Dear Sixth Grade Families,
The Sixth Grade class resumed their observational studies for the Physics Block. We spent the first half of the week finishing up our lessons on the basic principle behind how sound travels. The students enjoyed experiments that helped them experience sound traveling through space and objects. Each day contained several experiments, and the following day, one was chosen to be recorded by the students in their Main Lesson books. The class had a lot of fun experiencing a specific tone’s sound wave effect on salt using a Chladni plate. We played a few popular songs and observed the effect of multiple waves and how a style of music presents a variety of sound waves and patterns. Nothing like a physics experiment that has Imagine Dragons and Taylor Swift songs pealing out from inside the Waldorf-inspired Sixth Grade classroom (at Ki Gabby’s request, we even threw in a little AC/DC)! We rounded out the week by moving to experiences of light. The students were impressed with the simplicity and clarity of each experiment, such as sitting in a completely dark room and seeing a candle lit and another in which they had to locate an object in a dark room. These experiments bring a fundamental understanding that creates a strong basis of knowledge and interest for the class.
The class is keeping busy with their array of extra Main Lessons. We spent time in Cyber Civics focusing on identities we are born with and used this to discuss the concept of Hate Speech and the internet. The students rose readily to this, as seen by the gravity and respect with which they met this challenge in the modern-day world. In Math, we are reviewing fractions and the four processes. We are continuing to read through our play script and working on adding inflection and feeling to our voices for this dramatic comedy.
Announcements and Reminders:
Please remember to help your child practice their typing skills at least 4x a week!
Dress for the weather with layers and send in full rain gear daily (raincoat, rain pants, and boots)
If your child is feeling under the weather, please keep them home to help keep our community healthy.
Upcoming Events:
4/23 Third Grade class play
4/23-4/25 Fifth Grade Pentathlon
4/26 Annual Auction Fundraiser and Half-day
4/27 Community Work Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4/30 First Grade class play
5/01 Second Grade class play
With Gratitude,
Ki Melissa and Ki Lesley
