Teachers:

• Jeff Denman - Social Studies
• Matt Picard - English
  
• Yasameen Sharif - Science
  
• Katie Yang - Math
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Sixth Grade Curriculum Overview
   

Science

Units of Study: 

·      Electricity

·      Brain and Central Nervous System

·      Properties of Water and Water Systems

 

Class materials include:

·      Binder/Notebook for organizing handouts, tests, notes

·      Journal for lab and class activities

·      Subject-related textbooks, non-fiction books and content handouts

Language Arts

Reading and Writing Workshop units organized by genre:

·      Poetry

·      Memoir

·      Short Fiction

·      Biography

·      Persuasive Essay

·      Research Essay

 

Class Materials include: 

·      Binder for organizing class materials

·      Writer's notebook for drafting and planning

·      Various texts throughout the year 

Math

Units of Study:

·      Fractions

·      Decimals

·      Percents

·      Probability

·      Ratios

·      Proportions

·      Geometry

·      Pre-algebra

 

Math textbook: Impact Course 1 (link to online text can be found on 6^th grade website)

Social Studies

World Geography:  The study of Earth and its people.

·      Students will learn important map and geography skills, and study each of the continents, which will include not only physical geography (features) but cultural geography.

·      Students will explore all aspects of culture including daily life, economics, religion, and particular issues that are pertinent to each region. 

 

SS textbook:  Exploring Our World: People, Places and Cultures

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• Grade 6 homepage