Grade 6 Curriculum Overview
A comprehensive look at what your child will learn in Grade 6 at Maple Stars — aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Grade 6 Curriculum Overview
English
Students learn to:
- Analyze texts critically
- Conduct research projects
- Write persuasive and informational texts
- Evaluate media messages
- Improve oral communication skills
Students demonstrate greater independence in reading comprehension and written expression.
Mathematics
Students learn:
- Numbers up to 1 million
- Fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
- Introduction to integers
- Algebraic expressions and equations
- Data analysis and probability
- Financial literacy and budgeting
- Coding applications
Students begin working with positive and negative integers and more sophisticated algebraic reasoning.
Science and Technology
Students study:
- Biodiversity
- Flight
- Electricity
- Space systems
Students learn how scientific discoveries influence society and technology.
Social Studies
- Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, past and present
- People and Environments: Canada's interactions with the global community
Students explore citizenship, cultural diversity, and global connections.
Health and Physical Education
Students develop knowledge about:
- Mental health and resilience
- Healthy lifestyles
- Substance-use awareness
- Human development
- Peer relationships
- Digital citizenship
Students will be introduced to additional learning about substance use and decision-making.
The Arts
Students develop skills in:
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
Students create more sophisticated artistic works and begin analyzing artistic techniques and cultural influences.
Core French
Students expand:
- Speaking fluency
- Reading comprehension
- Writing skills
- French cultural awareness
Core French is basic level and mandatory from Grade 4 onward.
Have Questions About Grade 6?
Our admissions team is happy to walk you through the curriculum and answer any questions about enrolment.