Teaching 6th grade Math with Coordinate Planes
By the time we reach the middle of the school year, our students are usually working through the implications of the number system. This is the period when abstract concepts begin to settle into a more concrete mental model. For a 6th grade math teacher, it is the... read more
Supporting 6th Grade Research Skills in English Language Arts
For those of you teaching 6th grade English Language Arts, you know that research is often where students feel the most overwhelmed. They often grab the first search result they see and call it a day. The lesson Researching with Credible Sources provides a structured... read more
Teaching the Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire
Sixth grade social studies students often find the transition from studying early civilizations to the expansive Roman Empire a bit overwhelming.When we look at the specific history of the Roman world, one of the most interesting threads to pull is how a belief system... read more
6th Grade Science Lesson on Anatomical Evidence and Evolution
It is common for 6th grade science teachers to struggle with how to introduce the concept of evolutionary relationships through skeletal remains.When you start your unit on biological evolution, you want a clear way for your students to move beyond simple... read more