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Welcome to the fourth quarter of Grade 6!
Here you will find brief overviews of the topics and themes covered in the core classes this quarter. Should you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact the appropriate subject's teacher. General questions can be directed to the office or the team leads, Peter Gibson (pgibson@jisedu.or.id) or Adam Fox (afox@jisedu.or.id).
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ENGLISH:
ENGLISH:
As the quarter progresses, our Grade 6 students will complete some shorter pieces of creative writing and continue writing structured paragraphs about their reading. Our focus for reading will shift from nonfiction to fiction, as students read to understand character and plot, and to analyse the author’s craft and theme. Students should read independently and demonstrate their understanding of the text by answering questions, participating in discussions, and composing written responses. Remember: Grade 6 students should read for about 30 minutes daily, both outside of class and during SSR. In this way, they should be able to hit their target of 2-4 books read per month. Actively reading and engaging by asking questions, inquiring about vocabulary, and monitoring their own comprehension are important skills that will help prepare them for Grade 7.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Quarter four will serve as an introduction to the foundations of civics. Students will be introduced to important forms and systems of government and tasked with evaluating their benefits and drawbacks. Going further, students will be asked to apply their understanding and determine which form of government would be most beneficial in different scenarios. These decisions will be made using both historical and current examples of different forms and systems of government.
Here are a few important questions that will guide students during quarter 4:
How is power shared in governments?
What are the pros/cons of various forms and systems of government?
How do decision-making processes vary among different forms and systems of government?
How do governments address the needs of citizens?
What role do citizens have in various forms and systems of government?
SCIENCE:
SCIENCE:
Forces and Motion / Chemistry
In Quarter 4, students will dive into the world of physics to see how objects push and pull on each other. Using Newton’s Third Law, they will design solutions for problems where objects collide, learning that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. By looking at Systems and System Models, students will explore how forces, mass, and motion all work together to determine what happens when things crash or move.
Throughout the unit, students will take charge by planning their own experiments to see how force and mass change an object's speed or direction. They will gather evidence to show that the heavier an object is, or the harder it is pushed, the more its motion change, a concept known as Stability and Change. These hands-on labs will help students move from just watching physics happen to predicting exactly how objects will behave in the real world.
We will end with a Chemistry extravaganza to get comfortable and explore in the lab!
MATHEMATICS:
MATHEMATICS:
In Quarter 4, Grade 6 Math focuses on algebraic expressions and equations. This is an exciting topic where students start to understand the fun of algebra! We begin by introducing variables and deriving expressions from daily routines. Next, we introduce balancing and simplifying one- and two-step equations. Finally, students will be introduced to inequalities. This unit is followed by an introduction to integers, where students learn to organise positive and negative numbers on a number line and compare their values.
In our last unit, students will explore statistical ideas such as measures of center and variability and display data using dot plots and box and whisker plots. They will also learn to analyze data in the context of the question being posed.
How Can Parents Help From Home?
Since parental involvement is a common denominator in student success, make it a point to look at a fraction of their work, a good portion of the time, and gather data through conversations! Take time to check their Google Classroom or the MS Homework Site with your child and ask them to see their Desmos lessons and explain what they learned that day in class.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
In Grade 6 Physical Education, students will participate in a variety of activity units throughout the year, including eight different units:
Surf or Turf (Aquatic strokes and Water safety)
To Infinity and Beyond (Bouldering and Wall Climbing)
Ultimate Invaders (Flag Football and Touch Rugby)
Space Invaders (Endball and Benchball)
Games of the East (Badminton and Smashball)
Strike Force (Striking and Fielding Games)
Body in Motion (Health-Related Fitness)
Invasion IQ (Korfball and Netball)
Throughout each unit, students will develop a range of movement skills, including throwing, kicking, dodging, balancing, striking, and swimming.
They will also learn how to apply strategies to overcome movement challenges, work as a team, and assume various roles and responsibilities to promote safety and cooperation. Students will be encouraged to adapt their skills to different games and situations, think critically, and reflect on how they can improve their performance.
In addition to game-based learning, students will explore concepts of health and fitness. They will learn how to monitor their heart rate, understand different levels of activity intensity, and create a personalised fitness plan that incorporates strength, endurance, flexibility, and body awareness. Across all units, students will be supported in developing confidence, resilience, and responsibility in physical activity. The goal is to help students enjoy being active, develop their physical literacy, and establish lifelong habits that support a healthy and active lifestyle.
How Can Parents Help from Home?
You can support your child’s success in Physical Education by helping them come to class prepared and ready to participate. Please ensure they get enough sleep the night before, bring a full water bottle, wear the PE uniform, and pack any additional items needed for specific units—such as swimwear and a towel for aquatics, or appropriate footwear and sunscreen for outdoor activities. If lessons are held outside, a hat and sunscreen are also recommended. Taking a few minutes to talk with your child about what they learned in PE or how they felt during an activity can help reinforce healthy habits and build confidence in their physical abilities.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Grade 6 PE teachers:
📧 rsetiawan@jisedu.or.id
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES:
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES:
David Schneer (wschneer@jisedu.or.id) will support EAL students. He co-teaches English and provides support to a small group of students during EAL classes.
Here are some resources that can help from home:
PowerSchool - Attendance and performance grades/comments are recorded here. It is recommended that you and your child check this together to see how they are progressing.
Google Classroom - Teachers use this to support learning in class. Students can also refer to it for support at home, as it contains resources used in the lessons and assignments, along with some student work. Parents, please ask your child to show you their Google Classroom.
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