Year 3 to 6 Sample Curriculum

My Homeschool English Year 6 offers a comprehensive English program with lessons in writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, poetry, literature appreciation, picture study, drama, narration, and both fiction and non-fiction composition.

Students explore knowledge-rich themes:

Term 1: Modern History through Animal Farm novel study
Term 2: Biology with Nature’s Adaptations
Terms 3 & 4: Shakespeare, wisdom literature, and economics and business

Perfectly scheduled across four weekly lessons, this engaging curriculum provides a rich, well-rounded approach to Year 6 English studies.

Scheduled: Terms 1 – 4

Latin Copywork offers students the opportunity to improve their cursive handwriting while engaging with the Latin Vulgate. By copying the first chapter of Genesis in Latin, alongside provided translations, students build familiarity with Latin words and phrases in a meaningful and reflective way.
Scheduled Weekly: Terms 1 – 2

Circling the Sun: Exploring Tilt, Rotation, and Revolution is an engaging Year 6 Earth and Space Science resource that brings the wonders of our universe to life. Students will develop nature study skills through star gazing, explore the solar system and its expanding universe, and uncover the science behind planetary orbits and Earth's 24-hour rotation. With activities like measuring distances between planets and using the sky as a timekeeper, this resource encourages curiosity and critical thinking. The program concludes with cosmology questions and revision, making it a comprehensive and interactive journey through the cosmos.

Scheduled Weekly: Term 1

Use with Earth Science Links.

Exploring Asia is a captivating Grade 6 history resource that delves into the geographical diversity and unique locations of places across the Asia region, highlighting its connection to Australia. Students will discover Asia’s interconnections with other countries through migration, tourism, aid, and education. With engaging mapping activities, this resource fosters a deeper understanding of Asia’s influence and relationships in the modern world.

Recommended as a read aloud, The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do is an inspiring memoir that tells the incredible journey of Anh and his family as they flee war-torn Vietnam to find a new life in Australia. With warmth, humour, and honesty, Anh shares stories of resilience, family, and gratitude, offering a heartfelt insight into the struggles and triumphs of a refugee’s experience. This uplifting book celebrates the power of hope and hard work, leaving readers both moved and inspired.

Scheduled Weekly: Term 1 – 2

Explore the lives of Australia’s Prime Ministers in this engaging one-year study, from Federation to the present day. Discover fascinating stories of their childhoods, journeys into politics, and rise to leadership. Learn about key events during their terms and their significant policies, all presented in a narrative style that’s accessible and enjoyable for children. Complete one chapter each week and use the included notebooking pages for written narrations or summaries, making learning interactive and memorable.

Scheduled Weekly: Term 1 to 4