Sixth Grade Curriculum
Mathematics
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percents (Including Percents Greater Than 100% and Improper Fractions)
- Ratios, Exponents (e.g., Squares, Cubes)
- Prime and Composite Numbers, Factors, Multiples, Greatest Common Factors, Least Common Multiples
- Estimation
- Applications Of Properties (e.g., Commutative, Associative, Inverse, Identity)
- Regular and Irregular Polygons
- Area Of Plane Figures
- Length, Weight/Mass, and Volume/Capacity
- Regular Polygons, Special Quadrilaterals, Special Triangles
- Characteristics Of Lines (e.g., Parallel, Perpendicular), Lines Of Symmetry
- Organizing and Interpreting Data
- Introduction To Algebra, Cartesian System
Science
- Scientific Inquiry
- Laboratory Equipment and Safety
- Motion and Forces
- Solar System and Its Components
- Gravitation and Space Phenomena
- Earth Phenomena Caused By The Sun’s Energy
- Life Science—Regulation and Behavior
- Life Science—Populations and Ecosystems
- Science and Technology
- Resources and Environmental Change
- Great Scientists
- Current Events In Science
Social Studies
- Human and Physical Geography
- Land Use (e.g., Preservation, Development, Modification)
- Map Skills
- Physical and Human Characteristics Of Places and Regions
- Five Themes Of Geography
- Economic Concepts
- Scarcity and Economic Systems
- Modern Forms Of Government
- Elements of Cultures
- Cultural and Social Institutions
- Kentucky History and Geography
- U.S. and World Geography
- People and Events from 2010 to the present
- U.S. Presidents
Language Arts
- Literary Devices and Techniques
- Vocabulary: Spelling and Definitions
- Vocabulary: Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots
- Parts of Speech and their Functions
- Grammar: Mechanics and Sentence Structure
- Newbery Award Winners
- Classic Children’s Novels
- Award-winning Contemporary Young Adult Novels
- Award-winning Contemporary Young Adult Nonfiction, including Biographies
- Famous Poets and Poetry, Poetic forms
- Short Stories–Authors, Titles, Characters, Themes
- Characters in Fables, Folklore, Tall Tales
Arts and Humanities
- Elements Of Art, Principles Of Art Design
- Art Processes and Media
- Great Artists and their Works: Emphasis on Michelangelo, Goya, Rembrandt, O’Keeffe
- Elements Of Music
- Musical Instruments and Families
- Great Composers – Emphasis on Chopin, Vivaldi, Handel
- Elements Of Dance
- Dancers and Choreographers
- Elements Of Drama and Age-appropriate Broadway Plays
- Historical and Cultural Contexts Of Art, Dance, Music and Drama
- Mythology: Emphasis On Greek/Roman
- Cultural Icons 1990-present
- World Religions; Great Religious Leaders In History
- National Landmarks
