Deena Masters

Deena Masters

6th Grade Team

Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” That quote perfectly sums up how I feel about the past 37 years I’ve spent teaching and learning alongside students—from kindergarten all the way through sixth grade.

I earned my degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Florida Southern College, and throughout my career, I’ve continued to grow through a wide range of professional development opportunities. Highlights include the Cooperative Learning Accelerated Achievement workshop, where I gained powerful strategies to foster student engagement, as well as trainings in Kagan Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences—both of which continue to shape the collaborative and inclusive culture of my classroom.

As we step into the 2025–2026 school year, I’m excited for all that’s ahead. From hands-on discovery and creative use of technology to energizing brain breaks and joyful “house” celebrations, this will be a year full of learning, laughter, and growth!

Daily Schedule 2025 - 2026

8:00-8:15 Morning Routine/ Arrival

8:15-8:45 MAC Time/Intervention Group 1 (Math)

8:47-9:37 Block 1 (Period 1) 

9:39-9:57 MAC Time/Intervention Group 2 (Reading Part 1) 

10:00-10:40 P.E. 

10:40- 10:52 MAC Time/Intervention Group 2 (Reading Part 2)

11:05-11:30 Lunch

11:40-12:10 Electives

12:15-1:05 Block 2 (Period 4)

1:07-1:57 Block 3 (Period 5) 

1:59-2:49 Block 4 (Period 6) 

2:49- 2:55 Pack-Up/ Dismissal

Course Outline 

Unit 1 Geographic Representations

Unit 2 Early Human Communities

Unit 3 Mesopotamia

Unit 4 Ancient Egypt

Unit 5 Early China

Unit 6 Indus Valley Civilization, Hinduism & Buddhism

Unit 7 Ancient Greece

Unit 8 Ancient Rome

Year Long: Cultural Diffusion, Places & Regions, and Market Economics

Course Description

Welcome to Sixth Grade World Cultures!
I'm thrilled to begin our journey through the ancient world together! In this class, we'll explore fascinating civilizations—from Early Humans all the way to Ancient Rome—through interactive activities, creative projects, and meaningful discussions.

We'll examine how individuals and groups have shaped both historical and modern events, and we'll compare ancient civilizations by looking at key aspects such as geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, and social structure.

Get ready for an exciting year of discovery and learning!

Class Materials

iPad (fully charged)

pen or pencil

black sharpie marker

notebook paper

yellow folder with brads and pockets 

iPad charger

markers

glue stick

scissors 

crayons 

colored pencils