Day #124 - 3/31/16 - Unit 3: Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a D day so we will go to Library and Technology. We will begin talking about human environmental issues, and complete a "Day 3" practice test. You will continue to work with your business partners on your own ancient Greece wedding plan sales pitch.

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Make sure you have all materials

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Should animals be put in zoos and circuses for our pleasure?
How do humans interact with nature? How do you interact with nature? 

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

There are 5 of these patches throughout the world. 

The largest is 6 times the size of France.

Activity #1
(We do)

9:00 - 9:30 & 12:30 - 1:00
Human/Environmental Interaction Web

GMO's
Weather Modification
Hydroelectricity
mining
alternative energy 
animals, farming and domesticating
logging
precious gems and minerals
hydrofracking
pollution
recreational activities
Industrialization

Activity #2

(We do)

9:30 - 10:00 & 1:00 - 1:30
Go over responses from day 1 practice test

Directions:

Work in groups of 4 to collaborate about your answers on the multiple choice questions. Be sure to go back in to the text to support your thinking regarding your answers.

Activity #3

(You do)

10:00 - 10:30 & 1:30 - 2:00 

Practice Test - Day 2: Short Answer

Directions: Read each passage and answer the short answer questions that follow. 

Work Carefully
Take your time
Check your answers
Go back into the text, highlight evidence
Preview questions

Homework: