WELCOME TO WELCOME TO HICKORY CREEK HICKORY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL
66THTH GRADE CURRICULUM GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHTNIGHT
August 25, 2014August 25, 2014
Team 6A Team 6A Mrs. BrendlingerMrs. Brendlinger
Mrs. BohmsMrs. Bohms
Ms. GiammarcoMs. Giammarco
Ms. GradyMs. Grady
Mrs. SwierczewskiMrs. Swierczewski
Mrs. O’BrienMrs. O’Brien
Grading…Grading…Report card grades are issued on a Report card grades are issued on a
quarterly basis.quarterly basis.The grading categories for each core The grading categories for each core
class are determined as follows:class are determined as follows:
Summative = 75%Summative = 75%
Formative = 25%Formative = 25%
Math andMath andHonors MathHonors Math
2014-2015 2014-2015 CurriculumCurriculum
OverviewOverview
Mrs. BrendlingerMrs. Brendlinger
Mrs. O’BrienMrs. O’BrienCarnegie Learning
HCMS Math Approach HCMS Math Approach Instructional Design Principles Instructional Design Principles
• Focuses on the Mathematical practices Focuses on the Mathematical practices • Focuses on how students learn , think, and apply Focuses on how students learn , think, and apply
mathematicsmathematics
Daily Lesson Approach Daily Lesson Approach
•Lessons are structured to provide students with Lessons are structured to provide students with various opportunities to reason, to model and to various opportunities to reason, to model and to expand on explanations about mathematical ideas.expand on explanations about mathematical ideas.•Within each lesson, questions, instructions and Within each lesson, questions, instructions and worked examples are interleaved to engage worked examples are interleaved to engage students as they develop their own mathematical students as they develop their own mathematical understanding.understanding.
HCMS Math Approach HCMS Math Approach
Math Resource- Carnegie Learning •Instruction built for conceptual understanding and mastery•Contain meaningful math content to support a collaborative, student-centered classroom.
Components of the Resource •Real-World Situations focused on problem-solving •Student Practice Skills •Student Assignments •CCSS aligned curricula•Multiple Learning Styles•Write-In Textbooks
OverviewOverview Number System-Number System-Factors, Factors,
Multiples, Primes, Composites, Prime Multiples, Primes, Composites, Prime Factorization, Fractions, Decimals, Factorization, Fractions, Decimals, Integers, and the Coordinate PlaneIntegers, and the Coordinate Plane
Ratios and Proportions- Ratios and Proportions- Ratios, Percents, Units of MeasureRatios, Percents, Units of Measure
Overview (cont’d)Overview (cont’d)Expressions and Equations- Expressions and Equations-
Introduction to Algebra, Algebraic Introduction to Algebra, Algebraic Expressions, Inequalities, and EquationsExpressions, Inequalities, and Equations
GeometryGeometry- Area, Third Dimension- Area, Third Dimension
Statistics and Probability- Statistics and Probability- Collecting and Displaying Data, Analyzing Collecting and Displaying Data, Analyzing and Interpreting Dataand Interpreting Data
8 Mathematical Practices8 Mathematical Practices
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.4. Model with mathematics
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision.7. Look for and make use of structure.8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning (Common Core Standards Initiative, 2012).
