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Grade 6 General Math
Operations with numbers. You will convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers, learn about and use integers, and understand the meaning of ratio and percent. You will multiply and divide decimal numbers, and perform operations with whole numbers using order of operations. You will use variables, graphs and tables to show number patterns.
Grade 6 Science
Topic E: Trees and Forests
You will learn about trees as individual plants and as part of a forest ecosystem. By examining local species, you will learn to recognize the characteristics of different trees and develop skill in describing and interpreting the structural features of trees. As part of your studies, you will learn about a broad range of living things found on, under and around trees and study the complex interaction between trees and the larger environment. In examining human use of forests, you become aware of a broad range of environmental issues and develop an awareness of the need for responsible use.
Topic D:
You will sharpen your skills in observing and interpreting what you see by investigating
evidence of human and animal activity. You will explore and analyze indoor and outdoor environments as you look for footprints, markings, evidence of disturbance and things that are left behind. Through these studies, you will learn to pose questions, devise investigations, recognize patterns and discrepancies, and think logically about what you have observed.
Topic C:
Sky Science
You will learn about objects in the day and night sky. Through direct observation and research, you will learn about the motions and characteristics of stars, moons and planets. Using simple materials, such as balls and beads, you will create models and diagrams to explore the relative position and motion of objects in space. As a result of these studies, you will move from a simple view of land and sky, to one that recognizes Earth as a sphere in motion within a larger universe. With new understanding, you will revisit the topics of seasonal cycles, phases of the Moon and the apparent motion of stars.
Topic A/B:
Air and Aerodynamics and Flight
Grade 6 Social Studies
Citizens Participating in Decision Making
You will examine how participation in the democratic process is a means for governments and citizens to effect change in their communities. You will also explore how democratic principles and ideals are reflected in the structure and functions of their local and provincial governments.
The Canadian Charter of
Right and Freedoms
Here are some protections that the Charter guarantees:
- freedom of religion, of thought, of expression, of the press and of peaceful assembly
- the right to participate in political activities and the right to a democratic government
- the freedom to move around and live within Canada, and to leave Canada
- legal rights such as the right to life, liberty and security
- equality rights
- language rights
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (French: La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés), in Canada often simply the Charter, is a bill of rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada. It forms the first part of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Charter guarantees certain political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights of everyone in Canada from the policies and actions of all areas and levels of government. It is designed to unify Canadians around a set of principles that embody those rights. The Charter was signed into law by Queen Elizabeth II of Canada on April 17, 1982 along with the rest of the Act.
Historical Models of Democracy:
Ancient Athens and Iroquois Confederacy
You will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy.
