Based on California Social Studies Standards, our 6th-grade course explores ancient civilizations. Students engage in project-based activities while exploring Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They analyze geography, culture, and history and discuss how these civilizations shaped today’s world. Through critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, students research, present, and reflect on their learning.
Three major parts of the organization for 6th-grade history are the student planner, binder, and online platform. All projects, tests/quizzes, assignments, and their corresponding due dates are to be recorded in a planner of the students choosing on the day they are assigned. The student’s binder will be used to keep class notes (unless specified by the teacher), classwork, and anything else used throughout the year.
We will use novels throughout the year to enhance our understanding of the various civilizations and cultures we study.
Please purchase:Â “The Boy in the Painted Cave.” by Justin Denzel.
Additional novels for the year TBA