6th grade curriculum videos, unit by unit

Ages 11–12 · 18 units · 18 playlists · 434 videos

What 6th grade covers

Sixth grade starts middle school math with ratios, negative numbers and equations, argument writing and evidence, cells and body systems, plate tectonics and ancient history.

Math

  1. 1Ratios, rates and percentages35 videos
  2. 2Dividing fractions25 videos
  3. 3Integers and negative numbers37 videos
  4. 4Expressions and one-step equations25 videos
  5. 5Area of polygons and surface area24 videos
  6. 6Mean, median, mode and range25 videos

Reading and writing

  1. 7Argument writing13 videos
  2. 8Citing text evidence14 videos
  3. 9Character, plot and theme17 videos
  4. 10Pronouns and sentence structure23 videos

Science

  1. 11Cells30 videos
  2. 12Human body systems28 videos
  3. 13Plate tectonics20 videos
  4. 14Weather, atmosphere and climate24 videos
  5. 15Heat and energy transfer16 videos

Social studies

  1. 16Ancient civilizations35 videos
  2. 17World geography24 videos
  3. 18Early humans and the first farmers19 videos

Frequently asked questions

What do children learn in 6th grade?

Sixth grade starts middle school math with ratios, negative numbers and equations, argument writing and evidence, cells and body systems, plate tectonics and ancient history. Grade levels and order vary by country and school, so use the units as a guide.

How do I use these playlists at home or in class?

Open a unit, press Play all on repeat, and loop the part that teaches the step your child is working on. Slow it to 0.75× for a tricky idea, and set Stop after a few loops to keep sessions short.

Where do the videos come from?

Established educational channels such as Khan Academy, Math Antics, Jack Hartmann, Numberock, SciShow Kids, Crash Course Kids and Amoeba Sisters. Every video is checked to make sure it plays.