Prehistory – 6th Grade – World History
Indicator / Unit 1 – Early Humans and SocietiesHistory
6.SS.H.P.1 (K) explains the importance of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution in moving people from Nomadic to settled village life (e.g., food production, changing technology, domestication of animals). / · Ch. 2, Section 3, Beginnings of Agriculture, pp. 40-43
Geography
6.SS.G.P.1▲(A) explains and uses map titles, symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, latitude and longitude. / · Early Human Migration map, p. 37
· Early Domestication map, pp. 40-41
Economics
6.SS.E.P.1▲(K) explains how scarcity of resources requires communities to make choices about goods (e.g., what foods to eat, where to settle, how to use land). / · Ch. 2, Hunter-gatherer Societies, p. 33
· Ch. 2, Early Human Migration, pp. 36-39
Ancient Mesopotamia – 6th Grade – World History
History
6.SS.H.M.1▲(A) compares the origin and accomplishments of early river valley civilizations (e.g., Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia): city-states, Hammurabi’s code). / · Ch. 3, Section 1, Geography of the Fertile Crescent, pp. 54-57
· River Valley Civilizations, pp. 58-59
· Ch. 3, Section 2, The Rise of Sumer, pp. 60-61
· Ch. 3, Section 3, Sumerian Achievements, pp. 65-69 (city-states)
· Ch. 3, Section 4, Later Peoples of the Fertile Crescent, pp. 72-73 (Hammurabi’s code)
· Ch. 3, Section 4, The Phoenicians, pp. 76-77
6.SS.H.M.2 (K) explains central beliefs of early religions (e.g., polytheism, monotheism). / · Ch. 3, Section 2, Religion Shapes Society, pp. 62-63
· The Epic of Gilgamesh, pp. 70-71
Geography
6.SS.G.M.1 (K) locates major physical and political features of Earth from memory (e.g., Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), Tigris River, Euphrates River). / · The Fertile Crescent map, p. 55
· River Valley Civilizations, pp. 58-59
· Babylonian and Assyrian Empires map, p. 74
· Phoenicia, c. 800 B.C. map, pp. 76-77
6.SS.G.M.2▲(A) explains and uses map titles, symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, latitude and longitude. / · The Fertile Crescent map, p. 55
· River Valley Civilizations, pp. 58-59
· Babylonian and Assyrian Empires map, p. 74
· Phoenicia, c. 800 B.C. map, pp. 76-77
6.SS.G.M.3▲(K) identifies and describes the location, landscape, climate, and resources of early world civilizations (e.g. ▲Mesopotamia) / · The Fertile Crescent map, p. 55
· Ch. 3, Section 1, Geography of the Fertile Crescent, pp. 54-57
6.SS.G.M.4▲(K) describes the forces and processes of conflict and cooperation that divide or unite people (e.g., ▲uneven distribution of resources, ▲water use in ancient Mesopotamia). / · Ch. 3, Farming and Cities, pp. 56-57
· Ch. 3, Section 2, The Rise of Sumer, pp. 60-62
· Ch. 3, Section 4, Invasions of Mesopotamia, pp. 74-75
· Ch. 3, Section 4, The Phoenicians, pp. 76-77
6.SS.G.M.5 (A) explains how humans modify the environment and describes some of the possible consequences of those modifications (e.g. dikes on the Nile and in the Mesopotamia raising the level of the river). / · Ch. 3, Farming and Cities, p. 56
6.SS.G.M.6 (K) describes the impact of natural hazards on people and their activities (e.g., floods: Mesopotamia-Tigris/Euphrates). / · Ch. 3, Farming and Cities, p. 56
Economics
6.SS.E.M.1▲(K) explains how scarcity of resources requires communities and nations to make choices about goods and services (e.g., what foods to eat, where to settle, how to use land). / · Ch. 3, Section 4, The Phoenicians, pp. 76-77
6.SS.E.M.2▲(K) identifies barriers to trade among nations (e.g., treaties, war, transportation, geography). / · Ch. 3, Section 4, Invasions of Mesopotamia, pp. 74-75