ScienceScience
Curriculum OverviewCurriculum Overview
Ms. GiammarcoMs. Giammarco
Glencoe McGraw Hill
EcologyEcology
Interactions of life Interactions of life Non-living environments Non-living environments Ecosystems Ecosystems Conserving energy Conserving energy Conserving life Conserving life
Life’s Structure and Life’s Structure and FunctionFunction
Exploring/classifying life Exploring/classifying life Cell structure Cell structure Cell processes Cell processes Cell reproduction Cell reproduction Heredity Heredity
Light WavesLight WavesWaves Waves Electromagnetic waves Electromagnetic waves Lights, mirrors, and lenses Lights, mirrors, and lenses
AstronomyAstronomyExploring space Exploring space Solar system Solar system Stars and galaxiesStars and galaxies
English Language English Language Arts (ELA)Arts (ELA)
Mrs. Bohms Mrs. Bohms
Ms. GradyMs. Grady
Mrs. SwierczewskiMrs. Swierczewski
ELA Curriculum OverviewELA Curriculum Overview• Genre Study• Literary Elements Reading for Information Internal/External
Conflict Point of View Context Clues Compare/Contrast Predictions Figurative language,
Interpretations, Tone, Imagery
Novel Studies: Historical, Multicultural, Biography
Extended Response Writing
Narrative, Expository, and Argument Essay Writing
Grammar Vocabulary Poetry
Textbooks:Textbooks: Elements of LiteratureElements of Literature
Holt, Rinehart & Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2007 Edition Winston, 2007 Edition
Prentice HallWriting Coach
EXTENDED EXTENDED TEXTS: TEXTS: 11STST QUARTER- QUARTER-
WonderWonder by: R.J. Palacio by: R.J. Palacio
22ndnd QUARTER- QUARTER- Biography Biography studystudy
33rdrd QUARTER- QUARTER- The Watsons The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 Go to Birmingham- 1963
by: Christopher Paul Curtisby: Christopher Paul Curtis
44thth QUARTER- QUARTER- Surviving Surviving HitlerHitler
by: Andrea Warrenby: Andrea Warren
Independent Independent ReadingReading
Studies show that students who Studies show that students who read daily are more successful in read daily are more successful in
other areas of their education. other areas of their education. One goal we have for this year is One goal we have for this year is
to make reading an enjoyable to make reading an enjoyable experience.experience.
20 – 30 minutes daily20 – 30 minutes daily
Rebecca Caudill Rebecca Caudill Young Readers AwardYoung Readers Award
The award is named in honor of Rebecca
Caudill who lived and wrote in
Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years.
•Students have the opportunity to vote for their favorite books!
•Students can attend the celebration if at least 3 nominated titles have
been read by February.•As always, thank you to the Frankfort Education
Foundation for supporting this program.
Social StudiesSocial StudiesJourney Across TimeJourney Across TimeGlencoe McGraw HillGlencoe McGraw Hill
Mrs. BohmsMrs. Bohms
Mrs. BrendlingerMrs. Brendlinger
Ms. GiammarcoMs. Giammarco
Ms. GradyMs. Grady
Geography Skills Geography Skills Overview of geographical termsOverview of geographical terms Types of map projectionsTypes of map projections Map skill Map skill
work-latitude/longitude/scale/kework-latitude/longitude/scale/keyy
Charts/graphs/diagramsCharts/graphs/diagrams TimelinesTimelines
Units of Study Units of Study Early Man (Paleolithic/Neolithic)Early Man (Paleolithic/Neolithic)MesopotamiaMesopotamiaEgyptEgyptGreeceGreeceRomeRome
Within each unit: Within each unit: GeographyGeographyPolitical SystemsPolitical SystemsCultureCultureDaily LifeDaily LifeLocation and it’s effect on their Location and it’s effect on their
civilizationcivilizationConnecting past and presentConnecting past and presentLearning Standards for Reading and Learning Standards for Reading and
WritingWriting
Expectations and Expectations and PoliciesPolicies
Assignment Notebook/Teacher Assignment Notebook/Teacher Web PagesWeb Pages
PowerSchoolPowerSchoolTardiesTardiesHomework Homework IDsIDsOnline textbooksOnline textbooks
Outcome AssessmentsOutcome Assessments
Outcome Assessments will be given in both ELA and MATH on a quarterly
basis.
\Outcome Assessments are:
A way to determine how students perform in relation to grade level expectations
Necessary for teachers to help understand what targets need to be addressed
A communication tool from school to home
AdvisoryAdvisory
In the fall and throughout the holidays, 6th graders combine efforts with the Student Council and send letters of support and packages to the many area service men and women serving our country in foreign nations.In the past, we have received letters of thanks from the soldiers and family members letting us know the importance the letter, card, or package from HCMS students has made.
Some of the past recipients of our letters and packages have been so touched by the generosity and support of the students, staff, and community, they have visited HCMS.
Making a difference a letter
at a time.
Students , parents, & staff volunteers deliver the bags to the Frankfort Terrace Nursing home.
In conjunction with Direct Effect Charities
A school wide program, run and managed through 6th grade Advisory classes.
HCMS students, staff, & the community “adopt” the Santa Letters from an inner city Chicago Public School.
ONE MORE THING……. ONE MORE THING…….
Parent-Teacher Conference- Parent-Teacher Conference-
How do I sign up?How do I sign up?Meet and Greet FormatMeet and Greet FormatQuestions??Questions??
THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL AUDIENCE! AUDIENCE!