D. C. Everest Social Studies
6th Grade – Ancient Civilization
Essential Understandings | •Investigate ancient civilizations to learn about the past. •Transfer of knowledge and skills occurs from one civilization to another. •Geography influences the development of civilizations. •Religious philosophy influences decision-making. |
Essential Skills |
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6th Grade | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 |
Reading | History Alive: The Ancient World Hammurabi’s Code of Laws | History Alive: The Ancient World Egyptian reference books | History Alive: The Ancient World Ashoka’s Edicts | History Alive: The Ancient World Greek and Roman reference books |
Writing | Three paragraph essay comparing early humans to the more advanced society of Mesopotamia. | Two sub-topic Ancient Egypt research paper. | Biographical sketch of Emperor Qin based on three supporting points | Essay describing the impact of a chosen topic on the lives of the Greeks or Romans. |
Discussion | Compare and Contrast: Hominids vs. Mesopotamians | Socratic Circles: Discussion of Ancient Egypt research topics | How the spread of Buddhism affected the lives of the Indians and the world | Inquiry Circles: Greek and Roman topics |
Vocabulary | Hypothesis, artifact, capability, domesticate, agriculture, city-state, trade, social structure, tribute, civilization | Pharaoh, pyramid, hieroglyph, alliance, embalm, artisan, peasant, sarcophagus, dynasty, treaty, Judaism, Exodus, Torah, monotheism, Diaspora, golden age, achievements | Subcontinent, Hinduism, Caste System, dharma, karma, pilgrimage, samsara, Buddhism, ascetic, unity, nirvana, Buddha, edicts, oasis, clan, ancestor worship, feudalism, economy, civil servant, buereaucracy | Settlement, colonist, merchant, monarch, aristocrat, oligarch, tyrant, citizen, assembly, democracy, myth, architecture, philosophy, ally, gladiator, senate, consul, civil war, veto |
6th Grade (Honors) | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 |
Reading(Honors) | History Alive: The Ancient World Hammurabi’s Code of Laws | History Alive: The Ancient World Egyptian reference books | History Alive: The Ancient World Ashoka’s Edicts | History Alive: The Ancient World Greek and Roman reference books |
Writing (Honors) | Five paragraph essay comparing early humans to the more advanced society of Mesopotamia. | Three sub-topic Ancient Egypt research paper. | Biographical sketch of Emperor Qin based on five supporting points | Essay describing the impact of a chosen topic on the lives of the Greeks or Romans. Portrayal of Alexander the Great: Villain or Hero? |
Discussion (Honors) | Compare and Contrast: Hominids vs. Mesopotamians | Socratic Circles: Discussion of Ancient Egypt research topics (Student-driven discussion) | How the spread of Buddhism affected the lives of the Indians and the world | Inquiry Circles: Greek and Roman topics |
Vocabulary | Hypothesis, artifact, capability, domesticate, agriculture, city-state, trade, social structure, tribute, civilization | Pharaoh, pyramid, hieroglyph, alliance, embalm, artisan, peasant, sarcophagus, dynasty, treaty, Judaism, Exodus, Torah, monotheism, Diaspora, golden age, achievements | Subcontinent, Hinduism, Caste System, dharma, karma, pilgrimage, samsara, Buddhism, ascetic, unity, nirvana, Buddha, edicts, oasis, clan, ancestor worship, feudalism, economy, civil servant, buereaucracy | Settlement, colonist, merchant, monarch, aristocrat, oligarch, tyrant, citizen, assembly, democracy, myth, architecture, philosophy, ally, gladiator, senate, consul, civil war, veto |