Course Description:

Students in the 6th grade will be engaged in the geographic studies of world regions as they explore major civilization development. Students will explore the different patterns of geography, political, economic and social systems of different world regions. This class will be interactive for students to enhance their understanding of global connections and their role in the world around them. Students will evaluate and analyze the development of human society from its origin through the Renaissance Era.

What Content Will We Study?

• Map Skills
• Basic Geography Skills
• 5 Themes
• Prehistory
• Mesopotamia
• Egypt
• Africa
• Indian
• China
• Greece
• Rome
• Middle Ages
• Incas/Aztec/Mayans

How Will We Learn the Content?

Through interactive notebooks, online resources and various project based learning, students will be able to explore each of the world regions.