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Grade: 6 Yearly Plan: Middle School Language Arts

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*Units of Study are used to cover the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) for Grade 6 English Language Arts:

http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/

UNITS of STUDY

Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

I. Informational Writing and Research

Write an introductory autobiography

Learn basic research and referencing skills to supplement autobiography

Utilize proper paragraphing and transitional words to better organize

writing

II. Short Story Unit (Mythology) and other assorted short

stories.

Improve reading skills through strategies of prediction and context clues

Literary elements such as plot, theme, conflict, point of view, and

character

Student-led discussions on the themes and experiences read about in the

stories

Create digital book trailer for a short story

III. Narrative Writing Unit (concurrent with Short Story Unit) Use the literary elements learned in the short story unit to write a

variety of narrative texts

Follow the stages of the writing process to take an idea from infancy

through completion

Focus on the traits of ideas, organization, word choice, presentation,

sentence fluency, voice, and conventions

Peer edit one another’s work

IV. Vocabulary Unit (ongoing throughout the year)

Build students’ vocabulary by exploring new words in the classroom

and in life

Use clues from root words, prefixes, and suffixes to help determine

meaning

V. Individual Reading Unit (ongoing throughout the year)

Ignite a love of reading in students

Write and present book reviews

Research and present topics of interest taken from their individual

http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/

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reading

VI. Remedial Grammar & Writing Unit (ongoing throughout

the year)

To work through parts or speech, all verb tenses, prepositions and non-

defining vs defining relative clauses.

To explore simple, compound and complex sentences.

Students will join sentences in different ways using linking words.

Students will write using the active and passive voice.

VII. Informational Text Unit Introduce students to a variety of non-fiction texts such as biographies,

essays, articles, and advertising

Identify key points and supporting evidence

Identify the author’s purpose and point of view

VIII. Non-fiction Writing Unit (concurrent with Informational

Text Unit)

Use the ideas and content learned from informational text unit to create

a variety of non-fiction writing

Introduce and support claims, using appropriate referencing when

needed

Focus on the traits of ideas, organization, word choice, presentation,

sentence fluency, voice, and conventions

Peer edit one another’s work

IX. Novel Unit: A Single Shard Introduction to Goryeo Dynasty culture and class structure

Combine knowledge of literary elements and non-fiction writing to

break down and analyze the novel.

Creative writing: Transform key scenes into other text types and write

scenes from a different character’s point of view

Take part in discussions regarding the novel in which students take on

a variety of different roles

X. Poetry Unit Introduction to poetry: rhyme, meter, and poetic devices

Exploration of different types of poetry from different cultures

Write and share poems

*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research, and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan : Middle School Maths

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Units of Study are used to cover the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) for Grade 6 Math: http://www.corestandards.org/Math/ NS- number system, EE- Expressions and equations, SP- Statistics and probability, RP- Ratios and proportional relationships, G-Geometry

UNITS of STUDY


1. Operations and properties 1-1 Estimating with Whole Numbers CC.6.NS.2

1-2 Divide Multi-Digit Whole Numbers CC.6.NS.2

1-3 Exponents CC.6.EE.1

1-4 Order of Operations CC.6.EE.2a, CC.6.EE.2c

1-5 Properties and Mental Math CC.6.EE.3 2. Introduction to algebra 2-1 Variables and Expressions CC.6.EE.2c

2-2 Translating Between Words and Math CC.6.EE.2a

2-3 Translating Between Tables and Expressions CC.6.EE.2a 2-4 Equations and Their Solutions CC.6.EE.5, CC.6.EE.6 2-5 Addition Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6 2-6 Subtraction Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6 2-7 Multiplication Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6 2-8 Division Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6

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3. Decimals 3-1 Representing, Comparing, and Ordering Decimals prep for CC.6.NS.7b

3-2 Estimating Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-4 Multiplying Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-5 Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers CC.6.NS.3 3-6 Dividing by Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-7 Interpreting the Quotient CC.6.NS.3 3-8 Solving Decimal Equations CC.6.EE.7

4.Number theory and fractions 4-1 Factors and Prime Factorization C.C6.NS.4 4-2 Greatest Common Factor CC.6.NS.4 4-3 Equivalent Expressions CC.6.EE.2b, CC.6.EE.4 4-4 Decimals and Fractions CC.6.NS.6c 4-5 Equivalent Fractions CC.6.NS.4 4-6 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions prep for CC.6.NS.1 4-7 Comparing and Ordering Fractions CC.6.NS.7


