1. Name: ____________________________ Due Date: _______
Daily Opener Sheet #7
6th Grade Science
Day One:
On the back!
Day Two:
Name all the planets in our solar system: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IF you could visit one of the planets, which one would you visit and why? (Give me at least two good 6th grade sentences) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Day Three:
How old would you be on the following planets: Jupiter- _______ Uranus - ______ Mercury - _____
Why are days and years different on other planets? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Why Is Color Important When Learning?
Students pay better attention and remember information better when color is utilized in the presentation of information.
Use color to learn, and then to recall information. Studies of people with Alzheimer Disease showed improve memory with color cues. Other studies showed that learners recall images better if in color not in black and white.
For example: when creating and coloring graphic organizers differentiate and organize topics and sub-topics by color and hue. Then when you need to remember, you’ll be able to recall the color cues as well as the information.
The Color RED
Why do you think Stop signs are red? Red screams pay attention to me!! RED helps learners remember facts and figures. Red on white is easiest to read. But a little goes a long way so use red sparingly.
Want o remember what you learn? Use RED ink or print on RED paper.
Do NOT mark mistakes in red. This only reinforces the mistake. Don’t do it.
Write key points in red.
The Color GREEN
Green is not only a relaxing color associated with all things healthy, it helps concentration.
Want to concentrate on what you’re learning? Write with green marker on a white board. Use a green light bulb in a desk lamp. Decorate with leafy green plants.
The Color BLUE
Blue is said to promote creativity as well as peaceful feelings. People can use blue for learning situations that are challenging. Try using blue paper for complex information or blue ink can improve reading comprehension.
Use blue paper for reviewing information.
The Color YELLOW
Yellow is a stimulating color that asks the learner to pay attention. That’s why so many highlighters are yellow. And school buses! 
Highlight important information with yellow.
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