Everyday Mathematics

Virtual Learning
Community

6th Grade Lesson Lists

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Edition Lesson List

Expand All | Collapse All

Unit 1: Collection, Display, and Interpretation of Data

Lesson
1-1	Introduction to the Student Reference Book
1-2	Line Plots
1-3	Stem-and-Leaf Plots
1-4	Median and Mean
1-5	Playing Landmark Shark
1-5a	Box Plots
1-6	Broken-Line Graphs
1-7	Bar Graphs
1-8	Step Graphs
1-9	The Percent Circle and Circle Graphs
1-10	Using a Graph to Investigate Perimeter and Area
1-11	Persuasive Data and Graphs
1-12	Samples and Surveys
1-13	Progress Check 1

Unit 2: Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals

Lesson
2-1	Reading and Writing Large Numbers
2-2	Reading and Writing Small Numbers
2-3	Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
2-4	Multiplying by Powers of 10
2-5	Multiplication of Decimals: Part 1
2-6	Multiplication of Decimals: Part 2
2-7	Division of Whole Numbers
2-8	Division of Decimals
2-9	Scientific Notation for Large and Small Numbers
2-10	Exponential Notation and the Power Key on a Calculator
2-11	Scientific Notation on a Calculator
2-12	Progress Check 2

Unit 3: Variables, Formulas, and Graphs

Lesson
3-1	Using Variables to Describe Number Patterns
3-2	General Patterns (Two Variables)
3-3	Algebraic Expressions
3-4	Formulas
3-5	Formulas, Tables, and Graphs: Part 1
3-6	A Science Experiment
3-7	Variables and Formulas in Spreadsheets: Part 1
3-8	Variables and Formulas in Spreadsheets: Part 2
3-9	Reading and Drawing Graphs
3-10	Formulas, Tables, and Graphs: Part 2
3-11	Progress Check 3

Unit 4: Rational Number Uses and Operations

Lesson
4-1	Equivalent Fractions
4-2	Comparing Fractions
4-3	Adding and Subtracting Fractions
4-4	Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators
4-5	Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
4-6	Fraction Multiplication
4-7	Multiplication of Mixed Numbers
4-8	Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
4-9	More Difficult Conversions
4-10	Graphing Garbage
4-11	Percent of a Number
4-12	Progress Check 4

Unit 5: Geometry: Congruence, Constructions, and Parallel Lines

Lesson
5-1	Measuring and Drawing Angles
5-2	Reasoning with Angle Measures
5-3	Using a Protractor to Make Circle Graphs
5-4	Coordinate Geometry
5-5	Isometry Transformations
5-6	Congruent Figures
5-7	Compass-and-Straightedge Constructions: Part 1
5-8	Compass-and-Straightedge Constructions: Part 2
5-9	Parallel Lines and Angle Relationships
5-10	Parallelograms
5-11	Progress Check 5

Unit 6: Number Systems and Algebra Concepts

Lesson
6-1	Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
6-2	Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
6-3	Review: Addition and Subtraction of Positive and Negative Numbers
6-4	Multiplication and Division of Positive and Negative Numbers
6-4a	Absolute Value
6-5	The Properties of Number Systems
6-6	Order of Operations
6-7	Review: Number Sentences
6-8	Solving Simple Equations
6-9	Review: Pan-Balance Problems
6-10	Pan-Balance Equations
6-11	The Equivalent-Equations Method
6-12	Inequalities
6-13	Progress Check 6

Unit 7: Probability and Discrete Mathematics

Lesson
7-1	Probabilities When Outcomes Are Equally Likely
7-2	Generating Random Numbers
7-3	A Random-Number Simulation
7-4	Tree Diagrams
7-5	Using Tree Diagrams to Calculate Probabilities
7-6	Venn Diagrams
7-7	Fair and Unfair Games
7-8	Strategies for Multiple-Choice Tests
7-9	Progress Check 7

Unit 8: Rates and Ratios

Lesson
8-1	Rates, Rate Tables, and Unit Rates
8-2	Solving Rate Problems with Proportions
8-3	Solving Proportions by Cross Multiplication
8-4	Calorie Use
8-5	Using Nutrition Information
8-6	Ratios
8-7	Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems
8-8	Calculating the Fat Content of Foods
8-9	Using Ratios to Describe Size Changes
8-10	Similar Polygons
8-11	Comparing Ratios
8-12	The Golden Ratio
8-13	Progress Check 8

Unit 9: More about Variables, Formulas, and Graphs

Lesson
9-1	Area Models for the Distributive Property
9-2	The Distributive Property
9-3	Simplifying Expressions: Combining Like Terms
9-4	Simplifying Expressions: Removing Parentheses
9-5	Simplifying and Solving Equations
9-6	Using Equations to Solve Mobile Problems
9-7	Computer Spreadsheets
9-8	Area Formulas with Applications
9-9	Volume Formulas with Applications
9-10	Solving Equations by Trial and Error
9-11	Formula Equations
9-12	The Pythagorean Theorem
9-13	Indirect Measurement Problems
9-14	Progress Check 9

Unit 10: Geometry Topics

Lesson
10-1	Semiregular Tessellations
10-2	Escher-Type Translation Tessellations
10-3	Rotation Symmetry
10-4	Introduction to Topology
10-5	Möbius Strips
10-6	Progress Check 10

Projects

Project
1	Exploring the Solar System
2	Modeling the Solar System
3	Distances in the Solar System
4	Movement of the Planets
5	Will It Be Possible to Travel to Other Planets in Your Lifetime?
6	Anthropometry Project: Formulas for Body Height and Neck Circumference
7	Paper-Throwing Experiments
8	Cross Sections of Clay Solids
9	Packaging Engineering
10	Mean Absolute Deviation

Algorithm Projects

Algorithm
1	U.S. Traditional Additional Addition: Decimals
2	U.S. Traditional Subtraction: Decimals
3	U.S. Traditional Multiplication: Decimals
4	U.S. Traditional Long Division

3rd Edition Lesson List