Week 12/13-12/16

Dear Parents,

We are excited for the Christmas season! Thank you so much for your gifts and care during this time. We have planned a Christmas party. It will be this Thursday afternoon for both classes. Students have asked to bring in many treats which is great. Mrs. McFarland will make a list of items that they are able to bring. We would ask that students sign up for the item they would like to bring and make sure to bring enough for both classes. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this. In addition, students are going to make Christmas ornament in Mrs. McFarland class, please bring hot glue gun if you have one. We appreciate your help in celebrating the season.

English Class:

In English class the students are continuing their presentations on their countries. They really have been doing so great. It has been a joy to watch them. 

For math they will have two quizzes this week. They have been studying measurement conversions and rates. It is a tough unit so please make sure students are reaching out for help. 

Chinese Class:

If your student received the AAPPL test result the target for 6th grade: Interpretive Reading should be at range N4-I1 (N4 is a little bit below), Interpretive Listening should be at range I1-I2 (I1 is a little bit below), Presentational Writing should be at range N4-I1 (N4 is a little bit below).  If your student is below, don't worry just have them practice Quizlet and Mandarin Matrix each daily for 10-15 minutes and follow the AAPPL strategy suggestion to make improvement.

Note: If you student has missing assignment for Science and Chinese, they still can go back to complete their assignments, the window will open until the end of 2020. 

Chinese :

This coming week, we will finish MMX U2.3 公园过夜。

Homework will post on Canvas Monday.

Science:

We will continue with solar system, moon phrase, and solar planets.

Homework will post on Canvas Monday.

Week 12/7-12/10

Dear Parents, 

Yeah:) Another safe and fun week passed.  Thank you for all your support.

English: 

This week in English students started to present their country reports! They have done an awesome job so far and worked really hard. In math we are continuing our new unit on rates and percentages. The students seem to be doing well in this area.

 

Each class also earned a party in their classroom fund after months of hard work. They really have been doing well each week. Please continue to reach out with any questions.

Chinese: 

This coming week we will finish to learning "成都的辣“ and then begin with "公园过夜“

Homework will be ‘成都的辣” nearpod. This will be posted on the Canvas and due the following Monday.

Science:

I have read student's  12/4 science assignment.  I really enjoyed all of them.  There also is a great event that the closest great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter will happen at December 21, 2020 which only happen in 397 years.  From our point of view, the two giant gas planet will appear only 0.1 degrees apart. This is just 1/5 of a full Moon diameter. Start today, I hope you and your student will have some hot cocoa outside and observe the great conjunction movement of Saturn and Jupiter.  Yesterday students should receive a science reading package from p1-21 on the planet science book: Structure and Motion within the Solar System.  This reading package has a lot fun information, so while observing the planets, drink hot cocoa and read the science.  What a perfect nights for the family.  I hope that you will all enjoy it.

Vocabulary:

altitude gāo dù （高度），atmosphere dà qì céng (大气层）， biosphere shēng wù quān （生物圈）bird’s-eye view niǎo kàn (鸟瞰） elevation hǎi bá （海拔） frame of reference cān zhào xì (参照系）， geosphere dì qiú quān (地球圈）， hydrosphere shuǐ quān （水圈）， location wèi zhì （位置）， point of view guān diǎn kàn fǎ （观点看法）， subsystem zǐ xì tǒng （子系统）， system xì tǒng （系统），solar system tài yáng xì（太阳系）, structure jié gòu tǐ  (结构体）， earth dì qiú (地球），mass zhì liàng    (质量），measure cè liáng (测量）, distance jù lí  (距离),  scale bǐ lì 比例. planetary xíng xīng de （行星的）, core hé xīn （核心）, interacting xiāng hù yǐng xiǎng （相互影响）, galaxy xīng xì （星系）, universe  yǔ zhòu (宇宙),  cosmos yǒu xù de yǔ zhòu (有序的宇宙），crust dì qiào （地壳），mantle dì màn (地幔), orbit guǐ dào （轨道）, axis zhóu （轴）, rotation zì zhuǎn （自转）, revolution gōng zhuàn （公转）, North star běi jí xīng (北极星）

Homework will post on Canvas Monday, due date will be following Monday.

Week 11/30-12/3

 Dear Parents, 

We hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family and wish you a wonderful rest of the day as well.

English: 

In English the students had no homework. I hope they enjoyed a great time with family this week. Once they return we will begin a new math unit on rates and percentages. This is a great unit for real life application so feel free to ask them questions about it.

