Grade Six Curriculum Picks
Note: These Grade Six Picks can be purchased from Homeschool Canada (order using the the HCOS Curriculum Order Form). Some options may also be available to borrow from the the Learning Commons Search Portal and/or via the the OverDrive virtual eBook library.
Vendor websites are pick-and-choose and some optional or alternate suggestions may be listed, so select your items with care.
Overview Of Grade 6 Curriculum Picks
Here is an overview of the curriculum picks that we suggest for Grade 6. Please note that some subjects provide more than one option. For more information about the curriculum, please refer to the information under Detailed Information for Grade 6 Curriculum Picks.
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English Language Arts (three options) |
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Mathematics (two options)
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Science (multiple options)
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth/Space
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Social Studies (five options)
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Bible/Christian Studies |
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Optional Resources (not detailed below)
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Detailed Information for Grade 46 Curriculum Picks Picks
English Language Arts
Language Lessons for a Living Education 6 and The 10 Minute Bible Journey (Mason)
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Type of Resource: workbook and supplementary book
Description: students will focus on the essentials of written communication as they master and apply their skills to grammar, spelling, reading comprehension, and vocabulary expansion. Independent reading and writing proficiency are developed by consistently writing clear, effective sentences within dynamic paragraphs. In practising these skills, students will start to incorporate more creative challenges, such as figures of speech and descriptive writing. Students will also review and integrate the eight parts of speech, tricky words and verbs, parts of a story, poems, Bible genres, map studies, picture observation, and much more. With a large Teacher Aids section included, students are equipped to meet any writing challenge.
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Type of Resource: novel with workbook Description: High-quality, detailed questions and support materials go beyond the typical drill questions. Find proof from the text that shows Mama is determined and quick-thinking. Put events at the end of World War II in order that they happened in the novel. Find examples of foreshadowing in the story and explain what it may be hinting at. Match vocabulary words to their underlined synonyms in the sentences. Create questions for the game Jeopardy using information from the story. Conduct an interview with one of the characters from the book with questions and the character's response. Additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel:
Reviews (scroll down on left side) Other Optional or Supplementary Resources (free Number the Stars Bonus Worksheets) PDF Samples (select sample page images on the left side),
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Amos Fortune, Free Man (or similar) novel with Progeny Press Study Guide
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Type of Resource: novel with workbook Description: provides a Christian perspective to classic literature through reading comprehension and literary analysis activities. Vocabulary words are used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. About the Novel: biographical; based on a true story. For the first 15 years of his life, Amos Fortune was At-mun, prince of an African tribe. He always believed that, as a future king, he was to live to serve his people. But At-mun's life is turned upside down when he and many of his people are captured and brought to the United States to be sold as slaves. At-mun is purchased by a kind Quaker family, who gives him the name Amos and welcome him into their home. Under the care of the Copelands, Amos learns to read and speak English and learns about their God. When Amos comes to understand that as a child of God his royal heritage has been restored, his life is transformed.
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Math
Singapore Math Standards Edition edition is not mentioned here because as the grades progress, it is more difficult to "jump in" to this method of learning. It is still a strong option and can be considered for students looking for an academically rigorous curriculum. A A placement test is strongly recommended before selecting a level.
Option 1: Math Lessons for a Living Education 6 Student Workbook & Teacher Guide Set
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Description: This engaging, story-based approach puts math into context for your student as they build connections between mathematical concepts and their own
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Option 2: Jump Math New Canadian Edition 6.1 and 6.2 Student Assessment & Practice (AP) Book 6 (Parts 1 and 2)
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Type of Resource:
Description:
NOTE: The New Canadian edition of AP Book 6 is printed in two parts, Book 6.1 and Book 6.2. In order to cover the full curriculum, students will need both parts. The Teacher's Resource is highly recommended and is free when you create an account at https://jumpmath.org/.
Teacher Resource/Lesson Plans (free when you register online) Other Optional or Supplementary Resources
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Science Science
Biology
Option 1: Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology Textbook* and Student Notebooking Journal*
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Option 2: The Electrifying Nervous System by Master Books, AND Elementary Anatomy: Nervous, Respiratory, Circulatory Systems Teacher Guide
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Type of Resource: Hardcover Textbook Description: God created you with much care, love and incredible design. Developed by a homeschooling pediatrician, this book focuses on the amazing design and functionality of the human
Learn interesting and important facts about why you sleep, the function of the central nervous system, what foods can superpower your brain functions, and much more in a wonderful exploration of the brain and how it controls the wondrous machine known as your body!
