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Ms. Lounsbury, Science - B, 6th Grade

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Week of April 29th

Hello!
 
This week, we will begin our final unit in science, the Geologic Time Scale. We will be discussing the 4.6 billion years the Earth has been around as well as talking about how scientist determined the periods of time based on the layers of rock on the Earth. We will be watching this video on Monday as an introduction to the topic. 
 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury

Week of March 18th

Hello!
 
We will be finishing the movie Apollo 13, this week. Students will be completing activities related to the movie.  
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Movie Permission Apollo 13

I am attaching a permission slip for our class to watch the movie Apollo 13.  Apollo 13 was a U.S. spaceflight that suffered an explosion and power failure enroute to the Moon. The mission was launched on April 11, 1970, with three astronauts: Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. The crew had to abort the moon landing and use the lunar module as a lifeboat to return to Earth. They used the moon’s gravity to slingshot back to Earth, becoming the farthest humans have ever been in space. Please look through the form and email me if you have any questions about the movie. 
 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Field Trip Announcements

Dear 6th grade families,

As a reminder, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5th is our field trip to CU Fiske Planetarium. Please send your student with comfortable walking shoes, a sack lunch, and a water bottle in their backpack for the day. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

 

Ms. Charlie (she/her/hers)

Environmental Education Coordinator

Westgate Community School

Thornton, CO 80241

Week of March 4th

Hello,
 
This week students will be going on a field trip to the CU Boulder Planetarium on Tuesday, March 5th.
 
I am also attaching a permission slip for our class to watch the movie Apollo 13.  Apollo 13 was a U.S. spaceflight that suffered an explosion and power failure enroute to the Moon. The mission was launched on April 11, 1970, with three astronauts: Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. The crew had to abort the moon landing and use the lunar module as a lifeboat to return to Earth. They used the moon’s gravity to slingshot back to Earth, becoming the farthest humans have ever been in space. Please look through the form and email me if you have any questions about the movie. 
 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week of February 5th 2024

Hello!
 
This week students will be taking an in depth look into our solar system. Students will be learning how to use their observations to gather information about the different parts of our solar system and universe.  Here is a video that shows what we will be talking about. 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 
 

Week of January 29th

Hello!
 
Students have been researching a fictional, mythical, or made-up creature. They have been tasked to use their knowledge of Climate Zones to prove where in the world they think their creature would live.  They are presenting this week.
 
Mrs. Lounsbury
 

Week of January 22nd 2024

Hello!
 
Last week, students found the climate for different states in the USA. This week, students will learn about the 5 different climate zones. They will also learn how meteorologists show and collect data for climate, weather, and temperature of an area. 
 
Here is a video that discusses the 5 different climates. https://youtu.be/Kp7ZhvJXrMc?feature=shared 
 
Mrs. Lounsbury 

Week if January 16th 2024

Hello!
I hope you all are staying warm and enjoying your snow day.  This week we will be discussing climate, average temperature, and why weather can be different in many places. Here is a video that discusses the difference between weather and climate.  https://youtu.be/vH298zSCQzY?feature=shared 
 
See you Wednesday,
 
Mrs. Lounsbury