6th Grade: Ancient Rome, Geology, Astronomy & Physics
Ages 11-12 | Full Year Curriculum
Sixth grade marks a pivotal transition as students enter pre-adolescence. This year focuses on the rise and fall of Rome, geology, astronomy, and introduces physics concepts.
📚 6th Grade Resources
Year Overview
Rome mirrors the internal changes students experience as they move from childhood toward independence. We explore geology and astronomy to understand our place in the vast universe, and introduce physics concepts that reveal the hidden forces shaping our world.
Core Subjects
- • History: Ancient Rome (Republic to Empire), Fall of Rome, Early Medieval Period
- • Science: Geology, Astronomy, Physics (light, sound, heat)
- • Math: Ratios, percentages, pre-algebra, business math
- • Language Arts: Research writing, persuasive essays, Roman literature & mythology
- • Art & Handwork: Mosaics, Roman architecture, technical drawing
Learning Goals
- • Understand the rise and fall of civilizations and what we can learn from history
- • Develop critical thinking about cause and effect in historical events
- • Explore Earth's geological history and our place in the cosmos
- • Understand basic physics principles through observation and experiment
- • Build practical skills in research, writing, and basic economics
Units by Sabbat
Lammas/Lughnasadh
Ancient Rome: Rise of the Republic
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Mabon
Ancient Rome: Empire & Engineering
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Samhain
Fall of Rome & Early Medieval Period
2nd Principle: Justice, equity, and compassion
Yule
Geology: Earth's Story
1st Principle: Inherent worth and dignity
Imbolc
Astronomy: Our Place in the Universe
3rd Principle: Acceptance and spiritual growth
Ostara
Physics: Light, Sound & Heat
4th Principle: Free and responsible search for truth
Beltane
Business & Economics
5th Principle: Right of conscience and democratic process
Litha
Summer Projects & Review (Optional)
6th Principle: Goal of world community