Sixth Grade

Students learn phonics, reading, language, handwriting, poetry, numeracy, history and geography, science, health, Bible stories, music, penmanship and creative writing, and arts and crafts.

History & Geography

Language

This curriculums gives a thorough, systematic presentation of grammar, composition, and mechanics in a clear and appealing manner. Students will appreciate the explanation and demonstration of the writing process. Students will be taught to think and convey their thoughts more clearly, critically, and creatively.

This curriculum offers a Christian perspective on the history and geography of North and South America. It includes a chapter on Canada and a chapter on the recent events in the United States and around the world. Important geographical facts and historical documents that should be given special attention throughout the year are highlighted and placed for easy reference. By reading special feature articles found throughout the text, students will learn about the lives and contributions of great missionaries and other well-known Christian leaders.

Arithmetic

This curriculum includes an abundance of practice problems and review exercises to help each student master important arithmetic skills and concepts. Almost daily story problems and frequent problem-solving strategies are featured, providing practical application for real-life situations. Curriculum takes students from the known to the unknown as they study fractions, decimals, proportions, percents, prime factoring, algebraic equations, measurement, basic geometry, and beginning banking.

Bible

This curriculum is filled with many astounding stories about Bible characters such as Daniel, Elijah, and Esther.
Students will also study Joshua’s life and learn how his loyalty to God made him an excellent leader and
caused him to triumph in battle. These Bible stories will show students how God can do mighty acts when a
person has faith in Him.

Penmanship &
Creative Writing

Students will develop their abilities to observe, proofread, think clearly, and use descriptive words. They will learn what characterizes good writing and how they can write more creatively as they study observation and creativity, poetry, and journal writing. There will be opportunities for students to create anagrams, acrostics, and rebuses, and work with synonyms, connotations, and alliteration.

Health

This curriculum places emphasis on the study of the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. Students
become familiar with major health concerns such as drug abuse and AIDS, and discover the physical, mental,
social, and spiritual effects of these problems on the individual and on the nation. A proper attitude toward
safety is also stressed, teaching students personal responsibility for safety behavior. Students learn to
recognize symptoms requiring emergency aid practice basic first-aid procedures for minor injuries.

Arts & Crafts

Students are encouraged to keep drawing and creating their own works of art. As they follow the step-by-step
format, students will be excited with their increase ability to draw. They will learn new art concepts such as two
point perspective and composition. In addition to using mixed media to create collages and three-dimensional
sculptures, students will use colored pencils and watercolor paints or markers. Students will also become
acquainted with different styles of art by studying the work of accomplished artists.

Science

This curriculum is an excellent bridge between elementary and middle school science. The memorable text presents the universe as the direct creation of God and refutes the man-made idea of evolution. The text features photos, art, and charts that clearly illustrate the science concepts being taught. Students will apply what they have learned by doing projects and experiments both at home and at school. Some of the topics students will study include invertebrates, plants, forces of earth, the universe, space travel, and matter and chemistry.

Reading

Sixth graders will discover how art and literature work together to communicate throughout time. The curriculum explores the works and the lives of renowned authors and artists throughout different literary time periods. Students will analyze the works of celebrated authors such as Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. They will also examine the works of beloved artists such as Garth Williams, John J. Audubon, and others. This deeper look into literature and art will equip students not only for the next grade, but also for a lifetime of literary learning.