General Objectives

6th Grade

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At the end of school year, the students from 6th Grade, are gonna be able to:

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • Students will develop analytical skills in reading literature by citing multiple pieces of textual evidence to support both explicit and inferred interpretations.

    They will identify themes or central ideas, tracing their development throughout a text, and provide objective summaries. Students will explore how elements such as setting, character, and plot interact within stories and dramas, while interpreting the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.

    They will analyze how literary structures, such as poems or dramatic forms, contribute to meaning, and compare different perspectives within texts.

    Additionally, students will compare written literature with its multimedia adaptations and explore how fictional portrayals interact with historical accounts to understand how authors alter history.

  • Students will develop the ability to critically analyze informational texts by citing textual evidence to support explicit and inferred understanding.

    They will determine central ideas, summarizing texts without personal bias, and examine how key individuals, events, or ideas are introduced and developed. Students will interpret word meanings, including figurative and technical language, and analyze how different text structures contribute to the development of ideas.

    Additionally, they will evaluate an author’s point of view and distinguish supported claims from unsupported ones, while comparing and contrasting different presentations of similar events across texts.

  • Students will develop strong writing skills by composing well-organized arguments, informative texts, and narratives that demonstrate clear reasoning, relevant evidence, and effective use of structure and style.

    They will introduce and support claims with credible sources, use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary, and clarify relationships between ideas using appropriate transitions.

    Through informative writing, students will convey ideas and concepts by selecting and analyzing relevant content, while their narratives will demonstrate effective use of techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and sensory language.

    Additionally, students will use technology to produce and publish their writing, conduct short research projects, gather and evaluate information from multiple sources, and write routinely for various tasks, purposes, and audiences, maintaining formal style and appropriate conclusions across different forms of writing.

  • Students will engage effectively in various collaborative discussions (one-on-one, group, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

    They will come to discussions prepared, using evidence from required material to probe and reflect on ideas.

    Students will follow discussion rules, set goals, define roles, and contribute detailed responses to specific questions.

    They will demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing, interpret information presented in diverse formats, and critically assess a speaker’s argument by distinguishing supported claims from unsupported ones.

    Additionally, students will present their ideas logically, with appropriate use of eye contact, volume, and pronunciation, include multimedia elements to enhance presentations, and adapt their speech to different contexts while demonstrating formal English when needed.

  • Students will develop and demonstrate a strong command of the conventions of standard English Grammar usage, and mechanics in both writing and speaking.

    They will accurately apply knowledge of sentence structures, punctuation, and spelling while selecting precise language to express ideas effectively.

    Through various strategies, including context clues, root words, and reference tools, students will clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words, interpret figurative language, and expand their academic vocabulary, enhancing their overall comprehension and expression skills.

Mathematics

  • Develop students' understanding of number systems and counting techniques by exploring acoustic and resultative counting across various ranges, deepening their knowledge of positional value from units to millions, and practicing rounding to the nearest ten and hundred.

    Students will also engage with palindromic numbers, explore Roman and Mayan numeral systems, and gain an introduction to negative numbers, fostering a comprehensive grasp of numerical concepts.

  • Develop students' geometric and spatial reasoning through hands-on experimentation with pattern blocks to explore systematic thinking and geometric concepts such as regularity, symmetry, and convexity.

    Reinforce geometry vocabulary and introduce students to Eulerian paths and circuits through the Königsberg bridge problem.

    Build skills in drawing 3D shapes using tools such as rulers and protractors, and understand different developments of prisms, pyramids, and round solids.

    Strengthen spatial visualization by constructing figures from different views, programming a robot to draw regular polygons, and representing points on coordinate axes.

    Additionally, students will explore transformations such as symmetry, rotations, and translations, analyze puzzle solutions, and compose a written report on their findings.

  • Explore patterns in the measurement of polygon areas and angles using a geoboard, and analyze growth patterns in 3D shapes to calculate their area and volume.

    Develop an initial understanding of functions as a process that transforms elements based on specific rules, and discover their graphical representations.

  • Develop students' understanding of measurement and geometry through hands-on exploration, including discovering different methods to create 1 m² with paper, and drawing real-scale and scaled-down 3D shapes.

