SOCIAL STUDIES Director of Humanities

Bernadette Ricciardelli 781 393-2320

Students will be able to

HEALTH
Supervisor, Eileen DiBattista 781 393-2292
The essential learnings for health are integrated with other curriculum areas and are discussed at age appropriate levels. Themes include: personal health, nutrition and fitness, drugs alcohol and tobacco, mental health, interpersonal relationships, human growth and development, family life, disease prevention, safety, violence prevention, community and consumer health.

Apply their knowledge of geographic features as related to historical and modern map Connect present day nations with ancient civilizations Construct and interpret timelines and use vocabulary associated with the calculation of time Understand the difference between prehistory and history and the methods that historians and archaeologist use to study the people and cultures of the past Discuss human origins and early life in a comparison of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages Explain the development of the worlds first civilizations, the role of the geographic features and the importance of the polytheistic religious beliefs in the river valley civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt Identify the origins, central teachings and legacies of the monotheistic religions of Judaism and Christianity Summarize the role of trade and commerce between ancient civilizations and how trade helped spread knowledge and forced the development of writing systems and currency Identify the Mediterranean Sea area and key ports Explain the development and expansion of the classical civilizations of Ancient Greece and Rome Compare and contrast Greek and Roman culture (government, religion, art, trade, learning, and education) and their impact on the modern world Describe and compare the accomplishments of historical figures throughout the ancient world List the legacies of each ancient civilization and their importance of those contributions to other civilizations throughout time

Medford Public Schools

Medford, Massachusetts GRADE 6 ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
This guide provides an overview of what a sixth grade student should know and be able to do in each subject area by the completion of the school year. The Medford Public Schools is committed to providing all students with the academic and problem-solving skills essential for personal development, responsible citizenship and life-long learning. The districtwide curriculum goals for all grades preK-12 are as follows: To develop high standards and expectations for all students To incorporate a balanced core of critical, essential learning that reflects national standards and the state curriculum frameworks for each discipline To develop competency in communication, thinking, problem solving research and other critical skills To connect learning to relevant situations and experiences outside the school setting To measure student learning through multiple types of assessments including the MCAS To integrate the curriculum, wherever possible, across subjects and grade levels To effectively integrate technology into the curriculum To recognize and respect the different needs interests and talents of all students For additional information on the curriculum, instructional and/ or assessment program of the Medford Public Schools please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (781) 393-2364

MUSIC
Director, Richard Trotta 781 393-2279
Given opportunities to participate in elective musical activities, students will . . . Sing and perform in grade appropriate choral ensembles

Play and perform in band and orchestra classes Participate in citywide public performances at least twice per year Demonstrate advancing musical skill and understanding Offer valid judgments relating to musical performance Demonstrate an expanded knowledge of musical theory

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Supervisor, Eileen DiBattista 781 393-2292
Through individual, group, and partner instruction students will be able to Improve balance, speed, and agility Perform basic tumbling and stunts on a mat Enhance eye-hand, eye-foot co-ordination Understand the importance of physical activity as it relates to healthy development Develop self-confidence and strengthen self-esteem Participate in team sports and activities

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Coordinator, Rita DiCarlo 781 393-2375
Students will: Italian Acquire a more solid grasp of the language studied in elementary school. Learn and use some forms of the verbs to be and to have as well as a short list of regular -are and -ere verbs. Express likes and dislikes.

ART
Director, Richard Trotta 781 393-2279
Students in grade six art classes will be prepared to . . . Demonstrate the ability to portray emotions and personality through the rendering of physical characteristics in two dimensional and three dimensional work Produce work which demonstrates an understanding of the concept of craftsmanship As a class, develop and use criteria for informal classroom discussions about art Demonstrate an ability to organize and complete projects

Make noun/adjective agreement.

Develop speaking, listening and writing skills. Expectation for achievement in these areas is limited to short sentences and lists. Explore contributions from Italian culture. Spanish Acquire basic vocabulary.

Roy E. Belson, Superintendent of Schools 781 3932442 Beverly G. Nelson, Deputy Superintendent 781 393-2364 Diane Caldwell, Assistant Superintendent 781 393-2273 Medford School Committee
Mayor Michael McGlynn Ann Marie Cugno Erin DiBenedetto John Falco Robert E. Skerry George Scarpelli Paulette Van der Kloot

Use a restricted number of verbal forms in Spanish, including the verbs to be, to have, to like and a few forms of the regular verbs. Begin to classify words as masculine or feminine. Speaking, listen and write short phrases and lists. Identify the geography of the Spanish speaking world, and a few figures from Hispanic art, music, and literature.

