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Monday, January 29, 2018

January 29- February 2, 2018

I hope you had a fabulous weekend!  This week we will be finishing up with convection currents and start on Energy!

Monday – Students will receive a new menu on the topic of Ocean Currents and Energy Transformations.  A sample can be found here.  We will also pass back test retakes and discuss our current progress. (Completing 2 activities per day will keep students on track!)

Tuesday – Students will continue to work on their menus.  The goal is to complete 2 activities.

Wednesday – Students will continue to work on their menus.  The goal is to complete 2 activities.
Thursday – Students will continue to work on their menus.  The goal is to complete 2 activities.  Students will also be turning in their Science Fair Tri-folds and Notebooks/logbook.
Friday – Students will take a test on Ocean Currents and Potential Energy.

In news related to my morning enrichment class, we have been working hard on a project to imagine, design, research and create a Maker Space for our whole school to use.  I am so pleased to announce that after only 2 months on Donor's Choose, we have had 2 of our lists funded!  Thanks to the hard work of our kids, we will be receiving flexible seating options and tools and materials to get us on our way!  We are in the process of uploading our next list of dreams and you can help!  The Donor's Choose link is always at the very bottom of this email and any support would be appreciated!  We are currently working on acquiring various robotics and sewing items.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, thoughts, or concerns! I hope you have a great week!

Lisa Preston, MAT
6th Grade Science
Head Middle Magnet Prep of Math & Science
1830 Jo Johnston Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160

https://www.donorschoose.org/MrsLisaPreston
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Sunday, January 21, 2018

January 22 - 26, 2018

Winter Break 2.0 Ends! Parents, Students and Teachers Cheer! 

I hope you were able to enjoy our unexpected break.  We have been studying weather and what a great opportunity to talk about it in real life!

Monday – Students will have an opportunity to finish their menu on the topic of Weather, specifically air masses, fronts, weather instruments and forecasting.  A sample can be found here.  We will also complete a class weather tracker.  For students who are already done, they will work in small groups to do online Jeopardy style review games in preparation for the test on Weather.

 Tuesday – Students will play a Kahoot review game in preparation for the test on Weather.  We will continue to complete a class weather tracker.

Wednesday – Students will take a test on Weather.  This will be a multiple choice assessment and will cover weather vocabulary as well as concepts. We will use the class weather tracker to demonstrate a creating a weather forecast.

 Thursday – Students will put together all of our new information about weather to create their own forecast! Students will receive a rubric and be asked to gather information for a US location of their choice and create a unique forecast.  They may choose to work alone or in groups no larger than 4.  Each student must present their own location on a weather map. ( a group with 4 members will discuss 4 locations) Presentations can be done live in class with a paper map, pre-filmed as a tv forecast, or using a powerpoint, prezi, sway, etc.

 Friday – Students will present their weather forecasts to the class.  Students will score other presenters and field feedback during their own presentation.

In news related to my morning enrichment class, we have been working hard on a project to imagine, design, research and create a Maker Space for our whole school to use.  I am so pleased to announce that after only 2 months on Donor's Choose, we have had 2 of our lists funded!  Thanks to the hard work of our kids, we will be receiving flexible seating options and tools and materials to get us on our way!  We are in the process of uploading our next list of dreams and you can help!  The Donor's Choose link is always at the very bottom of this email and any support would be appreciated!  We are currently working on acquiring various robotics and sewing items.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, thoughts, or concerns! I hope you have a great week!

Lisa Preston, MAT
6th Grade Science
Head Middle Magnet Prep of Math & Science
1830 Jo Johnston Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160

https://www.donorschoose.org/MrsLisaPreston
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Monday, January 8, 2018

January 8 - 12, 2018

We are off and running on an exciting new week!  We will be continuing our weather study this week.


Monday – Students will receive a new menu on the topic of Weather, specifically air masses, fronts, weather instruments and forecasting.  A sample can be found here.  Their goal will be to complete 1-2 activities today.  We will also complete a class weather tracker.
Tuesday – Students will continue to work on their menu to learn more about how a cold air masses and warm air masses interact to create weather!  We will continue to complete a class weather tracker.

Wednesday – Students will continue to work on their menu and learn about high-tech and lo-tech tools used for forecasting weather.  They will have a substitute and will not have access to technology.  Students have already committed to the paper assignments they will be working on and written their commitment on their menus. 
Thursday – Students will continue to work on their menu to learn more about how to put together all this week's information to create their own forecast! We will continue to complete a class weather tracker.

Friday – Students will complete working on their menu and turn it in at the end of the class period.  We will also be reviewing for a test on Tuesday.  Students will come home with 2 study guides in preparation.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, thoughts, or concerns! I hope you have a great week!

Lisa Preston, MAT
6th Grade Science
Head Middle Magnet Prep of Math & Science
1830 Jo Johnston Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160

https://www.donorschoose.org/MrsLisaPreston
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

January 3 - 5, 2018

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone is well-rested because we have a lot to accomplish and we're going to jump right in!

Wednesday – Students will receive a new menu on the topic of clouds and humidity.  A sample can be found here.  Their goal will be to complete 1-2 activities today.  We will also complete a class weather tracker.

Thursday – Students will continue to work on their menu to learn more about how water travels through its cycle, including cloud formation!

 Friday – Students will complete working on their menu and turn it in at the end of the class period.  It is a short week, so we will not be quizzing this week.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, thoughts, or concerns! I hope you have a great week!

Lisa Preston, MAT
6th Grade Science
Head Middle Magnet Prep of Math & Science
1830 Jo Johnston Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160

https://www.donorschoose.org/MrsLisaPreston
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