McMillan by Ms. McMillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class 6th Grade Science en-us 2016-08-24 16:50:35 UTC 2023-01-22 10:43:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Welcome terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/119640790 2016-08-24 16:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/119640790 Hello. Over the next three weeks, we will be studying the Earth-Sun-Moon system. Students will be learning about the seasons and the phases of the moon. Please check Edmodo for home learning assignments and resources. terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/121158416 2016-09-01 17:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/121158416 Starting on 9/6, students should be recording the phase of the moon every night on pg.8 of their iNB. This includes Saturday and Sunday. A picture of the moon phase chart is shown below: terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/121815496 2016-09-06 14:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/121815496 Students will have a test this Wednesday on the Earth-Sun-Moon system to include seasons and minor objects in our solar system. The study guide was posted in Edmodo on Friday. terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/124800957 2016-09-19 15:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/124800957 This week students are learning about moon phases, eclipses, and tides. At home students should be able to model the phases of the moon, model the alignment of the ESM during eclipses, and explain the causes of tides. terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/124801975 2016-09-19 16:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/124801975 September 22, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/125843105 Today in class we reviewed our second major exam. Students who did not display proficiency on select standards received a packet to be completed and turned in on Monday. The packet includes activities to remediate students in areas related to their non-proficiencies.

We are wrapping up solar and lunar eclipses. At home, students should be able to model the alignment of the sun, earth, and moon during both eclipses. They also should be able to explain why we do not see a solar and lunar eclipse every month.]]> 2016-09-22 18:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/125843105 September 26, 2016                                                           This week we are studying tides. Students should be able to explain the causes of tides and define the term. We will be doing a graphing activity on Tuesday on tidal ranges as an extension of our tides lesson. terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/126378099 2016-09-26 14:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/126378099 September 27, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/126783570 There will be a retake exam tomorrow on the Earth, Sun, and Moon. Students who successfully completed and handed in their remediation packet will have the opportunity to take the retake exam. The new grade will be an average of the two grades.]]> 2016-09-27 18:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/126783570 September 30, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/127583922 Today each student received a hard copy of the study guide. The final exam will be given on Thursday, October 6th. The final exam is worth 10% of the final grade and will cover Astronomy. Students should be working on their final exam this weekend and they should also be studying every night leading up to the exam.

If a study guide is lost, students can get another copy through Edmodo.]]> 2016-09-30 16:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/127583922 October 3, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/127977492 Today students practiced modeling the moon phases using a clock as a reference. At home, students should be able to model the moon phases when the sun is shining from different areas around the clock. Examples are shown below:]]> 2016-10-03 18:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/127977492 October 17, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/131253281 Welcome back!!! Today we discussed some national STEM competitions we will be participating in this year. One is the Verizon app challenge. In this challenge, students will design a mobile app to help solve a problem in their community. If their app is chosen, the students may earn the opportunity to work with MIT to create the app!! I will be hand picking students to be on teams to be participate in this competition. Those students will receive letters this week that must be signed by parents and returned to me. More information about the challenge can be found on the attached link.
https://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/


]]> 2016-10-17 17:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/131253281 October 18, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/131613427 Today we started the registration process for our national online STEM competition. eCybermission is an online STEM competition sponsored by the U.S. Army. In this competition, students work in teams of 3-4 to identify a problem in their community and use STEM to solve the problem. This is a fun and exciting project and is an incentive for the students. Therefore it is important for students to maintain current and passing status within science in order to continue to engage in the project.

