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Standard #1: Reading for Information:
Students will read and understand informational materials, describe characteristics of informational text and use facts, ideas and perspectives in developing concepts.
- 6.1.a Develop and use strategies for locating information and integrating information from multiple resources.
Standard #2: Reading Literature:
Students will read and understand a variety of classic and contemporary literature representing diverse historical and cultural perspectives to build an understanding of themselves and others, their environment and the world.
- 6.2.b Question, interpret and infer meaning of text to make personal connections.
Standard #3: Process of Reading:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the reading process by using reading and thinking skills and strategies to achieve their purposes in reading.
- 6.3.c Independently infer and evaluate meaning from text.
Standard #4: Literacy Communities:
Students will recognize the value of personal and social connection of reading, read to satisfy personal interests, and to establish, maintain and enhance personal relationships with others.
- 6.4.d Enjoy reading and sharing ideas with others.
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Standard #1:
Students will use mathematics to solve problems, communicate, and work with others.
- 6.1.a use correct operations to solve multiple-step problems.
- 6.1.b use strategies (draw a picture, make a table, etc.) to solve nonroutine problems.
Standard #2:
Students will use measurement skills.
- 6.2.c find area of quadrilateral.
- 6.2.d find perimeter of quadrilateral.
- 6.2.e find volume of rectangular prism.
Standard #3:
Students will use reasoning skills, mental mathematics, and estimation skills.
- 6.3.f use estimation to solve decimal problems.
Standard #4:
Students will perform mathematical operations and see relationships among numbers.
- 6.4.g convert simple fractions to percents.
- 6.4.h convert simple fractions to decimals.
- 6.4.i convert exponents to equivalent whole number standard form.
- 6.4.j divide with decimals in divisors.
- 6.4.k add and subtract with fractions (unlike denominators).
- 6.4.l multiply fractions
Standard #5:
Students will demonstrate a development of spatial sense.
- 6.5.m identify number of faces on 3-D space figures.
- 6.5.n identify 2-D shapes as similar or congruent.
Standard #6:
Students will collect and analyze data.
- 6.6.o analyze circle graphs.
- 6.6.p analyze tables.
Standard #7:
Students will use patterns and relationships to solve problems.
- 6.7.q identify and complete number patterns (functions—function rules).
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Standard #1:
Students will understand major concepts in earth science and how these apply to society.
- 6.1.a recognize that patterns of stars in the sky stay the same, although they appear to move across the sky nightly, and different stars can be seen in different seasons.
- 6.1.b describe that stars differ from each other in size, temperature, age and color.
- 6.1.c describe the role mythology plays in astronomy.
Standard #2:
Students will understand major concepts in life science and how these apply to society.
- 6.2.d state why there are variations among characteristics.
- 6.2.e compare and contrast a DNA strand to an RNA strand.
- 6.2.f identify the parts of a cell.
Standard #3:
Students will understand major concepts in physical science and how these apply to society.
- 6.3.g identify the parts of an eye.
- 6.3.h identify the differences between reflection and refraction.
- 6.3.i label the parts of an atom.
- 6.3.j identify the electrical charges of each part of an atom.
- 6.3.k recognize the different types of lenses and mirrors.
- 6.3.l diagram the behavior of light as it strikes different mirrors and lenses.
- 6.3.m state the elements in different molecules.
- 6.3.n identify the number of atoms in a molecule.
Standard #4:
Students will use scientific inquiry processes (e.g. questioning, observing, predicting, experimenting, controlling variables, concluding) to understand the natural world.
- 6.4.o identify the variables in a given experiment.
- 6.4.p accurately use scientific equipment.
- 6.4.q demonstrate appropriate lab behaviors.
Standard #5:
Students will recognize the inter-relationships among the earth, life, and physical sciences and their effect on the environment.
- 6.5.r identify why the wetlands are a valuable ecosystem.
- 6.5.s understand that two types of organisms in a wetland may interact with one another in several ways (producer/consumer, predator/prey, or parasite/host relationship).
- 6.5.t understand that human beings are part of the earth’s wetlands; human activities can, deliberately or inadvertently, alter the balance in the wetland.
Standard #6:
Students will know the needs, functions, and systems of the human body, as it develops into an adult.
- 6.6.u state the six essential nutrients for life.
- 6.6.v identify the glands of the endocrine system.
- 6.6.w calculate genetic phenotypes.
