6th Grade
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation? (C-E)
How does the growth of branches and leaves on a stem reflect ratios 6.RP
Where else do you see mathematics in creation?
How does mathematics reflect the beauty of creation? (B-C)
How are proportions used to create beautiful art? 6.RP
How can we reflect the body of Christ? (C-B)
How can we reflect the body of Christ in how we do mathematics together?
Building each other up so we can all learn/Learn to work together.
Find the ratio of complements to insults throughout a class period 6.RP
Can we worship God in the way that we do mathematics? (G-W)
What does worshipping God look like while doing math?
How do we treat our classmates?
Does getting finished first count?
How do we treat someone who is struggling?
Do we check the back of the book for answers?
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation? (C-E)
Introduction of new types of numbers are helpful in different parts of creation 6.NS.C
Integers for temperature, whole numbers for counting people, rational numbers for parts of things
Why do we have two ears?
Do this activity: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-two-ears-sound/
Measure and record angles and distances as well as the predictions.
Follow with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xw0a0B3Qxo
What is the relationship between distance and accuracy? (6.EE.C.9, 6.NS.C.8, 6.G.A.3, 6.SP.B.5)
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve? (O-D)
Ask students to donate loose change to a cause of their choosing.
3^1 coins the first week, 3^2 the second week, 3^3 coins the third week and 3^4 coins the fourth week 6.EE.A.1
How is mathematics a tool to care for the earth? (E-K)
Bath or Shower? Water is an important natural resource that we should care for.
Which uses the least amount of water, a bath, or a shower?
A typical showerhead uses 7 gallons of water every 4 minutes. A typical tub is roughly rectangular with a 24” width, 50” length, and 15” depth. What information do you need to know to solve this? 6.RP
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate? (S-W)
What does each grain of rice represent in this video? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSOVBiEotaw) 6.R.P?
How does the rice help us understand how much money Jeff Bezos has?
Do you think it is ethical for one person to have that much wealth? Why or why not?
How can we use mathematics to meet the needs of the world? (J-S)
How can mathematics be used to bring restoration? (J-S)
How can ratio and proportion be used to seek justice for others? 6.RP
What is an example of a ratio that represents injustice?
Possible examples include the proportion of teachers without licenses teaching students in areas with higher poverty or the ratio of individuals killed by police by race.
How does the story of the widow’s mite represent proportion? Luke 21: 1-4 6.RP
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate? (S-W)
How do negative numbers help us communicate with others? 6.NS.C.5
How can mathematics be used for good or evil? (I-D)
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve? (O-D, S-W)
How does mathematics help find truth? (I-D)
What is the structure and direction of statistics? 6.SP
How do statistics help us gain a different understanding of creation?
How are they used every day?
How are they misused every day?
Examples of misleading graphs used to sell products.
What does it mean to be responsible when working with data and statistics?
Accurately share findings, protect individuals’ identities
How can we serve others through statistics?
Statistics help find truth about an unknown and can help uncover disparities and inequities when shared.