6th Grade

1 year

Classical Bible stories come to life in this comprehensive Bible course designed to give your student a rich overview of the Bible, beginning with the creation and the Kingdom of Israel through the life of Christ. All lessons are geared toward a greater understanding of the Word of God while encouraging practical Christian living.

This course spans generations with topics including God's grand design, Abraham and his descendants, Joshua and the Kingdom of Israel, and Israel's captivity and restoration. New Testament instruction begins with the life of Christ, the ministry of the Apostles, and the contributions of Paul and culminates with his letters.

Topics explored:

• Creation to Moses
• Joshua to Ruth
• The Kingdom of Israel
• The Divided Kingdom
• Captivity and Restoration
• The Life of Jesus
• The Followers of Jesus
• The Apostle Paul

1 year – available as an Honor course

This course communicates the importance of proper language use and the value of reading. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to a number of literary forms including fiction and nonfiction, news and propaganda, poetry, and advertising. Reading, grammar, vocabulary, and literature are integrated to round out the subject matter.

Literacy has a new meaning in the digital age. Not only do students need to learn the English language, but they must be able to communicate using technology. In this course, students examine media and its presence in God's universe.

Topics explored:

• Elements of Grammar
• Grammar Usage
• Writing Skills
• Reading Skills
• Newspapers and Propaganda (Honors Only)
• Literary Forms
• Reading for a Purpose
• Reading a Novel
• Poetry
• Bible Literature (Honors Only)

1 year – available as an Honor course

This course is a comprehensive overview of world geography, continents, and world development in which students visit and learn about culturally diverse countries as they investigate the mysteries of their histories. Through a look at the land and the people who live there, students are introduced not only to modern-day culture but are able to trace its origin to the events and movements that molded it.

As students learn more about people, places, and cultures outside of the United States, they will also study the land and its geography with an emphasis on latitude and longitude, the hemispheres, and regional differences and similarities. Biblical materials infused throughout coursework help students to discuss and evaluate theories, practices, and events from a Christian perspective.

Topics explored:

• World Geography
• The Cradle of Civilization
• The Civilizations Of Greece And Rome
• Life In The Middle Ages
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Africa
• Six South American Countries
• Seven South American Countries (Honors Only)
• Development Of Our World (Honors Only)

1 year – available as an Honor course

This course reviews arithmetic basics then builds on that knowledge to prepare students for pre-algebra. Study topics include number theory, factors, exponents, graphs, and probability.

From math facts to complex concepts, this dynamic, media-filled course reviews the math topics of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and geometry. In-depth lessons include statistics and metrics. This course includes interactive exercises and games to allow students time to practice and develop mastery.

Graphics, animation, and video clips help explain complicated numerical operations, factoring, graphing, and converting fractions. Students use their math skills in real-life situations and see God’s intentional order in the world around them.

Topics explored:

• Data Analysis
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Dividing Fractions
• Ratios
• Rates and Percent
• Geometry and Measurement
• Rational Numbers
• Equations and Functions
• Numerical and Algebraic Expressions

1 year – available as an Honor course

From a Biblical perspective, students examine the human body, are introduced to chemistry, and explore space and the physical atmosphere. This course sparks a passion for science with lessons that incorporate biblical concepts and Bible verses into the curriculum, helping them to understand and appreciate God's relationship to the world in which we live.

Students will look at the world around them and examine the systems of the body, the molecular genetics of animals and plants, chemical structure, light and sound, and motion measurement.

Topics explored:

• Plants
• Systems of the Human Body
• The Nervous System and Plant Behavior
• Reproduction and Genetics
• Chemistry
• The Atmosphere
• Motion
• Earth and Space