Sixth Grade
Mrs. Kristen Edwards
6th Grade Curriculum
Religion
The sixth-grade religion curriculum, based on the Christ Our Life series, focuses on God's saving love as revealed through Sacred Scripture, with particular emphasis on the Old Testament. Using the text God Calls a People, students deepen their understanding of Salvation History and learn how God's covenant relationship with His people continues to shape our faith today. Through prayer, study, and reflection, students are encouraged to respond to God's love with growing faith, gratitude, and discipleship.
Science
Science focuses on Earth Science. We learn about weather, rocks and minerals, volcanoes, and the solar system, plus much more. During the year we will do projects and experiments to better understand the curriculum.
Writing/Grammer
In middle school English, we work on grammar and writing skills. I prepare the middle school students by giving them the tools they will need in the future. I strive to do 3 days of writing and 2 days of grammar each week. They are both very important and work together. I believe this is the best way to achieve all English goals.
For writing, I use many different types of writing assignments. Some of these include personal narratives, creative writing, and research papers. I also include some fun activities such as mock interviews and how-to presentations. I encourage the students to read all their work aloud to help with their public speaking skills.
For grammar, we learn about the parts of speech among other things. I have them work on proofreading sheets to improve their editing skills. They will put their skills to the test when they peer review each other's writings.
Reading/Spelling
Our students read novels selected from a list of outstanding, award-winning authors who have amazing stories to tell. In this class we read poetry, read chapter books, complete reading packets and engage in classroom discussion about the daily readings.
Our students also have a spelling component consisting of a book series called Wordly Wise. The Wordly Wise series boosts your child’s vocabulary, spelling, and general understanding of words through reading comprehension, critical thinking and standardized test scoring.
Our students also utilize the Accelerated Reading program. This program inspires students to read books on their own. Each student has been assigned an AR point level based on their STAR reading assessment. Students need to read 30 minutes per day on average achieve their AR goal each quarter.
Social Studies
The 6th Grade World Geography curriculum develops students’ understanding of the Earth's physical and human systems through the study of map skills, geographic inquiry, and the Five Themes of Geography. Students explore how landforms, climate, natural resources, culture, population, and economic activities influence the development of societies across the world. Project-based learning serves as a cornerstone of the curriculum, engaging students and introducing key geographic concepts, issues, and influential figures. Hands-on, inquiry-based learning encourages critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.
Mathematics
St. John’s uses the Saxon Course 1 and 2 books to prepare the students for pre-algebra.
Topics covered include:
* Properties of numbers and operations
* Probability
* Ratio and proportional reasoning
* Coordinate geometry
* Patterns, relations, and functions
* Measurement
* Variables, expressions, and equations
* Data collection
* Properties and relationships of lines, angles, polygons
* Problem solving
This course also utilizes the IXL online program to reinforce, practice and master mathematics skills learned throughout the course. IXL is aligned to the Saxon curriculum. It gives real-time diagnostics, instant feedback and explanations.