6th Grade Social Studies
Ancient World History
Focus: World Geography, History and Culture: Patterns of Continuity and Change
Time Period: Beginnings of Human Society to the Emergence of the First Global Age (1450) -
Represents the first five Eras of the National Standards
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First formal look at a study of the world
- Focus heavily on the discipline of geography by using the themes of location, place, movement, human-environment interaction and region to understand the emergence, expansion and decline of civilizations and societies from the beginning of human existence to the Age of Exploration
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Take a systematic look at the history and culture of various world regions including the development of economic, political and social systems through the lens of change and continuity
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Examine the various factors that shaped the development of civilizations, societies and regions in the ancient world
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Integrate various civilizations, societies and regions from every continent (Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas)
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Recognize and interpret the "lessons of social studies;" those transferable understandings that are supported throughout time by recurring themes and issues
National World History Standards:
The periodization of the new Essential Standards for sixth grade social studies is based on the five eras identified by the National Standards for World History,
Era 1: The Beginnings of Human Society Giving Shape to World History
Era 2: Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral People, 4000-1000 BCE
Era 3: Classic Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 CE
Era 4: Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter, 300-1000 CE
Era 5: Intensified Hemispheric Interactions, 1000-1500 CE
Some major concepts for which students should understand in sixth grade social studies are:
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Continuity and change (over time and in various civilizations, societies, and regions)
- Conflict and cooperation
- Compromise and negotiation
- Migration and population distribution
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Cultural expression/practices and diffusion
- Human-environment interaction
- Trade and economic decision-making
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Societal organizations (economic, political, and social systems)
- Technology and innovation
- Quality of life
- Citizenship
6th Grade Social Studies
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