Benchmarks

toc = = =Language Arts= Links to Common Core Standards

Reading: Literature
Reading: Informational Text Writing Speaking and Listening Language = Math = MA6.1: Students will round, order, and compare decimals. MA6.1.1 Identify decimal place value to the ten-thousandths. MA6.1.2 Round decimals to the thousandths. MA6.1.3 Compare and order decimals to the ten-thousandths. MA6.1.4 Identify a decimal value between two given decimals.
 * Reading Strategies - Chelsey and the Green Haired Kid
 * Fiction/Plot Map - Roland Smith Literature Circles
 * Read Biography
 * Persuasive Writing - Brochure
 * Descriptive Writing - Personal Narrative
 * Informative Writing - Biography Research Paper
 * Biography Presentation
 * Classroom Discussions
 * Pronoun Review
 * Convention checks during writing

MA6.2: Students will compute sums and differences using decimals and evaluate whether the answers are reasonable. MA6.2.1 Evaluate whether sums and differences of decimals are reasonable. MA6.2.2 Estimate and compute sums and differences of decimals to the ten-thousandths. MA6.2.3 Apply the correct operation to a given situation. MA6.2.4 Solve open-ended addition and subtraction sentences using whole numbers and decimals (x + a = b).

MA6.3: Students will use the metric system to measure length and to convert length, mass, and volume. MA6.3.1 Identify the prefixes by order and value for the asic units of measure for length, mass, and volume (milli-, centi-, deci-, deka-, hecto-, kilo-). MA6.3.2 Measure length in meters, centimeters, and millimeters. MA6.3.3 Measure length to the nearest tenth of a centimeter. MA6.3.4 Convert within the metric system.

MA6.4: Students will classify and compute perimeter of polygons. MA6.4.1 Identify and draw polygons up to and including decagons by number of sides, and determine if polygons are regular or irregular. MA6.4.2 Identify characteristics of special quadrilaterals (parallelogram, rhombus, rectangle, square). MA6.4.3 Calculate the perimeter of polygons up to and including decagons.

MA6.5: Students will use divisibility rules to find prime factorization of whole numbers. MA6.5.1 Test whole numbers for divisibility with factors of 2, 5, and 10 using rules of divisiblity. MA6.5.2 Distinguish whole numbers as prime or composite. MA6.5.3 Determine prime factorization of whole numbers.

MA6.6: Students will compute products and quotients using 3-digit whole numbers and evaluate whether the answers are reasonable. MA6.6.1 Estimate and compute products of whole numbers times 3-digit whole numbers. MA6.6.2 Estimate and compute quotients of whole numbers using 3-digit divisors. MA6.6.3 Apply the appropriate operation to a given situation.

MA6.7: Students will construct line plots and stem-and-leaf diagrams with collected data and use them to calculate the mean, median, mode, and range. MA6.7.1 Use line plots to show the shape of collected data. MA6.7.2 Organize collected sets of data into stem-and-leaf diagrams. MA6.7.3 Calculate the mean, median, mode, and range for a set of data.

MA6.8: Students will order and compare fractions, and convert fractions to percents. MA6.8.1 Determine least common multiples for whole numbers under 50. MA6.8.2 Make common denominators using least common multiples. MA6.8.3 Compare and order fractions with like and unlike denominators. MA6.8.4 Identify a fraction value between two given fractions. MA6.8.5 Convert fractions as fifths to percents. MA6.8.6 Solve problems using fractions and percents.

MA6.9: Students will compute sums and differences of fractions and mixed numbers and evaluate whether the answers are reasonable. MA6.9.1 Simplify fractions using greatest common factors. MA6.9.2 Compute sums and differences of fractions with unlike denominators. MA6.9.3 Estimate and compute sums and differences of mixed numbers and fractions. MA6.9.4 Solve open-ended addition and subtraction sentences using fractions and mixed numbers (x + a = b). MA6.9.5 Solve problems using fractions.

= = = Science = SC6.1 - The students will characterize levers and how they help us do work. SC6.1.1 - Describe the parts of a lever SC6.1.2 - Arrange the distribution of the force on a lever to show balance SC6.1.3 - Distinguish where force provides the greatest advantage in a lever. SC6.1.4 - Compare the 3 classes of levers in terms of fulcrum, load, and effort.

