6 th grade social studies 2012-2013
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6 th Grade Social Studies 2012-2013. Unit One. Human Geography Using a variety of maps, charts, graphs etc.. to provide an understanding of basic elements needed for the development of civilizations. Unit Two. Early Humans and the Rise of Civilizations - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
6th Grade Social Studies
2012-2013
Human Geography Using a variety of maps, charts, graphs etc.. to provide an understanding of basic elements needed for the development of civilizations.
Unit One
Early Humans and the Rise of Civilizations
Mesopotamia, what makes a civilization, Code of Hammurabi and its impact on legal systems
Unit Two
Ancient China
Geography and how location influenced the people of Ancient China.
Unit Three
Ancient India
Geography, affect of subcontinent’s isolation on development, Aryan Invasion (leading events)
Unit Four
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
Egyptian geography, culture, influence of the Nile River on Egyptian development, Egyptian achievements in writing, elaborate temples and tombs
Unit Five
Ancient Greece
Geography, development of city-states, culture (drama, olympics, government, etc..), influence on culture through the Mediterranean and Europe
Unit Six
Ancient Rome
Life in the Roman Republic, culture (entertainment, art and architecture), religion (Roman Catholicism), the fall of the Roman Empire and events leading to it
Unit Seven
Islam and Muslim Empire
Geography, adaptation to environment, origin of Islam and affect on daily life
Unit Eight
Culture and Kingdoms of Africa
Geography, adaptation to the different regions, East Africa, created wealth
Unit Nine
Classic India
Hinduism and the Caste system, affect of religion on mobility of the people
Unit Ten
Imperial China
Silk Road, how silk became principal element for economy
Unit Eleven
Feudal Japan
Shintoism and its influence on family structure
Unit Twelve
Medieval Europe
Feudal system, reasons behind the development of this system
Unit Thirteen