6th Grade Exploratory Descriptions and Rotation

Art 1 - Drawing and Design
Students learn the principles of design through a variety of projects. Basic Drawing techniques are introduced through the creation of abstract design, a perspective city drawing and an art history-based PowerPoint presentation. Art 1 and 2 focus on the development of skills in creative problem solving, self-expression and visual communication while introducing the students to a variety of media, techniques and ideas. Each project includes an element of understanding/critical thinking, craftsmanship (neatness, use of media) and creativity (illustration of original thought and expression of ideas).

Art 2
Students will have the experience of working with both clay and tempra paints. They will create a ceramic animal and complete a tempra painting. They will study the color wheel and learn the elements of design. Art 1 and 2 focus on the development of skills in creative problem solving, self-expression and visual communication while introducing the students to a variety of media, techniques and ideas. Each project includes an element of understanding/critical thinking, craftsmanship (neatness, use of media) and creativity (illustration of original thought and expression of ideas).

Responsibility Education -(RE)
Students learn decision making, communication and coping skills.  They explore career opportunities and develop an understanding of personal safety and health issues.

Industrial Technology - (IT)
Students will study residential construction, and have the CAD module in the Paxton Action Lab.

Family and Consumer Sciences - (F&CS)
Students will study foods and nutrition, and a module in the Family and Consumer Sciences technology lab.

French
The course focuses on speaking and comprehension as students learn greetings, numbers, colors, days, dates, and time.  A basic study of the geography of France and its surrounding areas is introduced.  French culture is explored in areas such as eating habits, school routines, shopping, famous monuments, and festivals and games.

Spanish
Sixth grade Spanish introduces students to basic greetings and phrases used in basic conversation.  Students learn numbers, colors, the days of the week and months.  They also become familiar with the geography and the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Music
Students will learn the language of music.  Through creating and performing, they will understand how music is produced, and its role in civilization, past and present.

Physical Education / Health - (PE)
Students will achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness, knowledge, and understand principles of health promotion.

Rotation Table
*Students will have all classes, but exact schedule will vary.  Each class will last 9 weeks.