Parkview Jr/Sr High Update
October 2023
Language Arts-6th Grade
Reading:
We read works by Roald Dahl & created narrative writing essays in this unit. Through some lively readings from Roald Dahl’s memoir Boy, we learned how to work closely with textual evidence.
Writing:
Students began with narrative writing to quickly boost their interest and confidence and learned the foundational skill of focus.
Physical Education
Students began the year completing fitness testing to gain an understanding of their current level of fitness in four different areas of health (Aerobic Capacity, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Flexibility).
For additional info on these tests: https://fitnessgram.net/assessment/
Tech Ed
GIC: students are learning about scale factor and area as it relates to construction.
Robotics: students are finishing their virtual coding exercises and are beginning to build physical robots that will be coded.
Woodworking: Students have begin learning how to safely use the equipment and are building cutting boards.
Building Construction: learned about floor framing and will soon begin construction of a shed.
IED: students have learned about design, and have begun an energy conservation competition for the school.
