We are having a sensational time in sixth grade. Please see below for a glimpse into our daily virtual activities. Please encourage your students to keep up the good work.
Science 6: Ms. Bynoe
TMSA's 6th grade science scholars continue their journey of discovering the usefulness of building models. They have built models of the water cycle, the earth's atmosphere and solar ovens. Parents and guardians, please ask your students to describe various weather phenomenon so they can showcase what they've learned. Students may still turn in late assignments for credit.
Current Concepts: Heat effects on Wind Systems (6E4C)
Upcoming Concept: Meteorological Events (6E4D)
Link: STEMSCOPES username: Student ID # password: 8 digit birthday
Solar Oven, Created by TMSA 6th Grade Scholar, C. Woods
Atmosphere Model, Designed by TMSA 6th Grade Scholar, R. Houston
Hurricane Eta Photo Essay, Compiled by TMSA 6th Grade Scholar, J. Wheeler
(Click on the graphic to view the pictorial essay essay)
Math 6 : Mr. Price
TMSA's 6th grade math scholars recently started Unit 7. This new unit introduces our students to Integers, Absolute Value, the Coordinate Plane, and how to determine the length/distance using the layout of a coordinate plane. The standards covered in this unit are MGSE6.NS.C.5,6 and 7. This domain involves using integers in real world situations like elevation, temperature, and bank account balance. Students will also graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, and learn direction and distance as it pertains to the real world. Students are expected to enhance their math skills by completing practice lessons in iReady. All PowerPoints, notes and assignments are posted in OTUS in the lessons tab.
Congratulations to Mr. Price's January 2021 Student of the Month - C. Woods!
ELA: Mr. Burnam
TMSA's 6th grade ELA scholars spent most of the third quarter identifying text structure, recognizing point of view and author’s purpose, comparing texts across genres, and reviewing argumentative/opinion and informational writing. Highlights of our study in these areas were significant improvement in our Cycle 4 and 5 Assessments and study of the great poet, Langston Hughes. Students analyzed several of Hughes’s poems including “Harlem”, “Dreams”, and “Mother to Son”. As a culminating activity, students wrote a compare/contrast essay which compared Langston Hughes’s poem, “Mother to Son”, to Tupac Shakur’s poem, “The Rose That Grew From Concrete”.
Langston Hughes
Social Studies: Mr. Dolland
G’day mate! Last semester, TMSA's 6th grade scholars explored the Land Down Under- Australia. Scholars took a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living structure (that can be seen from outer space). Students learned about Uluru - the world’s largest monolith and a sacred site of Australia’s indigenous people-the Aborigines. Many students were enamored with the beauty of Australia’s geography, which includes beautiful beaches, picturesque mountains, and tropical rainforests. If you are an animal lover - Australia is the place for you! Australia s the home of kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, and a myriad of sea creatures. Lastly, students compared and contrasted Australia to their country, the United States of America, in the areas of geography, government, and economy.
TMSA 7th grade parents and guardians, as we prepare to enter the 4th quarter, prepare for the GA Milestones Test, and matriculate to 7th grade, please partner with us and ensure that your child completes all assigned work especially i-Ready and other intentional test preparation materials. Our goal is to properly prepare and equip our scholars in the best possible way. Together, we can achieve great things and finish this year off strong!
Thank you for all of your love and support so far this year.
TMSA's 6th Grade Teaching Team
Ms. Bynoe
Mr. Burnam
Mr. Dolland
Mr. Prince
P.S. Don't forget these important housekeeping items:
- Students may submit a video to their homeroom teacher if they would like to try out for the morning announcements team
- Students should be completing 2 lessons of iReady daily; a lesson does not count unless the score is passing
- Please have your student log into OTUS and iReady in front of you to show you their progress
- Students should be checking the homeroom class board on OTUS for enrichment opportunities, small group assignments and other important sixth grade announcements.