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5. Fraction operations 5-1 Least Common Multiple CC.6.NS.4 5-2 Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators CC.6.NS.4 5-3 Regrouping to Subtract Mixed Numbers CC.6.EE.7 5-4 Solving Fraction Equations: Addition and Subtraction CC.6.EE.7 5-5 Multiplying Mixed Numbers prep for CC.6.NS.1 5-6 Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers CC.6.NS.1 5-7 Solving Fraction Equations: Multiplication and Division CC.6.EE.7

6. Data collection and analysis 6-1 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range CC.6.SP.3, CC.6.SP.5d 6-2 Additional Data and Outliers CC.6.SP.5c 6-3 Measures of Variation CC.6.SP.4, CC.6.SP.5c 6-4 Line Plots, Frequency Tables, and Histograms CC.6.SP.1, CC.6.SP.4 6-5 Describing Distributions CC.6.SP.5c

7.Proportional relationships 7-1 Ratios and Rates CC.6.RP.1, CC.6.RP.2, CC.6.RP.3, CC.6.RP.3b 7-2 Using Tables to Explore Equivalent Ratios and Rates CC.6.RP.3a 7-3 Ordered Pairs CC.6.RP.3a 7-4 Proportions CC.6.RP.3 7-5 Percents CC.6.RP.3c


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7-6 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions CC.6.RP.3c 7-7 Percent of a Number CC.6.RP.3c 7-8 Solving Percent Problems CC.6.RP.3c

8. Measurement and geometry 8-1 Converting Customary Units CC.6.RP.3d 8-2 Converting Metric Units CC.6.RP.3d 8-3 Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms CC.6.G.1, CC.6.EE.2c 8-4 Area of Triangles and Trapezoids CC.6.G.1 8-5 Area of Composite Figures CC.6.G.1 8-6 Volume of Prisms CC.6.G.2 8-7 Surface Area CC.6.G.4

9. Integers and the coordinate plane 9-1 Integers and Absolute Value CC.6.NS.5, CC.6.NS.6a 9-2 Comparing and Ordering Integers CC.6.NS.7a, CC.6.NS.7b 9-3 The Coordinate Plane CC.6.NS.6b, CC.6.NS.8 9-4 Polygons in the Coordinate Plane CC.6.NS.8, CC.6.G.3 9-5 Transformations in the Coordinate Plane CC.6.NS.6b

10. Functions 10-1 Tables and Functions CC.6.EE.9 10-2 Graphing Functions CC.6.EE.9


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10-3 Slope and Rate of Change CC.6.RP.3, CC.6.RP.3a 10-4 Inequalities CC.6.EE.5, CC.6.EE.6, CC.6.EE.8

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan Middle School Science

p1 * Scientific Enquiry learning objectives are recurring, appearing in every unit.

*Units of Study are used to cover the IGCSE Cambridge Secondary 1 Science stage 7 learning objectives: http://www.cie.org.uk/images/80617-

cambridge-secondary-1-science-curriculum-outline.pdf

UNITS of STUDY

KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

I. Living Things

The characteristics common to all living things, and their

importance to survival of the organism.

That all living things are made of cells, the structure and typical

cells, how cells are adapted to their function.

How cells are organised in tissues, organs and organ systems to

efficiently carry out the functions of life.

II. Solids, Liquids and Gases

In this unit, pupils build on their previous knowledge of materials

and their properties to develop their knowledge of how the

particle theory of matter and how this can explain the properties

of solids, liquids and gases, including changes of state.

III. Energy Transformations

Different types of energy.

Energy as something that cannot be created or destroyed.

Energy transfers.

IV. Microorganisms and Disease

How some microorganisms can be useful to humans but others are

harmful.

The use of microorganisms in food production.

How microorganisms breakdown can cause decay.

The work of Louis Pasteur and other scientists studying the

human body.

V. The Earth and Beyond The different type of rocks and soils.

http://www.cie.org.uk/images/80617-cambridge-secondary-1-science-curriculum-outline.pdf

http://www.cie.org.uk/images/80617-cambridge-secondary-1-science-curriculum-outline.pdf



Simple models of the internal structure of the Earth.

Fossils and the fossil record as a guide to estimating the age of the

Earth.

How the movement of the Earth causes the apparent daily and

annual movement of the Sun and the stars.

The relative positions and movement of the planets and the Sun in

the solar system.

The impact of the ideas and discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo

and more recent scientists.

The Sun and other stars as sources of light, and that planets and

other bodies are seen by reflected light.

VI. Putting Things into Groups

Metals and non-metals.

Everyday materials and their physical properties.

