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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 th Grade 2 Message From The Principal 1 Table of Contents 2 Language Arts 3 Language Arts And Writing Strands 4 Mathematics 5 Extended Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Studies 8 Art 9 FACS /Family and Consumer Science 10 Band 11 Chorus 12 Orchestra 13 Drama 14 Physical Education 15 Technical Education 16 Hawk Notes 17 Hawk Notes 18

4. Sixth grade Language Arts students will explore many genres of reading (historical and realistic fiction, fantasy, mystery information text) through the use of novels and short stories or excerpts. Themed workshops will enhance non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and research skills. Students will also follow the steps of the writing process with emphasis on content, style, and correct grammar in the areas of narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and explanatory writing. Students will be active participants in group discussions and successful members of a team. 6th Grade Language Arts LANGUAGEARTSLANGUAGEARTS 3  Fictional texts  Poetry  Nonfiction texts  Narrative nonfiction  Word analysis strategies  Word reference materials  Media literacy Language Arts Strands or Objectives

5. 6th Grade Language Arts And Writing Strands Research Edit: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, sentence structure paragraphing Write in a variety of forms: description, narration, exposition, persuasion, and informational Reference materials poetry story writing research word study LANGUAGEARTS ANDWRITINGLANGUAGEARTS ANDWRITING 4 T he students will:  C ontribute in a small group effectively  L isten, present critically, and express opinions in oral presentations  E xtended Language Arts  H as the same state standards as traditional Language Arts  W e read higher level materials  M any assignments will require higher level thinking  B eginning 2nd Quarter, students will complete a themed unit the last 3 weeks of the quarter: Socratic Seminar, Autobiography, D ebates, or Historical Writing.  M eets deadlines  C an be successful working independently  W orks well in collaborative groups  P articipates in class discussions  M aintain a B average in Ext. LA Extended Language Arts Units

6. 6th Grade Mathematics SIXTHGRADEMATHEMATICssSIXTHGRADEMATHEMATICss MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS - In sixth grade mathematics, the focus is on the study of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students explore how math is used to represent real-life situations and solve problems. Sixth graders use ratios to compare sets of data and learn about the relationships between fractions, decimals, and percents. They are also introduced to integers. Geometry and measurement are explored through the study of quadrilaterals and different measurement systems. Students will collect, analyze, display, and interpret data in a variety of ways. Additionally, students learn to find the probability of an event and investigate different types of patterns. The language of algebra is introduced and students learn to solve simple equations. The sixth grade curriculum provides the foundation for higher-level mathematical thinking. 5

7. 6th Grade Mathematics Extended Strands or Objectives MATHEMATICSEXTENDEDMATHEMATICSEXTENDED  N umber Sense  I ntroduction to Integers  E xponents, Scientific Notation, and Order of Operations  I nteger Operations  F ractions  P roblem Solving  S olving Equations  S olving Inequalities  P olygons  M easurement  S tatistics  I nvestigating Probability  I nvestigating Sequences 6  N umber Sense  E xpressions  I ntegers and the Coordinate Plane  F ractions  P roblem Solving  E quations and Inequalities  G eometry  M easurement  D ata Analysis  P robability  P atterns 6th Grade Mathematics Content Strands

8. SCIENCESCIENCE 6th Grade Science This course covers 6 major units. We learn about experiments and measurements. We investigate matter which includes atoms and reactions. We learn about forms of energy and energy transformations. Weather and Earth's waters with special attention on Chesapeake Bay is a big unit as well. We conclude with learning about our Solar system including seasons and tides. 7  Science Process Skills  Energy sources and transformation  Energy in the Atmosphere  after  Weather  Earth's Water  Watershed Systems  The Solar System Science Strands or Objectives

9. 6 th Grade Social Studies Sixth Social Studies at Gainesville Middle School covers United States History Through 1865. Students investigate this period in history using a variety of research strategies to develop a deeper comprehension of how our country came to be and where our country has been, so we can understand how to make informed decisions to responsibly and positively impact our future! Specific content area includes: Physical Geography of North America; Archaeology and Early North American Cultures; European Exploration of North America; Archaeology and Early North American Cultures; European Exploration of North America; European Colonization of the United States; the American Revolution; Challenges Facing a New Nation (establishment of our government); Westward Expansion and Reform (Abolition and Suffrage Movements); and Civil War. Those who cannot learn from history are Doomed to repeat it! SOCIALSTUDIESSOCIALSTUDIES 8  Code of Behavior  Geography  Early North American Cultures  European Exploration of North America  Shaping Colonial America  American Revolution  New Nation  Westward Expansion and Reform  Civil War Social Studies Strands or Objectives

10. 6th grade students in Art class focus on the basic art vocabulary by studying the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. During each unit students talk about the quality and the value of art (Art Criticism and Aesthetics) and evaluate art (Judgment). Art history studies focus on Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, American Art styles between 1877 and the present time. Art production is broken into several units. Our drawing units include working with gesture lines and sketching proportionate human body, shading, and 1 point perspective. During the painting unit we review color mixing, the colors of the color wheel and using complementary and analogous color schemes. Students have separate units focusing on printmaking, creating a collage (or mixed media), making a kinetic sculpture from clay, and working with fiber art with focus on fabric painting or batik, and creating digital art by using computer graphics and computer generated text. 6th Grade Art ARTART 9  The elements of art and the principles of design; typography, and composition  Drawing skills and learn how to capture light and shadow using graphite and colored pencil  Color through different painting techniques and styles in watercolor and acrylic  Combine multiple collage techniques;  Textile art - weaving  Sculpting techniques in one media; Art criticism and aesthetics  Subtractive printmaking  3 point perspective drawing Strands or Objectives

11. FAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCEFAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCE 6 th Grade FACS This course focuses on demonstrating workplace readiness skills such as developing leadership and identifying career connections. Human development will be explored and elements of student life such as understanding positive interpersonal relationships and learning about the individual’s role in the family will be examined. Students will also develop responsibilities for their living environments. Textile, fashion and apparel concepts will be explored. Students will also gain an understanding of nutrition and wellness. (Family and Consumer Science) 10  Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills  Developing Positive Interpersonal Relationships  Exploring Human and Child Development  Addressing the Individual’s role in the Family  Maintaining Living Environments  Examining Consumer and Family Resources  Demonstrating Nutrition and Wellness  Applying Textile, Fashion, and Apparel Concepts FACS’ Strands or Objectives

12. 6th Grade Band BANDBAND Sixth grade Beginning Band is open to any students who wants to begin learning to play a band instrument. After a pre-screening, students will be able to choose from a list of instruments that the teacher feels he/she will experience success. Concert attendance is a requirement and will be factored into the student’s nine week grade. There will be required concert attire determined by the teacher. The cost involved in this selection may include instrumental rental/purchase, repair and method book. Band provides students with the opportunity to develop their self-confidence, dedication and cooperation in a safe environment. 11  Performance and Production  Cultural Context and Music Theory  Judgment and Criticism  Aesthetics Band Strands or Objectives

13. 6th Grade Chorus CHORUSCHORUS Sixth grade Chorus is open to all 6 th grade students who want to sing. Students will learn basic music reading, sight reading, two part singing, and music history. At this level, students perform two concerts a year. Concert attendance is a requirement and will be factored into the student’s nine week grade. There will be required concert attire to be determined by the teacher. 12  P erformance and Production  C ultural Context and Music T heory  J udgment and Criticism  A esthetics Chorus Strands or Objectives

14. In Middle School Orchestra, students are taught the fundamentals of playing an instrument in the string family: violin, viola, cello or bass. In the "Beginning" phase, attention is focused on the fundamentals of posture, position, quality tone production and essential music reading skills. These same concepts are refined at the "Intermediate" level as students learn to read and perform more advanced ensemble literature. The "Advanced" instrumental student in middle school will continue to gain skills and techniques which will enable him/her to play in a higher level performance group. Thru all levels, instruction is devoted to the "team" aspect of playing in a performance ensemble, as well as the joy of making music to the best of our ability. All 8th grade Orchestra students will participate in a "District Orchestra Assessment". Students completing 8th grade Orchestra are prepared for the high school level of orchestra performance should they elect to continue playing their chosen instrument. ORCHESTRAORCHESTRA 6th Grade Orchestra 13  Performance and Production  Cultural Context and Music Theory  Judgment and Criticism  Aesthetics Orchestra Strands or Objectives

15. 6th Grade Drama DRAMADRAMA Sixth grade Drama is an opportunity for students to explore the business of theatre, acting techniques, set design, make up, costumes, publicity and presenting small plays. Drama provides students the opportunity to learn about group work, confidence, learn about themselves and to take risks in a safe environment. 14  P erformance and Production  C ultural Context and Music Theory  J udgment and Criticism  A esthetics Drama Strands or Objectives

16. PHYSICALEDUCATIONANDHEALTHPHYSICALEDUCATIONANDHEALTH Gainesville Middle School Health and Physical Education focuses on a variety of physical activities varying from 6th grade to 8th grade. Specifically, these activities focus on the improvement of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. This course also focuses on numerous health topics from the different Body Systems to Family Life Education. 6th Grade Physical Education 15  S killed Movement  P hysical Fitness  R esponsible Behaviors  P hysically Active Lifestyle Strands or Objectives

17. 6th Grade Technical Education TECHNICALEDUCATIONTECHNICALEDUCATION The GVMS Gateway to Technology (GTT) program addresses the curiosity and energy of GVMS middle school students while incorporating national standards in mathematics, science, and technology. This STEM activity- oriented, cutting-edge program shows students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. During the GTT experience, students will gain the skills they need to develop, produce, and use products and services. The Gateway to Technology curriculum provides project-based learning – a hands-on approach – that is exciting and challenging for the full range of students in Technology Education classrooms. The curriculum relates technology to students’ daily lives. It promotes communication and collaboration by emphasizing a teaming approach in the instructional units. This approach utilizes the strengths of each team member to accomplish the goals of the project while offering students learning challenges at all ability levels. 16  D evelop and Demonstrate Workplace Readiness Skills … Personal Qualities and People Skills  D emonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.  D escribe the interrelationship among science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  D escribe the role engineers play in the invention and innovation of products and new technologies.  D escribe the effects of technology on society.  C ompare invention and innovation.  D escribe the benefits of following the design process.  S olve a technical problem, using the design process.  D emonstrate proficiency with a variety of measuring devices, scales, and systems (e.g., English, metric).  S ketch two- and three-dimensional shapes, using visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric shapes.  P roduce a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object.  D esign CADD-modeled parts with geometric and dimension constraints.  C omplete a design brief that adheres to the constraints for an existing design problem. Pre-Engineering Design and Modeling Technical Education’s Strands or Objectives

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