Science Fair will be Jan. 8

Parents please speak with your children to ensure they have a completed project by the time we get back from Christmas break since we won't have much time after. The science fair will be Jan. 8 on a Thursday.

Extra Credit Opportunity (Due: Jan. 6, 2014)

Extra Credit Essay

Topic:

1.     What effect would a catastrophic geological event have on an ecosystem and its ecology?

Guidelines

1.      Perspective/Point of view: You can be any living organism from the specified ecosystem (Rio Grande Valley) except a human.

2.      Catastrophic geological event: Volcanic Eruption, Earthquake, Tsunami, & after effects associated with such events, like drought, fires, pollution, scarce food supply, predation, & erratic or drastic changes in weather patterns.

3.      Explain in detail what you’ve seen and how your daily living has been affected.  What challenges might you face and what impact has the event had on the ecosystem and the populations within it.

Intro:

·         Describe yourself, what animal, insect, or plant area you.

·         Describe your ecosystem before the catastrophic event.

·         Describe in detail the occurrence of a catastrophic geological event.

o   What did you hear, see, smell, feel both physically and emotionally.

·         Describe the scene directly after the catastrophic geological event.

o   What changes occurred within the ecosystem/environment

o   What do you see, smell, feel both physically and emotionally

o   Are there others with you

Body:

·        Describe how your daily activities have changed

·        Can you continue as if nothing occurred

·        Do you have to adapt in order to survive?

·         Describe any after effects of the event that have a direct impact on you or your community.

o   Drought, Fires, pollution, food and water supply, predation, and violence.

·         Describe any interactions between other species or even with humans.

o   Are this interactions positive/beneficial or negative/detrimental to your survival

·          Explain what you've had to do in order to ensure your survival as well as your groups/population/community.

Conclusion:

·        Restate the catastrophic geological event and the long term effect it has in your ecosystem, community, population, yourself.

·        Were you able to adapt and persevere; if yes how

·        Did your group if applicable make it or did you yourself make it in the end.

Think of it as producing your own movie just make it on realistic events and scenarios:

No unicorns, aliens, wizards, and other made believe things 

Grading Criteria

• 50 Points for Content
• 30 Points for Structure
• 20 Points for organization and Neatness

A: 90-100 get 50 points toward lowest quiz grade

B: 80-89 get 30 points toward lowest quiz grade

C: 70-79 get 10 points towards lowest quiz grade

If possible email finished draft before the deadline to jcarmona044@rgccisd.org

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3rd Six Weeks (Week 6) Christmas Week

Monday:    ·         6th Grade Field Trip o   University of Texas Pan-American

Tuesday: ·         6th Grade Math Benchmark Exam ·         Science Fair Project Work Day ·         Make-up Day

Wednesday: ·         6th Grade Reading Benchmark Exam ·         Science Fair Project Work Day ·         Make-up Day

Thursday: ·         Cinema Field Trip o   The Hobbit Movie

Friday: ·         Christmas Social Hope you all enjoy your Christmas break but please do not forget to complete your Science Fair Projects. Remember it is your Six Weeks Exam grade.

Science Benchmark Rescheduled For Tuesday Dec. 9

The Science Benchmark has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9 instead of Dec. 10.
Students just review/look over your notes as a quick review and don't over stress just try your best!
See you all tomorrow,
Mr. Carmona

3rd Six Weeks (Week 5)

Monday:    ·         Introduction to Ecology o   How are parts of the environment connected? §  Ecology §  Levels of Organization §  Biomes §  Habitat and Niche

Tuesday: ·         6th Grade Social Studies Benchmark Exam

Wednesday: ·         6th Grade Science Benchmark Exam

Thursday: ·         Introduction to Ecology Review o   Ecology in class assignment o   Review for Ecology Quiz

Friday: ·         Introduction to Ecology Quiz

Progress Report Night (Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014) 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.

 

We will be conducting a progress report night for all parents to come and speak with teachers about the students performance with their academics.
I am formally inviting all parents to come and take advantage of this time to bring up any concerns or just to check up on how the students are performing in their classes.