Wednesday, April 1, 2020.....Hi to all my 6th graders and their families!  I hope and pray that everyone is doing well during this very difficult time.  I will be assigning a new chapter for the 6th grade to work on over the next two weeks.   You can do a little each day for the next two weeks,  therefore,  it does not have to be done in one or two days.  Also, I would like to see as many model Earth projects that were completed pictured on this web page this way I can visually see them and grade them accordingly.  

The next assignment is as follows:   Begin working on Chapter 19, 'Air Pressure and Wind' on page 530.  Read Section 19.1-'Understanding Air Pressure' on pages 532-536.  Define 19.1 vocabulary on page 532.  Then answer review questions 1-4 on page 536.  After completing Section 19.1, read Section 19.2, 'Pressure Centers and Winds' on pages 537-542. Define 19.2 vocabulary on page 537.  Then answer review questions 1-4 on page 542.  After completing Section 19.2, read Section 19.3, 'Regional Wind Systems' on pages 543-548.  Define 19.3 vocabulary on page 543.  Then answer review questions 1-4 on page 548.  After completing the above chapter work, then complete workbook pages 191-197.
 Finally,  for an at home performance assessment project,  please replicate the 'Changes of State' chart on page 505 of your textbook using a sheet of 11×14 sized drawing paper.  This chart project will count as a test grade.  I know this seems like a lot of work, but you can do a little at a time during the next two weeks.  
For all my 6th graders and their families,  please be safe, stay at home and continue to pray with each other.   I will be praying for everyone as well.  God bless.....Mr. Senatore




Monday, March 16, 2020.....For this week, the students need to review for the next test, Chapter 10, 'Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity'.  Last Thursday, I handed out the study guide for that chapter.  The students will take the Chapter 10 test when we return to school. 

After reviewing, the students can begin working on Chapter 18, 'Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation' on page 502 of their textbook.  Read Section 18.1 on pages 504-509, 'Water in the Atmosphere'.  Define 18.1 vocabulary on page 504.  Then read Section 18.2 on pages 510-516, 'Cloud Formation'.  Define 18.2 vocabulary on page 510.  Then read Section 18.3 on pages 517-522, 'Cloud Types and Precipitation'.  Define 18.3 vocabulary on page 517.

After completing chapter 18 vocabulary words, work on review questions 1-5 on page 509.  Then work on review questions 1-4 on page 516.  Then work on review questions 1-4 on page 522.

After completing the chapter 18 review questions, work on pages 183-188 in your workbook.  Please note that all of the assigned work will be checked and graded when the students return to school. On a final note, the above science work is for the next two weeks. 

Finally, I will keep all my students and their Families in my prayers during these difficult and stressful times.  Be well, stay well and God Bless!




Tuesday, January 27, 2020....We are now working on Chapter 8, 'Earthquakes and Earth's Interior'.  As a class, we will learn about the causes of earthquakes and how they are measured by intensity.  Also, almost all of the students have completed their 'Sea-Floor Spreading' charts which are now on display on the wall outside the science lab.  All of the charts looks fantastic!  Great job sixth grade!! 

 Friday, December 20, 2019....I would like to wish all my 6th grade students and their families a blessed,  Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year 2020! 

Wednesday, November 27, 2019.....We have completed
our study of space science with the solar system project presentations and the solar observation which was conducted yesterday, Tuesday, 11/26.  Beginning on Monday, December 2nd, we will embark on our study of plate tectonics as part of our 'Earth' curriculum.  Lastly, I would like to wish all my 6th graders and their families a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving!      

Thursday, October 31, 2019.....HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO MY 6TH GRADE SCIENCE CLASS AND THEIR FAMILIES!  DON'T EAT TOO MUCH CANDY!  

Wednesday, October 30, 2019......We are presently working on Chapter 23, 'Touring Our Solar System'. Today I will be assigning the solar system project which the students will work on at home.  The due date for this project will be Wednesday, November 20th.  Their 'Structure of the Sun' in class lab chart projects are presently on display on the wall outside the science lab.  The 6th graders did a wonderful job on their sun charts.  Great job 6th graders!

It's going to be an exciting year!

Our 6th grade Earth Science curriculum, which will be inline with the NYS Science Standards, will include an in depth study of units of Astronomy, Planet Earth & Weather & Climate.  In addition there will be a variety of related hands-on lab activities, including a solar observation using a Celestron reflector telescope & a Thousand Oaks professional solar filter as well as a nighttime lunar observation.  Lastly, there will be a performance assessment project to be completed for each unit of study covered as well as a standard chapter test which will include an essay writing component.

6th Grade Health will include an in depth study of units in Food & Nutrition, Physical Fitness & Community, Health & Safety.

Homework is regularly assigned as reinforcement of learned material & will consisit of curriculum related topics that will be assigned Monday - Thursday.   However, at my discretion, homework will at times be done during class time.  All homework will be checked for completion and reviewed each day.