They will also begin presenting their PowerPoints at the end of this week currently they are working through notecards in class to prepare for their presentation.

Also after talking with Mrs. McFarland about tests in class we wanted to be clear about how we offer retakes for tests. We will be offering retakes for any test they may have failed on Fridays. If a student chooses not to come on Friday a retake will not be offered. Unfortunately we have had to use too much class time for retakes and this seems like the best option for those that need to retake a test.

 

Chinese: 

This coming week, we will begin to learn "成都的辣“

Homework will be ‘成都的辣” Mandarin Matrix reading and Quizlet “成都的辣” three activities. This will be posted on the Canvas, due the following Monday.

Science:

This coming week, we will begin to learn from p1-22 on the planet science book: Structure and Motion within the Solar System

Vocabulary:

altitude gāo dù （高度），atmosphere dà qì céng (大气层）， biosphere shēng wù quān （生物圈）bird’s-eye view niǎo kàn (鸟瞰） elevation hǎi bá （海拔） frame of reference cān zhào xì (参照系）， geosphere dì qiú quān (地球圈）， hydrosphere shuǐ quān （水圈）， location wèi zhì （位置）， point of view guān diǎn kàn fǎ （观点看法）， subsystem zǐ xì tǒng （子系统）， system xì tǒng （系统），solar system tài yáng xì（太阳系）, structure jié gòu tǐ (结构体）， earth dì qiú (地球），mass zhì liàng (质量），measure cè liáng (测量）, distance jù lí (距离), scale bǐ lì (比例), planetary xíng xīng de （行星的）, core hé xīn （核心）, interacting xiāng hù yǐng xiǎng （相互影响）, galaxy xīng xì （星系）, universe yǔ zhòu (宇宙), cosmos yǒu xù de yǔ zhòu (有序的宇宙），crust dì qiào （地壳），mantle dì màn (地幔）, season jì jié （季节），solstice zhì rì, （至日），winter solstice dōng zhì （冬至）, solar energy tài yáng néng （太阳能）, solar angle tài yáng jiǎo （太阳角）, equator chì dào （赤道）, equinox fēn (分）, summer solstice xià zhì （夏至），vernal equinox chūn fēn （春分） , autumnal equinox qiū fēn (秋分）

Homework will be posted on Canvas Monday, due date will be following Monday.

Week 11/23-11/24

Dear Parents, 

 We're so glad that we're doing so well with what is going on regarding Covid-19.  Please continue to remind your student to wear mask all the time as well as wash hand diligently. Also, we just want to express our appreciation for all your support.  This coming week, we only have two days instruction in school, for the rest of days, enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday with family and stay warm.

 English: 

 Really was encouraged by student's powerpoint for their country projects. They did a phenomenal job!! I just wanted to encourage students to keep working on math and reading through Percy Jackson. In math they will have a test this upcoming week on Unit 2. It would be great to have them study their Unit 2 Math books this week. Also they will have a vocabulary test this week Tuesday. They took one this Friday and most students did just fine. I am having any student below 90% retake to better their grade!

Chinese: 

Thank you for sending your student to school for retaking their science test.  Yea;)  Each one of them are making improvement.  

Also, it brought to my attention that some of parent can not see their student's score in skyward.  One of parent wrote to me that in order to see the score, you need to first click on grade book in skyward, then you click the name of subject which will lead you see the grade.  I hope this helps. 

This coming Monday, AAPPL test will be administered by computer assistant.  Red class will take AAPPL test 9:15-10:45 and Blue class will take test 11:15-12:45.  How to prepare AAPPL test, have them go to AAPPL demo link and use connect words in their writing "和 and (not connect sentences but connect 还有 and （connect two sentences together), 除了...以外 except，于是 so，一遍又一遍 over and over again，一边...一边...，并且（connect two sentences together)，虽然...但是 although...but，本来 originally，可是 but，首先 first，然后 then，接着 then，最后 finally，如果...就 if...just，因为...所以 because...so）

Here is practice link in case your student forget it. https://www.languagetesting.com/aappl2-demo Chinese assignment will post on Monday canvas. Science assignment will post on Monday Canvas.

Week 11/16-11/19

 Dear Parents,

Thank you for your support of your student's education.  The parent teacher Zoom meeting went so well. We really enjoyed seeing all of you and are thankful for all you are doing to help us!

English:

In math this week students are going through ratios and proportions. It is getting harder as we continue through the unit so please remind your students to ask questions in class.

