Sixth Grade Curriculum

In 6th grade religion, the year begins with students receiving their own Bible which leads to our study of the Old Testament. Our fostering of service is encouraged through receiving Kindergarten Buddies where together they work on service projects. We grow closer in our relationship with God through Mass, Adoration, journaling, and morning class prayer.

In 6th grade literature, we will be using a workshop model to experience a variety of stories and novels covering such genres as non-fiction, historical and realistic fiction, and fantasy. We will develop our vocabulary through our readings and Words of the Day, and utilize IXL and ReadWorks to practice skills. Projects, writings, discussion, and presentations will be some of the assessments used throughout the year.

6th grade English focuses on the application and development of grammar concepts through writing.  This holistic approach emphasizes cross-curricular papers, projects, and presentations with authentic audiences to make the study of the English language relevant, meaningful, and purposeful to the learner. Vocabulary is built through the study of Greek and Latin roots.

The social studies curriculum is an exploration of World History, Civics and an overview of Geography. The class is a project-based learning structure that provides the opportunity for students to engage in collaborative activities and the continued development of historical thinking. The structure of the class includes time for collaboration, work on organizational skills, small group activities, presentations, diving into primary and secondary sources, and inquiry based learning. We end the year with a Culture Project as a summation of our learning.

6th Earth and Space Science is the exploration of what Earth is made of and how it has changed over the many years. This includes weathering and erosion, weather and climate, and natural resources. It also includes how the Earth fits into the universe along with the other planets, stars and galaxies. Each topic is full of labs, projects and STEM activities.

The Big Ideas Math series allows students the opportunity to use problem-solving strategies to solve real life problems, while justifying and explaining their reasoning. This is a focused curriculum that ensures students spend the most time they can on the major topics of each grade level. Concepts include numerical expressions and factors; fractions and decimals; ratios and rates; percents; algebraic expressions and properties; equations; area, surface area, and volume; integers, number lines, and the coordinate plane; statistical measures; and data displays.