6 Grade Curriculum at a Glance

Grade 6

Teacher: Kelly Spreen 

Course: Physical Education Grade 6

Trimester 1 Aug 30 - Nov 30	Trimester 2 Dec 3 - Mar 8	Trimester 3 March 11 - June 13
We will instruct, practice, assess and report the following common learning targets/skills. Students will receive feedback on these skills and we will track and report progress through JumpRope:
Cooperative Learning: I can exhibit responsible social behaviors and cooperate with classmates. Habits of Learning:  I can actively listen and follow directions without disturbing others.  Safety:  I can move and use equipment safely in physical activity settings.	In addition to continued work on Trimester 1 skills, we will add: Motor skills: I can demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Movement Patterns: I can apply the knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance in a variety of activities. Personal Wellness: I can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.	In addition to continued work on Trimester 1  and 2 skills, we will add: Personal Wellness: My positive attitude and active participation demonstrates that I value physical activity for my personal health and well being.
We will use the following content/units to work on the above skills:
Cooperative activities Ultimate style games  Invasion games Lifetime activities - biking  Fall Fitnessgram	Wellness goal setting Jump rope  Speed stacking 4 Categories of games: invasion, striking/ fielding, target, net/wall Lifetime activities- Cross Country Skiing	Wellness goal monitoring Spring Fitnessgram Net Games- volleyball, tennis, Badminton Target Games- Disc golf, kornhole, kan jam, etc.
In addition to the above, we will instruct, practice, and assess many other important skills and habits of learning. We may not regularly report out about these, but as they are vital for ongoing success, we will monitor and communicate them as necessary. Here are some of these foundational skills and habits: Fitness Planning / Assessing  Self Direction : Active Participation Choice Activities  Goal Setting/ Monitoring Progress  Motor Skills/ Movement Patterns Application of Strategies and tactics  Taking Responsibility for learning  Active participation in warm- up