Welcome Sixth Graders! The umbrella theme for much of sixth grade science is "Can We Save Puget Sound?" Through this topic, we will cover the ecology of the sound. This will include information about individual species, the interaction between the species and the non-living factors in the Sound; watersheds and the effect of humans on the Sound; water, nitrogen, and carbon cycles. The theme will serve as a springboard for other sub-units such as atoms and molecules and cells. We will take field trips to such places as the Duamish River, the Discovery Park water treatment plant, and some chosen sites to do water testing.
2008-09 Week of September 8th:
Monday, September 8th:
Introduction to the idea of Ecology and Environmental Science.
Brief "what do you know?" questionnaire about Puget Sound and Ecology.
First assignment: Each student will research a marine vertebrate and invertebrate (or plant). Complete an outline on the basic information about their two species. Create a model of their species for our "What Lives in Puget Sound" bulletin board.
What Lives in Puget Sound Outline
Homework On the internet, find and print out information on your two species.
Tuesday, September 9th:
Review their species and the information they found.
Discuss some basics on species classification.
Work on their written information or on their models.
Homework Try to complete as much written information as possible.
Thursday, September 11th:
Outline of species classification.
Review some of the key characteristics that define the Phlya and Classes of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Work on their models some more.
Outline of Classifying Living Things
Homework Work on models and written information.
Friday, September 12th:
Work on their models.
I handed out new outline sheets so they could make a final draft.
Homework Be prepared to present your species to the class on Monday.
Week of September 15th
Monday, September 15th:
Students review each other's species outline and give input about how to improve it.
Start presentations
Emily - Orca whale, Anna - Moon snail, Tong Yuan - Dall's Porpoise, Maya - Bull Kelp, Rania - Sea Otter, Ruby - Acorn Barnacle, Finn - Eelgrass
Homework Be prepared to present your species to the class tomorrow (Tuesday)
Tuesday, September 16th:
Special Presentation by Dr. Karla Fuller
See the Science to Go page for information on this exciting new program.
Student presentations on their marine animals
Isa - Tufted Puffin, Leila - Salmon, Parkavi - Chiton, Eleanor - Alabaster nudibranch, Emelia - Ghost Shrimp, Katelyn - Sanderling, Deepika - Sea Urchin
Homework Be prepared to present your species to the class tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday, September 18th:
Student presentations on their marine animals
Elly - Geoduck, Morgan - Harlequin Duck, Andrea - Lingcod, Finn - Surf Scoter, Emily - Giant Pacific Octopus, Anna - Glaucus Winged Gull, Ton Yuan - Zooplankton
Homework Be prepared to present your species to the class tomorrow (Friday)
Friday, September 19th:
Student presentations on their marine animals
Emma - Harbor Seal, Morgan - Ocher Sea star, Rania - Giant Green Anemone, Isa - Red Rock Crab, Parkavi - Black Brandt, Eleanor - Brown Rockfish
Homework Last group, be prepared to present your species to the class next week (Monday)
+Week on September 22nd
Monday, September 22nd
Finish student presentations
Food web activity
Homework