· Ch. 3, Section 4, The Phoenicians, pp. 76-77
Civics-Government
6.SS.C.M.1▲(K) identifies the basic features of systems of government (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 3, Section 2, Rise of the Akkadian Empire, pp. 61-62
· Ch. 3, Section 2, Sumerian Social Order, pp. 63-64
Ancient Egypt – 6th Grade – World History
History
6.SS.H.E.1▲(A) compares the origin and accomplishments of early river valley civilizations (e.g. Nile Valley (Egypt): Pharaoh, centralized government / · Ch. 4, Section 1, Geography and ancient Egypt, pp. 88-89
· Ch. 4, Section 2, The Old Kingdom, pp. 90-91
· Ch. 4, Section 3, The New Kingdom, pp. 97-98
· Ramses the Great, p. 101
· Ch. 4, Section 4, Egyptian Achievements, pp. 102-106
6.SS.H.E.2 (K) explains central beliefs of early religions (e.g., polytheism, monotheism). / · Ch. 4, Section 2, The Old Kingdom, pp. 90-95
6.SS.H.E.3▲(A) examines the central beliefs of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. / · Ch. 7, Section 1, The Early Hebrews, pp. 202-207
· Ch. 7, Section 2, Jewish Beliefs and Texts, pp. 209-213
· Ch. 7, Section 3, Judaism over the Centuries, pp. 214-219
Geography
6.SS.G.E.1 (K) locates major physical and political features of Earth from memory (e.g. Egypt, Nile River). / · Ancient Egypt map, p. 87
· Egyptian Trade map, p. 98 / · Possible Routes of Abraham and Moses map, p. 203
6.SS.G.E.2▲(K) identifies and describes the location, landscape, climate, and resources of early world civilizations (e.g. ▲Egypt) / · Ancient Egypt map, p. 87
· Ch. 4, Section 1, Geography and Ancient Egypt, pp. 86-87
· Egyptian Trade map, p. 98
· Ch. 4, Section 5, Ancient Kush, pp. 107-108
6.SS.G.E.3▲(K) describes the forces and processes of conflict and cooperation that divide or unite people (e.g., ▲uneven distribution of resources, ▲building projects in ancient Egypt). / · Ch. 4, Section 1, Civilization Develops Along the Nile, pp. 88-89
· Ch.4, Section 2, The Old Kingdom, p. 91
· Ch. 4, The Pyramids, pp. 94-95
· Ch. 4, Farmers and Other Peasants, p. 100
· Ch. 4, Section 5, Kush and Egypt, p. 109
6.SS.G.E.4 (A) explains how humans modify the environment and describes some of the possible consequences of those modifications (e.g. dikes on the Nile and in the Mesopotamia raising the level of the river). / · Ch. 4, Section 1, Geography and Ancient Egypt, pp. 86-88
6.SS.G.E.5 (K) describes the impact of natural hazards on people and their activities (e.g., floods: Egypt-Nile). / · Ch. 4, Section 1, Geography and Ancient Egypt, pp. 86-88
6.SS.G.E.6▲(A) explains and uses map titles, symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, latitude and longitude / · Ancient Egypt map, p. 87
· Egyptian Trade map, p. 98
Economics
6.SS.E.E.1▲(K) explains how scarcity of resources requires communities and nations to make choices about goods and services (e.g., what foods to eat, where to settle, how to use land). / · Ch. 4, Section 1, Civilization Develops Along the Nile, pp. 88-89
· Ch. 4, Section 5, Ancient Kush, pp. 107-113
6.SS.E.E.2▲(K) identifies barriers to trade among nations (e.g., treaties, war, transportation, geography). / · Ch. 4, Section 1, Civilization Develops Along the Nile, pp. 88-89
· Ch. 4, Section 3, The Middle Kingdom, p. 96
· Ch. 4, Section 5, Kush and Egypt, p. 109-113
Ancient India – 6th Grade – World History
Indicator / Unit 3 – Civilization in India and ChinaHistory
6.SS.H.I.1▲(A) compares the origin and accomplishments of early river valley civilizations (e.g. Indus Valley (India): Mohenjo Daro). / · Ch. 5, Section 1, Geography and Early India, pp. 126-129
· Life in Mohenjo-Daro, pp. 126-127
6.SS.H.I.2 (K) describes key cultural accomplishments of classical India (e.g., Asoka, Sanskrit literature, the Hindu-Arabic numerals, the zero, Buddhism, Hinduism). / · Ch. 5, Section 2, Origins of Hinduism, pp. 130-135
