Sixth Grade Course Goals
Bible: This course incorporates a survey of the New Testament, an in-depth, personalized study of popular passages and application of these Scriptures to important issues faced by sixth graders. In this course, students will be encouraged to think and become more Christ-like. The focus is on personal Bible study and the understanding of principles which can guide all life’s decisions.
Social Studies: Sixth grade students will study the history of the ancient civilizations of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas based on Christian principles. They will recognize that history is absolutely God’s story. They will be encouraged to compare the beliefs of the represented religions with Christianity.
Language Arts: The sixth grade Language Arts program is divided into four categories which consist of grammar, creative writing, reading, and spelling. By developing each of these areas, students are better able to use God’s gift of thought and language to reason, think, and develop complete orderly thoughts. With these skills a student is then able to communicate God’s orderly plan purposely and clearly for the world and the plan of salvation for mankind in unique and creative ways.
Mathematics: Fundamentals of Math will be taught from a Biblical worldview that stresses both spiritual and academic growth. This course is taught in a traditional arithmetic format which will lay the foundation for the student’s understanding of mathematics. In addition, the student will review and continue to learn facts and concepts that are needed for problem solving, reasoning, and critical thinking. Fundamentals of Math is a perfect bridge between 5th grade mat and pre-algebra in the 7th grade.
Science: In 6th grade, students will see and understand the plan of God as it is revealed in His orderly creation. Students will be provided a solid foundation in science that is based on God’s Word and Christian principles. The students will learn basic science principles and develop thinking skills through demonstrations, experiments, projects, and research activities. Students will study invertebrates, the plant kingdom, volcanoes, earthquakes, basic genetics, star life cycles, states of matter, and fossil formation.
Computer: Computer lab lessons are designed to teach students about the use of technology. Students will use a variety of applications throughout the year. The digital curriculum utilized is Keyboarding Without Tears, a row-based approach to teaching the keyboard. Applications and topics of study include Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, computer awareness, internet safety and searches, and coding. To create the most effective learning environment for the students, lessons are integrated with classroom units to enhance learning in the core subject areas as well.
Music: Students will learn to read, write, and reproduce music notation. Students will create and explore new musical ideas. Students will participate in 2 concerts. Students will complete theory related worksheets for a grade.
Physical Education: In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically active lifestyle. The student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan. In sixth grade, students understand in greater detail the function of the body, learn to measure they own performance more accurately, and develop plans for movement. Identifying the types of activities that provide them with enjoyment and challenge and that will encourage them to physically active throughout life is reinforced during instruction.
Spanish: Sixth Grade Spanish course is designed to incorporate communication skills to develop and reinforce Spanish language acquisition. This course will focus on essential vocabulary and structures while practicing different language skills. Students will acquire listening comprehension skills. Students will also communicate, build vocabulary, structure the language and enhance Hispanic cultural awareness.
Art: Students will experiment with various mediums – graphite and colored pencil, crayon, chalk, marker, etc. Each week, students will draw various shapes using a variety of mediums. God has given each of us different gifts, and students will experience this by reviewing artists and their works. Students will appreciate God’s beautiful creation by painting various scenes with watercolors and acrylic paint and drawing three dimensional figures following step by step directions.