6th Grade -  Typical Course of Study

Social Studies

·        Global and regional studies

·        Countries and cultures of Africa, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Pacific, and Europe

·        Native American cultures

·        The Roman Empire

·        Relationships among nations: customs, traditions and beliefs, political and economic systems 

·        United Nations

·        Milestones in human achievement

·        Transportation and communication

·        World trade

·        Citizenship and social responsibility

·        World geography

·        Map and globe skills 

 

 

Science

·        Classification of living things

·        Ecosystems

·        Ecology and the environment

·        Microbes

·        Algae and fungi

·        Human body

·        Food for growth and energy

·        Climate and weather

·        Recycling of resources

·        Elementary geology

·        Oceans

·        Electric and magnetic interactions

·        Electricity and its uses

·        Sound, light, and heat

·        Nuclear energy and radioactivity

·        Solar and geothermal energy

·        Conservation

·        Elements and compounds

·        Universe

·        Simple astronomy

·        Space and space travel

·        Scientific theory

·        Inventions and discoveries 

 

Language Arts

·        Reading silently and skimming

·        Critical reading skills

·        Introduction to mythology

·        Types of literature

·        Lyric, narrative, dramatic poetry

·        Listening skills

·        Nonverbal communication

·        Extending dictionary skills

·        Vocabulary building

·        Homonyms, synonyms, antonyms

·        Using roots, prefixes, and suffixes

·        Spelling

·        Concepts of noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb

·        Sentence structure 

·        Diagramming sentences

·        Cursive handwriting

·        Types of writing: narration, description, exposition, persuasion

·        Simple note taking

·        Writing outlines, letters, factual matter (reports, newspaper articles), verse (limericks, ballads), creative prose (diary, stories)

·        Bibliography building

·        Organization of a book

·        Using reference books and indexes

·        Using on-line information services, CD-ROM's, and other electronic reference materials 

 

Health and Safety

·        Personal appearance

·        Dental health

·        Health maintenance

·        Our food supply

·        Exercise and fitness

·        Cure and prevention of common diseases

·        The heart 

·        Accident prevention

·        Safety and first aid

·        The health professions

·        Understanding emotions

·        Coping with stress and anxiety

·        Preparing for puberty

·        Human reproduction

·        Substance abuse