“On the Twelfth Day of Christmas My
True Love Gave to Me . . .
.” Sixth grade math students are
learning more that just the words
about this familiar carol. The
first Monday after
Thanksgiving the PNC
financial group from
Pittsburg , Pennsylvania
posts the prices for each gift given
in the song. For 23 years they have
researched current prices for the
items which are collectively known
as the Christmas Price Index. This
closely coordinates with the
Consumer Price Index. Sixth graders
are learning a great deal in these
lessons about consumerism, economy,
careers, and general financial
savvy. We are having lots of fun
and learning tons about math in real
life as we sing along to and work
with the words from “The Twelve Days
of Christmas”. By the way, how many
total gifts does the “true love”
send? Sixth graders know the answer
and will soon know how much they
cost. WOW! What a price tag comes
with true love!!!!
A note from Mr. White.....
SCIENCE:
Sixth grade will be exploring the different branches in
Science with early emphasis on proper measuring
techniques, understanding systems, discovery and
description. We will be discussing and practicing
effective and safe lab procedures as we have planned
numerous hands-on lab activities to stimulate and
educate the students.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Sixth grade will be engaged in a series
of activities to heighten our
understanding, and importance of
cultures, the circumstances and
environment that create these cultures.
We will participate in a series of
activities to stimulate and enhance the
students understanding of cultures and
geography as it relates to Social
Studies.
A note from Mrs. Scott....
Updated 12/7/07
Sixth Graders are now reading a novel
called "Number the Stars". It is about the Danish
people during the time of Hitler. Students are
learning about Jewish traditions, understanding more about
Hitler, and opening their eyes to History outside of the US.
This will
really help them understand the Holocaust Museum during
their Houston trip.
