Syllabus

Greenville County Schools Middle School Social Studies Syllabus

Course Title: 6th Grade World History
Teacher Name: Mr. Joseph T. T. Lovin
Contact Information: jlovin@greenville.k12.sc.us
Textbook Title: myWorld Interactive: World History for South Carolina (Savvas Learning Company)

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to the development of human civilization from the earliest times through the Cold War era. Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Social Studies, students will investigate how societies emerged, interacted, and evolved over time across multiple continents. Emphasis will be placed on geographic, political, economic, cultural, and technological developments that have shaped the modern world. Students will be encouraged to think critically, engage in historical inquiry, and draw connections between the past and present.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze the origins and characteristics of early civilizations and how they influenced future societies.

• Describe the key ideas, contributions, and legacies of classical civilizations.

• Evaluate the influence of religion, philosophy, and politics in shaping medieval and early modern societies.

• Examine the causes and effects of global conflicts and revolutions.

• Explore the impact of industrialization, nationalism, and imperialism.

• Interpret how global human rights movements and technological advances shaped the modern world.

Course Outline / Scope and Sequence

• The Beginning of Early Civilizations

• The Expansion of Early Civilizations: India and China

• Classical Civilizations: Greece and Rome

• Medieval Europe and the Crusades

• The Islamic World

• Medieval China and Japan

• Mesoamerica and the West African Kingdoms

• New Ideas Promote Change

• Atlantic World

• Political Revolutions & Nationalism

• Industrial Revolution

• Global Conflicts: Imperialism & WWI

• Great Depression & WWII

• Fight for Human Rights

• Cold War & Impact of Technology

Materials Needed for Class

General

• Pencils

• Cap Eraser

• Notebook Paper

• Colored Pencils

• Wired Headphones

Course Specific

• Composition Notebook

Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to:

• Be respectful of peers, teachers, and classroom property.

• Come to class prepared and on time.

• Participate actively in discussions and activities.

• Complete assignments and homework on time.

• Follow all school and district policies.

Grading Policy/Practices

According to the standards of Greenville County Schools we will be having 3 Major assessments and 8 - 10 Minor assessments per quarter.

Grading Codes:

NHI: Not handed in (calculated as a 0%)

MDA: Missing Due to Absence (calculated as a 0%)

Late Work Procedures

Pending

Redo/Retake/Revision Procedures

Pending

This syllabus will be posted on Google Classroom and the teacher website and made available to all parents/guardians on the first day of school.