Students have completed a large research project and presented their findings on the topic they researched. We had a wide variety of topics from global warming to uniforms in school. Students used the basics within Microsoft Word to create their written research and submitted it in Google Classroom. We will be starting lesson on spreadsheets next.
Category Archives: 6th grade Exploring Life Skills
Cinnamon Biscuits
Students will be making their first recipe this week….Cinnamon biscuits. We have discussed equipment, working with a team and cooking terms. Students are now ready to get their hands on some foods and follow the recipe!
Research
All students are currently using the computer to condusct research on thier chosen education topic. The assignemnt is to use the interenet to research an academic topic and use Microsoft Word to construct a typed two page research project.
Safety Skills in the Kitchen
Students over the last two weeks have been working with partners/small groups to develop an understanding of food safety/kitchen hazards. All classes muct learn these basic skills before our first cooking projects take place. When we return from our mid-winter break all lifeskills classes will soon begin to cook!
2nd Semester!!!!
Welcome all new students and returning students…The second half will be great.
Mrs. Haviland
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Students are currently creating an advertisment for a school activity. They must use many different funtions to create shapes, coloring and borders on the paper.
Lets Cook!
Students have learned all about safety in the kitchen, how to use kitchen equipment and how to work as a team. Students will be cooking three different projects over the next few weeks.
Transitioning from sewing to cooking
Students finished their sewing projects around Thanksgiving Break and have now been learning about the kitchen. Students will soon be able to apply their knowledge about cooking, and will work in groups to cook a few simple projects after the first of the year.
Wayne County Regional Enhancement Education Millage Proposal
School districts in Wayne County have placed a proposal on the November 8th ballot to provide added funding for our schools. It is the “Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.”
If approved by the entire county, the 2 mil proposal will generate approximately $6.2 million from Dearborn but the District will receive $7.8 million in additional funding for our schools. Money would go to local schools starting this year and the millage expires after six years. Continue reading
Wayne County Regional Enhancement Education Millage Proposal
School districts in Wayne County have placed a proposal on the November 8th ballot to provide added funding for our schools. It is the “Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.”
If approved by the entire county, the 2 mil proposal will generate approximately $6.2 million from Dearborn but the District will receive $7.8 million in additional funding for our schools. Money would go to local schools starting this year and the millage expires after six years. Continue reading