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2008-2009 6th grade year-end slideshow!!
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*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
*CHECK OUT ALL
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HOW AM I DOING?
FORM
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| MATH QUIZ CORRECTIONS FORM |
| POST-VIDEO QUESTIONS FORM |
7
SECRET MAGIC MATH CARDS
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| ARTICLE SUMMARY & REACTION OUTLINE |
| LINED WRITING PAPER |
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GRAPH PAPER
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| "DECIMAL DESIGN" (blank) |
| PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS (color) (black & white) |
| BATTLESHIP INSTRUCTIONS BATTLESHIP COORDINATE GAME BOARD |
All Open
with
. Get it Free!
WATCH (almost) any video seen in class again, or feel free to search based on your interest.
| Vid 1 | SCIENCE |
Life Science: Ecology (17
min) |
| Vid 2 | SCIENCE |
Why Do Animals Look The Way They Do? (14 min)
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| Vid 3 | SCIENCE |
Power Up: Energy In Our Environment (24
min) |
| Vid 4 | SCIENCE |
Scientific Method & Measurement (1st
part 16 min) |
| Vid 5 | SCIENCE |
Solids, Liquids, and Gases (21 min) |
| Vid 6 | SCIENCE |
Discovering The Elements {video + game} (first 41 min) |
| Vid 7 | SCIENCE |
Matter
and Its Properties: Physical/Chemical Changes in Matter (17 min) |
| Vid 8 | SCIENCE |
Changes
in the Properties of Matter: Physical and Chemical (incl. Solutions) (29 min) |
| Vid 9 | SCIENCE |
Electricity
and Magnetism: Static Electricity (23 min) |
| Vid 10 | MATH |
Math
at Work: A Look at Different Careers (1hr 4min) |
| Vid 11 | GENERAL |
Don't Pick On Me! (21 min) |
| Vid 12 | GENERAL |
Inquiring
Minds: Bodies In Motion (18 min) |
| Vid 13 | GENERAL |
Inquiring
Minds: Illusions; More than Meets the Eye (18 min) |
WATCH ANY BRAINPOP ANIMATED MOVIE AT SCHOOL OR HOME 24 HOURS A DAY compliments of the PWSD.
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| A1 |  Rush
Hour- "Rush" the beetle out of traffic. |
| A2 |  Rush
Hour Road Rage - More extensive version with
60 levels of insanity!!
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| A3 |
Bloxorz -
An addicting
logical
reasoning math game that is fun &
challenging. Read the directions! (Try
to break
Mr. Hoffman's best:
Completed Stage: 29 code=
280351) . |
| A4 |  Whizzball-
For "Wizzards." Try and solve or build puzzles that will surely tease
your brain.
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| A5 | 
- After searching, this is THE BEST ONLINE Su Doku there is!
Easy to use, billions of puzzles, 4 levels, and many options! 
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| A6 | Planet
Su Doku- A very easy to use Su Doku site with a new puzzle each day.
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| A7 | Tower of Hanoi (better)- A game of skill and logic with increasing levels. |
| A8 |  Tower
of Hanoi (more involved)- A game with increasing levels of skill and
logic. Help is offered here. |
| A9 | Tower of Hanoi (most realistic)- This is the most realistic version. Just like the real thing with 5 discs only. |
| A10 | NIM- A strategic game of skill. |
| A11 | Fruit Game (NIM)- Win this strategic game by being the one to take the last fruit. |
| A12 | Got
Skills?-
Check out this high-tech dot challenge.
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| A13 |  Peanut
Butter & Jelly War- Great
strategy game. Surround your opponent & capture the bread board.
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| A14 | 
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Play the computer opponent and use strategy to capture his Oreo cookies.
