165 Bethany Road Office Hours
Holmdel, NJ 07733 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
732-264-5578 M - F
Mrs. McGuckin
6th Grade Math, Science, and
Social Studies
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Math
We will be closing up the year with a focus on the concepts of geometry. Lines, points, angles, area, perimeter, dimension. Geometry often utilizes a very different skill set than the other schools of math.....very visual. It is a nice change of pace for these last weeks.
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Science:
Soil and geology will be our focus as the year draws to a close. With your guidance, ask your child to use an apple to demonstrate to you just what fraction of the Earth is arable land, and which part of that land represents the soil used for growing crops. It's an eye opener!
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Social Studies
As of May 6th, we will have completed our study of the Four Ancient River Valley Civilizations....Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China. Students understand how vital rivers were (and are) to the development of civilizations. They are keenly aware of how civilizations exploded with growth and innovation once humans transitioned from hunter -gatherers to being able to farm the Earth.
As we end the year, we will focus on Ancient Greece and Rome.....and then they will be on to seventh grade and the history of the United States. -
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Announcements
Since 6A won the Mission Challenge, we are being rewarded with a pizza party. Students do not need to bring lunch on Thursday, June 7th.
As you can imagine, after a very long winter, the Spring weather has everyone excited and eager for the coming summer. Keeping the students in a learning frame of mind.....focused, engaged, and attentive....is a challenge. All of your support is appreciated as you reinforce to them the importance of participating in a productive learning environment.
Wish List:
Tissues
4x6 Index Cards
* Make sure to come prepared for class every day. *
SPECIALS SCHEDULE for the YEAR
Monday: Music Tuesday: Art Wednesday: PE
Thursday: Spanish Friday: Character Ed
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