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Electives

5th Grade Elective Rotation

ART 5

MUSIC 5
Matter: Properties and Reactions:

Students learn about the three states of matter. They investigate mixtures of different materials that lead to new substances and conserve mass. Students design a test that demonstrates that an item has the required mechanical properties.

Ecosystems: Flow of Matter and Energy:

Students learn about Earth’s ecosystems and how energy flows from the sun to plants, and from plants to animals. Students create a model to describe photosynthesis and explain how energy from the sun is introduced into an ecosystem. Students use evidence to defend the claim that plants get the materials they need for growth mainly from air and water. Students learn how energy flows through an ecosystem and explore a simulation about how an ecosystem can become unbalanced. Finally, students use the design process to develop an action plan to protect plants and animals in an ecosystem that has become unbalanced due to human activity.

 Students will acquire knowledge and skills in four broad areas: foundations: observation and perception; creative expression; historical and cultural relevance; and critical evaluation and response.  Students will work with 2-D and 3-D designs and will use a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Music literacy is fostered through reading, writing, reproducing, and creating music, thus developing a student's intellect. Through creative expression, students apply their music literacy and the critical-thinking skills of music to sing, play, read, write, and experience movement to music.  By examining musical periods and styles, students will understand the relevance of music to history, culture, and the world, including the relationship of music to other academic disciplines and the vocational possibilities offered.  

 

6th Grade Elective Choices

THEATRE 6

ART 6

BAND 6

CHOIR 6
This course is specially designed for the beginner 6th grader. Emphasis is placed on enhancing self-confidence. Basic stage movement and acting techniques are stressed. Students will learn theatre history and vocabulary, explore genres of theatre, learn the basics of technical theatre, as well as create and perform scenes in class. 

Students will continue to acquire knowledge and skills (at a higher level) in four broad areas: foundations: observation and perception; creative expression; historical and cultural relevance; and critical evaluation and response.  Students will create works in 2-D and 3-D using a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture, while completing special projects throughout the year.

This course is perfect for first-time band students who want to learn how to play one of the following instruments: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion.  Band class covers the fundamentals of reaching music, playing your instrument, and performing as a full band ensemble. 

This course continues the development of the students’ voices as well as their work together as a choir.  The goal of this course is to train and develop young voices, as well as to introduce students to choral music and sight-reading to prepare them for membership in the Intermediate and Advanced Choirs. The purpose is to continue the students' growth in music and their knowledge of musical concepts.