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Syllabus for Sixth Grade Social Studies
Marking Period 1
Program Description: The goal of the social studies program is to enable students to develop as individuals and to equip them to be productive members of an evolving democratic society. Instruction develops the ability to think critically, see how the history and geography of the world's past influence its present and future, understand relationships and varying points of view, and arrive at logical conclusions from the facts presented.
Course Content: The following topics will be covered this marking period:
Map and Geography Skills
Prehistoric Times
Elements of Civilization
Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent
Current Events
Sample Learning Outcomes: By the end of the marking period, the student will be able to demonstrate the following thinking skills:
Knowledge: list the elements of civilization
Comprehension: explain how geography influenced the development of
the civilizations of Mesopotamia
Application: locate the continents and major bodies of water
Synthesis: create a poster showing the general characteristics
of culture
Evaluation: evaluate a current events topic or article
Sample Teaching Strategies:
cooperative learning activities hands-on activities
maintaining a social studies notebook lecture
presentations teacher modeling
video presentations
Sample Evaluation Tools:
tests and quizzes evaluation of cooperative learning activities
notebook evaluation of class/group/home projects
homework assignments
Resources for Instruction:
curriculum guide selected timelines, maps, charts, and posters
atlases textbook— History Alive! The Ancient World
internet library and media center
social studies department resources History Alive Resource Package