We have just started our unit on Astronomy. The students seem to be enjoying learning about space.
math
Our 6th grade year began with a review of place value, integers and multiplication and division. Learn those multiplication facts!! Make some flash cards to practice at home. How fast can you go? Go to the Homework Page above and test yourself on CoolMath4Kids and time yourself at Times Tables!
social studies
In the 1st quarter, sixth graders learned about geography and studied five Native American cultures. They have worked on slide show presentations.
Language Arts
In language arts, we are working on both reading and writing fiction. Students have been studying story elements: characters, setting, plot, conflict and resolution!