Level 6 • Ages 11–12

1Recognize claims, reasons, and evidence 2Plan an argument essay with clear thesis 3Use credible sources to support claims 4Integrate quotations and paraphrases 5Write counter‑arguments and rebuttals 6Compose introductions and conclusions that frame a claim 7Revise for logic, coherence, and tone 8Peer review using a rubric

9Write a powerful personal narrative 10Blend dialogue, pacing, and description 11Shift point of view intentionally 12Develop theme through events and reflection 13Experiment with time (flashback/foreshadow) 14Combine images and captions for effect 15Write a reflective end that shows growth 16Publish narratives in a class anthology

17Choose a research question and sub‑questions 18Collect notes with source details and summaries 19Organize notes with outlines or digital cards 20Draft a multi‑section article with headings 21Explain cause/effect and compare/contrast relationships 22Add charts, maps, and captions to clarify ideas 23Cite sources (author, title, URL, date) including AI assists 24Present research with visuals and Q&A

25Analyze persuasive techniques in media 26Write an editorial on a community issue 27Design a persuasive poster or infographic 28Record a short opinion podcast 29Storyboard a PSA video and script voiceovers 30Edit for concision and clarity 31Credit media assets and music 32Publish safely to a class site

33Assemble a writing portfolio with reflections 34Collaborate on a digital class magazine 35Create a how‑to guide for younger learners 36Write a talk and present it with slides 37Revise based on audience feedback 38Prepare a public‑facing summary 39Finalize and celebrate work 40Set goals for the next stage

41Greek/Latin roots and affixes for academic terms 42Use context, connotation, and denotation 43Interpret idioms, irony, and figurative language 44Analyze word choice and tone 45Build personal academic vocabulary lists 46Use dictionaries and corpora effectively 47Track unfamiliar words in a reading log 48Apply new vocabulary in writing

49Determine theme with multiple supporting details 50Analyze character change and motivation 51Compare narrators’ point of view 52Identify and analyze symbolism 53Explain how setting shapes events 54Compare two texts on a similar theme 55Summarize objectively vs. critique 56Write a short literary analysis

57Skim/scan to find key ideas quickly 58Evaluate source reliability and bias 59Interpret charts, maps, and data tables 60Synthesize ideas from multiple sources 61Trace an argument and evaluate evidence 62Paraphrase and quote accurately 63Write an objective summary of an article 64Create a fact sheet with citations

65Read aloud with phrasing and emphasis 66Practice rhetorical reading of speeches 67Perform scenes from a script 68Record an audio summary or review 69Lead a small‑group discussion 70Annotate and rehearse difficult passages 71Self‑assess fluency with a checklist 72Publish a short reading podcast

73Run a mini book club with roles 74Create a digital book trailer 75Design an author study one‑pager 76Compare book to film adaptation 77Host a debate about a text’s message 78Write and share book reviews 79Compile a year‑end reading portfolio 80Reading celebration

81Integers on the number line 82Add and subtract integers 83Multiply and divide integers 84Factors, multiples, and prime factorization 85Least common multiple and greatest common factor 86Powers and exponents (intro) 87Order of operations with integers 88Multi‑step word problems

89Write and interpret ratios 90Unit rates and proportional reasoning 91Solve proportions 92Percent as rate per hundred 93Find percent of a quantity 94Percent increase and decrease 95Discounts, taxes, and tips 96Real‑world percent problems

97Coordinate plane: all quadrants 98Distance on the coordinate plane 99Angles, triangles, and polygons 100Area and perimeter review 101Surface area of prisms and pyramids 102Volume of rectangular prisms 103Nets and 3D reasoning 104Geometric problem solving

105Collect and organize data sets 106Mean, median, mode, and range 107Histograms and box plots 108Probability experiments 109Theoretical vs. experimental probability 110Analyze misleading graphs 111Two‑step data problems 112Statistics project and presentation

113Budget a small event 114Design a mini‑business with pricing 115Sports statistics analysis 116Scale drawings and maps 117Code a math quiz or calculator 118Create a math game 119Mixed review and exam prep 120Math showcase day

121Ask testable questions from observations 122Plan fair tests with variables and controls 123Choose accurate tools and units 124Collect reliable data and reduce error 125Graph and interpret results 126Write claims supported by evidence 127Peer review and revise conclusions 128Design a mini‑lab independently

129Atoms, molecules, and states of matter 130Physical vs chemical changes 131Mixtures, solutions, and concentration 132Energy forms and transformations 133Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation 134Light and sound (waves intro) 135Electricity basics and circuits 136Energy conservation challenges

