Sixth Grade Social Studies focuses on the geography and history of the Eastern Hemisphere, including the development of cultures, civilizations, and empires; interaction between societies; and the comparison of trends in government and economics. It also incorporates some elements of other social sciences.
The course begins by examining the Eastern Hemisphere today and geographical skills. This provides the foundation to make connections between the past and the present throughout the course. The remainder of the course is divided into Seven Key Ideas that cover a time span from pre-history into the 1300's. Students are provided the opportunity to explore belief systems across time and to examine the foundations of democracy.
Key Ideas for Sixth Grade Social Studies
6.1 Present Day Eastern Hemisphere Geography
6.2 The First Humans through the Neolithic Revolution in the Eastern Hemishpere
6.3 Early River Valley Civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere
6.4 Comparative World Religions
6.5 Comparative Classical Civilaztions in the Eastern Hemisphere
6.6 Mediterranean World: Feudal Western Europe
6.7 Interactions across the Eastern Hemisphere
