In sixth grade, students study Roman and medieval history, astronomy, and physics, while honing their critical thinking and observational skills to support their emerging sense of self and analytical abilities.
Language & Literature
- Essential elements of grammar
- Editing and proofreading
- All twelve tenses of speech
- More advanced paragraph formation
- Writing a biography
- Vocabulary and spelling (Latin and Greek roots)
- Speech exercises
- Reading selected class readers
History
- Roman history
- Medieval history
Mathematics
- Business mathematics
- Fractions and decimals
- Exponents (with integers, decimals, fractions)
- Estimating
- Square roots
- Measurement and the metric system
- Factors and prime numbers
- Prime factorization
- Basic percents
- Pie charts and line graphs
- Introduction to geometric tools and principles
Science
- Geology
- Astronomy
- Physics
Geography
- Geography of South America
Specialty Subjects
- Spanish: vocabulary, present tense, grammar, culture
- Handwork: advanced crochet techniques and intro to hand sewing
- Visual Arts: drawing, art elective option
- Music: choir, string orchestra
- Movement: Competitive games, cooperative activities, and small-sided games involving manipulative skill development and team play, further development of skills needed for formal sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball, football), Medieval Games, sportsmanship, warm-up and fitness; participation on the school soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and flag football teams.
- Community Class: forming a respectful classroom, feelings and empathy, communication styles, handling conflict, teamwork and collaboration, identity and differences, bias and stereotypes, forms of bullying and cyberbullying, responsible Internet usage
- Technology: journalism, typing, digital art and movie making, electronics/coding, internet safety
- Woodwork
Ready to learn more about sixth grade at Charlottesville Waldorf School?
Complete our inquiry form here or contact our Admissions Office at enrollment@cwaldorf.org.
