6th Grade

ELECTIVES | REQUIRED COURSES

At Whitman, each grade level has required CORE courses. For 6th grade, they are block classes with the same teacher for Social Studies/Language Arts and Science/Math. In 7th grade, Core courses are the same as 6th grade but they rotate teachers in math and science, keeping the block concept for Language Arts and Social Studies. As the students prepare for highschool in 8th grade, they enter the traditional rotation for all classes. Core classes still include Social Studies, Language Arts, Math and Science. Electives are chosen by students and forms are signed by parents giving permission to participate in the electives.

Whitman/6th graders core classes are taught by two teachers. 6th graders have the same teacher for Language Arts and Eastern Hemispheres (Social Studies). 6th graders also have a different teacher on the same teaching team for two periods for Math and Science. These classes occur in periods 1-4.

6TH GRADE ELECTIVES

Technology Rotation
Computer Aided Drawing Basics:

• Introduction to RHINO basic computer designs and drawing
• Computer design for three weeks after which the student will use their designs to create a project out of wood in the wood shop
• Introduction to small tools, woods, safety, and general shop practices
• Acquire knowledge and skills in basic use of hand tools
  
  

TV Studio Basics:

• Basic camera and digital production equipment
• Video production concepts
• Perform basic screen test interviews and book/movie reviews

Arts Rotation
Art Introduction:

• Learning beginning techniques of hand building to create functional as well as purely decorative objects
• Proper construction and good craftsmanship are stressed, while allowing for individual expression
• Explore and tap into innate abilities, especially for those who may have doubted their artistic talent
• Sharing ideas, freedom to move around the room, developing positive social skills.
  
  
Thoughtful Choices:
• Explores the difficulties of dealing with adolescence, parents, peers, siblings and more
• Learn Refusal Strategies for Peer Pressure in Drug and Alcohol situations
• Learn critical thinking skills that can be applied to managing conflicts
• Focus on interactive, collaborative group learning from each other how to communicate and succeed in an ever-changing world

World Language Rotation
Spanish/French or Spanish/Japanese:

• Each language will be experienced for 9 weeks
• Introduction to Spanish, and either French or Japanese language and culture through crafts, games, songs and simple vocabulary and phrases
• Explore the languages offered at Whitman
• Excellent exposure to make a more informed language choice for more in-depth study in 7th and 8th grade as each language requires a 2-year commitment

Music Options
6th Grade Choir:

• Music from around the world in 2- and 3- part harmony
• Correct breathing techniques and the basics of note reading
• Introduction to many styles of music and become critical listeners of all styles of music
• Songs in at least three different languages each semester

6th Grade Orchestra:


• For students who want to play a string instrument-violin, viola, cello, or bass. Experience welcome but not necessary.
• Learn to play fluently in first position and be introduced to many styles of music.
• Learn the basics of note reading-notes and rhythms-as well as beginning improvisation, composition, and computer notation
  
  
6th Grade Band:
• For students who have no/limited prior experience on a wind or percussion instrument
• For students who want to try a new wind or percussion instrument
• Need to review the basics of technique and note reading
• Band instruments are: flute, oboe, clarinets, bassoon, saxophones, French horn, trumpet, baritone, trombone, tuba, and percussion

6TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES

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