Grade 6 (PBR)

Pre-requisite(s):   

Socials 5 or equivalent

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

God has put us HERE, in this time and place, and placed us in relationships within our society. Grade 6 students will learn the importance of active and responsible participation as the foundation of a democratic society.

Materials and resources provided by NSA:  

This will vary depending on the resources selected by each family.

Major course themes:   

• Historical models of democracy
• Our democracy: federal, provincial, and municipal
• How citizens can participate in a democracy

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

This will vary from week to week as PBR courses allow for flexibility, but the recommendation is a minimum of 3 hours each week on Socials Studies.

There are a total of 21 (7 per term) different assignments to submit throughout the year for Socials 6 PBR.  Students work through their selected materials at a suggested pace, making sure to hand in the assignments that are required as checkpoints.

Description of student evaluation:

All assignments will be assessed as:

Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)

Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)

Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment) 

Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)

Pre-requisite(s):   

Language Arts 5 or equivalent

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

It is important for students to learn about and develop an appreciation for the communication ability that God has given us.  This encourages students to become effective communicators and discerning readers.  To accommodate a variety of learning styles, a variety of activities are provided.

Materials and resources provided by NSA:  

This will vary depending on the resources selected by each family.

Major course goals:   

Students will read two novels.  

Students will read a variety of short stories and poems.

Students will complete a variety of writing activities.

Students will work on a group of spelling words each week.

Students will complete a variety of grammar activities to learn about the forms and structures of language.

Summary of course content and activities:  Language Arts 6 PBR includes spelling, vocabulary, creative writing, cursive writing practice, research projects, and grammar activities throughout.

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

This will vary from week to week as PBR courses allow for flexibility, but the recommendation is a minimum of 5 hours each week on language lessons and activities.

There are a total of 24 (8 per term) different assignments to submit throughout the year for LA6 PBR.  Students work through their selected materials at a suggested pace, making sure to hand in the assignments that are required as checkpoints.

Description of student evaluation:

Students are required to submit a variety of assignments for marking.  These include recordings of reading, reading comprehension, research projects, creative writing, letter writing, writing skills practice, oral presentation, etc.

All assignments will be assessed as:

Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)

Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)

Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment) 

Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)

Pre-requisite(s):   

Math 5 or equivalent

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

Math 6 includes the study of the principles of mathematics. Through the study of math, learners are given an opportunity to explore and understand the orderly and systematic world that God created. They will become aware of the areas in which math connects with their lives. 

Materials and resources provided by NSA:  

This will vary depending on the resources selected by each family.

Major course goals:   

The topics in grade six math are:

• Numbers
• Coordinate Geometry
• Algebra
• Measurement
• Patterns
• Statistics
• Geometry 

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

This will vary from week to week as PBR courses allow for flexibility but the recommendation is a minimum of 4-5 hours each week on Math.

There are a total of 24 (8 per term) different assignments to submit throughout the year for Math 6 PBR.  Students work through their selected materials at a suggested pace, making sure to hand in the assignments that are required as checkpoints.

Description of student evaluation:

All assignments will be assessed as:

Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)

Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)

Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment) 

Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)

Pre-requisite(s):   

Science 5 or equivalent

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

It is important for students to learn about and develop an appreciation for the world that God has created. This encourages students to become good stewards of natural resources and provides them with an understanding of God’s awesome design in the world. To accommodate a variety of learning styles, a variety of activities are provided, including opportunities for students to do hands-on activities and experiments.

Materials and resources provided by NSA:  

There is currently one resource available as the curriculum is new.  Students will receive a binder of printed materials.

Major course goals:   

The topics in grade six science are:

• Matter and Energy studies the physical world, including physical change and energy resources
• Earth Systems studies relationships between climate and changes on Earth
• Living Systems studies ecosystems and interactions within ecosystems
• Space studies the solar system and space exploration
• Computer Science studies problem-solving, computational thinking, and scientific inquiry
• Scientific Methods studies scientific investigation and objectivity

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

This will vary from week to week as PBR courses allow for flexibility, but the recommendation is a minimum of 3 hours each week on Science.

There are a total of 24 (8 per term) different assignments to submit throughout the year for Science 6 PBR.  Students work through their selected materials at a suggested pace, making sure to hand in the assignments that are required as checkpoints.

Description of student evaluation:

All assignments will be assessed as:

Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)

Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)

Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment) 

Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)

Pre-requisite(s):   

none

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

Whether you do not consider yourself a Christian, or whether you have been a Christian for years already, we can all learn and grow in our understanding of God and of the truths found in the Bible.  In your Bible course, you will have the opportunity to explore what God’s Word has to say and how it might apply to your life.

Materials and resources provided by NSA:  

This will vary depending on the resources selected by each family.

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

This will vary from week to week as PBR courses allow for flexibility, but the recommendation is a minimum of 2-3 hours each week.

Students work through their selected materials at their own pace, making sure to hand in their monthly logs as checkpoints.

Description of student evaluation:

Students will be assessed in four key areas of growth:

• Scripture Memory 
• Learning God's Word
• Daily devotions/spending time with God
• Christian service 

Assignments will be assessed as:

Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)

Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)

Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment) 

Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)

Pre-requisite(s):   

none

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

Since we can consider our bodies and relationship gifts from God, it is important to take care of them. Physical Education 6 is designed to help students develop positive, daily physical activity habits. Health and life skills involve learning about the habits, behaviors, interactions, and decisions related to healthy daily living and future planning.

Materials and resources provided by NSA:  

Horizons Health 6 and supplemental materials (printable documents)  to support the new curriculum.

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

This will vary from week to week as PBR courses allow for flexibility, but students can expect to complete the course in about 3 hours per week over thirty-six weeks. Two hours for physical activity each week and about 1 hour each week for the health component.

Students work through their selected materials and activities at their own pace, making sure to hand in their monthly logs as checkpoints.

Description of student evaluation:

PE logs are submitted monthly for 9 months of the year (not June).  There are also 8 Health assignments that must be completed by year-end.  Students should submit 2-3 each term.  Both components of the course are equally important and weighed equally in PBR 6. Assignments will be assessed as:

Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)

Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)

Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment) 

Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)