For language arts please remind your students about the powerpoint project. They have been working hard and doing a great job!

Chinese:

Compare 5th grade and 6th grade learning materials, 6th grade has double size amount of reading in Chinese.  There are a lot of new vocabulary to learn.  We have spent a lot of time in class learning to understand those reading materials and new vocabulary meanings.  Also, students spent a lot of time to learn comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. There is very few time to practice vocabulary drill. In order for students to remember and to make progress to next level, it is very important that students taking time practice reading material (Mandarin Matrix) and learned vocabulary through quizlet at home daily. The quizlet 10-15 minutes and Mandarin Matrix 5-10 minutes.  For those students who often mix up with pronunciation between pinyin and alphabet, below is pinyin song link for your student to practice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkVKm6eDX2c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Ayvjy-Dgs

This week, we will continue lesson MMXI2 unit 2.1 成都人民公园 Homework: Students will complete unit 2.1 Nearpod assignment.

Science:

This week, we will study more about Mono Lake throughout the year, biodiversity, invasive species p. 97-122

Vocabulary:

competition （Jìng zhēng 竞争）, competitors （ jìng zhēng zhě 竞争者）, harassers （sāo rǎo zhě 骚扰者）, symbiosis（ gòng shēng 共生），extinction（miè jué 灭绝）, carrying capacity（chéng zài néng lì承载能力）, sustainable（kě chí xù xìng 可持续性）, primary production（chū jí shēng chǎn 初级生产）, sampling（cǎi yàng 采样）, biodiversity index（shēng wù duō yàng xìng zhǐ shù 生物多样性指数）, interdependent（xiāng hù yī cún 相互依存）, keystone species（ guān jiàn wù zhǒng 关键物种）, niche（shēng tài wèi,生态位）, ecosystem engineers（shēng tài xì tǒng gōng chéng shī,生态系统工程师）, extinct（Jué zhǒng 绝种）, anthropocene（rénl èi shì 人类世）, invasive species（rù qīn wù zhǒng 入侵物种 ）, ecological footprint（shēng tài zú jì 生态足迹 ）, native species（běn tǔ wù zhǒng 本土物种 ）, introduced species（yǐn jìn wù zhǒng 引进物种）, microscopic invaders（wéixíng rùqīn zhě 微型入侵者）, prevention（yù fáng 预防 ）, eradication（gēn chú 根除 ）, water conservation（Jié yuē yòng shuǐ 节约用水）, mitigation（ huǎn jiě 缓解 ）, restoration（huī fù 恢复）, threats to biodiversity（duì shēng wù duō yàng xìng de wē ixié 对生物多样性的威胁 ）, climate change（qì hòu biàn huà 气候变化）, pollution（wū rǎn 污染 ）, overhunting（guò dù bǔ liè 过度捕猎）, overfishing（guò dù bǔ lāo 过度捕捞）

Homework: Quizlet for above vocabulary, Canvas assignment for 11/16-11/20 will post on Monday Dear Parents,

Week 11/9-11/12

Dear Parents,

PTC will be held in Zoom meeting this week.  Please sign up schedule for Wednesday or Thursday.  We have shared a conference sign up sheet this week. Please make sure to sign up for a scheduled time.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WxAYjexZzH_BVyvMoRGGebT2ipsbzYpfGXxEdODIGk0/edit?usp=sharing

 

Also attached is the link for the zoom meeting. Please click the link and enter the password below when it is your time to meet. Please be on time as there will be many meetings throughout the day. Looking forward to seeing you next week!

https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/85668443544?pwd=QnQxdGk0RDh5ZFdxcG5wVVJ2aDl1dz09

Password: 310916

English class:

Parents I will be sending home students report cards this Monday. Please take a look and feel free to ask any questions at our conference.

Students have been working through ratios and proportions for math. This includes going over constant speed. This is a great concept to share at home with them when discussing cars and travel.

We also are continuing to go through Percy Jackson. Please remind them to work hard on their home work and read through the book. They have been doing great and we have enjoyed the book together.

As we prepare for conferences please let me know any questions you have in any way and how we can help you.

Chinese:

This week, we will start lesson MMXI2 unit 2.1 成都人民公园 Homework: Stuents will complete unit 1.3 新朋友 Nearpod assignment.