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Standard #1:
The student will use maps, charts, graphs and timelines.
- 5-6.1.a Interpret political and physical maps.
- 5-6.1.b Use longitude and latitude to plot specific locations.
- 5-6.1.c Read time zones on maps.
- 5-6.1.d Interpret information given on charts, graphs and timelines.
Standard #2:
The student will demonstrate research skills.
- 5-6.2.e Evaluate research materials to determine best sources.
- 5-6..2.f Develop a bibliography of sources used.
Standard #3:
The student will demonstrate cultural awareness.
- 5-6.3.g Describe some of the various cultures found in our world.
Standard #4:
The student will demonstrate a geographic perspective.
- 5-6.4.h Explain and give an example of how the location and resources of an area influence/contribute to that area’s culture and/or economy.
Standard #5:
The student will demonstrate participatory citizenship.
- 5-6.5.i Respond to a contemporary community issue with a personal action (i.e., a letter, community service project, etc.).
Standard #6:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of democracy.
- 5-6.6.j Identify the characteristics of a democratic form of government.
Standard #7:
The student will demonstrate economic awareness.
- 5-6.7.k Explain basic principles of economics (wants, needs, goods, services and personal financing).
Standard #8: The student will demonstrate historical thinking.
- 5-6.8.l Retell the story of U.S. history.
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Standard #1:
Students will perform music alone and with others.
- 1.a. Students will perform 2-part composition.
Standard #2:
Students will read and write music.
- 2.b. Students will write and perform a 4 measure original composition including the rhythm, melody, and I, IV, V chord harmony.
Standard #3:
Students will listen and respond to a varied repertoire of music.
- 3.c. Students will identify the sections in a sonata form.
Standard #4:
Students will describe music as it relates to history, culture, and diversity.
- 4.d. Students will identify and describe music in relation to the Mexican and Latin American culture.
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Standard #1:
Students will perform a varied repertoire of music, alone and with others.
- 1.a. Students will perform alone and with others on their instrument.
Standard #2:
Students will read and notate music.
- 2.b. Students will demonstrate the ability to read quarter, half, whole, eighth, dotted and sixteenth notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, alla breve and 6/8 meter signatures.
- 2.c. Students read at sight simple melodies.
Standard #3:
Students will listen, reflect, and respond to the characteristics and merits of music.
- 3.d. Students use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments, and music performances.
- 3.e. Students devise criteria for evaluating performances (e.g., technique, musical effect, tone, attack and release, balance and blend).
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Standard #1: Aesthetic Perception:
To inquire into the nature, beauty, and experiences of art through sensory perception.
- 6.1.a. The student will communicate his/her ideas about art and the surrounding world.
Standard #2: Art Criticism:
To observe, reflect, and understand the characteristics and significance of one's own artwork and the artwork of others.
- 6.2.b. The student will describe ideas or feelings connected with the viewing or making of art.
Standard #3: Art History:
To acquire knowledge of historical and cultural development through varying aesthetic points of view.
- 6.3.c. The student will compare characteristics of art works in various eras and cultures
Standard #4: Art Production:
To create and express ideas through a variety of media, techniques, and processes.
- 6.4.d. The student will use a variety of media, techniques and processes to express meaning through art.
Standard #1: Communication:
Students understand and interpret spoken and written communication in the target language on a variety of topics.
Standard #2: Cultures:
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the cultures of the target languages.
Standard #3: Connections:
Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the target language.
Standard #4: Comparisons:
Students will develop insight into their own language and culture through the study of the target language and culture.
Standard #5: Communities:
Students will participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
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Standard #1:
Students engage in the writing process: All students will plan, write and revise while identifying personal strengths and weaknesses in writing. 6.1.a. Students will brainstorm, draft, revise, and edit a descriptive or narrative piece of writing.
- 6.1.b. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of language. They will use a variety of stylistic techniques and transfer conventions in writing.
- 6.1.c. Students will complete “on demand” writing (Iowa Writing Assessment, Expository and/or Persuasive)
Standard #2:
Students write for a variety of purposes and audiences: All students will demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience in their writing.
- 6.2.d. Students will gather and organize information. They will write a report responding to an issue, taking a “pro and con” position. (Persuasive genre)
- 6.2.e. Students will write pieces using four genre. (Narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive) utilizing writing rubrics. Students will reflect on the characteristics of the genre. They will complete a writing log.
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