BIBLE Sixth Grade 2006-2008
Christ Our Life: His Teaching, Death, Resurrection and the Early Church
Identify the Bible as Gods way of communicating to
humanity
Demonstrate how to use aides for greater
understanding when studying the Bible
Understand that God is omnipotent, omniscient and
infinite, yet is affected by your response to Him
Explain the relationship of God, heaven and the
angels to Jesus and His life on earth
Know what the great controversy is and how the plan
of salvation relates to it
Know the gospel story and why it is important to
accept Jesus as Savior and model ones life after His
Understand importance of baptism, becoming a part of
Gods family
Explain the mission of the church and the importance
of using ones spiritual gifts to share the Gospel with all people
Understand the early development of the Christian
LANGUAGE ARTS
Viewing
Scan for a specific purpose using visual media
Define and interpret examples of literary forms from
visual media
Listening
Adapt listening strategies to fit various situations
Analyze presentations using established criteria
Follow multi-step instructions
Adapt pace and reading techniques
Understand specific devices an author uses to
accomplish purpose
Recognize and determine meaning of non-standard usage
images, slang, dialects
Read for comprehension and application
Speaking
Use effective speaking skills in varied situations
Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques for
oral presentations
Visually Representing
Produce visual media to support an opinion
Generate visual media to compare and contrast
information
Design visual media to conduct an interview
Demonstrate how media effects
the coverage of events or issues
Writing
Begin word processing in all subject areas
Practice the writing process
Use characteristics of good writing
Write entertaining and complete stories
Check for effective transitions between sentences to
unify ideas
Write clear, coherent, and focused essays and reports
including footnotes and italics
Number and Operations
Understand the meaning and use of exponents
Understand the associative property of addition and
multiplication
Extend understanding of whole number operations to
fractions, decimals, percents and mixed numbers
Understand and apply divisibility rules
Round decimals to the nearest thousandths
Understand the concepts of ratio, percent and
percentage
Compare and order improper fractions, mixed numbers
and decimal fractions to thousandths
Develop meaning for integers and use integers to
represent and compare quantities
Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
Give the prime factorization of a number
Use factor trees to give the prime factorization of a
number
Convert fractions to decimals to percents and vice
versa
Convert fractions to terminating, repeating or
rounded decimals
Solve proportions with an unknown
Understand and use mathematical vocabulary
appropriately
Write a remainder as a fraction or decimal
Find the percent of a number
Find the percent one number is of another and find
the original number when the percent is given
Use percents to determine sales tax, commission,
discount and simple interest
Algebra
Write, solve and graph linear equations
Use two-step operations to solve linear equations
Write and solve inequalities
Infer and use a rule to determine a missing number
Use appropriate mathematical vocabulary and
properties
Compare integers on a number line
Geometry
Define and use appropriate geometrical vocabulary
Use strategies to develop formulas for determining
perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles and parallelograms and volume of
rectangular prisms
Find the area of parallelograms and triangles
Find the circumference and area of circles
Find the volume and surface area of prisms
Classify triangles according to the angles and sides
Understand parallel, intersecting, and perpendicular
lines
Measure an angle using a protractor
Draw similar figures that model proportional
relations
Explore fractal patterns
Do geometric construction, e.g. bisect a segment
Measurement
Describe how perimeter, area and volume are affected
when dimensions of a figure are changed
Use strategies to develop formulas for finding
circumference and area of circles, and area of sectors
Express solutions to the nearest unit
Estimate length, area, volume, perimeter, circumference, area of a circle, various shapes and surfaces
using everyday objects
Make conversions within the same measurement system
while performing computations
Use indirect measurement such as similar triangles to
solve problems
Data Analysis and Probability
Calculate the probability of independent and
dependent events
Construct a multiple line graph
Make logical inferences from statistical data
Calculate the odds
Design an experiment to test a theoretical
probability and explain how the results may vary
