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PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE

Social Studies

GRADE 6

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND INTENT:

Ancient World History and Geography

Ancient World History provides the underlying framework for studying the world that we live in today. The course of study takes an interdisciplinary approach by applying the standards for both history and geography to meet the National Standards. The sixth grade social studies curriculum examines the historical, cultural, physical, and political features of Africa, Europe, and Asia. Map skills will be reinforced, historical events, and geographic terms will be studied.

II. INSTRUCTIONAL TIME:

Class Periods: Daily

Length of Class Periods (minutes):35

Length of Course: 180 days

Unit of Credit:

Updated: June 2015

|COURSE: Social Studies |GRADE(S): Six |

|STRAND: Geography/History |TIME FRAME: 30 Days |

|PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS |

|8.4.6.A: Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals |

|and groups to world history. |

|7.1.6.A: Describe how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret |

|information about people, places, and environment. |

|7.1.6.B: Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human |

|features. |

|7.2.6.A: Describe the characteristics of places and regions. |

|7.2.6.B: Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth’s surface. |

|7.3.6.A: Identify the human characteristics of places and regions using the following |

|criteria: |

|Population |

|Culture |

|Settlement |

|Economic activities |

|Political activities |

|7.4.6.A: Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within |

|regions. |

|7.4.6.B: Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within |

|regions. |

|5.2.6.B: Explain how citizens resolve conflicts in society and government. |

|5.4.6.A: Identify how countries have varying interests. |

| |

|RESOURCES |

| |

|Course text book |

|Text book resources |

|Atlas |

|Wall maps |

|Electronic Maps |

|Globes |

|Teacher generated resources |

|DVD/VCR, TV, classroom computer, LCD projector, Smart board |

|Internet resources |

|Library resources |

|Newspaper internet current event articles |

|OBJECTIVES |

| |

|The learner will gain a historical perspective, describe the cultural and physical geographic features, and identify the economic |

|activities in the region of the Middle East. |

| |

|ESSENTIAL CONTENT |

| |

|Describe location of the first civilizations of the Middle East and compare it to the region today. |

|Describe historical importance of the contributions of Hammurabi and Sargon. |

|Identify the human and geographic characteristics of the Middle East. |

|Identify the economic evolution of the Middle East. |

|Describe United States involvement in the Middle East in modern times. |

|Discuss and analyze the current events and political environment in the present day Middle East. |

|INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES |

| |

|Make use of technology to expand classroom instruction. |

|Utilize wall maps, globes and desk atlases, and electronic maps to show location. |

|Mapping activities such as note taking and graphic organizers to identify key concepts. |

|Create a bulletin board showing examples of the five themes of geography in relationship to the area being studied. |

|Actively read aloud text material. |

|Incorporate Reading Apprenticeship activities such as "Talking to the Text" and "Word Walls". |

|Incorporate additional practice handouts. |

|ASSESSMENTS |

| |

|Diagnostic: |

|Pretest students prior knowledge |

|K/W/L chart |

|Teachers guided questions |

| |

|Formative: |

|Continue K/W/L chart |

|Community circle |

|Quizzes, class work, homework |

|Geo journal |

|Map project |

| |

|Summative: |

|Portfolios |

|Complete K/W/L |

|Objective format test |

|Subjective format test |

|Notebook activity |

|Student centered project |

|CORRECTIVES/EXTENSIONS |

| |

|Correctives: |

|Re-teaching activities |

|Student generated study materials such as flash cards and study guides. |

|Library videos |

| |

|Extensions: |

|Read multiple articles to support key concepts. |

|Make use of teacher classroom resources. |

|Students create user friendly word search/crossword puzzle, reports and current event summaries. |

|COURSE: Social Studies |GRADE(S): Six |

|STRAND: Geography/History |TIME FRAME: 40 Days |

|PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS |

|8.4.6.A: Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals |

|and groups to world history. |

|7.1.5.A: Describe how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret |

|information about people, places, and environment. |

|7.1.5.B: Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human |

|features. |

|7.2.6.A: Describe the characteristics of places and regions. |

|7.2.6.B: Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth’s surface. |

|7.3.6.A: Identify the human characteristics of places and regions using the following |

