Changes in Content:
The state of Arkansas has written a new set of standards for social studies. This new curriculum began it's implementation last school year. Sixth-grade will now focus on ancient world history from the beginnings of civilization through 1500 C.E./A.D. Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of nations and cultures of the world.
Course Focus and Content:
Sixth-grade social studies builds on the foundational knowledge of civics/government, economics, geography, and history, gained in Kindergarten through fifth-grade. Social studies skills move from basic to more sophisticated and are used in combination to access and comprehend social studies content. Students develop foundational knowledge regarding patterns of change over time and ways people view, construct, and interpret history. In the the sixth-grade, students focus on ancient world history from the beginnings through the middle of the first millennium. The curriculum is organized chronologically using the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
Skills and Application:
Students will develop and apply social studies content literacy skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the social studies classroom. As students seek answers to compelling/essential and/or supporting questions, they will examine a variety of primary and secondary sources and develop responses in multiple ways, including oral, visual, and written forms. They must be able to select and evaluate sources of information, draw and build upon ideas, explore issues, examine data, and analyze events from the full range of human experience to develop critical thinking skills essential for productive citizens.
Outline for the Year:
Theme 1: How Do We Learn About the Past?
· Tools and Skills of Historians
· Tools and Skills of an Archaeologist and Anthropologist
· GRAPES/Disciplinary Lens
Theme 2: Adaptations
· Paleolithic
· Neolithic
Theme 3: Advancement/Evolution of Civilizations
· Characteristics of Civilizations
· Ancient River Valley Civilizations
Mesopotamia
India
China
Egypt
Theme 4: Greece
· Ancient Greece
Theme 5: Power
Ancient Rome's Rise
Ancient Rome's Fall
Theme 6: Belief Systems
Theme 7: Islamic Kingdoms
Theme 8: Africa
· African Civilizations
Theme 9: Medieval Times
· Medieval Asia
Medieval China
Medieval Japan
· Medieval Europe
Theme 10: The America’s
The state of Arkansas has written a new set of standards for social studies. This new curriculum began it's implementation last school year. Sixth-grade will now focus on ancient world history from the beginnings of civilization through 1500 C.E./A.D. Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of nations and cultures of the world.
Course Focus and Content:
Sixth-grade social studies builds on the foundational knowledge of civics/government, economics, geography, and history, gained in Kindergarten through fifth-grade. Social studies skills move from basic to more sophisticated and are used in combination to access and comprehend social studies content. Students develop foundational knowledge regarding patterns of change over time and ways people view, construct, and interpret history. In the the sixth-grade, students focus on ancient world history from the beginnings through the middle of the first millennium. The curriculum is organized chronologically using the eras and time periods from The National Center for History in the Schools.
Skills and Application:
Students will develop and apply social studies content literacy skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the social studies classroom. As students seek answers to compelling/essential and/or supporting questions, they will examine a variety of primary and secondary sources and develop responses in multiple ways, including oral, visual, and written forms. They must be able to select and evaluate sources of information, draw and build upon ideas, explore issues, examine data, and analyze events from the full range of human experience to develop critical thinking skills essential for productive citizens.
Outline for the Year:
Theme 1: How Do We Learn About the Past?
· Tools and Skills of Historians
· Tools and Skills of an Archaeologist and Anthropologist
· GRAPES/Disciplinary Lens
Theme 2: Adaptations
· Paleolithic
· Neolithic
Theme 3: Advancement/Evolution of Civilizations
· Characteristics of Civilizations
· Ancient River Valley Civilizations
Mesopotamia
India
China
Egypt
Theme 4: Greece
· Ancient Greece
Theme 5: Power
Ancient Rome's Rise
Ancient Rome's Fall
Theme 6: Belief Systems
Theme 7: Islamic Kingdoms
Theme 8: Africa
· African Civilizations
Theme 9: Medieval Times
· Medieval Asia
Medieval China
Medieval Japan
· Medieval Europe
Theme 10: The America’s