Brie Doyle
brie.doyle@bvsd.org
The 6th grade language arts curriculum includes units of speech, personal narrative writing, persuasive essay writing, mystery writing, diversity biographies, research, and poetry. These units are based on the Colorado Model Content Standards. The curriculum incorporates a solid foundation of grammar and spelling.
John Riggs
john.riggs@bvsd.org
http://connectedmath.msu.edu/parents/
Math 1 is designated to review, strengthen, and extend skills and concepts previously learned. Topics studied include number sense (integers, fractions, decimals, and percents), probability and data analysis, geometry (coordinate graphing), and algebra (using variables to describe patterns) are some concepts covered in this course.
Betsy McBeth
betsy.mcbeth@bvsd.org
Sixth graders will study the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S. Students will focus on the components of civilizations both ancient and modern with regional studies of Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands, and South America. At least one ancient river civilization will be used as a tool for comparing and contrasting components of civilizations.
Erin Greenwood
erin.greenwood@bvsd.org
The sixth grade science course content is aligned with the curriculum standards for middle school science and is primarily focused on the study of Physical Science. This course unites physics and chemistry in order to explore the relationships between matter and energy; discover properties and structure of matter; trace the flow of matter and energy in ecological systems; develop understanding about physical phenomena such as motion, forces, electricity, light, and heat; and extend scientific inquiry skills.
Lea McComas
lea.mccomas@bvsd.org
Sixth grade reading concentrates on the study of various genres, including non-fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction, myths & legends, and poetry.