Instructions
- Read the introduction to understand your mission: planning a 6th Grade Year-End Festival.
- Complete each section in order. Each section focuses on a different part of the planning process and connects to different school subjects.
- Take your time and think creatively. Use the examples and hints to help you.
- Try the optional Challenge Question at the end for an extra test of your skills.
- Once you are finished, you can check your work against the Answer Key at the end.
Introduction: Mission - Plan the Ultimate 6th Grade Festival!
Your grade has been chosen to design the school's Year-End Festival! You are in charge of planning the budget, activities, theme, and promotion. This worksheet will guide you through the process, using skills you've learned this year in all your subjects.
Part 1: The Foundation (Math & Social Studies)
Every great festival needs a solid plan. Let's figure out the money and the layout.
A. Festival Budget (Math)
You have a starting budget of $500.00. Your goal is to have at least $150.00 left over for a donation to a local charity. Use the table below to calculate your expenses.
| Item | Cost | Quantity | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Supplies (bean bags, cones) | $35.50 | 1 set | $35.50 |
| Science Activity Materials (bottles, fins) | $2.25 | 30 kits | 1. ______________ |
| Poster Paper & Art Supplies | $48.00 | 1 set | $48.00 |
| Snacks & Drinks (ratio of 3 snacks to 2 drinks) | $175.00 | 1 lot | $175.00 |
| Total Expenses: | 2. ______________ | ||
| Money Left Over (Budget - Total Expenses): | 3. ______________ | ||
4. Based on your calculation, do you meet the goal of having at least $150.00 left for the charity donation? (Circle one) YES / NO
B. Festival Map (Social Studies)
Using the grid below, create a map of your festival grounds. The school field is a rectangle with an area of 1,200 square meters (40m x 30m). Each square on the grid represents 10m x 10m.
- Draw and label a location for the following:
- Entrance/Exit
- A 10m x 10m Art Booth
- A 20m x 10m Game Zone
- A 10m x 10m Science Tent
- Draw a clear path that is accessible for all guests, including those with mobility challenges.
40 meters
Part 2: The Activities (Science & Physical Education)
Now for the fun part! Plan an exciting science activity and a game for everyone to enjoy.
A. The Main Attraction (Science)
Your feature activity is a "Water Bottle Rocket Launch." Explain the science behind it.
1. What force pushes the rocket up when water is forced out of the bottom? Hint: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
2. The rocket is an example of energy transformation. What kind of energy is stored in the pressurized air and water inside the bottle (potential or kinetic), and what kind of energy does it change into when the rocket is flying (potential or kinetic)?
Stored Energy: ______________ Movement Energy: ______________
B. Get Moving! (Physical Education)
Design a new game for the festival. Your game must be inclusive, meaning students with different physical abilities can participate. Describe your game below.
- Game Name:
- Objective:
- Brief Rules (2-3 important rules):
- How is this game inclusive and safe?
Part 3: The Vibe (History, Music & Art)
A great festival has a memorable theme, good music, and eye-catching art.
A. Historical Theme (History)
Choose a theme for your festival based on an ancient civilization from the Eastern Hemisphere that you studied. Circle your choice:
Ancient Egypt / Ancient Greece / Ancient China
In 2-3 sentences, explain why you chose this theme and one specific thing from that culture you would include in the festival (e.g., "for Greece, we could have a mini-Olympics").
B. Festival Playlist (Music)
Every festival needs music! List two songs you would play. Then, describe their musical elements.
- Song 1 Title & Artist:
- Tempo (fast, medium, slow): ______________
- Mood (happy, calm, energetic, etc.): ______________
- Song 2 Title & Artist:
- Tempo (fast, medium, slow): ______________
- Mood (happy, calm, energetic, etc.): ______________
C. Promotional Poster (Art)
In the box below, sketch a simple design for your festival poster. Make sure it includes the festival's name and theme. After you sketch, identify one Element of Art and one Principle of Design you used.
Element of Art I used (e.g., Line, Color, Shape):
Principle of Design I used (e.g., Balance, Contrast, Emphasis):
Part 4: Spreading the Word (English)
Now it's time to write a persuasive announcement to get everyone excited to come to your festival! Your announcement should be one paragraph (4-5 sentences).
Instructions:
- State the festival name, theme, and date.
- Use at least two vivid adjectives (e.g., "amazing," "thrilling," "delicious").
- Check your work for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
- Make sure your pronouns (it, they, their, you, your) are used correctly.
Challenge Question (All Subjects)
Problem: On the day of the festival, there is a sudden rain shower! Your outdoor festival needs a backup plan. In the space below, propose a solution that considers the following:
- Space (Social Studies): Where could you move the festival (e.g., the gym)? How would you adjust your map?
- Activities (Science/PE): How would you adapt the bottle rocket launch and your PE game to be safe indoors?
- Budget (Math): Would this change cost extra money? If so, where could you cut costs from your original budget?
Answer Key
Part 1: The Foundation (Math & Social Studies)
A. Festival Budget:
1. Science Materials Total Cost: $2.25 x 30 = $67.50
2. Total Expenses: $35.50 + $67.50 + $48.00 + $175.00 = $326.00
3. Money Left Over: $500.00 - $326.00 = $174.00
4. Yes, you meet the goal. ($174.00 is more than $150.00).
B. Festival Map: Answers will vary. A correct map will have all required areas labeled and placed within the 4x3 grid. The Art Booth and Science Tent should each take up one square. The Game Zone should take up two squares. The path should be clearly drawn and connect the areas.
Part 2: The Activities (Science & Physical Education)
A. The Main Attraction:
1. The force is Thrust (or Action-Reaction/Newton's Third Law).
2. Stored Energy: Potential; Movement Energy: Kinetic.
B. Get Moving!: Answers will vary. A good answer will have a clear name, objective, and rules. The "inclusive and safe" explanation should mention things like "no running required," "can be played sitting or standing," "soft equipment," or "adaptable rules for different abilities."
Part 3: The Vibe (History, Music & Art)
A. Historical Theme: Answers will vary. The explanation should logically connect the theme to a festival idea (e.g., "We chose Ancient Egypt because we can have a 'find the pharaoh's treasure' scavenger hunt.").
B. Festival Playlist: Answers will vary. The student should list two real songs/artists and correctly identify their tempo and a logical mood.
C. Promotional Poster: Answers will vary. The sketch should be a reasonable attempt at a poster. The Element and Principle should be correctly identified from a list of standard art terms (e.g., Element: Color, Line, Shape, Form, Texture; Principle: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Unity).
Part 4: Spreading the Word (English)
Answers will vary. A strong answer will be a full paragraph that meets all instructions. Example: "Get ready for the most amazing event of the year! The 6th Grade is proud to present our 'Greek Mythology Mayhem' festival this Friday. You won't want to miss our thrilling games and creative activities. Your friends will be there for all the fun, so make sure you bring your heroic spirit. It's going to be a legendary day!"
Challenge Question
Answers will vary. A strong answer will address all three points logically. Example:
"Space: We would move the festival into the gym. I would redraw the map to fit, putting booths along the walls and games in the center. Activities: Instead of launching rockets, the science booth could be about building them and explaining the physics on a whiteboard. The PE game could be adapted by using softer balls and marking smaller boundaries with tape on the gym floor. Budget: Moving indoors might not cost extra money. We could save money by using gym lights instead of renting outdoor equipment if that was planned, which would add to our charity donation."