Science:

Wednesday: There is a science assessment on p.41-65 and Solar system pre-test. Students will review biosphere lesson and start to learn FOSS lesson p. 75-96 Trophic Levels

Vocabulary:

能量流 néng liàng liú Flow of energy营养物yíng yǎng wù -nutrition  营养水平 yíng yǎng jí Trophic level,   营养级金字塔 yíng yǎng jí jīn zì tǎ trophic level pyramid  废物 fèi wù-waste 保持bǎo chí，to maintain 稳定wěn dìng-steady; stable 互动hù dòng - to interact; i关系guān xi - connection，共生 gòng shēng-mutualism，symbiosis，竞争jìng zhēng- competition，食草动物Shí cǎo dòngwù / herbivores 食肉动物shí ròu dòng wù / carnivores杂食动物zá shí dòng wù / omnivoresn, 呼吸hūxī / breathe, 清除者 Qīngchú zhě / scavengers, 生殖潜力shēng zhí qián lì reproductive potential,

Homework: Student will do the Quizlet Trophic level vocabulary and Canvas assignment will post on Monday.

 

Week 11/2-11/5

Dear Parents,

PTC is coming soon.  We are so excited to meet you again since back school night.  We have shared a conference sign up sheet this week. Please make sure to sign up for a scheduled time.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WxAYjexZzH_BVyvMoRGGebT2ipsbzYpfGXxEdODIGk0/edit?usp=sharing

English class:

Thank you parents for having students come in today! Both classes took Science and Chinese today. I wanted to mention a few things about the science test for Mrs. McFarland. Due to the fact that I do not have a significant amount of time to teach science, it is vital for students to do the online work week to week on canvas. Our average score on the science test was a failing grade today which means we have to change some things we are doing.

I will work to help review science each Friday and walk students through vocabulary. Please encourage them to take online assignments and study guides seriously as much of the work still has to be done at home. After talking to Mrs. McFarland we will offer a retake this Tuesday for everyone. Please have them study the study guide given in class. It contains all of the material covered so far in science. Also if students do not understand concepts please have them come and meet with me. I am not their main science teacher so I will not know how much they are struggling unless they approach me.

We will work hard to improve how science is taught and hope some of these things will help.

Grades will be given out this upcoming week as we start the new quarter. Please ask questions any time.

Chinese class:

The grade is final for the T1, if you have any concerned or questions, please feel free to contact me.  The science grade already posted on the T2 skyward, please check it.  Although I didn't assign quizlet for assignments, but I will strong suggest students take 10-15 minutes go through the lesson vocabulary and practice it daily.

Chinese:

Last week, we have spent time to review MMXI2 U1 Lesson 1, we didn't have time to start MMXI2 unit 1.3, this week. Students will start lessons MMXI2 unit 1.3 新朋友

Homework: Students will complete unit 1.3 新朋友 quizlet vocabulary as well as Nearpod assignment.

Science:

Students will review biosphere lesson and start to learn FOSS lesson p.51-61 Energy and Life and Where does food come from

Vocabulary:

protists （原生生物）; producers （生产者）; molecules（分子）; carbohydrates （碳水化物）; chlorophyll (叶绿素）; autotrophs （自养生物）; food chain （食物链）; prey（猎物）; predator （捕食者）; consumer (消费者）； primary consumers （一级消费者）; secondary consumers （二级消费者）; tertiary consumers（三级消费者）; heterotrophs （外养生物） ; aerobic cellular (有氧细胞）; respiration （呼吸作用）; thermal energy （热能）; atoms （原子）; zooplankton （浮游动物）; photosynthesis （光合作用), biomass (生物量)，convert (转化); transfer (转移); carbon dioxide (二氧化碳）； phytoplankton (浮游植物）

Social Studies:

Students will finish learning about human's origin and how society has developed.

Week 10/27-10/29

Dear Parents,

Welcome back school!  We hope you all have a relax and wonderful fall break. 

English class:

Hope all students have had a great break. As we resume English classes please remind students to ask about their grades. I have them completed and will be posting in skyward soon, but if they would like to change their grade through extra work they will need to reach out to me. So far the students have done really well and I am thankful for their hard work.

In math this week we are continuing our studies on ratios and proportions. We have been working on applying this to real world situations such as statistics and cooking.

For language arts the students a re continuing their study in Percy Jackson. We are also using common core English materials that go with the book to study vocabulary, literary devices and grammar. The students will also begin to work on a powerpoint based on the country they are studying this year.

