Mr. Henderson - Archived - 09/2017 Notes

Mr. Henderson

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Posted: January 7, 2015

This is a note to students and parents that the unit on Electricity is now complete.  Students will begin working on Science Fair projects over the next four weeks in class and at home. Class time will be dedicated for students to develop/research their project, work with peers, and ask questions.  It will be required that each student develop a project over the next four weeks.  Students will present the project in class following the four week work period.   Students may be chosen based on teacher judging/evaluation to represent NSEE at the District STEM Fair in March!   Good Luck grade 6 students!   Mr. Henderson

Posted: November 24, 2014

Parent Update: Students are now working on series and parallel circuits in class.  They are currently building series circuits using various materials provided.  Each student will be formatively assessed on building a working series and parallel circuit.  They will also be required to draw a diagram using appropriate symbols of their working circuit.   Below is a link for students.  It can be used to build circuits online. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc  

Posted: November 12, 2014

Electricity 6M & 6R A note to students and parents that the hand-on activities for "Electriciy" will begin and run for the next two weeks.  Students will be engaged in building working series and parallel circuits. Students will also explore "Electro Magnets" and how/why they work and where they are used in everyday life!   NOTE: Students will be formatively assessed during their class work on circuit building.  Outcome completion is noted during the group work on circuits.
Homework:    Task 1: Record in your journal a daily log of all activities from the time you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night.   Task 2: Indicate how/if electricity is being used in each activity listed.   Task 3: Now Imagine yourself living 200 years ago before electricity was used. Try creating a list of activities you might do without the use of electricity.   NOTE: Grade 6M due on Thursday October 30th and 6R due on Friday October 31st.  

Posted: October 21, 2014

A reminder to students that we have finished our unit on "SPACE" and will be starting our next unit on "ELECTRICITY". This unit is very hands on and may require students to bring in simple materials to perform tasks related to electricity.  
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This is a reminder that we are now finishing up our unit on "Space".  There will be a quiz on "Space" this Thursday and Friday October 16th and 17th.  Topics to review will be in students green scribbler.  These include:1.  Solar System & Planets2.  Moon Phases3.  Seasons & Day/Night4.  Solar/Lunar Eclipses5.  Stars/Constellations6.  Tides

Posted: September 17, 2014

Reminder:All Solar System diagrams are now due.  If you have not handed in your scaled version of the Solar System please do so by Thursday September 18th. Mr. Henderson 

Posted: September 10, 2014

Students are asked to complete a scaled diagram of the "Solar System" using the picture on page 14 and chart on page 6 of textbook. Please include colour and label each planet in the diagram.   Assignment is due on Friday September 12th.

Posted: September 4, 2014

I would like to welcome all of my new grade 6 students to the world of Science!  This year will be an exciting one where you will explore new topics using the Scientific Method and Science Inquiry.  I look forward to working with each and every student and encourage parents and students to visit my teacher page regularly. Attached is the course outline for grade 6 Science.  I ask that you please take the time to read this important information.. Mr. Henderson

Posted: May 13, 2014

There will be a quiz for all grade 6 students on "Classification".  Quiz will be on Thursday May 15th for 6M and Friday May16th for 6R. NOTE: Students will begin their next lab making wet slides and viewing Micro-organisms under the microscope following the quiz.

Posted: May 8, 2014

Grade 6R & 6MA reminder to all grade 6 students that the "Moon Animal" asssignment is due tomorrow Friday May 9th.Please hand in the assignment to your homeroom teacher in the morning.  

Posted: May 5, 2014

Students are asked to complete the worksheet in their scribblers "Moon Animal".   Your Job:Research the habitat/environment of the moon.   Using the knowledge you gain, create a profile of your moon animal. Useful Links:http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/mammals/challenges/flash/grassland.s... Survival Zone   http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/interactive_module.cfm?id=7# Build a Fish   http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/squish/ Squish the Fish   http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0211/games/game.cgi Arctic Adventure            

Posted: April 24, 2014

Homework:Choose any living thing (Plant or Animal).  Make a sketch of your animal and label it to show its features that you find unusual.  Discuss in written form what your living thing uses (Adaptations) for the following:*Moving*Getting food*Sensing environment*Reacting to surroundings*Staying warm/cool*Finding shelter                                                               Due on Monday April 28th for  6Ryder                                                               Due on Tuesday April 29th for  6Mutch 

Posted: April 11, 2014

Parents & Students:Below are a number of helpful/useful websites for our unit on "Variety of Life".  Please take the time to search through the sites as there is very important information pertaining to the unit outcomes. http://mrdolinski.weebly.com/uploads/7/3/5/4/735457/diversity_short_unit... 

Posted: April 9, 2014

Homework:Students are reminded that if they did not finish and hand in their design and drawing of the "Robot" to please do so asap.Students are asked to complete a classification table organizing the entire list of living things that was compiled in class last week.  Everything to complete this task is in your child's scribbler. NOTE:  Review the 5 characteristics of "Living Things".

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