Manipulatives with Fractions
When learning about regrouping fractions the sixth graders used pattern blocks to have a physical representation of how regrouping with fractions is different that regrouping within base 10.
6th Grade Activities
Parent – Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are Tuesday, November 21st. Please click on the link to make your appointment. https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/St_Linus
Taxonomy Review for Short Story Test
Middle school Literature students created alphabetical taxonomies to review for their test on short stories, which happened on Thursday. These are eighth graders in Mr. P’s homeroom completing the group assignment.
6th Graders Explore LCM and GCF
Two of the key concepts moving into more advanced mathematics are the least common multiple and the greatest common factor. The 6th graders spent a week exploring the concepts as word problems, relationships, and reasoning […]
6th Grade Reviews with Kahoot!
During Spirit Week, 6th grade is having fun reviewing their grammar skills with the game, Kahoot! Students get comfortable, so they can get competitive!
Where is the answer?
Many remember math classes as sitting in rows, taking notes and doing problem after problem. Today research shows that the best learning happens when working together and moving around. One way we do this in […]
Introduction to Greek Myths
Sixth graders spent some time this week meeting the main characters of Greek mythology and analyzing Pandora’s Box.
6th & 7th Grade Creation Story
6th & 7th grade began their creation story art projects. The boys and girls were split into groups and each group was assigned a day to draw a picture for. They completed them and they […]
Learning to Use Google Classroom
This year we are very excited to be using Google Classroom in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Google Classroom allows the students to see and submit their homework online. A broader benefit of using […]
Learning with Technology
Sixth Grade Language Arts: Students work on our online Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop materials using our Thinkpads. We use collaborative learning with the BrightLinks projector and then the students finish the lesson with individualized assignments. I […]