PG Movie Mega Mind for Bus Trip FYI

We will be watching Mega Mind on the bus on the way up to Table Mountain. If you have any concerns please contact me.

Math Spelling List Test April 7

1. rectangular prism
2. order of operations
3. integer
4. algebraic expression
5. average
6. mean
7. median
8. mode
9. Cartesian plane
10. probability
11. scalene triangle
12. isosceles triangle
13. equilateral triangle
14. vertex
15. Statistics

New Ski Forms for March 30th Trip to Table Mountain

The ski trip has been moved to Table Mountain. New forms need to be filled out and returned by tomorrow (Thursday). We will try again:-)

Grade 6 Chapel Tomorrow and no spelling or BMV this week

Hi again,

We have a lot going on this week in that the students will be leading the elementary chapel tomorrow and we will be skiing on Wednesday. I hope to get back to the spelling and BMV next week.

No BMV or Spelling this week

We have a lot of things going on this week so we won't be doing spelling or BMV.

FYI No Spelling or BMV This Week

Hi,

Sorry I didn't inform you earlier. There won't be spelling or BMV this week.

Health - Career Assignment March 16

Career Assignment
Due: March 16
300 words
What is a career that interests you now?
Why does it interest you?
What talents (mental, physical, social) do you need for this career?
What education do you need?
What values are important for this career?
Include a picture of this career.

Science Test Study Notes March 15 Simple Machines

Science - Simple Machines Study Notes

Six Simple Machines
1. Screw
2. Wheel and axle
3. Pulley
4. Lever
5. Wedge
6. Inclined plane
Work is defined as the movement of force through distance.
Friction is the opposing force or resistance of two surfaces rubbing together. Brakes depend on friction.
Unless friction is reduced, many machines would wear out in a very short time. Oil helps to overcome friction by providing a film between parts that rub against each other. This film fills any rough places and makes a smooth surface. Metal parts actually slide on a thin film of oil without touching each other.
Lever - a stiff bar that rests on a point called the fulcrum. The bar moves but the fulcrum doew not. The lever can help you do work by making use of force and distance.
First class – seesaw, claw hammer
Second class – bottle opener, wheelbarrow
Third class – hitting a baseball, casting a fishing rod
Inclinded Plane - plane set at an angle to the horizontal, especially a simple machine used to raise or lower a load by rolling or sliding
- is a simple machine that helps you do work without moving.
Pulleys- a pulley is a wheel wit a groove that holds a rope or cable. A load is attached to one end of the rope and when the other end is pulled, the wheel turns lifting the load. The purpose of the wheel is to reduce friction.
Block and Tackle – A combination of pulleys is called a block and tackle. It is a combination of fixed and movable pulleys that allows this simple machine to gain its greatest mechanical advantage. A three –speed bicycle.
Wheel and Axle - The wheel and axle is a simple machine made up of a small wheel attached to the center of a large wheel. The small wheel is the axle; it is usually a rod and it always turns as the large wheel turns.
Ie. Tricicyle, wrench
Wedge – a wedge is a simple machine that is used to push something apart. Most cutting tools such as knives are wedges. Naturally, the sharper a knife is, the easier it is to use because it requires less effort.
Screw- The screw can be thought of as a twisted wedge.
Robertson screw driver
Phillips screw +
Slot –
Torx *

Social Studies Rewrite this Friday

The Social Studies Test will be rewritten on Friday for those who need to rewrite it. The test will be done on Friday for those who missed the test.