Classify animals and plants into major groups, using some locally

occurring examples.

Understand what is meant by a species.

Investigate variation within a species.

Where organisms live.

How organisms interact with each other and the environment.

The influences humans have on the natural environment.

VII. Acids and Bases

How to tell if a solution is an acid or an alkali.

Using a pH scale.

Neutralisation and some of its applications.

VIII. Forces and their Effects

The effects of forces on movement, including friction and air

resistance.

The effects of gravity on objects.

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan Middle School Social Studies

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*Units of Study are used to cover the AERO Standards for Grade 6 Social Studies: http://www.projectaero.org/

UNITS of STUDY


Thinking like a historian To introduce the methods of history

To understand the difference between facts and interpretations

To understand the difference between primary and secondary sources

To explain how to “interrogate” source material using real and fictional

examples.

Hominids

To form hypotheses about life in the prehistoric world from

archaeological data and justify those hypotheses based on evidence.

To use maps to identify the locations of early hominids

To identify the capabilities of homo habilis

To identify the tool making capabilities of homo erectus

To identify the tool making capabilities of homo neanderthalensis

To identify the tool making capabilities of homo sapiens sapiens.

Mesopotamia To introduce students to the geography of Mesopotamia and its impact

on settlement and history.

To introduce key historical terms

To learn how early peoples adapted to the difficult environment in

Mesopotamia

To understand the characteristics of a civilization.

To identify the characteristics of Sumerian civilization

To examine the significance of cuneiform and the development from

pictographs.

To make a presentation on one of the characteristics of Sumerian


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civilization

To introduce students to the achievements of the Akkadian,

Babylonian , Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian civilizations.

To explain the main ideas in the epic of Gilgamesh and what it tells us

about Babylonian culture.

Examine importance of the code of Hammurabi

Egypt

To understand how geography affected settlement patterns in the

ancient world

To learn key historical terms

To understand how water, topography and vegetation factors affected

where ancient Egyptians chose to settle.

To identify the characteristics of Egyptian civilization and the major

achievements.

To identify the achievements of Hatshepsut, Akhenaten,Thumoses III,

and Ramses II

To explain the ways in which nobles, artisans, scribes and peasants

interacted with each other in ancient Egypt.

Describe the opportunities for choice in personal identity in ancient

Egypt.

Greece

Students will learn about the Geography of Ancient Greece, the types

and patterns of settlements and land use

Students will examine Greek myths and religion

Students will examine the main types of government in ancient Greece

Students will write a persuasive essay about one of the types of

government.

Students will learn how different states with different cultures worked

together to defeat a common enemy.

Students will learn how Spartan society differed from Athenian society


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Rome Students will learn about the Geography of Ancient Rome, the types

and patterns of settlements and land use

Students will examine Roman foundations myths and religion

Students will examine the form of government during the republican

period and the imperial period.

Students will learn how Roman culture impacted life today.

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan: Middle School Technology

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*Units of Study are used to cover the ISTE 2017 Standards for Students:

https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students

UNITS of STUDY


I. Hardware/Software and its types

Knowing different input, output devices, peripherals

Identify different input and output devices from a given list

Knowing use of such devices in different areas

The role of software in computers and its types

II. Internet

Internet and related concepts/technologies, advantages and

disadvantages, issue on internet

Digital Citizenship

The use of email system

Use of Internet as a research tool

Big Six Skills as a research method

III. Storage Medium

Know different storage types

Knowing magnetic, optical, Flash and cloud drives

Dropbox

Identify a suitable storage media in a given scenario

https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students


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IV. Word Processing

Create, save and overwrite files

Basic editing skills such as enter and edit text and numbers, for

example: highlight, delete, move, cut, copy, paste, drag and drop

Basic formatting skills such as set the page size to A4, A5, Letter, etc,

adjust the page orientation, set the page numbers

Setting header/footer and knowing their importance

Saving as PDF and printing in different ways

V. Spreadsheets

Advanced Cell Format.

Table Format.

Charts.

Basic Formulas and Operations.

Apply Basic Operations to Columns and Rows.

Printing sizes.

VI. Presentation Authoring

Presentations and slides

Creating presentations using a variety of layouts

Using different templates and design schemes

Using simple animation and slide transitions

Create interactions using the Visual Basic Editor

VII. Basic Image Edition

Brightness and Contrast

Resize, crop and compress photos


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VIII. Raptor

Algorithmical Thinking

Pseudocoding and Problem Solving

Flowcharts and Problem Solving

*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research and presentation skills development as part of regular course content.

