In Sixth Grade, the students study American History from the Antebellum period to the present time. They learn a variety of study skills, such as note taking and the use of a number of information sources which include the internet. They can then share their work with the community through power point presentations, research papers, or other projects of their choice.
During the course of this study they examine the people, the periods, and the social and political movements that have shaped this country. These include the experiences of various ethnic groups, the Civil War and the Reconstruction Period which followed, and the civil rights movements of people of color, to name a few.
A number of the field trips support this history curriculum. The children visit the United Nations, the Tenement Museum, the Harlem Studio Museum, and the Apollo Theater, all in New York City. Every May, they spend four days in Washington, D.C.
Related to the D.C. trip, we also focus on the Holocaust to prepare for our visit to the Holocaust Museum there. The children view a class collection of videos, and read from an extensive class library on this topic.
Through the use of a middle school reading and math curriculum, the students hone their language arts and math skills. In reading, they study the elements of literature as a part of their basal skills work. They write extensively on the novels they read as they learn to write and proofread analytical essays. Poetry and letter writing are also practiced. Our literature curriculum supports our social studies work through stories of the experiences of many diverse ethnic groups who are part of our history.
In math, previous skills are reinforced while new skills are introduced. There is a significant pre-algebra content in the work we do as we advance through the material. We supplement our text work with daily problem solving activities and a periodical math magazine.
With the addition of an interactive white board, we access the Internet for full class use of various websites. The children also use the board for their own research project presentations.
As the graduating class, the Sixth Grade assumes the role of school leaders. They assist with younger classes, conduct school tours, learn to work as a team to set an example for the other students to follow, and participate in school-community projects.
They are also preparing to move on! As they look to the future, they work to become organized, independent, responsible students who can meet whatever challenge their new schools might offer.
| Solving Math Puzzles |
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| CSI BioBus : Future Women of Science |
| Performing at the Apollo Theater! |
| Friendships across the ages |
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| Holiday shopping with the Sixth Grade Elves |
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