Requesting Tissues
As the pollen count begins to rise, the kids will be needing tissues for the well documented Atlanta allergies. I will give 5 Palmer Dollars for each box of tissues that is donated to the class. Thanks so much!
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Linking to information on the internet is a fantastic resource for enhancing your knowledge on different subjects in Earth Science and in any other subject. Below is a listing of links that I've found helpful in preparing lessons for class. If you have some that have interested you, please feel free to email them to me. I'll be happy to post them here with credit to each student who sends a link...
US Geological Survey: http://www.usgs.gov/
Smithsonian: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/
National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
NASA: http://www.nasa.gov/
Space: http://www.space.com/
Weather Channel (Look ahead for snow days!): www.weather.com
Intellicast Weather (Look at the Radar Loop for Atlanta, GA): www.intellicast.com
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Your textbook online link ...full textbook is available
Warm-up quiz next Friday, May 9th.
Unit: Space
Websites
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0909527.html
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/our_solar_system/solar_system.html
http://www.solarspace.co.uk/index.php
http://kids.f9.net.uk/flash/planets/about_planets.html
We're winding it down! Over the next 3 weeks, students will be studying many topics related to Astronomy. This is covered in Chapters 19, 20 and 21 in the textbook. Students will learn about the planets, meteors, comets, big bang theory and many other topics related to space exploration. There will be a final project that the kids will complete in class. Some may choose to do extra work at home, which is fine. Any extra effort will make their presentation that much better. They will receive instructions for their project on Tuesday, May 6th.
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming quizzes or tests. Students may find additional information by using www.ask.com in order to reinforce what is being learned in class.
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Welcome Palmer Panthers to Mr. Auriemma's 6th Grade Earth Science Home Page!!
I am most accessible by email, which is <Joseph.Auriemma@cobbk12.org>. Please feel free to email at anytime and I will respond quickly!
Famous "Blue Marble" photograph of Earth, taken from Apollo 17.
Warm-ups
Warm-ups Warm-ups are used as a tool for students to acclamate themselves to the subject that is being presented in class. These are provided on the board and are expected to be completed when class begins on a daily basis. Most of my quiz and test questions are taken directly from the warm-ups, so this activity could also be used as a study guide for quizzes and tests. I will be providing a spiral notebook for every student and it will be kept in their binder for daily use.
03/27/2008 - What causes the winds to curve around the globe? Explain why. Page 541.
03/28/2008 - How are local winds and global winds different? Similar? Explain. Start on page 536.
03/31/2008 - What is precipitation? What are the main types of precipitation? Explain each. Page 551 – 553.
04/02/2008 - Describe and illustrate the water cycle from memory, if you can. Page 545.
04/03/2008 - What process forms clouds? Review page 549 and illustrate the different clouds as high level, mid level or low level.
04/04/2008 - Just write the story (One Paragraph) …Imagine that you are a drop of water. Explain your trip (vacation) through the water cycle.
04/14/2008 - What are the major types of air masses that affect the weather in North America?04/16/2008 - Compare and contrast a cold front and a warm front. Page 564.
04/17/2008 - Describe a cyclone and an anticyclone. What are they? Page 565 – 566.
04/18/2008 - What weather conditions are most likely to cause thunderstorms and tornadoes? Page 568 – 571.
04/21/2008 - In one paragraph, describe the highlights of a tornado. Include a description, area most likely to occur, safety precautions, etc.
04/22/2008 - Compare and contrast a tornado and a hurricane. At least 3 differences and similarities for each.
04/23/2008 -
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Why do we forecast the weather? What types of technology is used to forecast weather? Page 584.
04/24/2008 - Review the map and symbols on page 587…List the condition for the following cities: (Albuquerque, NM - Denver, CO - Charleston, SC)
04/28/2008 - Choose 2 cities other than the ones we did on Thursday/Friday and give the conditions in those cities. Look at the map on Page 587.
04/29/2008 - Compare and contrast climate and weather.
04/30/2008 - Review the information in Chapters 19, 20 and 21 and describe in a paragraph what you would like to learn about Astronomy during the remaining time.
05/01/2008 - What is rotation, revolution and tilt have to do with Earth? Explain! Page 636
Mr. Joseph Auriemma
Welcome to my blog! It's truly a pleasure to be teaching at Palmer Middle School and I'm excited about the new school year. I have been working towards a career in education since 2002 and I am transitioning from industry through the "TeachGeorgia" program. I love science and hope to share what I've learned and experienced over the last 15 years with my students.
I live in Canton with my wife and my 3 daughters. I have lived in the Atlanta Metropolitan area for approximately 14 years. I am originally from Florida (Tampa Bay area) and went to Pinellas Park High School in Pinellas Park, Florida. After High School, I moved to Gainesville and attended Santa Fe Community College and The University of Florida for 3 years. I was also a member of "The Pride of the Sunshine", University of Florida Fightin' Gator Marching Band for Steve Spurrier's first 2 seasons as Head Coach. GO GATORS!!!!
After moving to Georgia, I attended Kennesaw State University and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology in December, 1996. After graduation, I worked for CryoLife, Inc. in Kennesaw for approximately 8 1/2 years. I worked both as a Donor Screening Supervisor and in the company's Regulatory Affairs Department. During that time, I earned a Master's of Science in Quality Assurance from Southern Polytechnic State University. After CryoLife, I worked at CIBA Vision Corporation in Duluth. I was employed as part of their Quality Assurance department.
"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest" -Benjamin Franklin
