Language Arts

Big Idea: Developing our understanding of how language works allows us to use it purposefully.

Students are learning the parts of a paragraph, how to enhance their writing and reading comprehension. Topics include:
– hooks/ topic sentences
– descriptive words
– imagery
– conclusions
– grammar
– reading for the 5W’s and H (who, what, where, when, why and how)

Math

Math 6 is taught by Joni Danielson. Math 7 is taught by Michelle Wiest.
Both grade 6 and 7 students are starting with place value and arthmetic.

Science

Big Idea 6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment
Big Idea 7: Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things

Overlapping concepts include:
– survival
– physical adaptations
– how are animals adapted to to survive and reproduce in their environment?

Socials

This term we are building Socials Studies skills. Current events, media and bias will also be an ongoing topic. Students will be learning to:
– Draw conclusions about a problem or issue
– Locate and map continents, oceans, and seas using simple grids, scales, and legends
– Collect and organize information on a topic of your choice (e.g., a selected country)
– Draw conclusions from collected information
– Plan, prepare, and deliver a presentation on a selected topic (e.g., a country of their choice)

Physical & Health Education

In the first term, the focus will be on sportsmanship, teamwork and safety. Students will participate in a variety of physical activity, such as fitness, games, running, and volleyball. In Health, we will learn about the consequences of bullying, stereotyping and discrimination, and strategies to protect themselves and others.

Art

Big Idea: Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and community.

Students will be working on a variety of visual art projects. An emphasis will be placed on using the elements of design, and creating art with intent and meaning.

Careers

This term we will be focusing on identifying their strengths and stretches, goal setting strategies and leadership. Students will be asked to:
– recognize their personal preferences, skills, strengths, and abilities
– learn about executive functioning skills (such as planning, organization, task initiation, time management, self-control, metacognition, attention, flexibility and perseverance)
– identify how these skills help building good work habits and develop strategies to help them succeed

French

In term 1, we will focus on building vocabulary, as well as responding to questions, simple commands, and instructions. French will not be reported on in Term 1.

ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies)

Students will be introduced to the design process (identifying the problem, prototypes, testing, revising). ADST will not be reported on in Term 1.