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan: Life Orientation

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UNITS of STUDY


Health & Well-being: Smart Goal Setting

Concepts: self-concept formation and self-motivation. ▫ Strategies and skills to extend personal potential.

Health & Well-being: Substance Abuse (Smoking).Topic to be covered when respiratory system discussed in science if possible.

Concepts: The dangers to health caused by smoking What is in a cigarette

Health & Well-being: Social Media

Relationships and friendships: relationships at home, school and in the community. Active citizenship. ▫ Appropriate ways to use social media. ▫ Communication skills.

Health & Well-being: Confidence

Self-esteem and confidence building.

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Health & Well-being: Puberty & Personal Hygiene-refer to science. Unit to be covered after the topic done in science if possible.

Puberty, personal hygiene, pregnancy, human reproduction, physical and emotional changes of adolescence.

Relationships: Team Building

Friendships, relationships, teamwork, negotiation and active listening.

Relationships: Bullying

Types of bullying, peer pressure and dealing with emotions.

Relationships: Core Values

Beliefs, how values influence your choices.

Living in the Wider World: Gambling

Risks, rewards and consequences.

Living in the Wider World: Cultural Identity

Similarities and differences between cultures.

Grade 6 Yearly Plan Korean Land and Culture

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*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Grade 6 Social Studies Standards;

http://www.projectaero.org/aero_standards/socialstudies/socialstudies.pdf

*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Grade 6 World Language Standards:

http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/languages/index.htm

UNITS of STUDY


I. Hangul ( Korean Alphabet) Unit

An introduction of

- History of Hangul

- Appearance of Hangul

- Structure of Hangul

- Pronunciation of Hangul

Students will learn by the end of Grade 6

- Perform greetings and common classroom interactions using culturally

appropriate gestures and oral expressions.

- Give and follow simple instructions as part of age-appropriate

classroom or cultural activities or both.

- Ask and answer questions about familiar topics such as school events,

celebrations, personal opinions, and family, orally and in guided

writing.

Language is a year round project so students will continually learn

conversational expressions.

II. Geography Unit

An introduction to where in the world is Korea?

Students will learn general geographical features and weather.

III. History Unit

An introduction to the timeline of Korean history and how painful is

the history of Korea, yet there have been some great triumphs.

http://www.projectaero.org/aero_standards/socialstudies/socialstudies.pdf

http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/languages/index.htm

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Students will learn important historical events chronologically.

IV. The Korean War Unit

Spanning three years, the Korean War was perhaps the most divisive

conflict in Korean History.

Students will learn the historical value of the Korean War and how

this ended up having two Koreas in the Korean peninsula.

Ⅴ. The Arts Unit

Students will learn briefly how simple and beautiful Korean art is, and

will have a chance to perform simple activities such as paper art,

calligraphy, playing traditional musical instruments etc.

Ⅵ. The Culture and Customs Unit

Students will learn Korean culture thru various means including art,

music, and traditions.

Students will learn Korean holidays and learn culture thru the spirit

and value of each holiday.

Students will learn about Korean schools, K-pop music.

Ⅶ. Korean Food Unit

Kimchi ? Bul-gogi ? or Spicy Hot ? There is a lot more to learn about

Korean Food.

Students will learn more about Korean food and have some cooking

lessons.

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan: Visual Art

*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Researches Out (AERO) for Grade 6 Visual Art: http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/arts/

UNITS of STUDY


I. Elements of art & Principles of design

● Understanding elements of art i.e. line, shape, color, form, texture, space etc.

● Understanding principles of design i.e. balance, pattern, emphasis, rhythm, visual movement etc.

● Understand how they are used effectively within the creation of art.

II. Line quality & Value scale

● Understand the difference between thick lines and thin lines. ● Understand basic elements of art through drawing lines. ● Understand levels of grey between black and white. ● Try to shade how many different tones can be made.

III. Dimensional Drawing ● Students learn basic form such as sphere, cube, and cylinder. ● Understand the difference between two-dimension and three-dimension. ● Understand the definitions of tones. ● Understand how to use tones to draw an object.

IV. Landscape ● Students will learn about perspectives and landscape. ● Understand definition and function of vanishing point. ● Understand the difference between two-point perspective and three

point perspective.

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http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/arts/

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● Develop the skills with materials and techniques.

V. Color theory ● Students will learn color hue and vocabularies related to colors. ● Experience color to create variations of the basic color wheel hues. ● Understand how to make tertiary colors by mixing first and secondary

colors. ● Understand how tint colors made by pure colors.

