Sixth grade Science - the Human Body

Sixth grade - Science, the Human Body

The human body may not be a new subject for your sixth grader. Every family explores the functions of the human body at a different rate. For some sixth graders this will be the first year they have learned about the digestive system, respiratory system, nervous system, and muscular-skeletal system. Other students may have already covered these major systems and be prepared to move on to more in depth study of the human body. One thing to remember when you think about the curriculum you need and/or educational health games for your sixth grader is his or her on maturity level. It is important at this age to be sure your child is not surprised by the changes in his or her body. It is important that they begin to be aware of and responsible for certain aspects of their own health and well being. It is not too early to be instructing your student on nutrition and exercise. One other thing to consider adding to sixth grade science and the human body study is a discussion of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and how to avoid the dangers of their use. Children seem to be exposed to things earlier and earlier and you don’t want your child to be surprised by something they could have learned about in a safe and healthy science class. Of course, as a homeschooler, you would also have control over what you did not want them exposed to.