6th Grade

Sense of Place and Time

Inquiry into orientation in place and time, personal histories, homes and journeys, relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Habits of Success

  • Revision and Reflection - Seeks and accepts feedback to reflect on progress and experiences in order to revise and improve.

  • Creativity - Generates new ideas and pursues alternative solutions supported by evidence.

  • Lifelong Learning - Identifies and actively pursues interests in preparation for lifelong learning and growth.

Performance Indicators

MS16A: Documenting the Creative Process and Willingness to Try

MS16C: Revise Artwork Based on Feedback

MS17B: Developing Themed Artwork and Artistic Statements

MS16B: Arranging Meaningful Visual Composition



Assignment 3: Day of the Dead Calaveras

Habits of Success:

  • Creativity - Generates new ideas and pursues alternative solutions supported by evidence.

  • Lifelong Learning - Identifies and actively pursues interests in preparation for lifelong learning and growth.


Performance Indicators:

  • MS16A: Documenting the Creative Process and Willingness to Try

  • MS16B: Arranging Meaningful Visual Composition

  • MS17B: Developing Themed Artwork and Artistic Statements



Assignment 2: Sketchbooks

Habits of Success:

Creativity - Generates new ideas and pursues alternative solutions supported by evidence.

Revision and Reflection - Seeks and accepts feedback to reflect on progress and experiences in order to revise and improve.

Performance Indicators:

MS16A: Documenting the Creative Process and Willingness to Try

Assignment 1: Puzzle Pieces

Habits of Success:

Creativity - Generates new ideas and pursues alternative solutions supported by evidence


Performance Indicators:

MS17B: Developing Themed Artwork and Artistic Statements

MS16B: Arranging Meaningful Visual Composition

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