USD 240 6th Grade
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Mrs. Patee | Mr. Piepho | Mr. Rodine |
kpatee@usd240.org | tpiepho@usd240.org | drodine@usd240.org |
785-283-4774 | 785-488-3323 | 785-488-3323 |
Tescott Grade School | Bennington Grade School | Bennington Grade School |
Mr. Piepho's class website | Mr. Rodine's class website | |
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Get to know your teacher |
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Hey all! Names, Katie Patee. I grew up in Wichita, with my parents and twin brother. Attending three different Elementary Schools, Wilbur Middle School and graduating from Northwest High School. I decided to pursue my first year in college in Sterling, where I met my husband. Ultimately, I got my Bachelor's from Fort Hays State University. I am continuing my education and plan to receive my Master's from K-State in May 2020. My husband and I live in Lincoln, with our two kids, Malley who is 4 and Welker who is almost 2. Dustin (my husband) is also a teacher and he coaches 3 sports. He is one busy man! I am looking forward to the years to come, and getting to make a difference in the lives of the students at Tescott Elementary School! |
I was born in Howell, Michigan and attended Kansas State University. Go Cats! I achieved my Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in math. I am a proponent of using technology and hands-on activities in the classroom as much as possible. I want you to know, I love what I do! I will come to class everyday with a smile on my face and an expectation that all can learn. Currently, I am the teaching 6th grade Math, Science and Reading. I’m also the BJH Girl’s Head Basketball Coach. I teach and coach because I love investing my time in our future!I have many hobbies, I love to fish, work with cattle, coach youth sports and spend time helping others in the community with whatever they need help with. |
Technology has become a crucial tool in learning and teaching. I’m convinced that students have an intense desire for learning. In my classroom, I have two missions. My first mission is to cultivate a passion in my students for learning. I try to capture my students’ interest by including a wide variety of materials and means in which to achieve this. My second mission is student-centered project based learning. I believe student-centered project based learning is the most valuable style of learning. Students who self-discover or uncover the information have a vested interest in what they learn. |
What students will learn in 6th grade |
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English Language Arts (ELA): Reading and Writing are the basis for learning and for telling others what you have learned. To help teach these skills we will use our new literature textbook, “Journey’s” and other various resources. Students will use Journey’s to help learn the many skills lessons in vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and speaking that sixth graders need to become successful readers and writers. Students will take part in oral reading, silent reading, literary discussions, and a variety of projects. The sixth grade will focus on comprehension, vocabulary, literary elements, speaking, grammar, and writing. Students will be involved in reading and writing using a variety of texts including poetry, expository, persuasive, narrative and descriptive. Sixth grader students will also take writing to the next level and perform various speeches and presentations in front of their peers. Sixth grade students will be encouraged to complete books for their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals each 9-weeks, participate in school reading challenges, William Allen White reading, and to complete various comprehension tests over completed books. Below are the course objectives in more detail:
Science: The USD 240 Science curriculum is designed to expose students to a variety of subject matter and related life skills. Sixth grade concentrates on Earth Science, particularly studying the Sun, earth’s climate, moons, planets, rock cycle, plate tectonics, weathering of land, the flow of fresh-water, understanding weather, and environmental education. Laboratory experiences, technology, and field trips will be used to supplement textbook material covered. Objectives for this class include making students more aware of themselves, their environment, and what they can do to help conserve it for future generations.
Math: The USD 240 Math curriculum believes students learn best through hands-on activities and having fun. We will utilize various items in class as well as our I-Pads to make this happen. Our main source of learning math will involve using the Pearson Digits online math series. Even though we are using digital learning, students will be expected to show their work. Students will take their I-pads home daily and complete various homework assignments on the I-Pad. Below are the course objectives in a bit more detail:
History/Social Studies: The USD 240 History/Social Sciences curriculum believes:
These standards outline the expectations for Kansas students in all classes and courses in History/Government/Social Studies (HGSS). These standards and expectations lay out the skills and knowledge that are being developed through the curriculum and instruction at USD 240.
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Kansas State Department of Education
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