SC6.2 - The students will characterize inclined planes and how they help us do work. SC6.2.1 - Define incline planes SC6.2.2 - Assess how the force needed to pull a load up an incline depends on the slope of the incline.

SC6.3 - The student will describe force and motion using Newton's three laws. SC6.3.1 - Define force SC6.3.2 - Identify examples of Newton's first law of motion. SC6.3.3 - Calculate Newton's second law of motion. SC6.3.4 - Identify the three types of friction (rolling, sliding, fluid) SC6.3.5 - Distinguish between mass and weight. SC6.3.6 - Create examples of Newton's third law of motion SC6.3.7 - Illustrate how a rocket lifts off and remains in orbit.

SC6.4 - The students will analyze the regular and predictable motion of objects in the solar system. SC6.4.1 - Show the motion of earth in relation to its moon and sun. SC6.4.2 - Analyze the relationship between earth and other planetary bodies in our solar system. SC6.4.3 - Identify how gravity affects the movement of planets around the sun.

SC6.5 - The student will identify the parts of the scientific method and apply it to solve problems related to science. SC6.5.1 - Create a testable question. SC6.5.2 - Create a hypothesis addressing the appropriate question. SC6.5.3 - Plan an experiment to test the hypothesis. SC6.5.4 - Collect data in an understandable format. SC6.5.5 - Analyze the data to form a conclusion which addresses the hypothesis.

SC6.6 - The students will assess the motion of different objects. SC6.6.1 - Explain when an object is in motion SC6.6.2 - Compute an object's speed. SC6.6.3 - Show what happens to the motion of an object as it accelerates.

= Social Studies = SS6.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Mesopotamia related to history, government, geography and culture. SS6.1.1 Identify related landforms, cities, and settlement patterns (nomads, farming, villages, etc.) from both ancient and modern times using political, physical and/or historical maps (including scale). SS6.1.2 Identify major events of the Mesopotamian empires. SS6.1.3 Apply the ideas of Hammurabi's Code of Laws to a series of modern crimes. SS6.1.4 Research and compile information on daily life to design and develop a product. SS6.1.5 List the achievements of this civilization and hypothesize what our society would be like without them.

SS6.2: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Ancient Egypt related to history, government, geography and culture. SS6.2.1 Identify related landforms, cities, and settlement patterns (nomads, farming, villages, etc.) from both ancient and modern times using political, physical and/or historical maps (including scale). SS6.2.2 Identify major events and significant people of Ancient Egypt. SS6.2.3 Demonstrate how Egyptians used technology to build the pyramids. SS6.2.4 Research and compile information on daily life to design and develop a product. SS6.2.5 List the achievements of this civilization and hypothesize what our society would be like without them.

SS6.3: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Ancient China related to history, government, geography and culture. SS6.3.1 Identify related landforms, cities, and settlement patterns (nomads, farming, villages, etc.) from both ancient and modern times using political, physical and/or historical maps (including scale). SS6.3.2 Identify major events of the time period and the significant dynasties of Ancient China. SS6.3.3 Compare and contrast Legalism, Confucianism and Daoism. SS6.3.4 Research and compile information on daily life to design and develop a product. SS6.3.5 List the achievements of this civilization and hypothesize what our society would be like without them.

SS6.4: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Mayans related to history, government, geography and culture. SS6.4.1 Identify related landforms, cities, and settlement patterns (nomads, farming, villages, etc.) from both ancient and modern times using political, physical and/or historical maps (including scale). SS6.4.2 Identify major events of the time period and the significant Mayan city-states. SS6.4.3 Research and compile information on daily life to design and develop a product. SS6.4.4 List the achievements of this civilization and hypothesize what our society would be like without them.

SS6.5: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Ancient Greece related to history, government, geography and culture. SS6.5.1 Identify related landforms, cities, and settlement patterns (nomads, farming, villages, etc.) from both ancient and modern times using political, physical and/or historical maps (including scale). SS6.5.2 Identify major events of the time period and compare and contrast the city-states of Athens and Sparta. SS6.5.3 Classify the characteristics of monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny and democracy. SS6.5.4 Research and compile information on daily life to design and develop a product. SS6.5.5 List the achievements of this civilization and hypothesize what our society would be like without them.