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Rainbow Curriculum Starter Package - 6th Gr.
SKU
RBW6TH
Grade 6
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$734.71 $734.71 $519.95
Rainbow Savings: $214.76
Description
This set includes all you need to teach the 4 core subjects in 6th grade. Some (not all) resources will have religious content. Here is a quick summary of what you can expect:
- Math: Saxon Math 7/6 Kit (text, solutions manual, tests & worksheets)
- ELA: LLATL Complete Pkg Tan (teacher book, student book, 4 novels) and MCP Spelling Workout F Set (student workbook, teacher edition)
- Science: Exploring Creation with Chemistry & Physics (text, notebooking journal) and Lab Supplies Kit
- Social Studies: History Lifepacs Complete Boxed Set (10 worktexts, tests, answer key)
Category Description for Rainbow Starter Packages (with Christian Content)
Christian Starter Packages provide a strong foundation in language arts with Horizons Phonics and Reading in Grades K-2. For Grades 3-8, packages include literature-based language arts with Learning Language Arts through Literature. Spelling is included with MCP Spelling Workout or Building Spelling Skills in Gr. 1-6. Simple, effective handwriting workbooks are included for systematic instruction in Grades 1-2.
For Math, we've included Math with Confidence for Grades K-3 and Saxon Math in Grades 4 and up. Math With Confidence provides open-and-go scripted lessons, a mastery approach to topics with spiral review. Saxon Math has been a homeschooler favorite for many years, with its incremental approach and built-in review and repetition. Suggested math manipulatives are included for Grades K-3.
Apologia or Master Books Science courses provide a survey of the sciences from a Young Earth perspective. Lab Kits included when available.
In K-2, Master Books Social Studies provides a child-friendly introduction to the world around us. Grades 3-4 introduce the literature-rich Notgrass History, with Alpha Omega Lifepacsfor middle school.
In 9th grade, literature and writing from Sharon Watson provide conversational, Biblical-centered instruction. Master's Biology is a college preparatory program offering a full lab experience (lab supplies not included) or a simplified approach using home labs and book based microscopic labs. US History and Algebra round out the essential high school subjects.
You can follow links below the package graphics for complete reviews of each of the included products.
Details
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 6 |
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
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Reviews
3 Ratings
3 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 22, 2020
New to homeschooling
This is our first year homeschooling and this was a great way to start. There is so much in this bundle! I could not believe it! The curriculum specialists at Rainbow were a great help.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jun 30, 2017
Good selection of homeschool materials
This was a nice sampling of different publishers. We are just starting out, so I think this will give us a good idea of what we prefer for next year.
Rated 4 out of 5
Nov 5, 2015
First time homeschooler
As a first timer, this was a great start for our family. Our son is enjoying the curriculum. The only downfall is the LLATL books I feel are a bit hard to understand and use them along with books they are suppose to read. Besides that I think it is wonderful and recommend this as a great curriculum
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Why did you choose this?
This seems like a reasonable price for a curriculum with that many good books etc.
My son wanted curriculum that he could be graded. Simplicity of buying a package with teacher manuals is refreshing. Didn’t want him on the computer all day but noticed that you do have some video…
Just beginning home schooling and needed a good place to start.
Liked the fact that it was a Christian based curriculum. The fact that it teaches Creation and not Darwinism was my major decision maker! I am looking forward to teaching my child a Christian based…