Sixth grade students will study the beginnings of early civilizations through the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Students will analyze the cultural, economic, geographical, historical, and political foundations for early civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, India, China, Greece, and Rome. The sixth grade will conclude with the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. This course will also teach students about the historical context of ancient and major world religions and will follow a common template for major world religions so as to not promote any religion. Major world religions are introduced in either 6th or 7th grade.
This course will be the students’ first concentrated survey of world history and geography and is designed to help students think like historians, focusing on historical concepts in order to build a foundational understanding of the world. Appropriate primary sources have been embedded in the standards in order to deepen the understanding of world history and geography. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of government, including the beginning of democratic practices.
Freedom Week
Constitution Day is observed annually on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Federal law requires all educational institutions receiving federal funding to conduct an educational program on the U.S. Constitution for their students.
In Tennessee, T.C.A. § 49-6-1014 designates September 15-19 as "Celebrate Freedom Week" in all public schools. This week-long observance aligns with Constitution Day and aims to enhance students' understanding of the original intent, significance, and impact of foundational documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution.