In Our Classroom

On the first day of school and randomly throughout the year, I told everyone that we are a family in our classroom. We spend more time together in the classroom than we spend at home with our own families.  I want everyone to know that through all the ups and downs, we are the "Lochridge Leaders" and we will continue to lead ourselves and others to success.  This picture is a great summary of what we do in our classroom.  Don't ever forget that Ms. Laurie and I are always on your side and we want nothing but the best for you and your future.

Math and Holiday Cooking!!!

I wish every student a wonderful holiday season. When I was a kid, I always cooked with my mother, and I think her wonderful cooking of Italian food, which were recipes passed on from my ancestors from Calabria and Sicily, helped me understand proportions. Big crowd versus small, or downsize. Kids, help your families cook or fix plates this season! Believe me, you will learn!!!

How are the Leaders?

Okay, kiddos, I hope you are all taking delight in a break from school. We already miss you guys and are wondering how ya'll are and what you're doing. Why not take a moment and reflect upon the new memories of the 2011 year so far? Looking back and writing it out is expository, and I know you are all experts at it so far... :)

Season's Greetings to SASIC

Well, as much as everyone is looking forward to this holiday season, we all know (and are excited!!!) that there will be a lot of free time. Do not forget to enlighten the mind. Let us write. Let us read, and cherish classic stories of legend, celebration, and life. Each day and every minute, second and moment provides an opportunity to learn; in and outside the classroom. Happy holidays to all!!!

Words to live by...

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." Maya Angelou. Have we not all been here at one time or another?

Teamwork is a must...

Success in life, in anything,
depends upon the number of persons
that one can make himself agreeable to.
Thomas Carlyle

Think about it ... We can work together and help each other and be effective... or side against our peers. Which situation is more beneficial?

Africa Research Websites

Here is access to two website about Africa that have information to help wrtie your expository essay.


Smithsonian Africa Culture  -  scroll down to the bottom and find "Choose Your Style."  When you put the different outfits together, you will be given information about where the outfit came from.

PBS kids Africa

Plant and Animal Cells

We have been learning that cells are the basic units of life!  We can not live without them!  Watch the video about plant and animal cells.

Plant Cells

Animal Cells

Cells Alive!

Fun with Conversions!!!

The students are learning about conversions in Math. I found a website which features games that will not only be fun, but beneficial to helping new knowledge "stick."

Fun with Conversions

How Far is It?

Use mapquest to complete the math assignment today!  Find the distance between the listed cities, then convert them to either the yards, feet, or inches.  Have fun!

Map it!

Mapquest

More Cause and Effect...

Shallow men believe in luck, strong men believe in cause and effect.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sixth graders, do you remember our lesson on cause and effect? How can you apply what you have learned from this quote?

Proportions in Art

Here is a website that shows how proportions have been used in some of our most treasured art from the past. Students, see how proportions play a vital role in the creation of greatness?

Proportions

Nothing but the truth..

Today we learned about two different ways of expository informational text; classification and sequential. The students wrote short paragraphs after the lesson to express their newfound knowledge in that area. I took delight in reading their passages, because their subject matter was so unique. I believe they understood the information that was presented to them, and I am so impressed in how they applied it... :)

Food Chains and Food Webs

Here is some practice with food chains and food webs.  Use what you learned in class to create some more chains and webs.

Food Chains

Food Webs