The Wonder of Grade 6: Full Year
What an exhilarating time you are entering! Your child is moving towards another turbulent time of change. The word "adolescence" literally means the process of developing from a child into an adult. Throughout the year, Daily Wonder will offer parent education and reflective tools to help support you as the parent of a pre-teen! How wonderful to support your child from a place of trust and inner knowing that they are exactly where they should be. As your child reaches for more independence, they meet the world with a critical eye. This critical eye comes with a powerful emotional burst, and the logical aspect will still be developing over the next few years.
The curriculum offers your child scientific phenomenon to observe and to practice reporting objectively. The history curriculum moves away from myth and into recorded history, with many biographies of historical figures to discuss and debate. This will satisfy your child on many levels, and they will flourish through Daily Wonder!
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Year Overview
MONTH 1: The Wonder of the Geology
- Science
- Language Arts
- Arts Education
- Creative Thinking
The study of Geology brings the students down to the earth, with a focus on the layers that make up the ground we stand on. The local landscape offers great opportunities to explore the wonders of the mineral world. Charles Kovacs' book; Geology, informs this unit.
MONTH 2: The Wonder of the Roman Times
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
Roman times connect beautifully to Ancient Greece. With some mythical stories of Rome’s beginning, we move into historical life and times of the Roman Empire, and see the foundation of structure and idea that we utilize in our lives today.
MONTH 3: The Wonder of Geometry
- Math
- Arts Education
- Social Studies
- Personal Awareness
An introduction to the compass and protractor takes place. The wonder of the tools that allow for precision in geometry. A balanced artistic and mathematical experience unfolds as your child awakens to the beauty and wonder of the next steps in geometry.
MONTH 4: The Wonder of Economics
- Math
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Creative Thinking
- Social Responsibility
Understanding the history of economics, beginning with the indigenous people, bartering, and trading, and following its unfolding into today’s economic system. Learning takes place through practical activities such as business ideas, and start-ups, basic banking, and money management.
MONTH 5: TheWonder of European Geography
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Positive Personal and Cultural Identity
Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities.
The history of Rome and the Middle Ages lends perfectly to the study of the continent of Europe. Learning about the variety of culture and language within such proximity brings a new wonder and appreciation for Europe.
MONTH 6: The Wonder of the Fall of Rome
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Communication
Reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire will be explored. This block encompasses the spread of Christianity.
MONTH 7: The Wonder of Astronomy
- Science
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Creative Thinking
- Communication
As students wake up more fully to their surroundings, not only do they study the ground they are standing on, but they also look up to investigate the stars above. Through observation, sketching and highlights of great astronomers the wonder of the skies open.
MONTH 8: The Wonder of Continental Geography
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Math
- Social Awareness and Responsibility
Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge.
This block focuses on the continent you are living on. With ever widening steps, from local region, to country, you have now expanded to look broadly at an entire continent. Mapmaking, stories, themes of exploration and indigenous values make up this investigation.
MONTH 9:
The Wonder of Physics
- Science
- Language Arts
- Personal Awareness
This is the first laboratory science. Students will have opportunity to experiment with the wonder of acoustics, optics, and heat.
MONTH 10: The Wonder of Medieval Times
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Communication
Students will delve into the history of the feudal system of Europe. This will cover the Rise of Islam and the time of the Crusades.