6th Grade
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Welcome to 6th Grade
Current Units of Instruction
Unit 2 -ELA- Figure It Out
Unit 2 -ELA- Figure It Out
What are we learning?
Students will learn how to write an objective summary using the main points (who, what, when, where, why and how) from a story. Students will determine the central theme (lesson) of a story and how details from the story show the theme. We will also be learning how to find repeated words and phrases in an informational text to determine the central idea, and details that support it. Finally, students will be exploring word choice, and the connotation and denotation of words, as well as figurative language found in texts.
What to expect in this unit?
Students will be expected to annotate their novels daily. These novels are from the mystery genre. Students will be writing objective summaries over chapters in their novels to show their understanding of their novel.
Why does this unit matter?
This unit matters because writing objective summaries builds reading comprehension.
Unit 2--Fractions
Unit 2--Fractions
Unit 2--- Fractions
What are we learning?
The students will embark on the world of fractions during this unit.
What to expect in this unit?
During unit 2, students will be focusing on all of the operations with fractions in addition to simplifying their final answer. We will focus on dividing fractions visually and showing this through tape diagrams.
Why does this unit matter?
This unit is so important as fraction operations will be following them for the rest of their math careers. They need to understand what a fraction truly is. How to write and draw a fraction and how to move forward with evaluating fraction operations.
Unit 2 - Population Ecology
Unit 2 - Population Ecology
What are we learning?
We are learning about how populations in ecosystems change over time and with different factors
What to expect in this unit?
This unit is a combination of data literacy, so working with graphs, and using the powerful idea of positive and negative feedback loops to understand how populations change. We will be doing a lot of interpreting and creating population graphs, as well as trying to determine what will happen to a population when a particular factor changes.
Why I like this unit? Why does this unit matter?
This unit is important because it is the first time we are really looking at graphs as a tool to understand data sets; so much of our world is about being able to interpret trends and patterns in data, and it is vital to be able to see those patterns and consequences. Feedback loops are at the foundation of all of our body systems and natural systems and will be used not only in Science class in future units, but they will also come up in many other classes throughout the year. Once you understand the concept well, you start to see them everywhere and it makes very complicated systems much easier to understand.
Unit 2: World Religions
Unit 2: World Religions
What are we learning?
We are learning about the history, main beliefs, and traditions of the world's most popular religions.
What to expect in this unit?
Our homework will almost always be Edpuzzle videos to preview the content for the next day. We will learn note taking skills and record what we learn in our Inquiry Chart (Google Doc).
Why does this unit matter?
We live in a diverse community and world. I hope to teach students new worldly perspectives as we learn about the religions that have impacted history as well as the current world.
Intro to STEM, Unit 1: What is Engineering?
What are we learning?
I can describe the relationship between science, technology, engineering, and math.
I can identify the differences between invention and innovation.
I can describe the impacts that technology has had on society.
I can operate as an effective member of a team to complete an investigation.
I can describe engineering and explain how engineers participate in or contribute to the invention and innovation of products.
What to expect in this unit?
In this unit, students will learn to view science as the study of the natural world and technology as the study of how humans develop new products to meet our needs and wants. They will learn that technological change is seen through inventions, innovations, and the evolution of technological artifacts, processes, and systems, and that technology can have positive and negative social, cultural, economical, political, and environmental consequences. Finally, students will learn that engineers, designers, and engineering technologists are needed in high demand for the development of future technology to meet societal needs and wants. Students will research a chosen engineering field to share with their class in a collaborative engineering career slidedeck.
Why does this unit matter?
This unit is the foundation for being an aware consumer of technology past, present, and future. It helps students understand and appreciate the identities and roles of science, technology, engineering, and math in the development and function of the products and processes we rely on in our daily lives, and the roles that various engineers specifically play.
Cadet Band - Unit 0
Cadet Band - Unit 0
What are we learning?
Ensemble skills of blend/balance, tuning, and rhythmic sychonization.
Individual skills including range extension, key signature, concert Gb, and enharmonics.
What to expect in this unit?
Formative assessments completed in MakeMusic.
Summative performance assessment before the end of the trimeter..
Why does this unit matter?
The full band is starting to come together and starting to really show benefits from their daily large-group practice together. With this they are learning to perform together with more group cohesion.
Students are working on their individual skills through Smartmusic and the Summative Performance Assessments in order to be able to better contribute to the group with accurate notes/rhythms/articulations and good tone production.
Trimester 1-Unit 0 -
Trimester 1-Unit 0 -
What are we learning?
We will be focusing on the following standards
Demonstrate the rules and procedures in both the gymnasium and locker room. (19.C.3a,21.A.3a,b,c)
Demonstrate and explain the importance of teamwork, communication, decision making both in PE class and in life situations. (21.A.3b,c,21.B.3a)
What to expect in this unit?
You will be receiving your homebase spot, gym locker and lock and your Physical Education uniform.
You will be reviewing Phys.Ed expectations, routines, materials needed, grading and units!
You will also be focusing on sportsmanship and team building skills through a variety of activities.
Why I like this unit? Why does this unit matter?
This unit will set us up for success throughout the year so we can do a variety of fun activities safely and collaboratively.
Spanish
Spanish
What are we learning?
Students will learn how to interact in Spanish, asking and answering some questions to meet and get to know new people. Interpret ads, charts, graphs, and images to learn about diverse places, people and cultures where Spanish is spoken. Students will also learn to reflect on how to communicate respectfully when meeting people from other cultures.
What to expect in this unit?
Students will learn to express and understand ideas on topics such as basic conversational Spanish, using numbers, letters of the alphabet, days of the week, months of the year and colors.
Why does this unit matter?
It will help prepare students to be successful Spanish language learners and to begin to build a strong knowledge of the basics to expand upon in 7th and 8th grade.
Special Project:
Students will also have the opportunity to choose a Spanish-speaking country to research and to present their findings to their classmates. This will give Westview students an opportunity to learn about other traditions and values and to help gain an appreciation and respect for the diverse cultures we get to see everyday.
Unit 1 -FACS
Unit 1 -FACS
What are we learning?
I can identify ways to prevent common kitchen accidents. NS 8.2
I can describe what to do if a kitchen accident occurs. NS 8.2
I can measure ingredients properly. NS 9.6
What to expect in this unit?
We will review kitchen safety and proper measuring techniques.
Students will demonstrate these skills while preparing foods in the cooking labs.
Why does this unit matter?
This unit will teach skills and knowledge that will be used throughout the trimester as we do a variety of fun cooking labs safely and collaboratively.
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