Grade 6 C&E

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Barbara Maling
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Grade Six Career Prep
Scope and Sequence

Students will be actively involved in learning experiences focused on:

Practicing self-advocacy with Guidance personnel and teacher support
Arriving punctually and prepared and on a regular basis for class/school based activities
Following directions
Participating and contributing in class/school/group/team activities
Managing and following schedules and assignments
Practicing efficient time management and completing assignments on time
Adhering to dress code
Managing belongings in an organized manner
Participating in self-evaluations
Taking part in team building exercises
Navigating social interactions effectively and respecting authority
Comparing and contrasting similarities and differences between school and work
Adhering to computer use and internet safety policies and copyright laws and safety regulations
Completing Connected Math problem-solving lessons based on real world situations and the importance of competent calculator use
Exploring various cultures and lifestyles of the present

YORK SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
SUBJECT AREA: CAREER AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

GRADE: 6

Content Standards	Performance Indicators	Performance Indicators	Assessment Tools	Reporting Tools
A. Learning About Self-Knowledge And Interpersonal Relationships: Students identify, demonstrate, analyze, and evaluate:self-knowledge related to interests, skills, work and school;positive personal traits, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, habits of mind, and experiences that lead to success in school, work, and community;their ability to build and maintain a positive self-concept; andtheir ability to develop and recognize the positive interpersonal skills that effectively nfluence work and relationships with others..
A.1. SELF-KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-CONCEPT Students explain how interests, skills, habits of mind, and experiences support and maintain a positive self-concept.		Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculm Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Maintain personal belongings in an organized manner. Follow schedule appropriately. Attend school on a regular basis. Participate in class/school-based activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
A.2. BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS Students analyze how positive and negative personal traits, choices about behaviors, and the belief that one can successfully complete tasks/goals affect success in school.		Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, student council). Maintain personal belongings in an organized manner Follow schedule appropriately Attend school on a regular basis Participate in class/school-based activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
A.3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Students demonstrate behaviors that reflect positiveinterpersonal skills and analyze how positive interpersonal skills lead to success in a variety of school, work, and community settings.	a. Getting along with others	Participate in and demonstrate effective behaviors and strategies as taught by the Center for Prevention and Hate Violence. Participate in co-curricular Civil Rights Team as optional activity. Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, student council). Complete assignments in a timely manner. Maintain personal belongings in an organized manner Follow schedule appropriately Attend school on a regular basis Participate in class/school-based activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	b. Respecting diversity	Participate in and demonstrate effective behaviors and strategies as taught by the Center for Prevention and Hate Violence. Participate in co-curricular Civil Rights Team as optional activity. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	c. Working as a member of a team	Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Participate in co-curricular such as Civil Rights Team, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Green Team as optional activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	d. Managing conflict	Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Participate in and demonstrate effective behaviors and strategies as taught by the Center for Prevention and Hate Violence. Participate in co-curricular Civil Rights Team as optional activity. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	e. Accepting/Giving/Using Constructive Feedback	Refer to Grade 6 ELA curriculum. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	f. Accepting Responsibility for personal behavior	Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, student council). Maintain personal belongings in an organized manner Attend school on a regular basis Participate in class/school-based activities. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	g. Demonstrating ethical behavior	Demonstrate understanding of appropriate use by complying with copyright laws and safety. Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Participate in and demonstrate effective behaviors and strategies as taught by the Center for Prevention and Hate Violence. Participate in co-curricular Civil Rights Team as optional activity. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	h. Following established rules/etiquette for observing/listening	Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	i. Demonstrating safe behavior	Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Participate in classes on Internet Safety. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	j. Dealing with peer pressure	Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Participate in classes on Internet Safety. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