Parents must provide consent for students to participate by completing step 4 online of the eCybermission registration.  Students will log in tonight for the parent to complete this step. If you would like to know more about this fun project, please click on the link below. 
http://www.ecybermission.com/
]]> 2016-10-18 19:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/131613427 October 25, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/132969594 This week students should be tracking weather data for four locations in their weather (composition) book. The four cities we are tracking are Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Centerville, GA. In the weather table for each of these cities students should record the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, forecast, and time of the day that they are accessing this information. Students should use the link in Edmodo for the weather channel (www.weather.com) to research this information.]]> 2016-10-25 12:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/132969594 October 31, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/134255197 This week students will be doing a lab on relative humidity.  We will also be learning about air pressure and earth's oceans. Our next exam will be one week from today. Study guides have been posted in Edmodo and may be updated towards the end of the week depending on pacing (a field trip on Friday may affect our pacing). Here is the tentative study guide:]]> 2016-10-31 15:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/134255197 November 7, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/135619733 This week we will be learning about the causes of waves, currents, and tides.  Students will complete a foldable in their iNB for home learning about the causes of waves, currents, and tides. Our lab this week will focus on air pressure.  We will be doing lab on air pressure using the TI-Nspire graphing calculators.  If time permits, we will also use the Vernier barometer probe to calculate air pressure. By the end of the week students should be able to explain how air molecules move in a high pressure system vs. a low pressure system.  They should also be able to explain how density is related to pressure systems.]]> 2016-11-06 18:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/135619733 November 28, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/140197242 This week the students will be conducting a lab on land and sea breezes.  Students will be required to graph the data from their lab manually and then students will graph their data electronically on Microsoft Excel.  The electronic graph will be saved in their online class notebook in OneNote.  If time permits, students may be asked to type their lab report and drop it in their class notebook in OneNote.]]> 2016-11-28 15:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/140197242 December 1, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/141245917 Hydrology & Meteorology Final Exam Study Guide]]> 2016-12-01 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/141245917 December 7, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/142273548 This week students are learning about hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.  There will also be a lab this week on currents. A quiz will be given on Friday on severe weather and currents.]]> 2016-12-07 13:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/142273548 December 7, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/142274098 Academic bowl competition is tomorrow at Mossy Creek Middle School.  Students should wear khaki pants and a navy blue polo shirt will be provided to them. Parents attending the competition should use the gym doors and sign in at the gym lobby @ Mossy Creek Middle School by 8:30am. ]]> 2016-12-07 13:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/142274098 January 4, 2016 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/145111074 This week we will begin a new composition book. We will be learning about Earth's layers. Students should be able to describe each layer in terms of density, temperature, and composition. The following table will be completed as home learning this week:]]> 2017-01-03 16:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/145111074 Our team at Thomson Middle School just won Best in State in the Verizon Innovative Learning app challenge! That means our app concept is the best among all the middle school entries in Georgia. We won $5,000 and tablets for every team member! And it gets better—we are in the running for the app challenge Fan Favorite award. To win, our concept needs to get the most votes. Help us win by texting RAM to 22333 by February 14!Please forward this email so your friends can HELP OUR TEAM WIN! terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/147543356 2017-01-17 14:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/147543356 January 23, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/148843271 Today the students had their first exam for the new year! For the remainder of the week, students will be working on their eCybermission projects.  This is an online STEM competition sponsored by the U.S. Army.  We will be conducting researching the next few days.  By the end of the week we should be preparing to run our experiments.  For more information about eCybermission, check out the following website:

]]> 2017-01-23 19:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/148843271 January 31, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/150497905 This week students will be typing up their introduction to eCYbermission. We are also studying our new unit on plate tectonics. I will be presenting at the Georgia Science Teachers Association conference this week and will not be here on Thursday and Friday.  Any assignments left during my absence will be graded upon my return.  Students have been informed of the expectations during my absence.  All assignments will be completed and ready for grading when I return on Monday.]]> 2017-01-31 12:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/150497905 February 1st, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/150973912 We have 2 weeks left for voting for the Verizon Mobile app competition. Please get as many people as you can to vote!!! It takes one second literally. We are number #6 out of 100 schools in the nation!!! We may never get the opportunity to be Best in State and in the top 10 again. Please text RAM to 22333 and tell all of your friends and family ! Thank you.]]> 2017-02-01 19:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/150973912 February 13, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/153408442 This week we will be wrapping up our unit on plate tectonics. Depending on this week's pacing, there will be a test next week Wednesday or Friday on plate tectonics.  We are also working diligently on eCybermission.  The eCybermission is due on February 22nd.  ]]> 2017-02-13 13:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/153408442 February 16, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/154440778 Students will have a quiz tomorrow on plate tectonics. Based on the data from their entrance card today, there is still some confusion with plate boundaries. Please make sure your child is studying their notes, foldable, worksheets completed in class, and using the resources in Edmodo. I have attached a summary of the geological formations at each plate boundary in the attached document. Your child should be able to explain this document and explain how we arrived at our current plate tectonics theory.]]> 2017-02-16 19:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/154440778 February 17, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/154671549 Plate Tectonics Study Guide]]> 2017-02-17 18:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/154671549 February 24, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/156064789 We will have a lab next week on Weathering.  Students will need to bring in either a box of chalk or a bottle of white vinegar on Monday the 27th.]]> 2017-02-24 16:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/156064789 February 27, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/156373004
We are lucky to be apart of a 3 year grant with NASA.  Friday they did a really fun lab with us called "Cloud in a bottle."  Students should be able to explain to you how we created the cloud in a bottle and how it works.

Today media release forms will go home. Please be sure to sign the NASA media release form and return it as soon as possible.]]> 2017-02-27 12:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/156373004 February 27, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/156374496
We are currently seeking sponsorship to get a color, wireless laser printer for our classroom.  The color laser printer will allow us to print out our data from our lab experiments wirelessly from individual devices.  If you donate today- March 1st, your donation would be matched dollar for dollar by using the code LIFTOFF. For more information, click on the link below:]]> 2017-02-27 12:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/156374496 March 13, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/159803774 Students will have their science mid-term exam on Thursday. Study guides were given last week (also posted in Edmodo). Tonight students were given midterm review questions to complete by Wednesday. The questions will help students review plate boundaries, our lowest area as indicated by previous assessment data. The questions are attached below. The link and the questions can be found in Edmodo. The midterm review questions are due on Wednesday.]]> 2017-03-13 19:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/159803774 April 3, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/164306909 This week we will be continuing our unit on weathering, erosion, and deposition. By the end of the week, students should be able to define all three terms and provide examples of each process. Students should also be able to explain the big idea behind the three concepts.

