-freidenfelds-swebsite/6th-grade-math
https://sites.google.com/a/skokie69.net/ms-freidenfelds-swebsite/7th-grade-math
SOCIAL
STUDIES – Mrs. Tregoning & Mrs. Tran
In ancient Greece & Rome, citizens relied on myths to
explain what they could not. Mythology reflected the
religious beliefs of these great civilizations. In midMarch students will read Greco-Roman mythology and
create a digital plot line analysis. This project will bridge
our study of classical Greece to the mighty Roman
Empire, and reinforce concepts explored in ELA classes.
Once the Romans conquered Carthage in northern Africa
after a series of wars, the Empire began its rapid
expansion throughout the Mediterranean region. During
these warring times, the Senate would appoint a dictator
to act as a leader for the Empire. In 44 BCE, Julius
Caesar, a successful military leader, declared himself
dictator. In fact, he wanted the Senate to declare him
emperor for life! In addition to learning about Caesar,
6th graders will explore the ruins of Pompeii, read
about gladiators and their battles in the
Colosseum, identify achievements of the Roman Empire,
from aqueducts to paved roads, and much more
during our study of the Roman Empire.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS – Mrs. Prena,
Mrs. Mihalopoulos & Ms. Norman
Chinese lanterns in Social Studies
We are approaching the end of our humanities unit,
"Connections to the Past". Students are studying and
reading fantasy and folk literature like: folk tales, myths,
and fables. We are analyzing the figurative language
used in these types of stories. In the beginning of March,
the students will begin their Quarter 3 book project.
Sixth Grade Girls representing Lincoln in our Sports program.