Course Description
Grade 6
Art
Philosophy Statement: God, The Master Artist, is the author of all creation. The universe He created is full of colors, textures, patterns, shapes, and form to explore. God has gifted individuals with creative expressions and abilities. Through the use of meaningful artistic expressions and experiences, students are given opportunities to utilize their abilities to glorify God. The visual arts can have a powerful impact upon its viewing audience. Realization of such power is an exciting responsibility for students to demonstrate their Christian testimony to the community and society through the use of
creative expression.
Course Objective: The students will be introduced to and participate with various art medias. They will utilize the techniques and knowledge learned to complete art projects.
Textbooks: None
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Time Allotment: 45 minutes per day, 1 day per week
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Grade 6
Band
Philosophy Statement: God created the world with innumerous sounds. Since the beginning God has given music to mankind to enrich lives and to enhance man’s expression of love to his Creator. The Bible gives several instances when men and women glorify and praise God through singing and the use of instruments. Through the study and performance of music, students can focus their gifts and talents into expression that reflect His beauty. Music is a gift from God.
Course Objective: To prepare for two concerts: the Elementary Christmas concert and the Parade of Bands concert. While preparing for these two concerts, the sixth grade band will educate itself through weekly lessons of learning new rhythms, dynamics, notes, musical terms, enharmonic notes, time signatures, chromatics, and scales. All sixth grade band members have an opportunity to participate in the solo ensemble contest which is hosted by The Des Moines Public Schools in late February. This is on a volunteer basis only.
Textbooks: The Standard of Excellence Book II (The Blue Book)
Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Copyright 1993
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· Musical instruments
· Lesson books
· Pencils
Time Allotment: 40 minutes per day, two days per week
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· Six grade band members may choose to participate in MS Jazz Band if their instrumentation is needed
· Students are nominated for an honor band
· Christmas concert
· Parade of Bands concert
· Sole ensemble contest
Course Description
Grade 6
Bible
Philosophy Statement: The purpose of Christian education is to equip the Christian young person with the necessary skills to succeed in life. As such, it is necessary to provide the student with a realistic, bibliocentric view of the world around him. Our desire is to develop in the student the mind of Christ. To this end, biblical truth and the teaching of a biblical worldview will be integrated in all academic disciplines, from preschool to high school.
Course Objective: The students will survey part of the Old Testament, conduct an in-depth study of selected Old Testament passages, and participate in activities to help them apply the Scriptures to important issues faced by sixth grade students. The students will become acquainted with Biblical history, and see God’s faithfulness to his people throughout time.
Textbook: The Story of God and His People, The House of Israel
Christian Schools International
Copyright 1998
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Time Allotment: 20-30 minutes per day, 4 days per week
Chapel, once weekly for 40 minutes
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Course Description
Grade 6
Language
Philosophy Statement: God is the Supreme Communicator and has spoken to His people in many ways. In His goodness, He has given us gifts and abilities to read, write, listen, and speak. These language arts skills are the foundation and gateway to all learning. Understanding and developing these gifts is essential in language arts instruction. Through the study of language arts students will develop written and oral skills that are necessary in becoming life-long learners of God and His word, which in turn will enable them to be salt and light to the world.
Course Objective: The students will clearly and correctly express themselves in various forms of writing, including reports, articles for publication, stories, and letter writing. They will understand and correctly use punctuation and will understand all parts of speech.
Textbook: God’s Gift of Language C
A Beka Book
Copyright 2001
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Time Allotment: 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Library/ Media Center
Philosophy Statement: Learning to use and appreciate the library is a life-long skill. It cuts across all curricular areas school-wide. “A library is a gathering of ideas, of information—put in order and shared.” (Compton’s Encyclopedia, 1993.) Every student using the library learns more about God’s truth and applying this truth to daily life. The library is a place where students can find needed information and good literature to feed their growing and developing minds.
Course Objective: Students will be introduced to materials suitable for their reading level, review proper library behavior, library procedures, and book care. They will continue to learn about various genres and the famous authors in various genres, become familiar with the reference section, and the use of various types of reference books. Students will learn about using discernment in choosing library materials.
Textbooks: None
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Time Allotment: 45 minutes per day, 1 day per week
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Course Description
Grade 6
Math
Philosophy Statement: God is a God of order, and through the study of mathematics, students will appreciate the orderliness, exactness, and completeness that God has infused throughout his creation. Through the study of mathematics, students can develop a better appreciation of the infinite wisdom of God when compared to the finiteness of man.
Course Objective: The students will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform basic mathematical functions and problem solving in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, pre-algebra, and geometry.
Textbook: Math 6
Scott Foresman–Addison Wesley
Copyright 2002
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Time Allotment: 40 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Course Description
Grade 6
Physical Education
Philosophy Statement: Physical Education is that area which centers on man and his physical development. After an individual accepts Jesus Christ as his personal
Savior, the individual should maintain and develop his body to the glory of God. Physical Education focuses on increasing student’s knowledge and affecting student’s attitudes and behaviors relative to physical activities. Through the study of many physical activities, students will be encouraged to incorporate some form of physical activity into their lifestyle.
Course Objective: Students will be encouraged to demonstrate maximum participation in physical activity. Students will be prepared for activities they can use for their own lifetime of physical fitness.
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Time Allotment: 45 minutes per day, 1 day per week
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Grade 6
Reading
Philosophy Statement: God is the Supreme Communicator and has spoken to His people in many ways. In His goodness, He has given us gifts and abilities to read, write, listen, and speak. These language arts skills are the foundation and gateway to all learning. Understanding and developing these gifts is essential in language arts instruction. Through the study of language arts students will develop written and oral skills that are necessary in becoming life-long learners of God and His word, which in turn will enable them to be salt and light to the world.
Course Objective: The students will read various forms of literature including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and biographies, and will be able to recognize the author’s purpose and design for writing. In addition, the students will write responses to their reading, will demonstrate an understanding of character relationships, point of view, themes, and mood. They will practice various reading comprehension skills such as drawing conclusions, sequencing events, and cause and effect. Students will also understand related vocabulary and will learn to spell the words correctly. Throughout the year students will be required to read individually and summarize their reading in completion of Home Reading Logs.
Textbook: Reading for Christian Schools Level 6
Bob Jones University Press
Copyright 1998
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Time Allotment: 35 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Grade 6
Science
Philosophy Statement: Science instruction equips students to know and experience God’s basic eternal truths revealed through His creation. Science deepens the students’ faith, understanding, and awareness of the eternal power and divine nature of God. (Romans 1:20)
Course Objective: The students will explore and experience a variety of areas within the field of science including life, physical, and earth sciences through the use of reading, research, observation, discussion, participation in individual and group projects, and utilization of the scientific research process and experiments.
Textbook: Science
Harcourt
Copyright 2005
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Time Allotment: 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Grade 6
Social Studies
Philosophy Statement: From creation to the present day, God has been involved in the governing of man. By studying the past, we see how God works His will in the lives of those who follow Him and how He has spoken and intervened in history. The study of history should yield an appreciation and realization of the things God has accomplished through people and nations since the creation of the world and His love and concern as He controls the events of world history.
Course Objective: The students will explore the geography and history of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America, the West Indies, and South America.
Textbook: New World History & Geography
A Beka Book
Copyright 2001
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Time Allotment: 40 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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