Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 1 Full Curriculum
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
Welcome to History! In this Sixth grade level course, students will walk through world history starting with an overview of world geography, both past and present. We will examine the different continents and oceans. We will examine some of the theories of human origins and human migrations. Using an array of source materials, students will explore, analyze and document different African, Asian, and Middle Eastern people and cultures throughout history. They will learn about the important...
21 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Overview of world geography, both past and presentOceans and ContinentsWeek 2Lesson 2Human Origins and MigrationDifference between BCE/CE and different erasLesson 3Creating a Travel JournalWeek 3Lesson 4Human ErasPaleolithic, Neolithic, Ancient, Medieval, and ModernWeek 4Lesson 5Anthropology of Ancient AfricaCave Paintings, Domestication of Animals, Iron WorkingsWeek 5Lesson 6Focus on different Ancient African cultures and societies Pt 1The Nok and Nubian PeoplesWeek 6Lesson 7Focus on different Ancient African cultures and societies Pt 2 -The Ancient Swahili CoastWeek 7Lesson 8Focus on different Ancient African cultures and societies Pt 3The People of MaliWeek 8Lesson 9Geography of AfricaPhysical GeographyWeek 9Lesson 10Landforms of AfricaThe different regions, the Sahara Desert, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Cape of Good Hope, the Great Rift Valley, Lake VictoriaWeek 10Lesson 11Africa in our CenturyA look at how location, geography, climate, and natural resources have influenced settlement patterns, population size, and economiesWeek 11Lesson 12Focus on North and Sub-Saharan Africa todayCountries and capitals, geography, population, difference in cultureWeek 12Lesson 13Geography of Middle EastMesopotamia and Indus Valley; Geography of OceaniaWeek 13Lesson 14Life in Ancient MesopotamiaA look at the development of agriculture, irrigation, mining and metal smithing, domestication of animals, and inventions contributed to settlement and the growth of Mesopotamian civilizationsWeek 14Lesson 15Life in the Ancient Indus ValleyA look at the ways early Indian and Central Asian societies interacted with East African, Western Asian, and European societies; Focus on economic, political, and religious developmentsWeek 15Lesson 16Focus on Indigenous Peoples of OceaniaAustralians, Maori, Samoans - migration and different culturesWeek 16Lesson 17Focus on the Ancient Mediterranean WorldWritings, the Greek alphabet, the PhoeniciansWeek 17Lesson 18Geography of Middle EastMesopotamia and Indus Valley; Geography of OceaniaWeek 18Lesson 19Ancient Empires of Central AsiaSasanian Empire, Gandhara Empire, Maurya EmpireWeek 19Lesson 20Ancient ChinaFocus on economic, political and religious developments and inventionsWeek 20Lesson 21Ancient Chinese DynastiesZhou, Qin, Han, Tang andAncient Peoples of Eastern Asia - Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam
Our goals for this class are to: Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format. Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events. Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events. Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures. Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions. Use technology to research both past and current events and topics. To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals Recognized Inequities and their causes Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
Homework Offered
Each week, learners will be given 2-3 options for homework. This class will utilize a combination of project-based learning, virtual field trips, short articles to read and summarize, short research topics, movies or short youtube videos to watch and review, and books to read.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grades Offered
This class will cover early World History, which includes topics of war, slavery, and discrimination. All topics will be at an age appropriate level. This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress OpenSocialStudieshttp://www.opensocialstudies.org/K-6.html Sixth Grade Social Studies https://www.ixl.com/social-studies/grade-6 180 Days of Social Studies: Grade 6 - Daily Social Studies Workbook by Kathy Flynn 180 Days of Social Studies: Grade 6 - Daily Geography Workbook by Jennifer Edgerton Everything You Need to Ace World History In One Big Fat Notebook by Workman Publishing https://nsms6thgradesocialstudies.weebly.com/textbook.html
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Ages: 10-14