6th Grade

Learning God’s Word

Theme: Foundations of Faith

The middle school Bible curriculum focuses on deepening the student’s understanding of the Christian faith and its application in their lives. At the 6th Grade level, the curriculum focuses on :

Biblical Foundations: Key Bible stories and themes emphasizing God’s faithfulness and the importance of Scripture in daily life.
Prayer and Worship: Instruction on different forms of prayer and the significance of worship in developing a relationship with God.
Christian Living: Discussions on living out faith in everyday situations, including the topics of integrity, service, and community.
Church History: Overview of significant events and people in church history influencing Christian beliefs and practices.
Moral and Ethical Lessons: Exploration of moral dilemmas and ethical decision-making based on Biblical principles.
Personal Faith Journey: Students are encouraged to reflect on their own faith experiences and how they can grow in their relationship with God.

Memory Work

Weekly memory exercises support Bible study:

Books of the Bible.
Verses that align with the school’s theme.
Key passages supporting the key teachings of the Christian Faith.
Citations and Bible verses outlined in Luther’s Small Catechism.

Spelling and Vocabulary

At this level, students dive into spelling rules, origins, and meanings of suffixes, prefixes, and Latin/Greek roots. Vocabulary pulls from high school SAT lists, focusing on pattern recognition, word formation, and usage.

English

English skills are developed through:

Grammar (nouns, verbs, punctuation, etc.)
Sentence fluency and expansion
Spelling/vocabulary (word families, classical roots)
Writing (5-paragraph essays, biographical research papers, MLA format)
Speaking (demonstration speeches)
Revising, editing, and proofreading

Literature

Students read historical fiction and anthologies to:

Expand vocabulary (figurative and connotative)
Analyze conflicts, plot, characters, and themes
Compare texts and write thesis statements
Participate in oral presentations and creative writing projects
Meet Accelerated Reading goals

Math: Intro to Pre-Algebra

This course introduces foundational Pre-Algebra concepts, including:

Fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ratios, unit rates, and proportions
Statistics (mean, median, mode)
Order of operations (PEMDAS)
Prime factorization
Basic geometry and algebraic expressions

Social Studies: Ancient Civilizations

Students explore ancient history from early human societies through ancient Greece and Rome. Activities include role-playing, projects, and simulations, covering:

Early humans and civilization development
Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China
Greece and Rome

Science: Integrated – Earth and Life Science

With hands-on activities, students study Earth and Life science topics like:

Systems and subsystems
The atmosphere and energy
Earth systems, weather, and organisms
Cells, traits, and genes
Regional climates, global warming, and living systems

Spanish

Online Spanish lessons focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, including:

Vocabulary: greetings, classroom items, colors, weather, family, and time
Grammar: adjectives, articles, punctuation, verb conjugation, and subject agreement

Art

TK – 8th Students attend art class with Ms. Hailey once a week:

Throughout the year, students will work with a wide range of materials, tools, and mediums. They will explore the elements of art and principles of design to create art pieces inspired by significant art movements throughout history. This approach aims to ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of art.