VI. Sculpture

● Students will learn sculpture, ceramic. ● Experience how to use carving tools. ● Use the vocabulary of art to describe, explain, and classify the

information in works of art. ● Manipulate the elements of art and the principles of design to create art. ● Use personal interpretation of observations to create art.

VII. Op art

● Identify artists and artistic movements within a specific time period. ● Ask relevant questions about works of art. ● Make insightful judgments about works of art, using an extensive range

of art terms and concepts. ● Use personal interpretation of observations to create art. ● Use a variety of media, innovative combinations, and subjects.

*Course will include instruction on writing, researching and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

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Grade: 6 Yearly Plan : Music

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*Units of Study are used to cover the AERO Standards for Grade 6 MUSIC : http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/music/index.htm#1

UNITS of STUDY


I. PERFORM: Sing and play a varied repertoire of music

Perform a moderately difficult repertoire of music representing various genres, styles, and cultures, including that of the host country and large subgroups of the school population, with expression and technical accuracy

Sing and play songs from a variety of historical periods and world cultures expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, tone, diction, and posture

II. PERFORM: Read music from traditional and non-traditional notation

Recognize and interpret symbols and terms referring to the elements of music (including but not limited to: pitch, rhythm, articulation, tempo, meter, dynamics, melody, harmony)

Sightread simple rhythms and melodies III. PERFORM:

Analyze and evaluate own performances Identify and apply stylistically appropriate criteria for

evaluating the effectiveness of a variety of performances, using music vocabulary,

Critique performance etiquette using appropriate criteria IV. PERFORM:

Improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments

Improvise short melodies, unaccompanied and with given rhythmic accompaniments, each in a consistent style, meter, and tonality

Describe and reflect on performance etiquette (e.g. solo and ensemble stage presence)

V. CREATE: Compose and arrange music using notation

Compose and notate a medium-length song for two to four voices using teacher-specified guidelines

Compose a short piece for non-traditional sounds or electronic media

Improvise a simple variation on a familiar melody (e.g. melodic embellishment, rhythmic alteration)

VI. CREATE: Explain own compositional choices using appropriate music

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Analyze and evaluate own creations

terminology and criteria Arrange accompaniments to familiar songs (e.g. bass lines,

chords) Create and arrange short songs/ accompaniments to stories,

poems, dramatizations and/or instrumental pieces using pitched and pitched instruments

Read and play the chord symbols

VII. RESPOND: Understand the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of music

Identify and explain the stylistic characteristics of various periods of Western classical music

Research on the contributions and life histories of a variety of composers and musicians from different cultures and places

Explain the roles of musicians and composers (e.g., orchestra conductor, folk singer, church organist) in various musical settings and cultures

VIII. RESPOND:

Understand relationships among the arts and disciplines outside the arts

Describe similarities and differences among the characteristics of music, theatre, visual arts, and dance within a particular historical period or culture

Describe how music is interpreted through science, math, and physiology

IX. RESPOND/ LISTEN: Analyze, evaluate, and respond to varied musical repertoire and performances

Identify and analyze, using music terminology, the use of complex forms (e.g. sonata allegro, fugue) and musical elements in a variety of music

Identify/classify world music (non-Western, including host country and subgroups of the student population) by style, using musical terminology

Demonstrate appropriate audience behaviour for a variety of musical styles

Visually and aurally identify common instruments from a variety of cultures

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Grade: 6-7 Yearly Plan Physical Education

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*Units of Study are used to cover the McRel Standards for Grade 8 Physical Education: For more info refer to: McRel Standards

UNITS of STUDY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

ORGANIZATION:

The learner will:

Learn class rules and regulations.

Be able to change formations.

Recognize boundaries and rules.

Listen to signals and start and stop on signal.

SPORTS AND

GAMES

The learner will develop skills in, learn the rules of and participate in a variety of Sports and Games including but not

limited to:

Soccer

Playground Games

Flag Football

Floor Hockey

Basketball

Gymnastics and Tumbling

Fitness and Weight Training

Volleyball

Racquet Sports (badminton/tennis)

Softball

Track and Field

PERSONAL AND

SOCIAL

DEVELOPMENT

The learner will:

Demonstrate good sportsmanship towards others during all activities in PE.

Cooperate with teacher and other students in class activities.

Demonstrate proper care and appreciation for the equipment used in the various activities.

Recognize and appreciate the efforts of others.

Understand and accept the mistakes when learning skills.

http://www2.mcrel.org/compendium/SubjectTopics.asp?SubjectID=18

Grade: 6-7 Yearly Plan Physical Education

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