Greetings!
Monday - Thursday 8:15-9:15 - virtual office hours - feel free to email me with any questions! I'll be at my computer daily during this time to respond. I also am available to chat via Google Meet if you need further instruction.
6.8.20
THE FUTURE OF SPACE
Step 1: Learn
First, watch the Space X Launch if you missed it live on Saturday, May 30! This is an important moment in our history. This is the first time a company (SpaceX) has partnered with NASA to send astronauts to the International Space Station. This is also the first time in 9 years astronauts have launched from the United States.
*The underlined phrases above are links to articles if you want further information*
Then, read this article on the Future of Space Exploration. Each picture explains a different aspect of NASA's future research. Choose 4 to read more about beneath the pictures.
Step 2: Research
As we wrap up our school year this week, there are countless lessons and activities that I am saddened I could not complete with you. My last activity for you for 6th grade is to choose one of the topics below that we did not have time to learn more about. Find an interest and dig deeper.
New Planets
Women in NASA
Apollo Program
Mars
Brainpop Login Info:
Username: linda.kimball
Password: PineHollow1
Have a fabulous summer break! It was a pleasure being able to teach you in 6th grade!
6.1.20
SPACE EXPLORATION AND NASA
No Google Meet this week. Regular office hours on Friday if you need help.
Step 1: Learn
This week is all about the history of space exploration and NASA!
Step 2: Research
This week is all about the history of space exploration. Next week will be all about the future of space exploration! Read through one of the timelines below. Choose 5 key events that you think are important to the development of space exploration, then record them in the form.
Yes, this is required.
Step 3: Choose 1
Choose ONE of the activities below to complete. Since we are completing this remotely, you may need to modify. That's fine! You will submit ONE of these via Google Classroom. As always, if you build a model, feel free to take a picture and submit the picture. Have fun!
Step 4: Looking for more?
Looking for more information? Check out these great videos below!
5.26.20
SPINOFFS AND TELESCOPES
(No school Monday for Memorial Day)
Our Google Meet this week will be sharing out the Spinoffs you have created!
Friday, May 29 - 9:00am
Step 1: Learn
This week is about technology we have learned due to space exploration. You will learn about spinoffs and telescopes! Watch the 2 videos below to learn about spinoffs and the importance of space telescopes.
Step 2: Research
Choose 2 of the resources on the left to learn about some spinoffs created due to space technology.
On the right, start with Keck Observatory. Click on the link, then scroll to the bottom of the page to watch the video. This will give you an overview of Keck Observatory. Then, watch the 2 Hubble videos.
Step 3: Invent your own!
Create your own spinoff! Choose a household object. Any object! Now, come up with a DIFFERENT use for it. How does it work? You will submit your idea via the attached form below!
5.18.20
CELESTIAL OBJECTS
No Google Meet this week. Regular office hours on Friday if you need help.
Step 1: My Video Lesson
Watch the video intro.
Brainpop Login Info:
Username: linda.kimball
Password: PineHollow1
Step 2: Research & Learn
Choose TWO resources for asteroids, comets, and meteors to learn more! If you would like to check out more of the resources, go for it!
Asteroids
Meteors
Comets
Step 3: Extras to Review
The resources for Step 3 are all optional. These are fun activities, captivating videos, and just extra information about outer space in general. If you are interested in the topic, you can dive deeper here! If not, move on to Step 4, the checkpoint.
Step 4: Checkpoint
Take the checkpoint for the week.
5.11.20
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Step 1: Review + Learn
Watch the video intro. Then, go through the pages of the site, What is a planet? Then, read about each of the planets. Your goal for the week is to learn about the other planets in the solar system and understand why Earth can support life, but other planets do not appear to.
Step 2: Watch
Watch both videos. What characteristics does Earth have that the other planet do not?
Step 3: Practice
Step 4: Checkpoint
Take the checkpoint for the week.
Step 5: Optional
Do you LOVE learning about outer space? Check out the videos below!
5.4.20
MOON PHASES/TIDES/ECLIPSES
Step 1: Review + Learn
Watch my video intro. Then, work your way through the lesson notes. IF you need more clarification on tides, you can read the short article titled, What Are Tides.
Then, read about eclipses.
Step 2: Watch
Required: Watch the top three videos in blue.
Optional: watch Mr. Parr, check out a quick time lapse of tides, or play with the eclipse interactive.
Brainpop Login Info:
Username: linda.kimball
Password: PineHollow1
Step 3: Practice
Play Kahoot or Quizizz!
Please put your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL (ex: Linda K) when asked for your nickname to enter the game.
OR
Step 4: Checkpoint
Take the checkpoint for the week.
Step 5: Optional
Do you LOVE learning about outer space? Do you want to learn more about the moon? Watch the video below! You will not regret it!
4.27.20
DAY/NIGHT & SEASONS
Step 1: Review + Learn
Take the pre-test before completing any other activities. Then, start with my video lesson. Work your way through the lesson notes below. If you have your science binder, write down notes from the slides. If not, become familiar with the notes and reach out to me if you have any questions.
Since we do not have a project for the week, we will not have a Friday share session. It will be normal office hours.
Step 2: Watch
Choose 2 day and night videos and 2 seasons videos
Brainpop Login Info:
Username: linda.kimball
Password: PineHollow1
Day/Night
Seasons
Step 3: Explore
Take some time to use these interactives to learn more about seasons and daylight. Choose at least 1 interactive for daylight and 1 interactive for seasons.
Step 4: Checkpoint
Take the checkpoint for the week.
4.20.20
BIOMES
Step 1: Review + Learn
Make sure you watch My Video Lesson! This is a lesson I recorded and is similar to what we would have done on the whiteboard at school.
Step 2: Watch Brainpop OR Planet Earth
Brainpop Login Info:
Username: linda.kimball
Password: PineHollow1
OR
Watch the Planet Earth, Pole to Pole videos below
Step 3: Biome Project
Biome Project
1. Choose a biome to research. You will act as a tour guide, creating a presentation on your biome to submit to Google Classroom.
2. Give the location and description of your biome.
3. Find 3 abiotic factors and 4 biotic factors that are part of your biome. *Use the handout for the specific requirements*
4. Create a food web that would be found in your biome.
5. Extinction Effect - what risk would this have for the food chain?
Step 4: Checkpoint
*Reminder: No grades will be entered during Distance Learning. This checkpoint gives me information to help with any misconceptions and to see who is completing the work. This will not go into PowerSchool*
4.13.20
ECOSYSTEMS
Step 1: Review + Learn
Make sure you watch My Video Lesson! This is a lesson I recorded and is similar to what we would have done on the whiteboard at school.
Step 2: Watch These
Brainpop Login Info:
Username: linda.kimball
Password: PineHollow1
Step 3: Create Your Own
Create Your Own Ecosystem
1. Read the notes posted to the right. Use this information to help you choose and ecosystem. The ecosystem will need to include:
Climate
(Temp/Weather)
Terrain
Colored/Detailed/Labeled Map
2. Watch the Khan Academy video to the right. Use this information to create your biotic factors in your ecosystem. You will be required to create:
4 producers
2 Herbivores
2 Omnivores
1 Carnivore
3. Create a food pyramid using these fictional organisms.
4. Once all of the above has been created → Create an invasive species
5. If you would like feedback, I would love to see your work! Post it to Google Classroom. (I suggest taking a picture of each page of your work and inserting it into Google Slides - one picture per slide)