· Ch. 5, Section 3, Origins of Buddhism, pp. 136-141
· Ch. 5, Section 4, Indian Empires, pp. 142-146 (Asoka)
· Ch. 5, Section 5, Indian Achievements, pp. 147-150
6.SS.H.I.3▲(A) examines the central beliefs of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. / · Ch. 5, Section 2, Origins of Hinduism, pp. 130-135
· Ch. 5, Section 3, Origins of Buddhism, pp. 136-141
Geography
6.SS.G.I.1 (K) locates major physical and political features of Earth from memory (e.g., India, Ganges River, Himalayan Mountains, Indus River). / · India: Physical map, p. 125
· Aryan Invasions map, p. 129
· Early Spread of Buddhism map, p. 140
6.SS.G.I.2▲(K) identifies and describes the location, landscape, climate, and resources of early world civilizations (e.g. ▲India). / · Ch. 5, Section 1, Geography and Early India, pp. 122-126
6.SS.G.I.3▲(A) explains and uses map titles, symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, latitude and longitude. / · India: Physical map, p. 125
· Aryan Invasions map, p. 129
· Early Spread of Buddhism map, p. 140
Economics
6.SS.G.I.1▲(K) explains how scarcity of resources requires communities and nations to make choices about goods and services (e.g., what foods to eat, where to settle, how to use land).
6.SS.G.I.2▲(K) identifies barriers to trade among nations (e.g., treaties, war, transportation, geography
Civics-Government
6.SS.C.I.1▲(K) identifies the basic features of systems of government (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 5, Section 4, Indian Empires, pp. 142-146
6.SS.C.I.2 (K) describes the ways political systems meet or fail to meet the needs and wants of their citizens (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 5, Section 4, Indian Empires, pp. 142-146
Ancient China – 6th Grade – World History
History
6.SS.H.C.1▲(A) compares the origin and accomplishments of early river valley civilizations (e.g.Huang He (China): Shang Dynasty). / · Ch. 6, Section 1, Geography and Early China, pp. 162-165
6.SS.H.C.2▲(K) describes key accomplishments of ancient China (e.g., Great Wall of China, Shi Huangdi, dynastic cycle, Mandate of Heaven, Taoism, Confucianism, civil service, Silk Road). / · Ch. 6, Section 2, The Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas, pp. 166-167 (mandate of heaven)
· Ch. 6, Section 2, Confucius and Society, pp. 169-171
· Ch. 6, Section 3, Qin Achievements, pp. 175-177 (Shi Huangdi, Great Wall)
· Ch. 6, Section 4, The Han Dynasty, pp. 178-183 (civil service)
· Ch. 6, Section 4, Han Achievements, pp. 182-183
· Ch. 6, Section 5, Han Contacts with Other Cultures, pp. 186-188 (Silk Road)
· The Silk Road, pp. 190-191
6.SS.H.C.4▲(A) examines the central beliefs of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. / · Ch. 6, Buddhism comes to China, pp. 188-189
Geography
6.SS.G.C.1 (K) locates major physical and political features of Earth from memory (e.g., China, Huang He (Yellow River), Yangtze River). / · China: Physical map, p. 161
· Han Dynasty map, p. 179
· The Silk Road, pp. 190-191
6.SS.G.C.2▲(K) identifies and describes the location, landscape, climate, and resources of early world civilizations (e.g. ▲China). / · Ch. 6, Section 1, Geography and Early China, pp. 160-161
· Shang Dynasty map, p. 164
· Han Dynasty map, p. 179
6.SS.G.C.3▲(A) explains and uses map titles, symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, latitude and longitude. / · China: Physical map, p. 161
· Shang Dynasty map, p. 164
· Han Dynasty map, p. 179
6.SS.G.C.4 (A) explains how humans modify the environment and describes some of the possible consequences of those modifications (e.g. terracing in Middle America and Asia). / · Ch. 6, Section 3, Qin Achievements, pp. 175-177