]]> 2017-04-03 12:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/164306909 April 10, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/165654984 This week we will be concluding our unit on soil. We will be discussing soil conservation methods and finishing the week with renewable vs. nonrenewable energy resources. ]]> 2017-04-10 12:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/165654984 Thank you for everyone who has donated thus far to our donor choose project. We still need your support. Please donate when you get a chance. We would really like to have our own personal wireless printer for our classroom. Thank you in advance for your support!! terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/165655586 2017-04-10 12:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/165655586 April 12, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/166059319 There will be an exam on Monday on WED, soil, conservation, and energy resources. The study guide has been posted in Edmodo.]]> 2017-04-12 12:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/166059319 April 17, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/166564383 This week we will be exploring variables that affect solar panel output. We will be using the Vernier probes- the latest in data collection technology to collect and analyze our data.]]> 2017-04-17 15:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/166564383 May 12, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/171522377 Final Exam Study Guide]]> 2017-05-12 15:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/171522377 August 14, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/180906269 Hello Students & Parents

Welcome to an awesome 2017-2018 school year. My name is Ms. McMillan and I am the Earth Science 6th grade teacher in room 420.  We are currently learning about the layers of the Earth.  Communication, resources, and home learning assignments for my class can be found in Edmodo.  Edmodo is an educational resource similar to Facebook but for students and teachers.  Every student in my class has been set up for an Edmodo account. I encourage you to log in with your child and have them give you a tour of Edmodo.  If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message from Edmodo.]]> 2017-08-14 11:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/180906269 August 22, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/182140997 This week we will be concluding our unit on Earth's layers. Students should be able to compare and contrast Earth's layers in terms of temperature, density, thickness, and composition. The four layers we focused on was the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. There will be an exam on Monday the 28th on Earth's layers. The study guide will be posted in Edmodo by Friday. Our next unit will be on Rocks & Minerals.]]> 2017-08-22 17:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/182140997 August 23, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/182330616 The study guide for Monday's exam is posted below and in Edmodo.]]> 2017-08-23 14:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/182330616 August 29th, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/183427548 Today the students completed a test autopsy for Monday's exam. Non-proficient students received additional small group instruction from the teacher during class and follow up practice for home learning. These students will display mastery on Thursday via a modified exam.  Proficient students practiced their coding skills using the TI-Nspire calculator and the TI innovator hub. ]]> 2017-08-29 15:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/183427548 September 8, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/187186829 Students are missing assignments received a private message from me in Edmodo. Students should complete those assignments over the weekend and submit to me on Monday.]]> 2017-09-13 14:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/187186829 September 13, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/187187643 Our new unit of study is the Rock cycle. We have an edible lab scheduled for this unit. Student should purchase and bring in assigned supplies by Friday.]]> 2017-09-13 14:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/187187643 September 19, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/188903154 We are finishing our Rock cycle unit. We will finish the lab by tomorrow. Students lab reports will be due on Friday, September 22nd. There will be a quiz on Frida, September 22nd on rock processes, rock characteristics, and rock examples.]]> 2017-09-19 14:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/188903154 September 22, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/190273031 There will be a random notebook check next week. Students should have 25 words defined and numbered in the back of their iNB.

Students who did not complete the sub work on Thursday for home learning should be completing it this weekend and turn it in on Monday, September 25th.

Students who do not achieve proficiency on the Rock cycle quiz today should complete the rock cycle practice worksheet given in class (and attached below). It is due on Monday, September 25th.]]> 2017-09-22 19:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/190273031 September 28, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/192128124 Science mid-term will be next week Wednesday. The study guide is posted in Edmodo and below. Students should complete the study guide by writing the answers in their iNB or making flashcards.]]> 2017-09-28 15:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/192128124 October 16, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/197297555 This week we will be concluding our unit on weathering, erosion, and deposition. We will also begin our new unit on soil. In addition, as we begin the second half of the semester, all assignments must be completed by the due date. Please be sure to check agendas/Edmodo daily for assignments.]]> 2017-10-16 12:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/197297555 October 30, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/201656152 This week we will be starting a new unit on Plate Tectonics. We also have a field trip this week to Go Fish.]]> 2017-10-30 11:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/201656152 November 15, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/207420124 Here is the itinerary for those students selected to attend the Girls Engineer It field trip on November 18, 2017.]]> 2017-11-15 20:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/207420124 December 6, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/213908243 The Plate Tectonics booklet is due on Friday, December 8th. It is worth 25% of the grade. We have been working on it all week in class so late booklets will not be accepted. The booklet should have a colorful title page. The Gondwanaland sheet should be glued down on the left and the 5 paragraph essay should be on the right hand side. Parents please ensure the students have completed their booklets. Below are pictures of an exemplary booklet. Thank you.]]> 2017-12-06 20:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/213908243 December 8, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/214635611 Here is the study guide for the final exam for 6th grade Earth Science.]]> 2017-12-08 19:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/214635611 December 12, 2017 terra_mcmillan https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/215584277 Every student received a hard copy of their final exam study guide today. Any student who misplaces/lose their study guide will be responsible for accessing a copy from here or Edmodo.]]> 2017-12-12 19:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_mcmillan/class/wish/215584277