6th Grade – August Curriculum Overview
Welcome to 6th Grade! August is all about building independence, exploring big ideas, and connecting learning across subjects. Our curriculum blends Earthschool, Montessori, Waldorf, and other holistic approaches—keeping things practical, open-ended, and designed to nurture curiosity and confidence. Activities are hands-on, flexible, and can be adapted for independent or family learning.
Weekly Subjects
- Language Arts (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Read and discuss a legend, myth, or folktale from around the world. Summarize the story and reflect on its lesson.
- Week 2: Start a personal or nature journal—write or sketch about daily experiences, observations, or questions.
- Week 3: Practice research and note-taking: choose a topic (science, history, or a personal interest) and gather facts to share with family.
- Week 4: Write a persuasive letter or short essay about a change you’d like to see in your community or world.
- Spelling:
- Week 1: journey, legend, culture, wisdom, explore, reflect, story, ancient, value, theme
- Week 2: journal, describe, observe, daily, habit, growth, nature, record, curious, detail
- Week 3: research, topic, question, source, fact, explain, present, organize, gather, share
- Week 4: persuade, reason, change, action, voice, support, issue, improve, goal, future
- Reflection Prompt: What new story, idea, or skill did you discover this week?
- Math (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Review place value and operations—practice with real-world numbers (population, distances, recipes).
- Week 2: Fractions, decimals, and percentages—use recipes, measurements, or budgeting activities.
- Week 3: Geometry in nature—find, draw, or build examples of shapes, angles, and patterns outdoors or at home.
- Week 4: Data collection and graphing—track weather, plant growth, or daily routines and display results visually.
- Science (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Earth science: Research and model the layers of the Earth or explore local geology.
- Week 2: Water cycle and weather: Create a simple water cycle model and keep a weather journal.
- Week 3: Ecology: Study a local ecosystem, food web, or environmental issue. Present your findings creatively.
- Week 4: Experiment: Design and conduct a simple science experiment (plant growth, solar oven, or water filtration).
- Reflection Prompt: What did you learn about the Earth and your environment this month?
- Social Studies (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Map skills—draw or label a map of your state, country, or world. Include major landforms and bodies of water.
- Week 2: Ancient civilizations—choose one to research and create a short presentation, poster, or model.
- Week 3: Community and culture—interview a family or community member about traditions or history.
- Week 4: Current events—read or watch news stories and discuss their impact on your life or community.
- Art & Music (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Create art inspired by a myth, legend, or culture you’ve studied.
- Week 2: Build a model or diorama of a landform, ecosystem, or ancient structure.
- Week 3: Explore rhythm and melody with homemade instruments or body percussion.
- Week 4: Free choice: finish an ongoing project, learn a song, or try a new art technique.
- Movement & Outdoor Play (Mon–Thu)
- Each Week: Daily outdoor play, hiking, gardening, yoga/stretching, or team games. Try a new physical challenge or nature activity this month!
Recommended Free Resources
- Khan Academy – Math, science, and humanities lessons.
- CK-12 – Free digital textbooks and interactive lessons.
- National Geographic Kids – Science, geography, and world exploration.
- Smithsonian Kids – Science and history videos and resources.
- Code.org – Free computer science and coding lessons.
August in 6th grade is about building independence, exploring connections, and discovering your place in the world. Choose what inspires your family, and celebrate each new discovery together!