Grade 6 Curriculum

The Sixth Grade Individuals and Societies curriculum encompasses a wide array of world cultures and tracks their development from the Dark Ages through the Modern Era. Beginning with the rise of the Byzantine and Islamic civilizations and extending through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, students explore the historical, economic, political and cultural achievements of early societies inhabiting Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The curriculum utilizes a textbook and integrates rich literature that supports intelligent discussions and meaningful connections to the time periods and cultures studied. A variety of non-fiction and fiction texts are incorporated into the curriculum. 

Sixth Grade Math builds on the independence gained in Fifth Grade as students continue to develop their facility with basic operations involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and are introduced to complex systems of mathematics like algebra and geometry. Students develop a fuller understanding of factors and divisibility. They continue to explore forms of measurements, both U.S. customary and metric in the areas of weight, length, temperature, and capacity, while extending their skills to include conversions. As they pursue algebra, they investigate integer operations and algebraic expressions.

Sixth Grade covers concepts in Life, Physical, and Earth & Space Science which follow the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards). Topics of study include Ecology, Classification of Plants and Animals, Cell Structures, Environmental Issues, Temperature and Thermal Energy Transfer, Gravity, Earth’s History and the Formation of the Solar System, and Seasons and Lunar Phases. Students create models and complete labs and demonstrations to expand their learning. Field trips also provide opportunities for students to see the real-life application of concepts.