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 South and Central American,  Asian, Middle Eastern, and Oceanic people and cultures throughout history.  They will learn about the important historical events and diverse actors who helped shape history. 

This is Part 4 of a full year curriculum. It is not required to take Parts 1-4. Parts 1-2 and 3-4 are also offered as a 20 week class if you would prefer a longer class. Please message me if you have any questions. 


Outline of topics covered - 

Week 1 Asia in the Modern Era - ASEAN Charter, North Korea Nuclear Tests, Olympics
Week 2 Asia in the Modern Era - Earthquakes and Tsuamis, Fukushima, PopCulture
Week 3 Oceania Nations Today - A look at modern life and culture
Week 4 Focus on Pacific Northwest - Coastal Salish, Paiute, Marpole Midden
Week 5 Focus on the Indigenous People of the Caribbean - The Taino
Week 6 Focus on the Indigenous People of the Amazon - The Lenca, Miskito, Huatares, and Lokono
Week 7 Geography of South America
Week 8 Geography of Central America- Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
Week 9 Focus on Mexico - Geography, History, current culture
Week 10 Focus on Canada - Geography, History, current culture; Review, Map Project, Kahoot game


Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) -

-I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page.  
-  Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. 
- In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. 
- Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom.  
-I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class.  
- Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. 
-Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions.  




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The following sections can be taken in any order or as individual stand alone classes: 

Offered as 2 full semester courses - 

Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 1 Full Curriculum (20 Weeks)
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-6-social-studies-history-and-geography-part-1-full-curriculum-flex-lSBryIqx

Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 2 Full Curriculum (20 weeks) 
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-6-social-studies-history-and-geography-part-2-full-curriculum-flex-4Wog3r2T

Offered as four 10 week courses

Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 1 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks) 
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-6-social-studies-history-and-geography-part-1-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-yhzSsiLj

Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 2 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks)
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-6-social-studies-history-and-geography-part-2-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-kbgOv4lz

Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 3 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks)
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-6-social-studies-history-and-geography-part-3-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-LuRe02eF

Grade 6 Social Studies, History and Geography Part 4 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks)
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-6-social-studies-history-and-geography-part-4-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-xVrK5vWk





For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view