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| Sixth Grade Curriculum
Math
- Introduction to Algebra; ratios; proportions; geometric drawing with
instruments; business math, including interest, percentage, discount,
proportion
Literature and Grammar
- Advanced grammar / descriptive and expository writing, composition,
including business letters and journalism; tales of chivalry, poetry,
ballads.
Science
- Mineralogy; physics (acoustics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and
heat); beginning astronomy; continue reproductive systems; continuation
of gardening and nature studies.
Music - Singing; recorder; violin, descant, alto and tenor recorders, strings and winds
Art
- Calligraphy; painting of landscapes, color contrasts, triads, and
spectrum; exact geometric drawing / black and white drawing.
Foreign Language - reading texts, humorous stories, free translations
Handwork
- sewing stuffed animals and pattern making / modeling bas-relief in
Roman style; beginning use of saws, rasps, gouges etc. to shape wood.
History and Social Studies - Roman and medieval history.
Geography - North America; South America.
Movement – Team sports.
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