The sixth graders have completed their unit on plate tectonics. They will use some of the things they learned in that unit in our next unit, which is oceans.
We have started the oceans unit and have discussed the five oceans of the world, their history, and their differences. Next, the students will learn a bit about the ocean floor (which ties into plate tectonics). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a website dedicated to the exploration of the oceans. The link is:
On this site you will find information about oceanic exploration, videos and photographs, as well as Google maps of the ocean floor. It is a great site for students to explore. The students are doing some work in class with information from a specific ocean exploration sponsored by the NOAA. They will learn more about scientists and teachers who study the ocean and how they do it over the next few days.
Mid Quarter grade reports are coming home with students who have a "C" or below in science as of the current time. Most of these lower grades are due to missing assignments. They are not a lot of homework assignments in science, so it is quite important each student completes and turns in EVERY assignment to the best of his or her ability. One missing assignment can significantly lower a student's grade.
Kindly,
Mrs. Baier
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