Grade 6 (PBR)

Pre-requisite(s):   

none

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

God is an artist! He has created this incredibly beautiful and intricate world around us.  Each piece is perfect.  We are his masterpiece.

We are also created in God's image.  Just as God creates, each of us reflects that creativity in our own way. 

Our goal in Art 6 is to learn about combining imagination and intuition  with art techniques, skills & processes to facilitate the creative expression of ideas & emotions.  We may not all be Rembrandts, but we can display our own creativity and reflect this part of God's image.

Course Outcomes

• Reflect on forms and on student work
• Consider interpretation
• Modify forms and proportions
• Refine methods and techniques for image making
• Consider how changes create effects in art or influence mood
• Develop craftsmanship
• Use different media and techniques

Materials and resources provided by the student:  

This will vary depending on the project chosen.  There is a great deal of flexibility offered.

Forecasted amount of time required:

There are 8 assignments to be completed over the course of the year.  2-3 should be done each term.  The time required is flexible and depends on the student.

Description of student evaluation:

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)

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

Communication is an amazing gift from God. Whether we write, email, speak through words, Braille or ASL, listen or read, we are communicating with other people or with God. In Language Arts, we develop an appreciation for literature and the ability to look critically at what we read.  We also develop our communication skills- both oral and written.

Pre-requisite(s): 

Language Arts 5 or equivalent

Materials: 

PBR students choose between two LA packages:

• BJU 6 ELA package
• Essentials in Writing 6 (EIW), Spectrum Reading, Spelling 6 and 2 novels

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, including a research project.
• Students will work on spelling words each week.
• Students will complete a variety of grammar activities to learn about the forms and structures of language.

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

Students should spend approximately 8 hrs per week for language lessons and activities.

Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests:

Students are required to submit a variety of assignments for marking.  Over the course of the year, there will be 24 assignments. These include a research project, comprehension questions, oral activities, and a variety of writing assignments. 

Students 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:  

PBR Students will choose between two resources:

• Saxon Math 6
• BJU Math 6

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):   

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 8 months of the year (not September or 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)

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):   

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.
• Forces and Energy looks at the different types of renewable and non-renewable resources as well as different forces that govern our world.
• 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 5 units of work that will take approximately 6 weeks each.  The number of lessons per unit varies from 9-11.  Students should do approximately 2 lessons per week, making sure to hand in the assignments that are required as checkpoints. 3 Lessons will be requested for most units.  There will be a total of 16 lessons for the course.

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:

Music is an amazing gift from God to us. Scripture reminds us to: Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to each other; sing to the Lord and make music in your heart to him. Ephesians 5:19 

Come with whatever musical knowledge and ability you have and continue to grow in your knowledge and ability.

Course Outcomes

• Explore rhythms, melodies and harmony
• Explore major and minor scales
• Explore structural forms of music
• Express musicality through singing, playing instruments and movement

Materials and resources provided: 

• God Made Music 6 is provided by NSA.
• There are additional supplementary materials (printables or weblinks)  on the Moodle page and are adaptable depending on the student’s abilities and needs.

Forecasted amount of time required:

There are 8 assignments to be completed over the course of the year.  2-3 should be done each term.  The time required is flexible and depends on the student.

Description of student evaluation:

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)