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