6th Grade Curriclum
Bible
"The Story of God and His People"
Christian Schools International
Specifics about the MCA Bible Program
- Presents the story of God and His people in chronological order and teaches the events in context, so that students understand more fully what it means to be part of God's family
- Teacher directed Bible story is the central element with multi-sensory follow-up activities which aid student retention
- Praise and worship music
- Corporate prayer time
- Weekly chapel (frequent student performances)
- Weekly Scripture Memory
Language Arts
SRA/Open Court Reading
Classroom Novels
Specifics about the MCA Reading Series
- Utilizes fiction and nonfiction selections which are organized into meaning-based learning units, each of which revolves around compelling concepts from across the curriculum
- Refines writing skills to communicate knowledge
- Pursues personal and collaborative inquiry through study and research, identification and accessibility to needed information as well as communication opportunity with classmates
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Language Arts in 6th Grade
- Literature Circle
- Writing Workshop
- Research Paper on Ancient Egypt
Math
Harcourt Brace
Specifics about the MCA Math Series
- Systematically teaches math concepts through active participation
- Introduces problem-solving success through early exposure and continual practice of key math concepts and fundamental concept connections
- Students analyze data, see patterns, explore mathematical relationships and number theory
- Sixth graders continue working with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions, decimals, integers, ratios, proportions, and percent
- Students have continual practice using mental math, estimation, graphing, probability, and statistics
- Pre-algebra
- Beginning Geometry
- Fractions
- Consistent connections between math and language
- Math vocabulary development
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Math in 6th Grade
- Math Centers
- Geo Boards
- Experiences with money
- Board games designed to practice key math concepts and fine tune basic skills
- Chalk board practice
- Quiet tile & domino activities
- Puzzles
- Active class math games
Social Studies
Heritage Studies 6
Specifics about the MCA Social Studies Series
- Journeys through ancient civilizations
- Explores the geographical, social and economic aspects of the world
- Provides advanced experiences with maps, map reading and globes
- Study Skills/Test Taking Stategies
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Social Studies in 6th Grade
- Incorporates literature and biographies
- Field Trips
- Videos
- Guest Speakers
- Special Seasonal Events
- Research Paper on Ancient Egypt
- Diagrams/Models
Science
Destinations in Science, by Addison-Wesley
FOSS (Full Option Science System)
Specifics about the MCA Science Series
- Students learn to observe, manipulate and explore the world around them
- Exposes students to life, physical, earth and health science
- Affords hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom
- Integrates real life applications
- In-depth study of classification, cells & heredity, simple machines and Laws of Motion
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Science in 6th Grade
- Pine Cove Education Program
- Building & exploring levers, pulleys, lifeboats, pendulums and planes
- Models
- Skits/Stories/Videos
- Science Fair Projects
Co-Curricular Classes
- Music
- Spanish
- PE
- Library
- Art
- Keyboarding
- Technology
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