6th Grade Social Studies
Ancient World History
Students will develop social studies skills and concepts using the history of civilizations of the ancient world from 8000 BCE to 1450 CE.
In 6th grade, the study of ancient world civilizations allows students to deepen their understanding of the Earth and its peoples through the study of history, geography, politics, culture, and economic systems. Students develop higher levels of critical thinking by considering why ancient civilizations developed where and when they did and why they declined. While it would be impossible to study every world culture in depth, it is important for students to understand that indigenous people developed societies all over the world, concurrent to the rise of traditionally recognized early civilizations.
Additionally, through the study of world history, students should evaluate the enduring contributions of ancient and medieval societies, recognizing the links between the historical and contemporary worlds made possible through the interconnection of peoples.
For an overview of the philosophies, beliefs, and practices that are foundational in the Evergreen Public Schools, click on Social Studies Instructional Vision.
Scope + Sequence
6th SS: Year-at-a-Glance
In this scope + sequence, you will find the following:
Trimesters organized by week for supported pacing throughout the year
An inquiry task to anchor the learning of units two through six.
Varied formative assessment ideas to illuminate progress toward standard and content understandings.
Unit maps (linked in blue) that provide all the priority standards, learning targets, supporting questions, and resources in one place. These include daily spaces, within the weeks, for teachers to copy or print to delineate subsequent planning for learners.
Additional Planning Tools
The attached planning considerations are samples as we all transition to a six-period day while holding an inquiry stance for our learners. Take a look--how will you iterate? What thinking do these planning wheels spark?