Welcome to 6th Grade
Language and Literature
In 6th grade Language and Literature, students practice their skills of analyzing, organizing, producing text, and using language. Our units encourage students to think about concepts like who they are as a reader and writer, their roles and responsibilities in a community, how language helps us express our identity and emotions, how setting and circumstances affect our experiences, and how audience and purpose shape our communication. We read one book as a whole group (Seedfolks by Paul Fleishman) as well as have students foster their own independent reading. Students write personal narratives, short stories, and poetry as well as informational and analytical writing and research. Students read as writers and learn different ways to use language through our weekly dissection of sentences from literature. 6th graders gain foundational skills that will deepen and grow as they move through middle school. In Language and Literature, students are encouraged to think like real writers and readers and to use that thinking to become better people.
Math
Welcome to 6th Grade Math! As many students enter their middle school years, math tends to fall behind as a favorite school subject. We often here the phrase "I'm not good at math!" The teachers at Lincoln are dedicated to building problem solving skills and confidence within our students to eliminate the feeling of "not being good at math." We believe that changing the mindset around math allows students to overcome their fear of numbers, and learn important life skills.
What will students learn in 6th Grade Math:
- Unit 1: Numerical Expressions and Factors
- Unit 2: Fractions and Decimals
- Unit 3: Algebraic Expressions
- Unit 4: Area of Polygons
- Unit 5: Ratios and Rates
- Unit 6: Integers and Coordinate Plane
- Unit 7: Equations and Inequalities
- Unit 8: Surface Area and Volume
- Unit 9: Statistical Measures
- Unit 10: Data Analysis
We will use various different approaches to teaching this units throughout the year. Some of the fun activities that we do during the year to show mastery of these skills include a Ratio and Rates Project, Cereal Box Construction Project, School Data Analysis Project, any many more.
There are several Math classes that 6th graders can be in:
- Math 6
- Math 7/8 (accelerated course combining 7th grade and 8th grade math)
- Pro Math 6
- Study Skills Math (small intervention class designed to target individual needs)
-Ms. Lee, Mr. Allen, and Ms. Spangler
Science
In 6th grade, students embark on an exciting journey to discover the wonders of Earth Science. The year begins with an introduction to the scientific process and hands-on lab safety and procedures, setting the stage for a year of exploration and discovery. Throughout the year, students investigate topics such as the water cycle, weather and climate, geological processes and Earth’s timeline, natural disasters, natural resources, and even venture beyond our planet to explore astronomy. It’s a year filled with curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Individuals and Society
6th grade Individuals and Societies (Social Studies) students study the four domains of social studies--geography, history, civics, and economics--within the scope of the Western Hemisphere. The geography focus is map skills and tools along with the theme of Human-Environment Interaction. In civics and economics, we lay the groundwork for future exploration by investigating the spectrum of authoritarian to democratic government systems and market to command economic systems. We also study the history and culture of ancient civilizations of the Americas. Additionally, developing independent research skills is a focus of this class. All of this is done through an IB lens, with students assessed on four IB criteria--Knowing and Understanding, Investigating, Communicating, and Thinking Critically.