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| A15 | Pipe Dream- Try to lay the pipes before a gushing stream of water overwhelms you. |
| A16 |  - A geometric puzzle that challenges you to fit the
pieces together. |
| A17 | Tic Tac Toe - The classic strategy game against the computer with different levels. Can you win? |
| A18 |  Checkers-
Play this strategy game against the talking computer, and adjust the level
of difficulty! |
| A19 |  Chess-
Play this superior strategy game against the computer, and adjust the level
of difficulty! |
| A20 | Number Puzzles- Solve puzzles by arranging numbers on a diagram so that they add up to a given value. |
| A21 |  - Try
to beat the computer in the number removal game of strategy. |
| A22 |
 -
Jump the pegs and try and leave 1 peg. Choose from 9 challenging
boards. |
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| B1 |  - Play the TV game show now online!
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| B2 |  - You asked for it, so here it is! The actual
game, just like the show.
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| B3 |  -
The actual game, just like the show.
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| B4 |  - The Science Game.
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| B5 |  Who
Wants To Be A Mathonaire?- The Math Game |
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The familiar class challenge now comes to your computer.
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| B7 |  - Choose from 6 different and
interesting topics.
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Answer 20 multiple choice math questions correctly to win the
Math Olympics. |
| B9 | Learning
Planet Daily Quiz- An interesting and fun quiz on a different topic
that changes every day!
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| B10 | Who
Am I? See if you know your
famous scientists and mathematicians.
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| B11 | Name
That Scientist- See if you can name the scientists that matches up with his or
her description.
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| B12 |  - Work with a friend or by yourself to put
these items in their correct order. |
| B13 | Repair History- Place the snacks and games in their correct time they were invented. |
| B14 |  - Are you into Geography? This is the game for you. Choose the map & difficulty.
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| B15 |
(For 2 players) - Compete against a friend
in geography!
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| B16 |  Geography
Game (S.S.)- Test your
skill at recognizing the correct location of the states on a U.S. map.
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| B17 | Fact
Monster (S.S.)- Practice your American History knowledge with some
fun practice quizzes.
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| B18 | U.S. Citizenship Test (S.S.)- Practice U.S. History with 100 flashcards. |
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| C1 |  Simon-
This is the classic and official memory toy "SIMON" with colored buttons
(See if you can break
Mr. Hoffman's best:
Score = 16) .
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| C2 | Memory Fun- Try to keep up with the blinking lights. |
| C3 |  Kiko
Match II- An intense and fast paced game of matching the cards
(See if you can break
Mr. Hoffman's best:
Completed Round: 7) .
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| C4 | Sveerz- The cutest characters sing along and challenge your memory in "arcade" mode. |
| C5 | Concentrate- Build your memory with this classic concentration game. |
| C6 | Concentration- Develop your memory and compete with up to 4 people with this classic game. |
| C7 | Cube of Concentration- A memory game to the extreme. Match the symbols on 6 sides of a cube. |
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| D1 | NYS
Math Glossary
 - A complete list of all math vocabulary and
definitions as required by New York State for grades 3 through 8. Hit
"Open." |
| D2 | 
- A useful glossary of
math vocabulary including a definition and picture example. |
| D3 | 
- A
very useful glossary of science vocabulary including some animated pictures
and sounds. |
| D4 | 
A 6th Grade NYS Math Assessment
Review - This is a non-official web-site
broken down by skills covering topics for review for the 6th grade Math
Assessment in March. |
| D5 | Virginia State Practice Tests- Practice questions from Math (5th & 8th), Science (5th & 8th). |
| D6 |  Math
Problem of the Week - Updated every Monday, these
problems are challenging! (with archive)
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| D7 | Question
of the Day (SAT)- A challenging question that changes
every day.
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| D8 | 
- A very good online encyclopedia provided by Encarta that
allows you to search at the top. |
| D9 |  Dictionary
& Thesaurus- Merriam-Webster online dictionary and thesaurus.
Includes Spanish to English translation. |
| D10 |
"What
Comes After Trillion?" - Get the answer to
this popular question, all place names, and what a googol and googolplex
are.
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| D11 | Oxymorons
& Palindromes- Check out this list of the best
oxymorons and palindromes.
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| D12 | The Bronx Zoo - Check out the ever improving and spectacular Bronx Zoo; right in our own backyard! |
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| E1 | Pink
Dot, Green Dot, Optical Illusion- Follow the directions for one of the
greatest optical illusions ever!
