JD: BAND S-Z.45 ‘As band students, we lear to play music together and perform at ‘many exciting events! Everyone should be in band! In 6th grade, students will be able to pick one ofthe four following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, or Trombone. You will earn how to play these and then have the opportunity to switch to other instruments like Saxophone, Tuba, Baritone, or Percussion! The GHMS 6th grade band will have two concerts a year. Please note that students are required to obtain ther own instrument. The instrument rental program at Music & Arts in Burington is the easiest to obtain an GRAVELLY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES instrument. if itis impossible for you to obtain an instrument, please contact Mr, Landess at brad landess@orange kI2.nc.us CHORUS In th-grade chorus, tides learn the fundamentals of music ineuding muse istry, how to ead music, and how to sing, We wl wotkon developing these skis ina fun and creative environment! There willbe multiple ‘opportunities to perform as an ensemble including a Winter Concert and @ Spring Concert FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY BS rv Biotechnology is a science elective based ‘on biology (the study of life) Biotechnology ses living systems or organisms to make products lke vaccines and antibiotics. In {th grade we cover Introduction to Biotechnology and Biotechnology Careers! ‘See you in class! KEYBOARDING & BASIC WORD PROCESSING [= J “This 6th grade elective couse is composed of instructional modules designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic keyboarding skills, computer concepts and basic word processing documents. oi ~~ = -_ airs hiss an introduction tothe French language! We lean the basics of communicating with french speakers around the wari, We also do cultural activities that introduce students to the ferent places around the globe that use French as their languages. We wl learn how to ‘understand individual words, answer base ‘questions identify common things, and waite ‘some eentences about themselves. SPANISH Sage? Inthis course, students ae introduced tothe ‘Spanish language and the products, practices, ‘and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking ‘word. At the end of the semester, students should beable to: understand individual words, answer basic questions, is/nameridentify common things, and wrte/say afew tings about themselves, avo. ‘Advancement Via Individual Determination. Tis program Introduces 6th graders to lessons involving writing, reading, collaboration, inquiry and organization skils. These skils will work inany of your classes of Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts. AVID provides students two days of tutorials per week with UNC students. Also we explore the word of college life by enriching your life wth field trips. Ifyou are interested in AVID,, you must also complete an application found here: bitly/GHMSAviD2324 EXPLORING TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS = OE ‘This mide school course focuses on students! Understanding how technological systems work ‘together to solve problems and capture ‘opportunities, As technology becomes more Integrated and systems become dependent lupon each cther this course gives students 3 general background onthe afferent types of systems, with specific concentration on the connections between these systems. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6«°<62790 ‘This course is designed to provide learning experiences that encourage the development of behaviors that promote a welless-orientedifestyle and emphasize the choices and skis essential toa healthy life. This course 's divided into two components: Physical Education and Health. Students wll complete health lessons on a ‘weekly basis, which wil include the following topic: Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol, Mental/Emetional Health, [Nutiton & and Reproductive Health, The rest ofthe course wl be physical educationselated activites, ‘Students wl be introduced to various indvicual/team activities. Skil, ules, strategies & sportsmanship willbe covered with a varity of activites!