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Chemistry
Candy Chemistry Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos
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Physics
Forces & Motion: From High-speed Jets to Wind-up Toys (textbook, student journal, teacher's guide)
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Type of Resource: home education teacher's guide, student book, student journal
Description:
The full-colour student book is filled with 20 hands-on activities that ignite a sense of curiosity about the wonderful God has made. Concepts are introduced in an engaging way - by highlighting the science behind kids at play, like rollerskating, skateboarding, and even running. By guiding students through these easy to understand investigations, they learn to explain, apply, expand, and assess what they have personally observed! Learn how to:
This student journal provides a vital place for you to save information about your investigations, projects, and ideas, as well as reflect on what you have learned and why it is important. The journal is filled with:
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Earth/Space
Solar System by Classroom Complete Press
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Science/Social Studies
The options in this section can be utilized where resources in Science or Social Studies do not provide a way to interact with the material presented. Teachers and students can pick and choose organizers that appeal to them and are readily adaptable to the material they are learning.
Option 1: The Elementary Teacher's Big Book of Graphic Organizers, Gr 5-12
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Option 2: 3-D Graphic Organizers: 20 Easy-to-Make Learning Tools That Reinforce Key Concepts (Grades 3 - 6)
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Type of Resource: Description: bring a new dimension to graphic organizers-and increase students' ability to learn and remember important content-area information-with these 20 engaging learning tools. Each organizer comes with a ready-to-go template, easy step-by-step directions, and ideas for using it across the curriculum. The finished three-dimensional products serve as powerful reference tools-and make a great classroom display to show off what students have learned. Great for individual, small-group, and whole-class learning! |
Social Studies
Economy and Globalization by Classroom Complete Press
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Type of Resource: workbook
Description: debates the pros and cons of nationalization and privatization as it relates to the global economy. Review the early history of currency, from the barter system to metal money, then finally what we use today. Go back to the Great Depression and act out a scene to showcase the economic hardships faced by people living during this era. Hold a panel discussion on international immigration policy. Design your own multinational company and write a business plan. Write a case study about a particular example of outsourcing. Conduct a class debate about whether or not trends towards economic globalization have been good for people around the world. Practice exchanging world currencies using up-to-date currency exchange rates in an international airport. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. Highlights:
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Shannen and the Dream for a School by Janet Wilson
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Use this book with one of the "Graphic Organizers" resources mentioned on this page to assist with learning and reinforcing key concepts. Type of Resource: Biography/Memoir Description: the true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat, a Cree community in Northern Ontario, who have been fighting for a new school since the late 1970s when a fuel leak contaminated their original school building. It is 2008, and thirteen-year-old Shannen and the other students at J.R. Nakogee Elementary are tired of attending class in portables that smell and Shannen will never see her dream fulfilled. Tragically, she was killed in a car crash in 2010. Her family, friends, and supporters are continuing to fight and to honour her memory as they work for equality for children in communities everywhere.
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World Electoral Processes by Classroom Complete Press
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Type of Resource: workbook
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Understanding Propaganda by John Joseph Micklos
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Use this book with one of the "Graphic Organizers" resources mentioned on this page to assist with learning and reinforcing key concepts. Description: everybody believes they're immune to propaganda, but everyone is wrong about that. Propaganda assaults us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look, and even when we don't think we're looking. Easy-to-understand text, simple infographics, and lots of examples help kids learn how to crack the code of propaganda and learn how to use their brains to decide when they are being manipulated into believing lies presented as the truth.
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Understanding Social Media by Pamela Jain Dell
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Use this book with one of the "Graphic Organizers" resources mentioned on this page to assist with learning and reinforcing key concepts. Type of Resource: nonfiction book
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Bible/Christian Studies
Who Am I? And What Am I Doing Here? by David Webb and John Hay (Apologia)
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Type of Resource: textbook
Description: Students will develop a healthy, biblical self-image based on these truths:
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