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| E2 |  Optical
Illusions- Cool optical illusions. |
| E3 | Dual Platonic Solids- Identify the duals of platonic solids. |
| E4 | Super Spiro- Geometry lovers! Explore with this amazing geometric Spiro. |
| E5 | Angle Pool Prediction- Manipulate a pool table, and predict which hole the ball will go into. |
| E6 | Polygons Around a Point- Use regular polygons to surround a point in a plane. |
| E7 | Galton's
Quinconx - Bouncy, Bouncy! See if you can predict where the
ball will land using this statistical math toy.
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| F1 |  Stock
Market Game- A great way to learn
about the Stock Market with real time stock prices. |
| F2 | Google
Finance - This is a great way to check the
status of your stock in the Stock Market Game. Just type your stock symbol
at the top.
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| G1 |
 How
Long Will You Last?- Try to keep the red square from hitting
everything as long as you can!
(See if you can break Mr. Hoffman's
best time of
26.939
sec)
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| G2 | 
Crazy
Maze- Patience, perseverance (the will not to give up), and
good hand-eye coordination are
what is needed for this addictive maze game!
(See if you can break
Mr. Hoffman's best:
Score = 8,500)
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| G3 | 
Gyroball-
WOW! You need a lot of patience for this addicting 3-D challenge (See if you can break
Mr. Hoffman's best completed:
Level: 2) .
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| G4 | 
Pacman-
Just for fun with this classic arcade game. (See
if you can break Mr. Hoffman's best:
Score = 21,740) |
| G5 | 
Ms. Pacman-
Just for fun with this classic arcade game.
(See
if you can break Mr. Hoffman's best:
Score = 44,270) |
| G6 |
 Space
Invaders- Use the mouse for this fast firing classic
game! |
| G7 | 
Pong- Works hand-eye coordination and angles. (See
if you can break Mr. Hoffman's best:
Score = 20)
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| G8 | Radial Pong- 360 degree pong is challenging and improves your angle perception. |
| G9 |
 Extreme
Ping
Pong- Choose levels, opponents, and playing
environment while working hand-eye coordination and angles. |
| G10 |  Astroball-
Futuristic racquetball. Knock through the
wall to go the next level. (See
if you can break Mr. Hoffman's best:
Score = 240) |
| G11 |  Break
It- Classic Break-Out meets the future. The stages are
endless.
(See if you can break
Mr. Hoffman's best:
Stage: 21) |
| G12 |  Air
Hockey Extreme - Choose your country and level, and let the air
hockey games begin. |
| G13 | 
Air
Hockey- Develop your hand-eye
coordination and angles with virtual hockey. |
| G14 | Sketchy- Extreme snow sledding. Complete the sled runs as fast as possible. |
| G15 |
 Bug On A
Wire-
Race your bug
across power lines & avoid the crows eating you. Could be the stupidest game
ever.
(See if you can break Mr. Hoffman's best time of
1 min 15
sec 42 millisec) |
| G16 |
 Slot
Machine- Spin and win with this kid friendly life-like slot machine. |
| G17 | Tropical Safari Slots - Hey Mom & Dad, this one is for you. It brings you back to that real Vegas or A/C feel. Enjoy. |
| G18 |
Full Throttle
Speedway- Pretty good online race track game.
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| G19 | Pinball- Have fun with this classic game with up to 4 players. Use Shift (for right flipper) & CNTL (for left flipper). |
| G20 |
 Target
Bowling- Just like in the arcades, it's very realistic & you can control speed & direction.
Addicting!
(See if you can break
Mr. Hoffman's best:
Total Score = 410)
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| H1 |
Tennis Match Point
- Play the most realistic computer tennis while choosing your player (Candystand). |
| H2 | Tennis- Play tournament or exhibition tennis against the computer opponent. |
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| H4 |
 Long
Jump- Run as fast as you can and see how far you can
jump. Don't go over the line. :-) |
| H5 | Baseball (Reaction Time)- See if you are quick enough to hit a 90 mph fastball. |
| H6 |  Pool
(Billiards)- Play realistic 8-ball or straight pool against a friend
or the computer. |
| H7 |  Darts-
Bulls Eye! Try to go from 501 to 0 in as few darts as possible by
hitting the spacebar twice. |
| H8 |
 Soccer
Kickups-
Practice soccer juggling with your mouse using hand-eye coordination.
