In this course, students will:

• Explore a variety of genres in literature that includes fictional and non-fictional pieces:
  • Realistic fiction
  • Narrative and expository nonfiction
  • Historical fiction
  • Biographies
  • Poems
  • Readers Theater
  • Short Stories
  • Science fiction
  • Legends/myths
• Use leveled readers to align weekly comprehension skills, reinforce vocabulary and build understanding of connected concepts
• Focus on various writing forms, such as persuasive pieces, short stories, poems, plays and multi-paragraph pieces
• Incorporate writing characteristics, such as organization, voice and theme into their writing
• Practice and reinforce grammatical skills used in writing

Materials:

Harcourt: Grade 6 Storytown
Harcourt: Grade 6 Grammar Practice Book
Harcourt: Grade 6 Practice Book
S.O.R. Losers, Avi
Hatchet, Gary Paulsen
Maniac Magee, Jerry Spinelli

In this course, students will:

• Solve problems in basic computation and estimation involving fractions, decimals and whole numbers, geometry, measurement and analysis and probability
• Participate in hands-on and interactive activities that reinforce grade-level math concepts
• Develop proficiency with problem solving strategies
• Work towards meeting 8th grade standards in the area of numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, algebraic concepts and data analysis and probability
• Use words to explain processes of thinking and mathematical procedures involving all areas of the course, especially algebraic concepts, expressions, equations, integers and graphing
  

Materials:

Harcourt: Grade 6 Textbook
Harcourt: Grade 6 Practice Book
Compass Learning
Math Manipulatives Kit

In this course, students will:

• Widen their understanding of the five themes of Geography: Location, Place, Human-Environment Interactions, Movement and Regions

• Examine the similarities and differences between many societies and cultures

• Use this knowledge to analyze the geography of world regions and the part it played historically

• Apply their knowledge of world history and geography to better understand modern life and global interactions

Materials:

Harcourt: World Regions
Harcourt: World Regions Homework & Practice Book

In this course, students will:

• Build and expand upon the foundations of scientific research, inquiry and experimentation in the areas of Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science and Space/Technology
• Conduct directed and guided experiments to test and illustrate scientific principles
• Use higher level thinking to compare and contrast, make inferences, draw conclusions and test hypotheses in the given themes of the course

Materials:

Scott Foresman: Grade 6 Textbook
Science Kit

In this course, students will:

• Choose a healthy lifestyle
• Identify the 5 Components of Fitness
• Understand disease prevention
• Identify the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine
• Maintain a weekly activity journal
• Reinforce locomotor/non-locomotor skills
• Reinforce rhythmics and manipulatives
• Reinforce conditioning skills for health and fitness
• Reinforce social/emotional skills
• Reinforce lifetime fitness activities

All course work is aligned to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards in Health, Safety and Physical Education.

Materials:

MacMillan/McGraw-Hill: Health and Wellness, 2005
www.gozonkers.tv
www.bam.gov
www.brainpop.com
www.kidshealth.org

Students will explore:

• Use the basic elements of Art and learn principles of design through interactive lessons
• Review various art media and techniques specific to an Art style
• Create works of Art with provided Art supplies and tools to express their individual understanding of a concept
• Recognize and analyze nature, animals, people, places and objects while applying appropriate responses in a specific art vocabulary
• Identify works of art with an understanding of their cultural and historical significance
• Develop an informed critical and aesthetic response to visual art
• Recognize and understand visual art in their surroundings

Materials:

Art Kit

In this course, students will:

• Learn the basic skills and knowledge to express music ideas and concepts
• Recognize periods of music history within their cultural context
• Recognize and label musical forms, such as rondo, ABA and theme and variation
• Study the effects of technology on the creation and distribution of music
• Study music that tells a story, such as symphonic poems, operas; as well as music that enhances a story, such as film scores
• This class requires active listening and a large amount of free response writing

Materials:

Music Websites/Videos

In this course, students will:

• Explore the Internet, learn safe guidelines for Internet use, use search engines efficiently, and evaluate the validity of Internet sources
• Delve into the world of inventors and inventions, learning about the process of inventing and the effect that inventions have on our world
• Study and apply the design process
• Learn to use presentation software effectively
• Explore the effects of various technologies on our world

Materials:

The Franklin Institute Website
BrainPop.com
EBSCO

In this course, students will:

• Be introduced to two languages: French and Spanish
• Learn the sound system of each language and will be able to see how the language has impacted English
• Learn basic greetings, numbers, foods, days of the week, weather, etc.
• Be introduced to the cultures and communities where the target languages are spoken
• Compare, contrast, interpret and show comprehension of the cultures by completing a variety of lessons and activities

Materials:

Interactive websites
Audio and Video components embedded in the lessons

In this course, students will:

• Be introduced to the Spanish sound system
• Develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills through various online lessons, projects and stories in Spanish
• Learn to appreciate the global Spanish speaking world and how other cultures compare to their own

Materials:

Glencoe: Middle School Spanish: ¿Cómo te va?, 2004
Online websites

In this course, students will:

• Be introduced to the Spanish language
• Learn vocabulary and phrases to express themselves on the subjects of friendship, school, sports, food and leisure activities
• Discover the culture of Spanish-speaking countries
• Practice beginning grammar concepts through interactive games and activities
• Develop necessary skills to listen, read, write and speak at a basic level

Materials:

Holt: Spanish 1A
Interactive websites
Workbook Activities

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish

In this course, students will:

• Be introduced to the French sound system
• Have an opportunity to use the language in both a synchronous chat and in voice recordings
• Learn to appreciate the global French speaking world and how other cultures compare to their own by completing web journeys, maps and letters
• Develop listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills through various online lessons, projects, and stories in French

Materials:

Online websites

This is an introductory level French class. Students can expect 2-4 lessons per week and should plan to spend roughly 2 hours a week on the course. Students will learn how to record their voice and will be expected to do frequent recordings.

In this course, students will:

• Learn basic structures and vocabulary to be able to describe themselves and others
• Learn about French culture and the country of France
• Learn about areas in the world where French is spoken

Materials:

McDougall Littell: Discovering French 1A, Première Partie
Zut.org
Take Home Tutor CD

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Prerequisite: Elementary French