|criteria: |

|Population |

|Culture |

|Settlement |

|Economic activities |

|Political activities |

|7.4.6.A: Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within |

|regions. |

|7.4.6.B: Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within |

|regions. |

|5.4.6.A: Identify how countries have varying interests. |

|RESOURCES |

| |

|Course text book |

|Text book resources |

|Atlas |

|Wall maps |

|Electronic Maps |

|Globes |

|Teacher generated resources |

|DVD/VCR, TV, classroom computer, LCD projector, Smart board |

|Internet resources |

|Library resources |

|Newspaper internet current event articles |

|OBJECTIVES |

|The learner will apply the five themes of geography to identify economic activities, gain a historical perspective, and understand |

|basic cultural influences of the Continent of Africa. |

|ESSENTIAL CONTENT |

| |

|Describe location of the Egyptian civilization and compare it to the region today. |

|Describe historical importance of the contributions of Ancient Egyptian rulers. |

|Identify the major aspects of Egyptian life. |

|Name the important contributions of Ancient Egyptians to the modern world. |

|Identify human characteristics of Africa. |

|Identify the economic evolution Africa. |

|Identify the creation of the countries of Africa. |

|Explain the current economic status of Africa. |

|Discuss and analyze the current events and political environment of present day Africa |

|INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES |

| |

|Make use of technology to expand classroom instruction. |

|Utilize wall maps, globes and desk atlases, and electronic maps to show location. |

|Mapping activities such as note taking and graphic organizers to identify key concepts. |

|Create a bulletin board showing examples of the five themes of geography in relationship to the area being studied. |

|Actively read aloud text material. |

|Incorporate Reading Apprenticeship activities such as "Talking to the Text" and "Word Walls". |

|Incorporate additional practice handouts. |

|ASSESSMENTS |

| |

|Diagnostic: |

|Pretest students prior knowledge |

|K/W/L chart |

|Teachers guided questions |

| |

|Formative: |

|Continue K/W/L chart |

|Community circle |

|Quizzes, class work, homework |

|Geo journal |

|Map project |

| |

|Summative: |

|Portfolios |

|Complete K/W/L |

|Objective format test |

|Subjective format test |

|Notebook activity |

|Student centered project |

|CORRECTIVES/EXTENSIONS |

|Correctives: |

|Re-teaching activities |

|Student generated study materials such as flash cards and study guides |

|Library videos |

| |

|Extensions: |

|Read multiple articles to support key concepts. |

|Make use of teacher classroom resources. |

|Students create user friendly word search/crossword puzzle, reports and current event summaries. |

|COURSE: Social Studies |GRADE(S): Six |

|STRAND: Geography/History |TIME FRAME: 40 Days |

|PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS |

|8.4.6.A: Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals |

|and groups to world history. |

|7.1.5.A: Describe how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret |

|information about people, places, and environment. |

|7.1.5.B: Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human |

|features. |

|7.2.6.A: Describe the characteristics of places and regions. |

|7.2.6.B: Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth’s surface. |

|7.3.6.A: Identify the human characteristics of places and regions using the following |

|criteria: |

|Population |

|Culture |

|Settlement |

|Economic activities |

|Political activities |

|7.4.6.A: Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within |

|regions. |

|7.4.6.B: Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within |

|regions. |

|5.1.6.B: Compare and contrast a direct democracy with a republican form of government. |

|5.4.6.A: Identify how countries have varying interests. |

|RESOURCES |

| |

|Course text book |

|Text book resources |

|Atlas |

|Wall maps |

|Electronic Maps |

|Globes |

|Teacher generated resources |

|DVD/VCR, TV, classroom computer, LCD projector, Smart board |

|Internet resources |

|Library resources |

|Newspaper internet current event articles |

|OBJECTIVES |

| |

|The learner will gain a historical perspective, describe the cultural and physical geographic features, and identify the economic |

|activities on the Continent of Europe. |

|ESSENTIAL CONTENT |

| |

|Identify and human and geographic characteristics of Europe. |

|Identify the major aspects of Greek and Roman life. |

|List the factors that led to the rise of Christianity including the Protestant Reformation. |

|Describe the hierarchy of the feudal system. |

|Explain the causes and effects of the Crusades. |

|Name and describe the important figures that influenced history during the Middle Ages. |

|Cite the economic challenges faced by European countries today. |

|Discuss and analyze the current events and political environment in the present day Europe. |

|INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES |

| |

|Make use of technology to expand classroom instruction. |

|Utilize wall maps, globes and desk atlases, and electronic maps to show location. |

|Mapping activities such as note taking and graphic organizers to identify key concepts. |

|Create a bulletin board showing examples of the five themes of geography in relationship to the area being studied. |

|Actively read aloud text material. |

|Incorporate Reading Apprenticeship activities such as "Talking to the Text" and "Word Walls". |

|Incorporate additional practice handouts. |

|ASSESSMENTS |

| |

|Diagnostic: |

|Pretest students prior knowledge |

|K/W/L chart |

|Teachers guided questions |

| |

|Formative: |

|Continue K/W/L chart |

|Community circle |

|Quizzes, class work, homework |

|Geo journal |

|Map project |

| |

|Summative: |

|Portfolios |

|Complete K/W/L |

|Objective format test |

|Subjective format test |

|Notebook activity |

|Student centered project |

|CORRECTIVES/EXTENSIONS |

| |

|Correctives: |

|Re-teaching activities |

|Student generated study materials such as flash cards and study guides |

|Library videos |

| |

|Extensions: |

|Read multiple articles to support key concepts. |

|Make use of teacher classroom resources. |

|Students create user friendly word search/crossword puzzle, reports and current event summaries. |

|COURSE: Social Studies |GRADE(S): Six |

|STRAND: Geography/History |TIME FRAME: 40 Days |

|PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS |

|8.4.6.A: Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals |

|and groups to world history. |

|7.1.5.A: Describe how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret |

|information about people, places, and environment. |

|7.1.5.B: Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human |

|features. |

|7.2.6.A: Describe the characteristics of places and regions. |

|7.2.6.B: Describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth’s surface. |

|7.3.6.A: Identify the human characteristics of places and regions using the following |

|criteria: |

|Population |

|Culture |

|Settlement |

|Economic activities |

|Political activities |

|7.4.6.A: Describe and explain the effects of the physical systems on people within |

|regions. |

|7.4.6.B: Describe and explain the effects of people on the physical systems within |

|regions. |

|5.4.6.A: Identify how countries have varying interests. |

|5.2.6.B: Explain how citizens resolve conflicts in society and government. |

|RESOURCES |

| |

|Course text book |

|Text book resources |

|Atlas |

|Wall maps |

|Electronic Maps |

|Globes |

|Teacher generated resources |

|DVD/VCR, TV, classroom computer, LCD projector, Smart board |

|Internet resources |

|Library resources |

|Newspaper internet current event articles |

|OBJECTIVES |

| |

|The learner will gain a historical perspective, describe the cultural and physical geographic features, and identify the economic |

|activities on the Continent of Asia excluding the regions of the Middle East and Russia and the Independent Republics. |

|ESSENTIAL CONTENT |

| |

|Describe locations and characteristics of the first civilizations of Asia and compare them to the region today. |

|Describe historical importance of the contributions of Asian society. |

|Identify the economic evolution of Asian nations. |

|Explain the current economic status of Asia. |

|Discuss and analyze the current events and political environment in present day Asia. |

|INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES |

| |

|Make use of technology to expand classroom instruction. |

|Utilize wall maps, globes and desk atlases, and electronic maps to show location. |

|Mapping activities such as note taking and graphic organizers to identify key concepts. |

|Create a bulletin board showing examples of the five themes of geography in relationship to the area being studied. |

|Actively read aloud text material. |

|Incorporate Reading Apprenticeship activities such as "Talking to the Text" and "Word Walls". |

|Incorporate additional practice handouts. |

|ASSESSMENTS |

| |

|Diagnostic: |

|Pretest students prior knowledge |

|K/W/L chart |

|Teachers guided questions |

| |

|Formative: |

|Continue K/W/L chart |

|Community circle |

|Quizzes, class work, homework |

|Geo journal |

|Map project |

| |

|Summative: |

|Portfolios |

|Complete K/W/L |

|Objective format test |

|Subjective format test |

|Notebook activity |

|Student centered project |

|CORRECTIVES/EXTENSIONS |

|Correctives: |

|Re-teaching activities |

|Student generated study materials such as flash cards and study guides |

|Library videos |

| |

|Extensions: |

|Read multiple articles to support key concepts. |

|Make use of teacher classroom resources. |

|Students create user friendly word search/crossword puzzle, reports and current event summaries. |

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