Columbus. Who was this guy, anyway?
. . . And did he really "discover" America?
. . . And did he really "discover" America?
Christopher Columbus was an explorer who sailed from Spain--his trip financed by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. He made a total of four trips across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1492, 1493, 1498, and 1502, determined to find a water route from Europe to the riches of Asia. Well, that never happened; instead, he bumped into the Americas (Notice I didn't say "discovered"). The rest is, as they say, history. For lots more information, check THIS out.
Read about Christopher Columbus HERE, then
Try this quiz about CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.
Now (in your free time) on to the Games (ta da-da daaa!): (Earbuds will prevent evil looks from your teacher. . .)
- Board the Santa Maria and sail across the Atlantic with CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.
- See how much you know by playing the Columbus Walk the Plank game.
Remember to hit "refresh" if the videos don't load correctly or seem out of place.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE
(delightfully short)
WEEK OF
OCTOBER 12-14
LANGUAGE ARTS
Monday-Wednesday: We're still being pretty MOOD-y this week! We're going to discuss Setting & Mood. HERE'S the website just in case you lose the paperwork I provide to you. Questions are also written out for your convenience. Please answer in complete sentences using QuEEC.
Next Week: Writing Your Own Scary Stories (oooooohhh!)
Writing a scary/mystery story is one of the most exciting ways to improve writing skills. Think about it--it's the kind of fiction you love; the characters are like you, the plot has lots of puzzles to solve, and ooh, the suspense! Well, it's just hard to put down!
Here's everything you'll need:
Handout, directions, and nice, mood-enhancing background music. Coooool beans!We'll share these by flashlight when they're done! (mwaah-hah-hah!)
SCIENCE
Tuesday: Finish those science experiments!
Wednesday: Health (The Great Body Shop)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Tuesday:Learn more about them HERE and take the quiz at the bottom of the page or HERE. Then turn it in.
Go HERE and click on the picture to learn about the different parts of a ziggurat. I counted 8; did you? What are they? Describe their purpose. Underline the part you are describing. (i.e. A staircase runs up the front and both sides of the Ziggurat. Only priests were. . .)
Wednesday: Get ready to be amazed! We're going to watch this Prezi about how Mesopotamian Science and Discoveries changed the world. We'll take notes and everything -- Yee-hah!
PROJECT: Time to ask the public! You get to interview 4 people (see information and question worksheets I've provided) and gather information about what they think the best (and worst) inventions are.
FYI (Stuff to check out-you'll see why next week):
Study Guide -- Front-loading things to know!
MATH
CCSS 6.NS.C.7a: Apply and extend previous understanding of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
Monday: Lesson 2.2, Compare and Order Fractions & Decimals, pages 77-78
Tuesday: Enrichment Worksheet 2.2 in class, Homework, pages 79-80
CCSS 6.NS.B.4 -- The Number System
Wednesday: Multiply Fractions
Learning to compare and order
fractions and decimals:
READING Monday: Read about Christopher Columbus HERE, then
Try this quiz about CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.
Tuesday: Chapter 4. Complete Exit Ticket
Wednesday: Chapter 5. Complete Exit Ticket.
Remember:
You can read Bud, Not Buddy online HERE.
- DON'T FORGET TO FILL OUT YOUR DAILY CONTRACTS EVERY DAY/NIGHT.
- PLEASE KEEP THEM IN YOUR TRAPPER KEEPERS.
- SHOW THEM TO YOUR PARENTS! (I'll be checking, too.)
- PROJECTS DUE 10/30.