    Enhance their ability to estimate volume and weight through experimental methods, and practice identifying and performing operations with USD currency.

    Build skills in measuring and drawing angles in real-world contexts, and develop geometric strategies for measuring areas of polygons and circles by connecting them to familiar areas.

Español

  • Los alumnos leerán comprensivamente diversos tipos de texto para satisfacer sus necesidades de información y conocimiento.

    Participarán en la producción original de diversos tipos de texto escrito.

    Reflexionarán consistentemente sobre las características, funcionamiento y uso del sistema de escritura (aspectos gráficos, ortográficos, de puntuación y morfosintácticos).

    Identificarán y analizarán distintos tipos de textos literarios.

Science

  • Students will explore the world around them and the universe beyond.

    The main objectives of this course include understanding the Earth's systems, such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere, and how they interact with each other.

    Students learn about natural processes like weather patterns, the water cycle, and geological changes.

    They also investigate the solar system, including planets, moons, and stars, to grasp how celestial bodies influence life on Earth.

    Additionally, students develop skills in scientific inquiry, enabling them to ask questions, conduct experiments, and analyze data.

    Overall, the goal is to foster a curiosity about the Earth and space while building a strong foundation in scientific principles that will prepare students for future learning.

Social Studies

  • Students will understand the interconnectedness of global history, cultures, and societies.

    Through a chronological exploration, students will learn about the foundations of human civilization, the development of early cultures, ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as significant historical events and their impact on the world.

    Additionally, they will develop historical thinking skills, including analyzing primary and secondary sources, evaluating historical evidence, and constructing informed narratives about the past.

SEL

  • Develop social and emotional skills, attitudes, and competencies to help them become well-rounded individuals who can effectively navigate their personal and social lives.

Global Citizen Learning

  • Learn digital citizenship, covering online etiquette, internet safety, privacy, cybersecurity, critical thinking, copyright, research skills, safe social media use (if age-appropriate), digital balance, ethical decision-making, and digital literacy.

    These lessons align with Common Core Standards, aiming to foster responsible, ethical, and informed digital citizens who can navigate the online world safely and respectfully.

  • Cultivate an understanding and appreciation of sustainable practices and their impact on the environment, society, and personal well-being.

    Through interactive learning experiences, students learn about the concept of sustainability, including conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and promoting biodiversity.

    They develop the knowledge and skills to make informed choices that support sustainability in their daily lives, empowering them to be responsible stewards of the environment and engage in critical thinking about the global challenges and opportunities related to sustainability.

    This objective aims to instill a lifelong commitment to sustainable practices and environmental consciousness.

  • Students learn about the UN's mission, history, and key agencies while exploring critical global topics such as peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, and humanitarian efforts.

    They develop skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and intercultural communication, enabling them to engage in informed discussions about pressing global issues and participate in model UN simulations.

Ciencias de la Salud

  • Perfeccionamiento de las capacidades condicionales y coordinativas a través de las distintas disciplinas deportivas a impartir, así como la implementación del entrenamiento funcional.

  • Fomentar la elección de alimentos más saludables conociendo los macronutrientes y micronutrientes de los alimentos, los alimentos con mayor aporte nutricional y leyendo las etiquetas nutrimentales.

Música

  • Participar en proyectos individuales y grupales con instrumentos como el piano y las percusiones.

    Desarrollar la audición analítica de los elementos que componen el lenguaje musical.

    Conocer y reconocer los periodos de la música así como sus principales expositores.

    Aplicar conocimientos y utilizarlos en la improvisación , composición e interpretación a través del uso de la tecnología.

Atelier

  • Expresar y crear trabajos de arte a partir de la observación de nuestro entorno natural, plantas, paisajes, animales, entorno cultural, vida cotidiana y familiar. Expresar emociones e ideas en sus obras de arte a partir de la experimentación con diversos materiales.

STEM

  • Students integrate technology, including common machines and HTML language, for research and problem-solving.

    They engage in engineering design projects (e.g., bridge construction), explore interdisciplinary connections, and develop communication and collaboration skills for STEAM projects, preparing them to excel in real-world problem-solving.