Chapter 1 Test Next Tuesday, September 22nd!!! Study! Study! Study! :)

Hello Parents! 
 
Your children will have their first test covering Chapter 1 next Tuesday, September 22nd. They will be receiving a study guide on Friday which we will discuss together. As this has been a very lengthy chapter, please encourage your child to study a little every day. Vocabulary for the chapter is in their vocabulary folders. They need to understand and be familiar with the words. If you have questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you! Beth Stafford 918-527-0868 bstafford@allsaintsba.com 
 

Earth Science Students Practice Measuring Degrees of Orange Sections

Today sixth grade Earth Science students learned about how to measure by using a protractor to determine the degrees in orange slices.  First, we sanitized our work area and equipment.  Next, we washed our hands thoroughly.  We peeled our oranges, and sectioned half of an orange.  We used a protractor to draw the zero degree line, and then measured the highest part of the section in order to accurately determine the degrees in each slice.  Students tallied their sections, and the closest we came to 180 degrees (a half circle) was by Jeana!!!!!  She measured 191 degrees!  When we finished our calculations, we enjoyed eating our oranges.  Science can be fun and delicious!

Using a Protractor to Measure the Degrees in Orange Slices

Degrees are used to measure the distance around a circle.  A degree is 1/360 of the distance around a circle.  Degrees can also be used to measure distances on the surface of a sphere.  On Earth's surface, degrees are a measure of an angle formed by lines drawn from the center of Earth to points on the surface.  An orange is made up of wedges.  We will be using a protractor to measure the number of degrees in the pieces of an orange in order to get a better understanding of how spheres are measured in degrees.  Our class will be doing this fun activity this Friday.  More pictures will be posted of the students actually doing the experiment later this week!!!!!