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Grade 6 - ROOTS
Classics as a Cross-Curricular
Core in the Middle School
Austin Preparatory School
Recognition of a Universal Narrative: How people and times that appear to be so different
are much like ourselves and our own time, and how we learn to
examine each.
This integrated curriculum would attempt
to:
- Introduce a wide variety of experiences
in literature, language, and ancient world cultures and religions.
- Develop the academic skills needed for
reading comprehension, analysis of language, a Writing Across
the Curriculum program, world historical perspective, and intellectual
curiosity and imagination.
- Prepare the student to assimilate and
personalize these experiences and skills in order to begin assembling,
articulating, and composing ideas and language for the 7th Grade
curriculum.
Curriculum and CTCWeb Links:
English
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Introduction to Literature |
The Narrative |
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Introduction to Writing |
Power of Words & Ideas |
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Classical & World Myths & Stories
(Pt. 1) |
Writing & Performing Plays |
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The Odyssey |
Narrative, Fantasy & Imagination |
CTCWeb Technology Foundation
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Introduction to Literature |
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Introduction to Writing |
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Classical & World Myths & Stories
(Pt. 1) |
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The Odyssey |
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Language
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Introductory Latin IA |
Language Arts & Reading |
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English Vocabulary Building |
Latin Roots |
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Classical & World Mythology (Pt. 1) |
National Mythology Exam |
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Ancient World (Pompeii) |
Art, Archaeology & Culture |
CTCWeb Technology Foundation
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Introductory Latin IA |
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English Vocabulary Building |
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Classical & World Mythology (Pt. 1) |
- Global
Glossary: Aphrodite,
Apollo,
Ares,
Artemis,
Athena,
Demeter,
Dionysus,
Hephaestus,
Hera,
Hermes,
Poseidon,
Zeus
- Knowledge Builders: Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, Zeus,
Athena,
Aphrodite,
etc.
- Teachers' Companions: Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, Zeus,
Athena, Aphrodite,
etc.
- The Aftermath: Post Iliad through the Odyssey
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Ancient World (Pompeii) |
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Social Studies
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World Geography |
Peoples, Places & the Earth |
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Ancient World Cultures |
Egypt, Mesopotamia, Africa, India & China |
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Ancient World Religions |
Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism & Confucianism |
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ANE Culture, History & Archaeology |
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Mathematics
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Measurement & Metric System |
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Geometry |
Structures, Angles, Areas & Volumes |
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Statistics & Probability |
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Data Analysis |
Graphing & Charts |
Science
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Metric Conversions & Measurement of Solids,
Liquids and Gases |
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Cellular Structure, Biological Classification
and Atomic Theory |
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Genetic Probability, Astronomical and Climactic
Prediction |
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Population Charting, Graphing of Time, Velocity
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Cross-Curricular Project Coordination
The following projects areas are being
developed:
1. Mapping: Students are taught scale
and grid skills in Mathematics.
A. Social Studies mapping - World map projects
are developed in Geography semester, in preparation for student
mapping of the voyages of Odysseus in English and the wanderings
of the Hebrews in Religious Education. Map of the Mediterranean
is used for teaching mythology in Latin class.
B. Scientific mapping - Topographical maps
of the Austin campus are developed for Science classes, with
each student researching and mapping a small grid section, and
then assembling a large display map of the campus. Scientific
terminology is taught in Latin class. Students return to Mathematics
for interpretation of data, an introduction to statistics and
probability.
2. Mythology
A. Mythology plays - Students learn mythology
in Latin class, then write and rehearse skits depicting the myths
in English class. Plays are costumed in Latin class and performed
for the entire Grade 6 during high school semester exam week.
B. National Mythology Examination - Students
prepare selections from the Odyssey in English class and the
mythology text in Latin class.
3. Writing Across the Curriculum:
Odyssey
Stories from the Odyssey of Homer
are used in English class as student investigate in journals
and writing assignments their personal "odysseys" and
those of contemporary film and fiction, including the Incredible
Journey, by Sheila Burnford, The Cay, by Theodore
Taylor, and stories from the Scott Foresman Literature and
Integrated Studies reader. Science and Social Studies contribute
class time to this project, and written work is polished for
publication and performance. Latin classes cover live, audio
and video performance of the Odyssey.
Possible Addition
Archaeological Excavation - Students participate
in an "arranged dig" to learn some basics of archaeology.
Geology and Stratification are taught in Science class. Interpretation
is taught in Social Studies. Pompeii and Herculaneum are studies
in Latin class. Project may be related to the Jason Project and
underwater archaeology.
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