Sixth Grade Curriculum
	General Math Description: Students attend class no less than 50 minutes a day/five days per week in grade appropriate activities designed to develop higher order thinking skills, an understanding of mathematical concepts, and an ability to make appropriate, correct arithmetic calculations. Text(s): Title: Math Authors: Charles, Dossey, Leinwand, Seeley, and Vonder Embse Publisher/Copyright Date: Scott Foresman, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1999 General Objectives: 1. The student will learn to value mathematics, reason mathematically, communicate mathematically, develop confidence in the use of mathematics, solve problems using mathematics, and compute accurately. 2. The student will demonstrate effective usage of thinking skills and problem solving strategies, real number applications, operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, estimation, measurement with metric and English units, organizing data, ratios, proportions, percentages, exponents, basic probability, basic statistics, basic geometry, and compass and straight-edge constructions.   General Science Description: An overview of the basic concepts in life, earth, and the physical sciences designed to enhance the student’s understanding for and appreciation of the world in which we live. Text(s): Title: Scott Foresman Science Author: Cooney, Dispezio, Foots, Matamoros, Nyquist, Ostlund Publisher/Copyright Date: Scott Foresman, 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. be introduced to concepts in: a. life science b. physical science c. earth science d. health science   Short title: General Science Laboratory Description: A practical application, in a laboratory setting, of basic concepts in life, earth, and the physical sciences. Students conduct a minimum of one laboratory exercise for each chapter covered from the course textbook, consisting of approximately one exercise each two weeks. Text(s): Title: Scott Foresman Science Author: Cooney, Dispezio, Foots, Matamoros, Nyquist, Ostlund Publisher/Copyright Date: Scott Foresman, 2000 General Objective: The student will apply concepts in life science, physical science, earth science, and health science.   Literature/Composition Description: A survey of published children’s literature enriched with integrated studies of reading and writing skills designed to develop good communications. Text(s): Title: Elements of Literature, First Course Author: Probst, Anderson, Brinnin, Leggett, Irvin Publisher/Copyright Date: Holt, Rinehart, and Wilson, Inc., 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. recognize types of literature. 2. comprehend what is read. 3. set reading and writing goals. 4. write creatively.   Grammar Description: A program designed to help students learn how to express ideas effectively through study of grammar and writing. Text(s): Title: Basic Language I Author: Theo Liddeli Publisher/Copyright Date: Glencoe Publishers, Inc., 1983 General Objectives: The student will: 1. demonstrate an understanding of correct versus incorrect grammar.   Spelling Description: The students will learn fifteen spelling/vocabulary words per week. Text(s): Title: Wordly Wise 3000 Book 3 Author: K. Hodkinson, S. Adams Publisher/Copyright Date: Educators Publishing Service, Inc., 1998 General Objectives: The student will: 1. accurately spell the fifteen new words each week. 2. recognize and understand the meaning of the weekly spelling words through vocabulary study. 3. correctly use the weekly spelling words in sentences.   World History Description: The student will gain an understanding of the world from the Stone Age to the present day. Students attend class not less than 45 minutes a day, five days per week. Text(s): Title: The World Harcourt Brace Social Studies Author: Dr. Richard G. Boehm, Claudia Hoone, Dr. Thomas M. McGowan, Dr. Mabel McKinney-Browning, Dr. Ofelia Miramontes, Dr. Priscilla H. Porter Publisher/Copyright Date: Harcourt Brace and Company, 2000 General Objectives: 1. The student will understand our world through the study of its history, geography, cultures, civics, governments, and economics. 2. The student will develop good study skills and organizational techniques.   Art Description: Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes and study sequential and interdisciplinary studio and classroom experiences in the visual arts. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. continue to develop and expand knowledge in the fine arts through hands-on activities and studies. 2. enjoy the world of art and showcase personal abilities. 3. develop and expand fine arts knowledge. 4. develop and express skills related to the fine arts. 5. acquire knowledge of historical and cultural developments. 6. build a base from which to make informed aesthetic judgments. Music Description: By participating in music, sixth grade students will have a better understanding and appreciation for music. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. by listening, singing, and moving, the student will be able to: a. notate rhythms b. identify a broad level of dynamics c. refine pitch accuracy d. differentiate chord progressions e. compare and contrast different tone colors, styles and periods f. follow call charts and listening charts that outline form g. identify tempo changes   Physical Education Description: A basic program designed to promote good physical health and encourage a lifelong interest in physical activity. Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Demonstrate competency in many different movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms. 2. Apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. 3. Exhibit a physically active lifestyle. 4. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 5. Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. 6. Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. 7. Understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.   Library Description: Students come to the library once a week for a fifty-five minute period. Students continue their study and use of the library and its resources. Text(s): Title: The Complete Library Skills Grade 6 Author: Linda Turrell Publisher/Copyright Date: T.S. Denison, 1994 Title: Developing Library Skills Author: Esther Lakritz Publisher/Copyright Date: Frank Schaffer Publications, Inc., 1989 General Objectives: The student will: 1. continue to learn about the variety of written media. 2. practice independent use of Accelerated Reader. 3. continue to develop reference skills.   Computer Science Description: Computer laboratory is used as a practice lab where students use programs to improve their skills that they are learning in other subjects, strengthen keyboarding skills, and begin moving into using the computer as a publishing tool. Text(s): Title: Microsoft Office 2000 Author: Connie Morrison Publisher/Copyright Date: Thompson Learning/Course Technology, 2000 Edition: First Title: Microsoft Office 6-in-1 Author: Peter Aitken, Sherry Kinkoph, Trudi Reisner, Faithe Wempen Publisher/Copyright Date: Macmillan Computer Publishing, 1995 Edition: First General Objectives: The student will: 1. demonstrate basic knowledge of the functions of a computer. 2. use certain Microsoft Office applications. 3. strengthen their keyboarding skills. 4. learn organization of files in Microsoft Windows Explorer. 5. learn basic Excel. 6. learn to manipulate data in cells in Excel.   Spanish Description: A basic introduction to Spanish culture and language. Students attend class once a week for 20 minutes. Text: None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish. 2. Use greetings, farewell expressions, and polite expressions in Spanish. 3. Carry out a few commands. 4. Identify objects, colors, numbers, days of the week, months, dates, seasons, parts of the body, emotions, animals, hobbies, clothing, and foods. 5. Describe themselves and discuss things they like to do.