137Cells and microscopes (intro) 138Body systems and homeostasis 139Photosynthesis and respiration 140Adaptations and natural selection (intro) 141Ecosystems, populations, and carrying capacity 142Microbes: helpful vs harmful 143Inheritance and simple genetics 144Biodiversity and conservation plans

145Layers of Earth and plate tectonics 146Rocks, minerals, and cycles 147Weather vs climate; climate change basics 148Water cycle and watersheds 149Sun‑Earth‑Moon system models 150Solar system and scale 151Human impact and resources 152Engineering: mitigate natural hazards

153Design a solution to a local problem 154Prototype and test improvements 155Analyze failures and iterate 156Communicate findings with models 157Build a simple device (safety first) 158STEM journal and portfolio 159Science review and exam prep 160Science fair or showcase

161Latitude/longitude and map projections 162Regions, climate zones, and biomes 163Population density and settlement patterns 164Cultural diffusion and identity 165Human‑environment interaction 166Global interdependence examples 167Migration: push and pull factors 168Country profile research project

169Primary vs secondary sources; sourcing and corroboration 170Ancient civilizations and enduring systems 171Middle Ages to exploration (global links) 172Revolutions and rights movements (overview) 173Civic institutions and responsibilities 174Rule of law, rights, and responsibilities 175Elections and media literacy 176Local history inquiry project

177Scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost 178Markets: supply, demand, price 179Household budgets and saving plans 180Trade, specialization, and advantage 181Globalization and interdependence 182Entrepreneurship: design a product 183Pitch deck and cost analysis 184Economics presentation day

185UN goals and global challenges 186Media bias and verification 187Digital citizenship and online rights 188Cultural exchange and empathy 189Community service planning 190Conflict resolution and negotiation 191Ethical decision‑making scenarios 192Civic action reflection

193Choose a global issue to research 194Gather evidence from multiple perspectives 195Write position statements 196Plan a structured debate 197Hold the debate with peer judges 198Reflect and revise positions 199Create public‑facing summaries 200Social studies showcase

201Strengths and values inventory 202Mindset and perseverance strategies 203Stress management and breathing 204Identity, interests, and goals 205Tracking habits and routines 206Self‑talk and confidence 207Study skills and organization 208Reflect and reset

209Focus and attention strategies 210Planning backwards from deadlines 211Balancing school, screen, and sleep 212Coping with mistakes and feedback 213Healthy choices and boundaries 214Motivation and task initiation 215Time management tools 216Self‑management check‑in

217Empathy in conversations 218Inclusive language and accessibility 219Team roles and responsibilities 220Resolving conflicts respectfully 221Digital kindness and netiquette 222Community care projects 223Mentoring younger learners 224Social reflection journal

225Active listening and paraphrasing 226Assertive, respectful communication 227Giving/receiving feedback 228Trust and responsibility 229Leadership styles and strengths 230Collaborative problem solving 231Plan and lead a small event 232Team debrief and reflection

233Choices and consequences 234Ethical dilemmas and scenarios 235Study plans for next year 236Digital reputation and safety 237Goal review and celebration 238Service learning reflection 239SEL final check‑in 240Transition to secondary school

241Digital citizenship and online safety 242Device care, troubleshooting, and updates 243Password managers and 2FA 244Smart research: keywords and operators 245Evaluate sources and credibility 246Creative Commons and fair use 247Cloud organization and naming systems 248Email and calendar professionalism

249What is AI? strengths and limits 250ChatGPT basics and safety 251Gemini and Copilot comparisons 252Prompting strategies and iterations 253Bias checks and verification 254Citations and transparency with AI 255Use AI for outlines and planning 256Reflect on responsible AI use

257Design effective slides 258Podcast planning and recording 259Image editing and layout basics 260Video editing with captions 261Charts and data storytelling 262Storyboard scripts and scenes 263Publish and present responsibly 264Portfolio check‑in

265Sequencing and algorithms 266Conditions, loops, and events 267Variables, lists, and debugging 268Make a mini‑game or simulation 269Sensors/robots or micro:bit (intro) 270Code a quiz or interactive story 271Refactor and improve code 272Coding showcase rehearsal

273Ethical AI case studies 274Inclusive and accessible design 275Digital footprint and reputation 276Open data and open‑source (intro) 277Innovation sprint: plan 278Innovation sprint: build 279Innovation sprint: review 280AI & Tech showcase day