MATH
Director, Carolyn Joy 781 393-2214 Through problem solving, reasoning, communication, representation, and connections, students should be able to NUMBER SENSE & OPERATIONS Represent very large positive numbers and very small positive numbers; Write numbers in expanded and exponential notation (e.g. powers of 10); Model, compare, order, and position integers (e.g. on a number line) Model computations with integers (e.g. number line, tiles) Solve problems involving ratios and proportions and computations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents; Estimate and check the results of computations Apply Order of Operations; Apply number theory concepts (e.g. GCF, LCM, divisibility) PATTERNS, RELATIONS & ALGEBRA Analyze and determine rules for extending geometric and numeric patterns Use patterns and functions to solve problems; Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of variables, expressions, and equations Solve simple linear equations using concrete models, tables, graphs, and paper-and-pencil methods Create and interpret graphical sketches representing real events; Represent mathematical relationships with concrete materials, tables, graphs, and verbal rules GEOMETRY Identify, compare, describe, and classify polygons; Describe and perform transformations on shapes; Determine congruency; Draw shapes from different perspectives; Measure, describe, construct, and classify various angles and triangles Draw and describe the relationships among points, lines, segments, and planes; Graph points on the coordinate plane MEASUREMENT Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of radius, diameter, circumference, Pi and area of a circle Apply area, perimeter, and volume to the solution of problems; Find the areas of parallelograms and triangles Find the sum of angles in polygons Solve problems involving proportional relationships and units of measure (e.g. unit conversions, scale models, map scales) DATA ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY, & STATISTICS Collect, organize, display, and analyze data to solve problems; Construct and interpret tables, bar graphs, line graphs, line plots, and stem and leaf plots; Apply mean, mode, median, and range

SCIENCE
Director, Carolyn Joy cjoy@medford.k12.ma.us 781 393-2214 Earth Science: Recognize, interpret, and create models of earths physical features in maps. Understand occurrences of earthquakes and volcanoes. Distinguish between erosion and decomposition. Describe glacial impact o land. Identify the phases of the moon; describe lunar/solar eclipses; explain the causes of night/day and seasons. Life Science: Classify organisms into kingdoms; classify organisms according to cell composition; identify the levels of organization in life forms; classify plants/animals. Explore the digestive system of animals Give examples of ways organisms interact and have different functions within an ecosystems; identify ways ecosystems have changed over time; recognize that biological evolution accounts for diversity of species. Describe a food chain and roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Describe the process of photosynthesis. Physical Science: Differentiate between weight/mass and volume/mass; define density; understand accuracy, precision, sensitivity of measuring tools; use scientific notation. Compare and contrast physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. EARTH SCIENCE Describe the formation of mountains, plains, and plateaus and identify them on topographic maps Describe how water moves through the hydrologic cycle in the air and ground Compare the change in earths surface through erosion and glaciation Explain how heat movement in the earth generates earthquakes and volcanoes Compare the movement of waves through space, air, water,

ENGLISH
Nicole Chiesa Interim Director 781 393-9016
In addition to reading and writing daily, students will be able to Demonstrate an understanding of conventions within language study: dialects, clauses, phrases Construct sentence combining skills Demonstrate in their writing style, complexity, organization, transitions Apply appropriate grammar/usage Demonstrate knowledge of all parts of speech Show an understanding of subject/verb agreement Apply correct capitalization Apply correct punctuation Edit for correct punctuation Demonstrate appropriate spelling strategies Apply new vocabulary Read critically to extend understanding through synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, Construct and apply simile/metaphor, idiom, analogy Construct and apply structural analysis: root words, affixes, and derivatives Write in a variety of genre: short story, drama, poetry Write to respond to literature Develop an understanding of authors craft: e.g., irony, foreshadowing, flashback, point of view, etc. Construct meaning through kinds of writing: narrative, persuasive, poetry, descriptive, etc. Extend understanding through similes, metaphors, idiom, imagery Construct knowledge through critical reading Revise to clarify communication Demonstrate oral language by presenting information effectively Identify persuasive techniques

TECHNOLOGY
Director, Richard Trotta 781 393-2279

PUPIL SERVICES
Director, Kathleen Medaglio 781 393-2229

The Medford Public Schools are committed to insure access to the general education curriculum for all students. The Office of Pupil Services consists of the support service departments of Special Education, Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Guidance and Title I.

Through group demonstration and individual practice the student will be able to Demonstrate how to operate the Windows Operating System and its desktop Demonstrate the ability to utilize application software