| Social Studies
In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.
Grade 6
In sixth grade, students begin their study of world history and learn about people and places of ancient times. Course instruction focuses on early communities and civilizations, empires and dynasties, and emerging societies. Students also learn about geographical concepts and types of government that pertain to world history. Various technological developments, such as transportation, written communication, weapons technology, and health and science contributions, are also covered in this course. Sixth graders should be provided opportunities to repeatedly use data interpretation and map skills, as well as historical analysis.
Ancient Era (1000 BCE - 300 CE)
The Ancient Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies and civilizations that existed from 1000 BCE to 300 CE.
Civics and Government
The Civics and Government unit combines United States democratic principles, structure and historical documents with governmental systems found throughout the world.
Cultural Perspective
The Cultural Perspective unit includes communities, diversity, fine arts, humanities, folklore, holidays, media, and religious and social issues.
Early Common Era (300 - 1450)
The Early Common Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 300 to 1450 CE.
Economics
The Economics unit includes core concepts, such as supply and demand, goods and services, income, and employment, as well as United States and world economies.
First Global Era (1450 - 1750)
The First Global Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 1450 to 1750 CE as well as global trends during this time.
Geography
The Geography unit includes United States and world geography, map and globe skills, Earth characteristics, and geographic tools and concepts.
Historical Perspective
The Historical Perspective unit includes data interpretation, awareness and analysis skills, and the concepts of time, change, and continuity.
Prehistoric/Early Civilizations
The Prehistoric and Early Civilizations World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of communities and civilizations that existed prior to 1000 BCE.
Technological Developments
The Technological Developments unit includes historical achievements in the areas of communication, math, science, transportation, and technological inventions.
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