A.4. CAREER AND LIFE ROLES Students develop and demonstrate positive strategies that aid in accomplishing tasks, creating balance among their career and life roles, and reducing stress.	a. Time management	Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Negotiate peer relationships/social interactions. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, chorus, horizons). Maintain personal belongings in an organized manner. Attend school on a regular basis Participate in class/school-based activities.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	b. Goal setting	Refer to Grade 6 ELA Curriculum (The Quest Book). Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	c. Resource management	Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Negotiate peer relationships/social interactions. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, chorus, horizons). Maintain personal belongings in an organized manner. Attend school on a regular basis Participate in class/school-based activities. Use computer for research and site sources. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate use by complying with copyright laws and safety.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
B. Learning About And Exploring Education, Career And Life Roles: Students identify, demonstrate, analyze, and evaluate:an understanding of the relationship between education and work, especially how learning new skills and educational achievement lead to increased work options and success with personal career and life goals; andthe ability to identify and use education and career information for life-long learning to achieve success.
B.1. RELATIONSHIPS AMONG LEARNING, WORK, THE COMMUNITY, AND GLOBAL ECONOMY Students explain how educational achievement and lifelong learning lead to increased participation in school, work, community, and the world.		Compare and contrast similarities and differences between school and work.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
B.2. SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUAL/PERSONAL SUCCESS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Students analyze their skills in relation to those that lead to learning and success in the classroom, and the achievement of school, work, career, and personal life goals.	a. Literacy skills	Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Refer to Grade 6 ELA Curriculum (The Quest Book). Practice delivery of Oral Presentations. Use computer for research and site sources. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate use by complying with copyright laws and safety.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	b. Numeracy	Participate in CMP problem-solving lessons based on real world situations. Demonstrate and recognize need for competency in fact mastery. Use calculators competently for assigned tasks.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	c. Critical thinking skills	Refer to Grade 6 Math Curriculum. Refer to Grade 6 ELA Curriculum (The Quest Book).	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	d. Infomation and communication technology (ICT) literacy.	Use computer for research and site sources. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate use by complying with copyright laws and safety. Participate in classes on Internet Safety.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	e. Interpersonal skills	Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority. Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Practice self-advocacy with Guidance and Teachers support.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
B.3. EDUCATION AND CAREER INFORMATION Students locate and analyze the use of different types of resources, including occupational information and labor market information, to explore post-secondary education, training, and career choices.
C. Learning To Make Decisions, Plan and Create Opportunities, And Make Meaningful Contributions: Students identify, demonstrate, analyze, and evaluate:the main components of the planning process;their ability to balance career college and citizenship roles;their ability to apply successful strategies for effective decision making;their ability to analyze the influence of diverse and changing societal and global economic needs on personal decision making, career and education planning/success.
C.1. THE PLANNING PROCESS Students explain how the parts of theplanning process assist in the exploration of education and work opportunities, and serve as tools for setting short-term and long-term goals.	a. self-knowledge	Participate in cooperative learning groups. Experiment in team building exercises. Contribute in any group activities. Navigate social interactions effectively. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, student council).	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	b. looking for and creating personal career options		rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
	c. decision making skills	Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum. Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, chorus, Horizons).	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
C.2. DECISION-MAKING Students compare and apply different models for decision making including the rational, intuitive, and consultative models for setting short-term and long-term goals in career and education.		Use planner to manage scheduled assignments, long-term assignments, special activities (band, chorus, horizons). Refer to Grade 6 Health Curriculum.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
C.3. INFLUENCES ON DECISION MAKING Students identify behaviors that influence career and education decision making.		Arrive at school/class punctually and prepared. Participate in discussion by asking questions and listening. Use plan book and binders to get organized. Manage schedule and assignments. Practice efficient time management; i.e., assignments completed on time. Complete self-evaluations of tasks; i.e., rubrics. Adhere to dress code. Follow directions. Respect authority.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings
C.4. SOCIETAL NEEDS AND CHANGES THAT INFLUENCE WORKPLACE SUCCESS Students identify and explain how diverse and changing societal and global needs, including economic needs, influence personal decision making.		Refer to Grade 6 Social Studies Curriculum Explore various cultures and lifestyles of the present. Participate in Latin American Festival.	rubrics tests quizzes projects group work work samples portfolios teacher feedback	report cards progress reports teacher web pages emails Power School parent-teacher conferences newsletters informational meetings

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