Ms. O'Dell
(Social Studies & 6th Homeroom Teacher)
(Social Studies & 6th Homeroom Teacher)
Sixth Grade
WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE
Sixth grade is the year students will be working on getting adjusted to middle school. They will have more responsibility, more independence, and hopefully more fun!
Sixth graders transition between different classes and different teachers throughout the day. This can be a growing time where they will work on organization and being in charge of their learning. Students will be learning to remember and organize due dates. Be aware that this can be challenging at first, be patient with yourself and your child. Here is what they will be studying:
RELIGION
Religion class in 6th grade focuses on the Old Testament. Students will be using the Bible more often and exploring different types of prayer. Sixth graders visit elderly residents at Courtyard Mt. Tabor once a month. They play games, have conversations, pass out snacks, share their musical talents and other activities with dependent, independent and memory care seniors. Students practice respecting the dignity of others, visiting the sick, community building outside of school serving others in this religious service project.
Sixth grade is the year students will be working on getting adjusted to middle school. They will have more responsibility, more independence, and hopefully more fun!
Sixth graders transition between different classes and different teachers throughout the day. This can be a growing time where they will work on organization and being in charge of their learning. Students will be learning to remember and organize due dates. Be aware that this can be challenging at first, be patient with yourself and your child. Here is what they will be studying:
RELIGION
Religion class in 6th grade focuses on the Old Testament. Students will be using the Bible more often and exploring different types of prayer. Sixth graders visit elderly residents at Courtyard Mt. Tabor once a month. They play games, have conversations, pass out snacks, share their musical talents and other activities with dependent, independent and memory care seniors. Students practice respecting the dignity of others, visiting the sick, community building outside of school serving others in this religious service project.
MATH
For math class students will be broken into two groups, either a regular or advanced 6th grade math class. Both classes will focus on 6th grade standards, such as fraction, decimals, equations, proportions, percents, and integers. The advanced class will spend more time with pre-algebra skills. Students will use a combination of activities that will engage them in rich learning tasks. IXL and the Math Daily Three will provide the classroom with structure. IXL will be used for a good portion of the teaching of common core math topics, and will be supplemented with written text and resources that will be linked to the IXL program. Projects will be added occasionally to solidify learning.
ELA
English Language arts will involve reading of a variety of texts, including short stories and novels. Students will write many essays and will learn the writing process. They will learn various essay types: narrative, persuasive, compare/contrast, and they will study grammar along the way.
SCIENCE
Welcome to our sixth-grade life science curriculum! This carefully designed program aims to captivate young minds and instill a deep appreciation and understanding of life's essential processes. Offering a comprehensive exploration of life science fundamentals, our curriculum is a stepping stone towards their future scientific endeavors.
Here's a snapshot of what our curriculum covers:
SOCIAL STUDIES
Welcome to sixth grade social studies!
In sixth grade students will explore the Western Hemisphere through the physical and political geography, history, and cultures. The goal for students in sixth grade is to begin to see how they are connected to the greater world community. Students will learn and apply the five geographic themes to historical events and current news. Six graders are introduced to government structures and economic theories.
Students read and discuss current news through Jr. Scholastic magazines. The sixth graders will work independently and practice collaboration in small groups. Over the course of a school year students will create presentations about a country from North or South America, label historical and current maps, study the change and continuity of the people in Mexico, and much more.
SPECIALS
Students also have PE, health, music, library, art, and technology classes weekly. In middle school, students will have an elective option. Typically the class selections rotate each trimester. Electives are weekly and dependent on teacher’s talents and passions.
For math class students will be broken into two groups, either a regular or advanced 6th grade math class. Both classes will focus on 6th grade standards, such as fraction, decimals, equations, proportions, percents, and integers. The advanced class will spend more time with pre-algebra skills. Students will use a combination of activities that will engage them in rich learning tasks. IXL and the Math Daily Three will provide the classroom with structure. IXL will be used for a good portion of the teaching of common core math topics, and will be supplemented with written text and resources that will be linked to the IXL program. Projects will be added occasionally to solidify learning.
ELA
English Language arts will involve reading of a variety of texts, including short stories and novels. Students will write many essays and will learn the writing process. They will learn various essay types: narrative, persuasive, compare/contrast, and they will study grammar along the way.
SCIENCE
Welcome to our sixth-grade life science curriculum! This carefully designed program aims to captivate young minds and instill a deep appreciation and understanding of life's essential processes. Offering a comprehensive exploration of life science fundamentals, our curriculum is a stepping stone towards their future scientific endeavors.
Here's a snapshot of what our curriculum covers:
- Cells: Students delve into the structure and function of cells, differentiating between plant and animal cells, and understanding the types of cells including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Cell Processes: We explore various processes that occur within cells such as photosynthesis and respiration, and the movement of materials through the cell membrane.
- Cell Reproduction: Students learn about the process of mitosis and meiosis, and how cells divide to create new cells.
- Heredity: The principles of genetics, including dominant and recessive traits, Punnett squares, and genetic disorders are covered in this unit.
- Evolution: This unit introduces students to the theory of evolution, how species change over time, and concepts of adaptation and natural selection.
- Classification: We wrap up with the classification of living organisms based on their physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Welcome to sixth grade social studies!
In sixth grade students will explore the Western Hemisphere through the physical and political geography, history, and cultures. The goal for students in sixth grade is to begin to see how they are connected to the greater world community. Students will learn and apply the five geographic themes to historical events and current news. Six graders are introduced to government structures and economic theories.
Students read and discuss current news through Jr. Scholastic magazines. The sixth graders will work independently and practice collaboration in small groups. Over the course of a school year students will create presentations about a country from North or South America, label historical and current maps, study the change and continuity of the people in Mexico, and much more.
SPECIALS
Students also have PE, health, music, library, art, and technology classes weekly. In middle school, students will have an elective option. Typically the class selections rotate each trimester. Electives are weekly and dependent on teacher’s talents and passions.