Along with this I would like to take the time to let you know Mrs. Mcfarland and I's plan for this Thursday and Friday. First on Thursday we will be hosting a zoom from 4-4:30 for any parents that have questions about grading or class. Due to the fact our parent teacher conference time is so tight we would like to offer this as a time for you to ask any questions. There is no requirement to be there, but please come if you have questions. 

This Friday we will be having each class come for tests in Chinese and Science. I will be administering the science test and Mrs. Mcfarland will be administering Chinese. Each test will be 45 minutes and we would ask students to be at school by 11:00 this Friday. 

Again please reach out with any questions or concerns!

Chinese class:

Students' science grade has posted in the Canvas, please check it.  If your student received a zero for their grade that means student didn't do assignment.  If your student receives low grade, please see the comments.  Since we have flex Friday, students are able to use this time to ask questions and complete homework.  All the homework will be graded, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.  There is no homework for this week, please use this time wisely to catch up missing assignments. 

AAPPL testing:

The AAPPL testing is getting closer.  6th graders will take the practice test on Nov. 17-18th during rotation time, then take real AAPPL test at computer lab on Monday, Nov. 23rd between 9:15-10:45 and 11:15-12:45 for the full test.  

For online students in class, they can join in person to take the AAPPL test OR they can take the test at home with parents acting as proctors. If they want to take the test at home, there are instructions for how to request the student be moved from "in person" to "at home" testing.  It takes a few days to change the test mode.  So, students will need to make that request a few days in advance of the test.  Please let me know if your student is not coming to test in person.  

Friday:

Chinese comprehension test and Science test

Chinese:

Students will continue lesson MMXI2 unit 1.2 充满期待 lessons and start MMXI2 unit 1.3 新朋友

Homework: Students will complete unit 1.3 新朋友 quizlet vocabulary.

Science:

Students will learn FOSS population and ecosystem lesson p.51-61 Energy and Life; Where does food come from

Vocabulary:

protists （原生生物）; producers （生产者）; molecules（分子）; carbohydrates （碳水化物）; chlorophyll (叶绿素）; autotrophs （自养生物）; food chain （食物链）; prey（猎物）; predator （捕食者）; consumer (消费者）； primary consumers （一级消费者）; secondary consumers （二级消费者）; tertiary consumers（三级消费者）; heterotrophs （外养生物） ; aerobic cellular (有氧细胞）; respiration （呼吸作用）; thermal energy （热能）; atoms （原子）; zooplankton （浮游动物）; photosynthesis （光合作用), biomass (生物量，convert (转化); transfer (转移); carbon dioxide (二氧化碳）； phytoplankton (浮游植物）

Social Studies:

Students will continue learn about human's origin and how society has developed.

Week 10.12-10/15

Dear Parents,

Can you believe that seven weeks has safely passed?  Yeah:) . Thanks for all those involved in helping your students be able to participate in this Friday's intervention! Your students have been doing an awesome job in all they have done this past week.

English class:

For math class our class will be having their Unit 1 math test this upcoming Monday. Please encourage them to study and prepare for this test.

In English class the students are continuing to read Percy Jackson as we learn vocabulary and comprehension skills. The students also have a country paper due this Monday. They have been working through this project at school and should be able to finish quickly. Feel welcome to read their papers and help them with this project.

Chinese class:

:) The blog problem solved, now you will be able to view the weekly newsletter from Mrs. Mcfarland's blog again. This week we have enjoyed learning your student's family story.  For next week students will have a daily quiz about four to five Chinese vocabulary words. Please see below screenshot.  Also all Chinese and Science homework will be available on Canvas Monday.  Social studies assignments will be available on Wednesday.

Chinese:

Students will start MMXI2 unit 1.2 充满期待 lesson. 

Homework: Students will complete unit 1.2 充满期待 lesson in a nearpod and the quizlet vocabulary. This will be posted with another assignment on Canvas Monday.

Science:

We will continue learning about the cycling of matter and the flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. Homework will be posted on Canvas on Monday.

Vocabulary:

Food web (食物网), tufa towers (凝灰岩塔), abiotic factor (非生物因素），PH 值, geosphere (地圈  ), hydrosphere (水气圈 ), atmosphere (  大气圈 ), observational study (观察研究),  population study (种群研究)，controlled experiment ( 控制实验 ), model (模型），sustain (支持 ), biodiversity ( 生物多样性),

Social Studies:

Students will learn about humans origin and how the society developed.

Vocabulary:

Please see below screenshot.

This is a gentle reminder again, as time goes on this year please remind your students to turn in and put effort into their homework. So far I have been lenient on their work, but please remind them to fill in their planner and complete their work. I will start to be more strict and intentional in how I handle those who are missing their assignments. All students are working hard, please encourage them to continue to do so!

Social study vocabulary:

The daily Chinese vocabulary quiz list:

Week 10/5-10/8

Dear Parents,

Thanks for all those involved in helping your students be able to participate in this Friday's intervention! Your students have been doing an awesome job in all they have done this past week.

English class:

Currently in math we have continued to learn area and moved into surface area and volume. The students have been picking up content well and should be prepared for a unit 1 test before break.

In language arts the students have started to work through vocabulary and comprehension using Percy Jackson material. They have been doing a great job in learning new vocabulary especially.

Chinese class:

If you're checking my blog for a weekly newsletter, this week it won't be updated due to technical issues. Also, please have your students bring a family history story to school.  (It can be great grandparents, grandparents , parents' memory or a family tree story.  The story needs to have the details of when, where and an event. This will be done in Chinese.)

Chinese:

Students will start MMXI2 unit 1-1 lessons.  Homework: Students will complete unit 1-1lessons in Nearpod and Quizlet vocabulary. This will be posted with other assignment on Canvas Monday.

Science:

We are learning about the cycling of matter and the flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. Homework will be posted on Canvas on Monday.

Vocabulary:

biomes (生物群落）, ecosystem services （生态系统服务）, provisioning, regulating （调解）, cultural （文化）, supporting （支持）, aquatic （水生）, terrestrial （陆生）， phytoplankton （浮游植物, photosynthesis （光合作用）, symbiotic （共生）, energy （能量）, migrating （迁移）, semiarid （半干旱）, biotic （生物）, abiotic 9非生物） biosphere（生物圈）, tropical zone （热带区）, biomass （生物质）, temperate zone （温带区）, polar zone（极地区）, 

Social Studies:

Students will learn how ancient civilizations developed and how they contributed to the current state of the world. Homework will be posted on Monday.

Vocabulary:

History （历史）, ancient （古代）, timeline（时间线），information (资料), first hand information（第一手资料）, second hand information（第二手资料）, historian (历史学家）

As time goes on this year please remind your students to turn in and put effort into their homework. So far I have been lenient on their work, but please remind them to fill in their planner and complete their work. I will start to be more strict and intentional in how I handle those who are missing their assignments. All students are working hard, please encourage them to continue to do so! 

Week 9/28-10/1

Dear Parents,

Thank you for bring your students to school for intervention and for a great week of classes as well. Your students continue to impress and grow in their learning! This week we have been able to work through many of our projects and complete their first test. We also successfully had students join us for Friday intervention.

English Class:

In math the students were able to study and review for their first test in area. They completed this test on Wednesday and will have the opportunity to retake the test this week. Many students have been doing well in this unit, but if any are in need of extra work or help please let me know!

In language arts we have started to read through Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief. They will have a unit of vocabulary and comprehension that goes alone with the book. Each student has also started their country research paper. This first research paper will be done in class, but it may be good to ask them details about their country.

Chinese Class:

Please check your student's class dojo for their completed or uncompleted assignments. If you have problem to see or login, please let me know.

Chinese:

We will start review MMX unit 7-10 lessons.  Homework: Students will complete unit 7-10 lessons in Nearpod and Chinese word writing package.

Science:

We are learning how fast the population will increase for milkweed bugs without any limiting factors. This coming week we are going to learn about the Milkweed bug and its community. The homework will be posted on the Canvas this Monday.

Vocabulary:

proboscis (触角），exoskeleton （外骨骼）, nymph （幼虫）, molting （蜕变）, instar （幼虫蜕变期）, incomplete metamorphosis （没有完成的成长周期）, clutches （一堆卵）, population（种群）, organisms （生物）, species （物种）, community （群落）, environment （环境）, abiotic （非生物）， ecosystem （生态系统）

Social Studies:

We learned mapping skills this week. Also students will continue to learn the below vocabulary. The homework will be on the Quizlet for what is geography (什么是地理学？）?

Vocabulary:

absolute location (绝对位置）, relative location （相对位置）, longitude （经度）, latitude （纬度）, natural feature （自然特征）， manmade feature （人造特征），equator（赤道 ），America (美洲)，Europe (欧洲)，Asia (亚洲) 

Thank you again for all you are doing as parents and please feel free to reach out about any concerns or questions.