Ancient Cultures to 1600

Ms. Nora McMillan, PhD

Phone: (864)355-6923

nmcmillan@greenville.k12.sc.us

Available for Extra Help

Monday 7:30-8:15

Thursday 7:30-8:15

TEXT

Discovering Our Past History of the World Early Ages, McGraw-Hill, 2014

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Social studies in grade six develops and enhances the student’s understanding of history through the study of people and events from earliest man to the era of European exploration. This course focuses on the significance of geography, economics, and government in the development of the human story, including the conflicts and accomplishments of the people and their roles in developing the social, economic, and political structures of the major civilizations.

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS

Pens/Pencils

Colored Pencils

Notebook (w/paper and divider tabs)

Composition Book for Daily Journals

COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT

TITLE

STANDARD & INDICATORS

TIME

Unit 1

Early Man & Rise of Civilization

6-1.1 & 6-1.2

Weeks 1-2

Unit 2

River Valley Civilizations & Eastern Religions

6-1.3 & 6-1.4

Weeks 3-11

Unit 3

Ancient Greece

6-2.1 & 6-2.2

Weeks 12-14

Unit 4

Ancient Rome

6-2.3, 6-2.4, 6-2.5 & 6-2.6

Weeks 15-17

Unit 5

Asian Civilizations & Their Influence

6-3.1, 6-3.2, 6-3.3 & 6-3.4

Weeks 18-20

Unit 6

Africa & the Americas

6-4.1, 6-4.2, 6-4.3 & 6-4.4

Weeks 21-23

Unit 7

European Middle Ages

6-5.1, 6-5.2, 6-5.3 & 6-5.4

Weeks 24-26

Unit 8

Renaissance & Reformation

6-6.1, 6-6.2 & 6-6.3

Weeks 27-29

Unit 9

Rise of European Exploration

6-6.4, 6-6.5 & 6-6.6

Weeks 30-33

GRADING POLICY

Major Assessments—50% of Quarter Grade

Benchmark Test = 5 %

Other Major Assignments (i.e. Projects and Unit Tests) =

45%

Minor Assessments—50% of Quarter Grade

Minor Assignments (i.e. Quizzes, Journals, Classwork, Homework)

The teacher will monitor and adjust classroom procedures and schedule as needed. For specific course objectives and standards, please visit the South Carolina Department of Education at www.ed.sc.gov.