6th Grade Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Common Core State Standards
6 subjects · 37 units · 134 topics
Ages 11-12
Ancient Civilizations
A comprehensive journey through the earliest human societies and the great civilizations of the ancient world. This 6th-grade curriculum covers human origins, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, and the Americas.
Visual & Performing Arts
This course introduces grade 6 students to the fundamental principles of visual arts, music, theater, and dance. Students explore artistic identity and cultural history while developing technical skills in diverse media and performance styles.
English Language Arts
This course builds critical reading and writing skills through the study of diverse literary and informational texts. Students develop analytical depth in understanding author craft while mastering the conventions of narrative, argumentative, and expository communication.
Mathematics
This course transitions students from elementary arithmetic to algebraic reasoning. Students explore proportional relationships, the system of rational numbers, and the foundational language of expressions and equations.
PE & Health
A comprehensive physical education and health course designed to transition students into lifelong fitness and informed health decision making. Students develop complex motor skills while exploring the social and emotional dimensions of personal wellness.
Science
This curriculum explores the fundamental principles of life, earth, and physical sciences through the lens of interconnected systems. Students investigate how energy flows and matter cycles through the natural world while developing skills in modeling and evidence based argumentation.