The Grade Six Program is divided into subject areas. Each subject is presented in a series of modules that include daily lessons and activities. A variety of resources relating to each subject area and topic are provided with each module. These include textbooks, online resources, DVD's and CD's.
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English Language Arts 6
This course consists of three modules, each with 20 lessons. Each lesson has two parts as follows:
Looking into Language: The focus of this part of the lesson which is designed to be completed in about one hour, is on stories, poems, books, plays, and articles Students gain experience in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing.
Looking into Language is a non-consumable print document. Students complete activities and answer questions in their own notebooks or on a computer.
Skill Builders: The focus of this part of the lesson, designed to be completed in about half an hour, is on punctuation, spelling, and grammar activities. Skill Builders is a consumable print document.
Throughout the modules there are references to Internet sites as options for students who have access to the Internet.
There is a separate Home Instructor’s Guide and Assignment Booklet for each module. Detailed information is provided to home instructors on ways they can assist their child’s learning.
In addition to the three core modules, students will complete novel studies in consultation with teachers. There are a variety of print and online choices available.
Overview of English Language Arts Modules
Module Two: Looking Up
The texts in this module are about space and astronauts’ experiences in space; the sky; clouds; birds; and fireworks. The focus is on managing information with an emphasis on pre-writing steps. Students choose a topic; identify an audience, form and purpose; and research and organize material.
Module Three: The Creature World
The focus of this module is on communicating ideas using well-organized, clear, and precise language. Activities include giving speeches and writing business and personal letters. The texts in the Looking Into Language lessons deal with real and imaginary creatures.
Module Four: In the Days of Knights
This module uses texts drawn from Arthurian legends and the fields of chivalry, heraldry, and knighthood. The focus is on the use of exploratory language.
Overview of Mathematics 6
The Math 6 program consists of three terms. Each term contains 50 lessons on key concepts linked to the Western Protocols math curriculum. Each module begins with a pretest, and includes send-in activities and tests on key concepts.
Term 1: Number Concepts and Operations
Term 2: Patterns, Variables and Equations, Measurement Concepts
Term 3: Triangles, Polygons, Data and Probability
Overview of Science 6
This course consists of ten modules, most with 10 lessons. Three of the ten modules have been identified as core modules. Students are expected to complete these three core modules and, in consultation with their teacher, can choose two of the other modules to complete during the school year. Each module is accompanied by its own Activity Workbook and a Home Instructor’s Guide and Assignment Booklet. The course has been designed to use materials found mainly in the home.
Throughout the modules there are references to Internet sites as resource options for students who have access to the Internet.
Students will complete the following three core modules:
Module: Extreme Environments
In this module students will learn what extreme environments are and will study the following extreme environments in detail: volcanoes, deserts, caves, polar regions, the ocean, and space. Students will also learn about some of the special technologies that have been developed to help people explore these unique places and to survive there. In addition students will learn about Canadian contributions to exploration technologies and consider how future technologies may affect them.
Module 2: Microbiology—Life Under the Microscope
In this module students enter the world of microscopic things. After being introduced to microscopes and magnifiers, they learn about cells and the relationship between microorganisms and people.
Module 3: Electrical Energy
This module introduces students to static and current electricity and looks at electrical phenomena such as lightning. Students learn about major discoveries in electricity and about some electricity-related jobs.
Optional Modules
Module 4: People and Electricity
The emphasis of this module is on the ways we use electricity and how electricity is generated. Students are introduced to some of the problems with the most commonly used sources of electrical power generation and examine the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources.
Module 8: The Final Frontier—Exploring Space
This module focuses on space exploration, beginning with an overview of the space race years, continuing with a look at interesting details connected with space exploration, and ending with an exploration of such issues such as space colonization and the question of extraterrestrial life.
Overview of Social Studies 6
The Grade 6 social studies course examines four main areas in the study of people and countries around the world— cultures, governments, environments, and economics. This program encourages students to consider a variety of view points on how people live and how cultures differ. Skills in mapping and graphing, critical thinking, problem solving, research and note-taking are developed in conjunction with activities focusing on the core themes.
This program has been designed for students learning in both online and paper-based distance education environments and is based on the prescribed learning outcomes of the Ministry of Education. In both programs, students are encouraged to use a variety of resources and references to broaden their understanding and support their learning.
This course consists of three modules. Each module contains nine or ten lessons. There is a corresponding Notebook for each module, which contain worksheets for all lesson activities. In addition, there is a Toolbox, which has information on specific skills used throughout the course and a comprehensive glossary.
Module 1: Exploring the Pacific Rim
In this module students choose a Pacific Rim country to study. They explore the physical environment of a Pacific Rim country and the impact on the people.
Module 2: Different People—Different Choices
In module 2 students learn about what makes a community. They explore different governments and global issues such as trade. They also explore Mexico City and compare China and Canada’s constitutions.
Module 3: Being a Good Global Citizen
In this module students examine many different concepts around being a global citizen. They explore possible ways to live including examining harmony, health, and happiness. Students explore how people make a positive difference in our world.
Art 6
Concepts include study of colour (warm and cool, tints and shades), sketching, texture, design, pattern, lettering and sign making, abstract, silhouettes, mounting, and presentation of art work.
Second Language
Students study a second language through oral practise on the computer using an online program called Tell Me More. This is a comprehensive foreign language learning method that combines the richness and quality of its contents with the flexibility and interactive features of multimedia.
Through different types of activities, the method aims to develop the essential skills needed to communicate in a second language: reading and listening, semi-guided speaking and writing, vocabulary and grammar. The student is put in an authentic learning context thanks to different dialogues and videos that illustrate scenes from daily life. The method emphasizes quick familiarization with different sounds specific to the language using recordings of different native speakers. Students are encouraged to participate in a virtual class with their French teacher bi-weekly.
Technology 5
For students with computer access a keyboarding program, CDs and online activities are available.
Health and Career Planning 6
Students are provided with an Agenda to help them develop time management, goal setting and organizational skills.
PE 6
The aim of the Physical Education program is to enable students to develop the knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Students who are involved in community programs earn credit towards completion of the course.
