Greetings & Welcome Kernersville Middle School 6 th Grade Science, Teacher: Mrs. Edna Thompson, ESSENTIAL QUESTION (E.Q. – Classwork) 1.01, 1.05 Are humans decomposers? HOMEWORK (H): DUE TODAY: Signed - Test and Study Guide 2 Completed “Parent Survey” for Bonus Grade CLASSROOM CAPTAINS 1 st Paper – Jose D., TravisAssistant –Kaley Books: Alec, Geordan Folders: Cynthia, Jose C. 2nd Paper – Natasha, Makayla Assistant –Luis Books: Ashley N., Evann Folders: Jordan, Chey 3 rd Paper – Grant, Jose D.Assistant – Kristanna Folders: Janet, Joseph Lunch: Grant, Samantha 4 th Paper – Ashley N., NiekoAssistant –Makayla Folders: Brady, Natasha

SCIENCE TEST OCTOBER 13 WEDTest in 2 days 14 THU Test Tomorrow 15 FRITest Today 15 REMINDER! 8 more school days!

TURN IN (5 minutes) Due today: Please turn in your Signed Test Signed Test Signed Study Guide 2 Signed Study Guide 2 Think Like a Scientist packet/parent survey Think Like a Scientist packet/parent survey

ACTIVATION Write an Argument – 5 minutes Is this a real earthworm or an edited photo?

VOCABULARY (5 minutes) What I think it is… Are humans decomposers?

VOCABULARY (5 minutes) decomposers (n): an organism that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter

LEARN SOMETHING NEW (CAREER START LESSON minutes) Complete your worksheets at your table. “You are an Earthworm.”.

SUMMARIZING: One-Sentence Summary Frame Write your response on your E.Q. Log (3-5 minutes) One interesting thing I learned about an earthworm is _____. (>/= 3-5 sentences)