Mr. Greg Gonzalez
Teacher
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 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.
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
The sixth grade life science curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the fundamental concepts of life science. The curriculum covers several topics, including cells, cell processes, cell reproduction, heredity, evolution, and classification.
In the cells unit, students learn about the structure and function of cells, including the differences between plant and animal cells. They also learn about the different types of cells, such as prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The cell processes unit covers the various processes that occur within cells, such as photosynthesis and respiration, as well as the movement of materials through the cell membrane. In the cell reproduction unit, students learn about the process of mitosis and meiosis, and how cells divide to create new cells. The heredity unit covers the principles of genetics, including dominant and recessive traits, Punnett squares, and genetic disorders. In the evolution unit, students learn about the theory of evolution and how species change over time. They also learn about adaptation and natural selection. Finally, the classification unit covers the various ways in which scientists classify living organisms, including by their physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Overall, the sixth grade life science curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of life science, preparing them for more advanced studies in the future.
The students will attend MESD Outdoor School.
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
The sixth grade life science curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the fundamental concepts of life science. The curriculum covers several topics, including cells, cell processes, cell reproduction, heredity, evolution, and classification.
In the cells unit, students learn about the structure and function of cells, including the differences between plant and animal cells. They also learn about the different types of cells, such as prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The cell processes unit covers the various processes that occur within cells, such as photosynthesis and respiration, as well as the movement of materials through the cell membrane. In the cell reproduction unit, students learn about the process of mitosis and meiosis, and how cells divide to create new cells. The heredity unit covers the principles of genetics, including dominant and recessive traits, Punnett squares, and genetic disorders. In the evolution unit, students learn about the theory of evolution and how species change over time. They also learn about adaptation and natural selection. Finally, the classification unit covers the various ways in which scientists classify living organisms, including by their physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Overall, the sixth grade life science curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of life science, preparing them for more advanced studies in the future.
The students will attend MESD Outdoor School.
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.