Maranatha Christian Academy Typical Course of Study | Page 15

SIXTH GRADE COURSES Typical Course of Study 13 Fine Arts Bible • Understanding that you are God’s unique creation • Understanding who you are in Christ • Understanding how you are a part of the body of Christ • Understanding your biblical roots • Old Testament survey • Patriarchs • Judges • Kings • Prophets • Understanding the biblical role in business • Understanding the biblical role in government • Preparing to take your place in the plan of God • Monthly Bible memory verses Music Education • Students choose band or general music • Review of all band instruments • Begin recorder program • Learn notes in treble clef • Call & response songs • Proper singing/ playing posture • Good vocal technique • Performances • Learn music terms and put them into practice (tempo, dynamics, etc.) • Composer Unit (1 per quarter) • Sing/play seasonal songs • Add rhythmic instruments to vocal selections • Filipino tinikling rhythmic movement • Boom whackers • Middle School Choir (Grades 6–8) Art Education • Mask making • Cereal box designing • Calligraphy • Architectural designing • Clay coin designing • Acrylic canvas painting • Wooden sculptures • Critical analysis of artwork • Altered book sculpture • Art history • African Masks • St. John’s Bible • History of Architecture • Currency from Around the World • Cezanne • Nevelson Physical Education • Presidential Physical Fitness Testing • Cooperation games • Soccer • Cup stacking • Kinball or parachute • Badminton • Floor hockey • Jumping for Healthy Hearts • Basketball • Roller skating • Climbing wall • Kickball • Speedball • Ultimate frisbee Technology • Keyboarding (touch typing) • Word processing (Microsoft Word) • Presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) • Desktop publishing (Microsoft Publisher) • Robotics & engineering Kingdom Culture • Daily morning meetings • Discuss respect and relationships • Weekly chapel with all lower school students • All-school chapel (3x a year) • Study skills