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Sixth Grade


LA - Wes Morrow and Erin Greenwood 
          michael.morrow@bvsd.org      erin.greenwood@bvsd.org

              720.561.6896                        720.561.6818    

Sixth Grade Language Arts builds upon elementary level instruction and demands increased skills application, academic sophistication and intellectual reasoning. Students acquire and apply language arts skills in a variety of instructional settings with particular emphasis on reading and writing improvement.

To view the 6th Grade Language Arts: BVSD Curriculum

Math - Vincent Redding and John Mattson
            vincent.redding@bvsd.org       john.mattson@bvsd.org 

                     720.561.6865                        720.561.6849             

http://connectedmath.msu.edu/parents/

Mathematics at the Sixth grade level focuses on fluently calculating with fractions, decimals and percents, finding area, perimeter and circumference of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles and analyzing data using appropriate measures of central tendency and graphs. Problem solving, representations, reasoning, communication, and connections within and outside of mathematics underline all of the teaching and learning at sixth grade.

Mathematics at the Seventh grade level focuses on fluently calculating positive and negative rational numbers, proportional reasoning, and linear equations and relationships. Problem solving, representations, reasoning, communication, and connections within and outside of mathematics underline all of the teaching and learning at seventh grade.

To view the Math Curriculum: BVSD Curriculum

Social Studies - Betsy McBeth and Susan Planck 
                    betsy.mcbeth@bvsd.org    susan.planck@bvsd.org  

                         720.561.6841                   720.561.6847                  

Sixth graders will study the Western Hemisphere focusing on the components of civilizations both ancient and modern with regional studies of Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands and South America. Students will examine the relationship of the United States to the other countries occupying the Western Hemisphere, and complete a detailed examination of the contributions of the Aztec, Inca and Maya.

to view the 6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum: BVSD Curriculum

Science - Erin Greenwood 
                  erin.greenwood@bvsd.org 

                       720.561.6818

In middle level Physical Science, students will be designing and conducting scientific investigations and constructing scientific explanations based on evidence. Students will make measurements using metric units and will organize their data using bar and line graphs. Students will learn about fundamental concepts in physical science such as the particulate nature of matter, basic atomic structure, forms and sources of energy, energy transfer and transformations, the conservation of matter and energy, and force and motion. Students will also learn about the nature of science as a human endeavor.

To view the 6th Grade Science Curriculum: BVSD Curriculum

Reading - Betsy McBeth and Erin Greenwood

                     betsy.mcbeth@bvsd.org   erin.greenwood@bvsd.org 

                             720.561.6841                720.561.6818

Reading is a core curriculum class in sixth grade. The five major areas studied include reading, vocabulary development, and reading skills and strategy instruction. Both narrative and informational texts are utilized through novels, newspapers, textbooks, anthologies, and articles. Study skills are emphasized.

To view the 6th Grade Reading Curriculum: BVSD Curriculum

Counseling - Dawn Suitts

                          dawn.suitts@bvsd.org

Ms. Suitts is the 6th grade counselor.  She is happy to assist students and parents with transition to 6th grade, scheduling and socio-amotional needs. 




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 What's Going on in the 6th Grade?

Subject       Topic             

WELCOME TO PLATT!  H.O.W.L.

Language Arts:    Research Projects

Math:           M05: Bits and Pieces II

                    M15: Accentuate the Negative

Reading:     Mystery Groups

Science:      Unit 3: Atoms and Elements

Social Studies:     Inca, Maya, Aztec

                              

 

 6th Grade Documents
6th Grade Homework.doc6th Grade HomeworkNo presence informationBetsy McBeth
transition tips.doctransition tipsNo presence informationErin Greenwood
6th grade Interdisciplinary Grid 2011.docx6th grade Interdisciplinary Grid 2011No presence informationErin Greenwood
How To Organize A Binder.docHow To Organize A BinderNo presence informationErin Greenwood
Standards_Based_Grading_Overview.docStandards_Based_Grading_OverviewNo presence informationErin Greenwood
grading scale.docgrading scaleNo presence informationErin Greenwood
parent technology help.docparent technology helpNo presence informationErin Greenwood
6th Grade Writing Expectations.doc6th Grade Writing ExpectationsNo presence informationErin Greenwood

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