6th Grade World History

Class Itinerary

1st Semester

Unit 1 (Social Studies Skills)Ch. 1

Unit 2 (Early Civilizations) Ch. 3,4

*7 Wonders Project

Unit 3 (Ancient Egypt) Ch. 5

*Egyptian Gods/Goddess project

Unit 4 Ancient Civilizations (India/China/America) PBL Ch. 9,10,15,16

2nd Semester

Unit 5 (Ancient Greece) Ch.7, 8

 *Ancient Greece Project

Unit 6 (Ancient Rome) Ch. 11,12 

* World Religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism etc.) PBL Ch. 6,13,14

Unit 7 (The Middle Ages) Ch. 19 

National History Day:

Each student will be participating in National History Day. The students will work on a project of their choosing throughout the year, and take part in a District contest at North Andrew. The top projects will move on to regional, state, or national competition. 

Discussion Post:

There will be a monthly discussion forum assignment on Google Classroom. Students will have to respond to the discussion post by answering all questions posed with a minimum of 200 words. Due by the due date each month. 

Bell ringer! Historical Madness:

Throughout the year, students will research, debate, create projects, and vote for 64 of the most influential leaders/ cultural figures, and determine who was the most influential. 

Past Winners:

• 2025- Abraham Lincoln

• 2024- Napoleon

• 2023- William Shakespeare

• 2022- Sacagawea

• 2021- Martin Luther King Jr. 

• 2020- Steve Jobs

• 2019- Alexander Graham Bell

• 2018- Alexander Hamilton

• 2017- Sacagawea

• 2016- Isaac Newton

Organization:

Organization is a key part in succeeding in school. Keep a paper or digital folder that contains notes, review sheets, and assignments. *Pro Tip: pin your current note sheet to your bookmark bar. 

Grading:

Various assignments are worth a different percentage of the final grade. Any test receiving a failing grade will be retaken within 3 school days earning no higher than 80%. A Parent/ Guardian will be contacted.

Percentages:

Daily Participation– 5%

Homework- 25%

Project- 30%

Test- 40%

Academic Dishonesty and Late work policies: *See student handbook.