Welcome to Grade 6 and the 2013-14 school year

Psalm 20:4

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

I am super excited to be your teacher again this year dear son.  You have grown into quite a talented (and in my opinion HANDSOME) young man.  As you are computer savvy (definitely more tech savvy then ME), I thought it would be appropriate to create YOUR very own LEARNING BLOG.  This blog will give provide inspiration and lessons each day as well as guide you through your learning.

As you move up in grades you gain new responsibilities.  This year, some of your responsibilities will include following your blog day planner, staying in the parameters of time management and completing your assignments.  The greatest thing is that both God and your parents will be with you through this whole process of learning.  We will stand next to you and cheer you on.  Because WE BELIEVE in your potential, even on those days you don't.  You ARE the future and YOUR GIFT is to share your knowledge and understanding with the world.

Over the years hurdles have been placed in front of you.  And while you have felt like giving up, you persevered. Stumbling and falling is ok but getting up and taking the steps to move forward take courage. Both dad and I are SO proud of you and humbled to be your parents.

We wish you a life fulfilling and grand year ahead!

Sept 4, 2013 Agenda:

Health and Career

1) Start by clicking this link and listen to the music while you create a list of 5 of your SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES and RULES for YOUR SCHOOLING.

Here are some examples to give you ideas:

Now print the colour version of this worksheet and write your 5 rules and when you are finished sign your name and date it. Then show it to me.

2) Type a list of 10 things YOU want to LEARN about this year.  Make sure to DOUBLE SPACE and write each thing in a DIFFERENT FONT.

Bible

Extreme Adventures with God

3) Read and complete Bible activities from p. 7-13.

Social Studies

4) Watch these video links: Video 1 and Video 2 and think about the answer to this question: What is a global citizen? Discuss with your mum.

5) Read the saying below:

Give a man a fish
and you feed him for a day
Teach a man to fish
and you feed him for a lifetime

In your words, tell me what you what you think about this Chinese Proverb.

6) We Day Video

Know your cause
Identify your ask
Pick your action
Make your pitch
Follow up

*Website resource for future Global Citizen: http://www.livedogrow.com/what-is-a-global-citizen/

6) Outlooks 6: Global Citizens

Review Table of contents

1. A Global View
2. The United Nations and You
3. Celebrating People and Places
4. Investigating Cultures
5. Sharing Wealth
6. Planning for the Future
7. Cities
8. Sharing the Knowledge
9. Good Government
10. Countries and Economics
11. The Ties of Trade
12. Your Voice, Your Actions

Together we will read p. 2-7.  Teacher resources

7) Contribution: Be a global citizen TODAY.  Play FREE RICE

FINISHED

NOTE: Don't forget you have cadets tonight.