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Science & Social Studies 6
Recent ActivityInstructor: Ms. Dixon
Welcome to my web page!! I'm Ms. Dixon and I teach sixth grade science and social studies in the Lightning Bolt team. I am so excited to be working with amazing kids this year! If you have any questions, feel free to call, e-mail, or send a note with your child.
Lindsey and Kanan got a chance to interview me. Here are some of the questions and answers:
~K and L: In your opinion, what is science and how is it related to daily life?
Ms. Dixon: Science is trying to understand and explain things around you. You use science in daily life to overcome problems and reach conclusions.
~K and L: Why is social studies important in daily life?
Ms. Dixon: It is important that we are aware of not only how we live, but how others in the world live as well.
~K and L: So what will we be learning in science and social studies this year?
Ms. Dixon: My focus in social studies will be South America and Russia. The students will rotate for social studies, so other teachers will teach them about Europe. During science we will be studying optical illusions, micro invertebrates, rocks and minerals, and the solar system.
~K and L: What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Ms. Dixon: I love getting to be with students and interacting with them.
~K and L: What are some of your hobbies?
Ms. Dixon: My hobbies include hiking, sailing, kayaking, traveling, and photography. If you see me coming with my camera, you better smile!
This page was created by Kanan Shah and Lindsey Helms
Lindsey and Kanan got a chance to interview me. Here are some of the questions and answers:
~K and L: In your opinion, what is science and how is it related to daily life?
Ms. Dixon: Science is trying to understand and explain things around you. You use science in daily life to overcome problems and reach conclusions.
~K and L: Why is social studies important in daily life?
Ms. Dixon: It is important that we are aware of not only how we live, but how others in the world live as well.
~K and L: So what will we be learning in science and social studies this year?
Ms. Dixon: My focus in social studies will be South America and Russia. The students will rotate for social studies, so other teachers will teach them about Europe. During science we will be studying optical illusions, micro invertebrates, rocks and minerals, and the solar system.
~K and L: What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Ms. Dixon: I love getting to be with students and interacting with them.
~K and L: What are some of your hobbies?
Ms. Dixon: My hobbies include hiking, sailing, kayaking, traveling, and photography. If you see me coming with my camera, you better smile!
This page was created by Kanan Shah and Lindsey Helms
Class Announcements Classroom PetsCurrently, we have many animals living in our classroom. Some of them include, a firebelly toad that Claire Dockrill donated, a South African gobi, two goldfish, and a community fish tank with several species of fish that cooperate well with each other.
Effective Ways To SearchWhen searching the web for Science Fair Projects or any other information, notice the end of the URL. Reliable information is not usually found on websites with the extension .com because anybody can create this type of website. Some reliable web extensions are .org, .edu, .gov, or .mil. These sites will ensure that you find true information.
 Science Fair ProjectsWe are currently working on the Science Fair projects. The whole project is due on Monday, December 14, 2009. More information is to come soon about deadlines. The research paper for your project is due on Thursday, October 29th.
If help is needed, this is a short description of the scientific method you will be using for your project. Scientific Method:
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Class Links  A helpful guide for referencesThe Librarian, Mrs. Ysteboe, has a great guide to bibliographies on her page. It is a downloadable file. Free RiceThis website has practice math, social studies, and vocabulary problems that are beneficial to people in need of food around the world. |
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