I go into the classroom once a month and below is the topics I will cover:
August- Study Skills/ The Leader in Me
September- Respect/Kindness
October- Bullying
November-Career Awareness and Educational Planning
December-Community Pride and Involvement
January- Internet Safety
February-Multicultural/Diversity Awareness
March-Substance abuse education
April- Career Awareness and Educational Planning
Resources
1. Here is a video to show you the easy steps to opening a combination lock. Be sure to practice!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5EB0iM7_Ro
2. SOL Help
http://www.solpass.org/
3. Study skills for middle school and beyond
http://www.greatschools.org/students/homework-help/322-study-skills-for-middle-school-and-beyond.gs?content=322
4. Top 10 Study Tips from a Middle School Teacher
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-middle-school/3521-study-skills-for-middle-school-students/
Grade Six Developmental Characteristics
August- Study Skills/ The Leader in Me
September- Respect/Kindness
October- Bullying
November-Career Awareness and Educational Planning
December-Community Pride and Involvement
January- Internet Safety
February-Multicultural/Diversity Awareness
March-Substance abuse education
April- Career Awareness and Educational Planning
Resources
1. Here is a video to show you the easy steps to opening a combination lock. Be sure to practice!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5EB0iM7_Ro
2. SOL Help
http://www.solpass.org/
3. Study skills for middle school and beyond
http://www.greatschools.org/students/homework-help/322-study-skills-for-middle-school-and-beyond.gs?content=322
4. Top 10 Study Tips from a Middle School Teacher
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-middle-school/3521-study-skills-for-middle-school-students/
Grade Six Developmental Characteristics
- Varying maturity levels
- Rapidly growing physically, emotionally, and cognitively
- Needing group identity
- Expressing concern for other people
- Exhibiting changes in energy levels, moods, competitive spirit, assertion, and curiosity
- Experiencing changing peer relations
- Displaying heightened sensitivity to rumors and disputes