CHC Lesson Plans: Sixth Grade

MATHEMATICS
Multiplying and dividing decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and signed numbers
Estimating roots; rounding mixed numbers
Prime factorization
Integers, irrational numbers, Roman numerals
Geometry: planes, lines, angles, polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals
Circles: circumference, pi, area, arcs, sectors, concentric circles
Algebraic concepts and procedures (variables, evaluating, substitution)
Graphs: Linear functions, analyzing functional relationships, rates

LANGUAGE ARTS
Increased reading comprehension
Literary elements: setting, character, plot, and theme
Literary devices including irony, literary perspective, personification, and more
Spelling and vocabulary development
Parts of Speech: sentence structure, adjective-adverb confusion, conjunctions
Usage: subject-verb agreement, compound subjects and verbs, possessive nouns
Mechanics: commas, semi-colons, quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphens
Composition: paragraph, drafting, transitions, editing, proofreading, essays

SCIENCE
Physics: mass, density, gravity, and buoyancy; types of energy and transfer of energy; electricity and magnetism; simple machines
Chemistry: classification of matter; parts of the atom; three states of matter; solubility
Biology: Food chains; interdependence; climates; conservation and wise use of natural resources; weather, soil, and species in seven major biomes
Astronomy: Constellations, rotation and revolution, gravity, lunar phases, eclipses, aurorae, nuclear fusion, white dwarf stars, supernovae, terrestrial and jovian planets, greenhouse effect, comets, meteors, Milky Way, star birth, Big Bang

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
World cultures and geography
Prehistory, Israel, Greeks, Romans
Christianity, Byzantium, Rise of Islam
Europe: Middle Ages and Renaissance
China, Japan, India, Africa, Russia, North America, Latin America

RELIGION
Deeper understanding of the teachings of Holy Mother Church
Challenge of a living faith: service to others, obedience, prayer, charity, evangelization

ELECTIVES

Product Code: LP6
Format: Softcover
Binding: Loose-leaf, 3-hole drilled
Page Count: 132 pages
Dimensions: 8.5″×11″
ISBN: 9781946207616
Returnable? No, view return policy.
Consumable? Yes, purchase one per student.
Answer key: None required.

Q: What is the difference between core and non-core subjects?

A: A helpful feature of CHC lesson plans is the distinction between core and non-core subjects. Core subjects are the “basic essentials” of education, often thought of as the “Three R’s.” Core subjects such as math, grammar, and science are clearly labeled as such in CHC’s daily lesson plans, making it delightfully easy to trim the day’s schedule as needed. CHC’s flexible program allows non-core subjects, such as Latin, art, and penmanship, to be returned to the schedule as time permits; the focus on core subjects ensures that the student will be exposed to all that is necessary for his grade level, without placing undue demands on student or teacher in times of family “overload.”

Q: I like the idea of lesson plans, but want to retain control over what I teach and when I teach it. I am wary of plans that are overstructured. Can you give me an idea of CHC’s approach?

A: CHC lesson plans combine the flexibility of a self-designed curriculum with the reassurance of knowing that one is providing a complete education. By following CHC’s lesson plans, homeschooling parents have the assurance that “all the bases are covered,” so that they can relax and enjoy sharing in the academic discoveries of their children. With CHC’s lesson plans, the family tailors the studies to fit the family; with public school, private school, or a very structured home study school, the program tailors the family to fit the studies.

Q: I would like to purchase one copy of the lesson plans and copy it for my other children. Would this break the copyright since I’m only using them with my children and not a group?

A: The copyright on lesson plans is a standard copyright, which allows unlimited use of the material as long as copies are not made of the work. If families were to photocopy the plans for more than one child – for all the children in the family – then the price of the plans would have to be much higher. The additional bonus to using one lesson plan per child is twofold: You will enjoy writing in the plans and having a permanent record to look back on, and we are constantly updating and adding new materials and ideas when we reprint each lesson plan. We both win when the copyright law is honored; CHC and its authors and artists receive payment they have earned, which in turn enables CHC to continue to publish more materials for your growing family!