6th Grade

Will he study economics, or world history and geography this year? Find out with this quiz. ...

Everyone has to do homework . . . but what do you really know about it? Take this quiz to find out. ...

Cast Your Treasure in Plastic Resin Handiwords A catalyst is a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without being permanently affected by the reaction. Crafty Clues When you're working with resin casting, make sure that you...

Your middle-schooler will have to solve these kinds of math problems to pass the state tests. ...

Marvelous Mosaics There are several mediums that create unique mosaic effects. You can use decorative pieces embedded in plaster, cement, or grout. Or you could use adhesives to glue colorful plastic pieces onto a glass object to make a stained-...

FutureFit Extension Activity Investigate Substitute the game of Tic Tac Toe for the card draw model example in the worksheet, and have students use the formulas in the worksheet to calculate on a move-by-move basis how likely Xs or Os are to win ...

Prepare for the sixth-grade school year with this guide of fun and educational activities for summer learning. Included in this packet is a list of suggestions for books to read over the summer, geography skill-builders, genetics worksheets, me...

Letter Door SignMaterials White and black paper Colored pen Metallic pen (optional) White chalk Directions You are going to make a sign to hang on your door using the first letter of your name or your entire name. Be as creative as you can desig...

"All About Me" PosterMaterials Large piece poster board (any color) Scissors Glue stick Glitter Photographs Magazines Directions Look through photographs or magazines for things you like or that describe you. Cut them out and arrange them on the ...

Pressed Flower CardMaterials Heavy paper Glue Tweezers Pressed flowers Felt tips Ruler Directions Collect flowers from your yard, park, forest, roadside, or neighborhood. Make sure you only take a few and never take a flower if there is only one ...

Homework can increase dramatically in sixth grade. Here's what you should do. ...

Aerobic DanceMaterials Music player and cassette, or CD, or radio Directions Aerobic dance is an enjoyable and energetic way to get fit. Choose some music that has a good clear beat and is rhythmic. The music you choose should last from 10 to 20...

Performing Arts RehearsalDirections Rehearsals of different kinds are going on all the time in most towns and cities. If you are interested in ballet, music, singing, plays, jazz, mime, children's theatre, or any other performing art, you can as...

Paper BeadsMaterials Paper—construction paper, wallpaper or magazine pages Round toothpicks or nails Glue String or yarn Shellac, paint, or felt tip markers Directions Begin by cutting the paper into straight and triangular strips. The width, ...

A Typical Sixth GraderWhere They AreThe average eleven-year-old is heading towards adolescence. He:Shows more self-assertion and curiosity.Is socially expansive and aware.Is physically exuberant, restless, wiggly, and talks a lot.Has a range and ...

Tie-Dyed T-ShirtsMaterials Fabric dyes in assorted colors Large plastic tubs Wooden spoons Plain white T-shirts in several sizes Strong rubber bands Directions Mix the dyes according to the directions on the packets. Use a separate tub for each...

Middle School: New Challenges, New SolutionsWhen Chris started middle school, I attended an orientation for incoming parents where I was handed a flyer called, "Easing Your Child's Transition to Middle School." I hand it out now myself in my pare...

Toss-Up TopicsDirections The more players in this game, the better! Before you play, learn the Tossup Topics jingle and its rhythmic accompaniment:  (slap knees)  (clap hands)  (snap left hand)  (snap right hand)  Toss-  up  Top-  ics  A...