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Middle School - 6th Grade Curriculum
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6th Grade Language Arts Curriculum
- Literature - based program using fiction, mythology, short stories, novels , and poetry
- Review of story elements, vocabulary
- Grammar / parts of speech review with mastery of direct and indirect objects
- Literary elements
- Formal composition including, descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive, and creative writing
- Book Reports
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6th Grade Mathematics Curriculum
- Operation with whole numbers, decimals, and percent concepts
- Simple probability
- Variables and exponents
- Geometric concepts
- Statistical analysis
- Operations and integers
- Solving simple equations
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6th Grade Science Curriculum
- Life Science
- Science Safety
- Scientific method and Skills Ecology
- Needs of living things
- Cells, tissues, and organs
- Classification of organisms
- Simple organisms
- Invertebrates and vertebrates
- Plant structure and function
- Human body
- Fall Leaf collection
- Spring Wildflower collection
- Educational Field Trip
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6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
- Ancient Civilization and World Culture
- Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China
- Middle Ages
- Renaissance and Reformation
- Industrial Revolution
- Islamic Nations
- World War I
- World War II
- Map Skills
- Time Period Newspapers
- Geography
- Continents
- Educational Field Trip
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6th Grade Foreign Language Curriculum
Spanish
- Basic grammar, conversational structures, pronunciation, and vocabulary
- Development of oral and written communication skills
- Cultures of Spain and Latin America
- Piata Fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Latin
- Fundamentals of Latin grammar
- Vocabulary
- Translation practice
- Study of Roman culture, history, and mythology
- Building English vocabulary through derivative practice
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6th Grade Fine Arts Curriculum
Art
- Continued skills in use of various media
- Extend color studies using mixed media
- Extend three dimensional design (ceramics)
Music
- Music theory ,tone chimes, music history, choir, audio and visual
Drama
- Monologues
- Play analysis
- Voice and diction
- Acting, pantomime
- How to be a good audience member
Performance Opportunities
- Choir, Saintly Singers, Band, Fall Play, and Spring Musical
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6th Grade Physical Education Curriculum
- Health class
- Team Athletics - Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Weight Training, Intramurals, Games, Track and Field, Cooperative Activities
- Presidential fitness Testing
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6th Grade Enrichment Curriculum
Library
- Book reviews
- Historical Fiction, mythology, short stories, and novels
- Research study and reference skills
- Card Catalog
- Accelerated Reader
- Reader's Theatre
Technology
- Curriculum integration
- Basic computer skills
- Keyboarding
- Word processing
- Long Distance Learning
- Instructional Video Applications
- SMART Board Interactive Experiences
- Advanced computer applications
- Internet Exploration
- Developmentally appropriate software in various content areas
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