Subject

Social Studies

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Grade

6

Course Syllabus

Prof. Christopher Scott Somers

Portfolio

Promoting recognition and respect for cultural diversity within the classroom, a critical conscience will be developed, forming leaders who respond to the needs of the moment on local, regional, national and international events.

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They will complete the main challenges for the Cambridge Global Perspectives program. The five main challenges are collaboration, analysis, communication, reflection, research and evaluation. They will complete the challenges from the point of view of local, national and global perspectives. Also they will be investigating ancient civilizations throughout the year, for example, Egypt and China.

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It is the hope that the student will be able to identify the problems of their environment and propose short and long term solutions, promoting the democratic formation of citizens who understand and participate in their community, in a responsible, fair and supportive way.

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Course Description

Curriculum

Semester 1 / Semestre 1

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Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

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Patterns of change and continuity, relationships between people and events through time, and various interpretations of these relationships, within Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia..

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Causes and effects of interaction in Ancient Egypt, including trade, systems of international exchange, war, and diplomacy in relationship to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. .

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Semester 2 / Semestre 2

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Ancient China

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Compare and contrast ancient Chinese beliefs and also compare them to our beliefs.

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Economic and cultural contributions of Chinese culture.

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Global Perspective Challenge

Research:

Humans and other species

What makes us human?

Constructing research questions

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Resources

Class Rules

Homework Policy

Learning Activities

Standardized Tests

Discussions

Quiz

Formative assessments

Summative Evaluations

Oral Presentations

Matching/Concentration

Exit Slips

Demonstration

Drawings

Crossword puzzles

Narration

Drama

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N/A

• Classroom library.
• Suggested applications and websites

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• Be attentive to the work assigned through the Google Classroom.
• Respectful to others opinions and time.
• Bring work materials; Computer, Guide text and notebook

Homework is not given in Social Studies, unless a student misses a class or falls behind in class work because of other circumstances.