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| H9 | Golf (Angles)- Play 9 holes or practice while adjusting the angle of the golf club. |
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| I1 | 3
Cups & Ball- Round and Round. Try
to find the ball as the levels get faster and faster.
(See
if you can break Mr. Hoffman's best:
completed:
Level:
7)
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| I2 |
 The
Shell Game- Watch the cups go round and round and try to find the
ball. |
| I3 | 
The Shell Game
Extreme! - An updated version with 8 shells,
distractions and levels. |
| I4 | Juggle Mania - Hey Jugglers, this one's for you! Practice your juggling and choose from 3, 4, 5, or 6 balls. Don't drop'em. |
| I5 | Middle School Madness!- Can you find your way around the middle school maze and handle the craziness? |
| I6 | Beat The Bully- Play the only "Bully Question Video Game" & beat The Bully! |
| I7 | Number Magic Trick- Pick a number and the computer will try to tell you what you are thinking. |
| I8 | Guess
The Number- Develop skills in halving and estimation and guess the
number in as few guesses as you possible (can adjust range).
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| I9 | Random Number Generator - Very clear and easy to use number generator (even generates multiple numbers). |
| I10 | Do You Have a Minute?- Can you judge how long it takes for a minute to pass? |
| I11 | 
- Another Neopets game with explosions and typing challenge. |
| I12 | Typing Test- See how fast you type (Words Per Minute) with this quick test (must click "done"). |
| I13 | Pyramid Solitaire- Select any 2 cards "on top" that add up to 13, and try to clear all the cards to win. |
| I14 | Math Word Search- A good eye and patience is all you need for these cool glowing math word searches. |
| I15 | Make Your Own Game!- Your first experience making your own game is here. |
| I16 | Create A Ride - Now is your chance to create your own cool car to reflect your style! |
| I17 | Learn to Breakdance- Now is your chance to become the great breakdancer that you have dreamed about with this interactive presentation. |
| I18 | Rock-Paper-Scissors (JAN-KEN-PO in Japanese)- Play this classic game of chance against Joe Doh. |
| I19 | Turntables- Be a hip-hop DJ and scratch and mix your own music! |
| I20 | MP3K - Mix drum and bass loops with sounds to create your own mix of music. Record it too! |
| I21 | Virtual Knee Surgery - Interested in medicine? Try your hand by performing a virtual knee surgery. Good Luck Dr. |
| I22 | Screen
Imagination - This defines cool! Use
your screen like a Smartboard. Show your artistic abilities or do school
work. Awesome!
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| I23 | Carve a Pumpkin - Carve a virtual pumpkin without the mess. Happy Halloween! |
| I24 | 
Pumpkin Carving- Carve a virtual pumpkin on this web site. Do
you like this one better or worse that I23? Leave a message. |
| I25 | How
Old R U?- This is cool!. Type in your birthday and this
special clock will give you amazing data like how many days, minutes,
seconds you have been alive.
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for statistics lovers...
A
LOOK BACK....
Watch a 6th Grade Video Slideshow (Opens in Windows Media Player)
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YEAR YOU WERE in 6th GRADE @ WEBER |
TEAM |
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL... |
2008 - 2009
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Hoffman/Flynn, Red 6 | June 2015 |
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2007 - 2008 |
Hoffman/Angel, Red 6 | June 2014 |
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2006 - 2007 |
Hoffman/Angel, Red 6 | June 2013 |
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2005 - 2006 |
Hoffman/Angel, Red 6 | June 2012 |
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2004 - 2005 |
Hoffman/Angel, Red 6 | June 2011 |
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2003 - 2004 |
Hoffman/Silvestri (Fanelli), Red 6 | June 2010 |
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2002 - 2003 |
Hoffman/Fanelli, Red 6 | June 2009√ |
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2001 - 2002 |
Hoffman/Fanelli, Red 6 | June 2008 √ |
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