Watch the video linked below on the Layers of the Earth. Then in your science copybook briefly describe the inner and outer cores, the mantle, and the crust.

http://www.screencast.com/t/t0XLia2Se

Welcome to 6th grade! I am so happy to meet all of you and to be your teacher! We have an exciting year ahead of us. In Social Studies we will be studying Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. If you could travel to any of the countries on these continents which would you choose? Why?

Social Studies Performance Assessment

Which two countries did you choose for your social studies performance assessment? Why did you choose these two countries to compare and contrast?

Christmas in Europe

Choose a country in Europe and research their Christmas traditions. You may use the website on my blog to do this. Write a five to seven sentence paragraph sharing what you found about your chosen country. Spelling and grammar counts, your post will not be published until all spelling and grammar are correct.

European Countries

So far during our study of Europe, we have studied several regions of Europe. Choose a country from the United Kingdom, Scandinanvia, or Europe's Heartland and write a parapgraph (5-7 complete sentences) about the country. Please share some interesting facts you have learned. Spelling and grammar count!

Continental Drift

Which Evidence for continental drift do you think is the most convincing? Explain your answer in a paragraph that is 5-7 sentences. Spelling and grammar counts!

Maps

Compare and contrast physical and political map. How are they alike? how are they different? Your answer should be at least 5-7 sentences. Spelling and grammar counts!