Construct a scatter plot
Make organized lists and tree diagrams
SCIENCE
Life: Cells, Human Body
Describe and explain the structure and
functions of the human body in terms of cells, tissues and organs
Identify and describe the development and
function of the cell and its parts
Identify common characteristics of cells
Explain the function of the nucleus
Distinguish between chromosomes, genes, DA,
and their structure
Identify the major skeletal, muscular, and integumentary systems
Identify the parts and function of the
respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems
Describe differences among atoms, elements,
molecules, and compounds
Understand the function of the five senses
Health: Human Body, Nutrition,
Safety/First Aid, Natural Disasters
Identify and describe the parts of the
digestive system
Identify and explain the importance of the
excretory system
Identify and describe the importance of basic
nutrients
Explain healthy eating practices based on the
national food pyramid
Identify nutritional goals based on national
dietary guidelines
Define eating disorders,
explain how they adversely affect health
Explain the appropriate first aid procedures
to follow in case of emergencies
Identify common safety hazards and ways to
prevent injuries/accidents
Identify safety procedures for common natural
disasters
Physical: Magnetism, Electricity
Identify characteristics of magnets and what
causes magnetism
Describe the relationship between electricity
and magnetism
Identify uses of electromagnets
Compare and describe static and current
electricity
Identify the difference between conductors and
insulators
Describe electrical safety precautions,
conservation procedures, and simple electrical transformation devices
Identify and explain types of circuits,
batteries, and simple electronic devices
Earth: Geology
Describe Earths structure and features
Explain how Earth has changed over time (e.g.,
erosion, weathering, earthquakes)
Explore and interpret evidences for the
Genesis Flood and the Ice Age
Describe how earthquakes are caused, volcanoes
are formed, and land features created through the use of plate tectonics
Describe the processes by which rocks and
soils are formed
Identify common rocks and minerals
Identify and describe features of erosion and
weathering
Scientific Inquiry: May be included in each
unit of study
Make observations
Ask questions or form hypotheses based on
these observations
Plan a simple investigation
Collect data from the investigation
Use the data collected from the investigation
to explain the results
Safely use and store tools and equipment
Service/Career Options
Explore ways to use Physical, Life, Health,
and/or Earth Science to serve the community
Identify careers in areas of science
SOCIAL STUDIES
History: World History
from ancient times through Early Greek
and Roman civilizations
Compare and contrast the beginnings of
civilization
Describe the achievements of ancient
Discuss the movements of Hebrew peoples
Identify how the beliefs of Judaism set the
stage for Christs life
Explain the importance of early trade routes
Describe developments of the Tang and Song
Dynasties in
Trace voyages resulting in colonization in
Study role of
Trace the rise of Alexander the Great
Civics and Government
Trace the forms of government in ancient
Outline the founding of the
Identify governments in
Define, compare the
citizens role in
Geography
Explain the components and use of maps
Locate and label all the worlds continents
Explain reasons for locations of eastern
hemisphere major cities
Identify climate regions of the eastern
hemisphere
Explain caring of natural resources
Economics
Trace the relationship between agriculture and
emergence of cities
Describe how environment contributes to how
people make a living
Individuals, Society, and
Culture
Understand the importance of developing a
personal relationship with Christ
Recognize the influence of peer relationships
Understand how ones values and attitudes
influence our choices
Identify how various groups grow to form and
affect a society
Understand cultures change by technology and
migration of people
Compare Adventist beliefs with eastern
religions and philosophies
Examine Seventh-day Adventist global outreach
TECHNOLOGY
Demonstrate proper use/care of computers,
input/output devices
Learn to troubleshoot for basic malfunctions
Practice keyboarding, using correct hand
position and posture
Use word processing, editing and file
management skills
Begin using presentation software
Use electronic resources to enhance and access
information
Know proper technology terms
Understand consumer issues regarding
technology
Investigate technology-related occupations
Use courtesy while sharing computer time
Become aware of legal issues when using
software
Identify computer abuse including use of
Internet