Grade 6 Electives

Art with Ms. Hanks

In this introductory 6th grade art class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves and make connections to other content areas.

Studio production will explore a variety of mediums and techniques - watercolor aspen trees, sharpie zentangles, and 3D paper sculptures.

Students will be introduced to: elements of art vocabulary, creative problem solving, art history, critical thinking, color theory, cultural connections, and personalized learning.

Students will utilize the design cycle to complete projects, and develop problem-solving skills.

Band
with Mrs. Van Wert

Please note: This is a Year Long Class and takes up two elective spots.

(Mandatory Instrument Try Out Night TBD. Parents of students who selected this elective will receive an email.)

Sixth grade band students have the opportunity to learn how to play flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, baritone, trombone, or percussion.

Students will learn how to play their instrument alone and in a group, read music, and have the opportunity to perform in concerts!

Students will need to purchase their book, which is the Tradition of Excellence Book 1 (red). Be sure to check that it has the correct instrument name on the book. BRMS also has a limited number of instruments to rent out for students to use, or they can rent from local music stores.

Drama with Mrs. Quinones

This is an introductory course to introduce students to the dramatic arts. Students will participate and engage in a variety of theatrical games and exercises in order to enhance their performance skills. 

These exercises also help focus on stage directions, non-verbal communication (pantomime), and working in groups to create original stories on stage.

Family and Consumer Science
with Ms. Burdick

This exploratory course is designed to introduce students to Family and Consumer Science (FACS) through the integration of a variety of curricular areas such as math, science, language arts, and art, through the use the design cycle, labs, and technology.

Sixth grade students will develop basic culinary skills and an understanding for nutrition guidelines, as well as, construct a creative sewing project which will expose students to hand stitching. This course emphasizes safety and teamwork in an interactive environment.

Physical Education and Health
with Mrs. Custer or Mr. Rogich

This class is required for everyone and will already be included in the student's schedule.

Physical Education courses typically involve the acquisition of knowledge and skills that provide the foundation for sport, a physically active lifestyle, and social development through physical activity.

Activities typically include those that increase strength, endurance, and flexibility. They reinforce safe techniques,  teach the rules and conventions of games and sports. Lastly they explore the relationship between physical activity and health.

Health topics (such as the effects of drugs and alcohol, sexual education, and healthy lifestyles) may also be included.

Technology, Engineering, and Design (TED)
with Mr. Christensen

This class introduces the topic of technology to students through the use of the design cycle. Students study the 5 categories of technology, which are transportation, power and energy, communication, manufacturing, and construction.

Activities in this class are hands on and include paper structures, laser engraving, 3D design, rockets, 3D printing and snap circuit electric kits.