6.SS.G.C.5 (K) describes the impact of natural hazards on people and their activities (e.g., floods: China – Yellow River). / · China: Physical map, p. 161
Economics
6.SS.E.C.1▲(K) explains how scarcity of resources requires communities and nations to make choices about goods and services (e.g., what foods to eat, where to settle, how to use land). / · Geography and Living, pp. 162-163
· Ch. 6, Lives of Rich and Poor, p. 180
6.SS.E.C.2▲(K) identifies barriers to trade among nations (e.g., treaties, war, transportation, geography). / · Ch. 6, Section 5, Han Contacts with Other Cultures, pp. 186-188 (Silk Road)
Civics-Government
6.SS.C.C.1▲(K) identifies the basic features of systems of government (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 6, Section 1, China’s First Dynasties, pp. 163-164
· Ch. 6, Section 2, The Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas, pp. 166-167
· Ch. 6, Section 3, The Qin Dynasty, pp. 172-177
· Ch. 6, Section 4, The Han Dynasty, pp. 178-183 (civil service)
6.SS.C.C.2 (K) describes the ways political systems meet or fail to meet the needs and wants of their citizens (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 6, Section 1, China’s First Dynasties, pp. 163-164
· Ch. 6, Section 2, The Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas, pp. 166-167
· Ch. 6, Section 3, The Qin Dynasty, pp. 172-177
· Ch. 6, Section 4, The Han Dynasty, pp. 178-183 (civil service)
Ancient Greece – 6th Grade – World History
History
6.SS.H.G.1▲(K) compares and contrast characteristics of classic Greek government (e.g., city-states, slavery, rule by aristocrats and tyrants, Athens: development of democracy, Sparta: city’s needs come first). / · Ch. 8, Section 2, Government in Athens, pp. 236-241
· Ch. 9, Section 2, Sparta and Athens, pp. 266-268
6.SS.H.G.2 (K) describes the significant contributions of ancient Greece to western culture (e.g., philosophy: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle; literature/drama: Homer, Greek plays, architecture, sculpture). / · Ch. 8, Section 3, Greek Mythology and Literature, pp. 242-251
· Ch. 9, Section 4, Greek Achievements, pp. 277-283
6.SS.H.G.3(K) explains the cultural interactions in the Hellenistic Age (e.g., Alexander the Great, Persian Empire). / · Ch. 9, Section 1, Greece and Persia, pp. 260-265
· Ch. 9, Section 3, Alexander the Great, pp. 272276
6.SS.H.G.4(K) explains central beliefs of early religions (e.g., polytheism, monotheism). / · Ch. 8, Section 3, Greek Mythology and Literature, pp. 242-245
Geography
6.SS.G.G.1 (K) locates major physical and political features of Earth from memory (e.g.Greece, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea). / · Greece: Physical map, p. 229
· Greek City-States and Colonies map, p. 232
· Persian Empire map, p. 261
· Persian Wars map, p. 264
· The Peloponnesian War map, p. 270
· Alexander the Great’s Empire map, p. 275
6.SS.G.G.2▲(K) identifies and describes the location, landscape, climate, and resources of early world civilizations (e.g. ▲Greece). / · Ch. 8, Section 1, Geography and the Early Greeks, pp. 228-230
6.SS.G.G.3▲(K) describes the forces and processes of conflict and cooperation that divide or unite people (e.g., ▲uneven distribution of resources,
▲the Greek city-states, empire building, movements for independence or rights). / · Ch. 8, Section 1, Greeks Create City-States, pp. 232-233
· Ch. 9, Section 1, Greece and Persia, pp. 260-265
· Ch. 9, Section 2, Sparta and Athens fight, pp. 270-271
6.SS.G.G.4▲(A) explains and uses map titles, symbols, cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, latitude and longitude. / · Greece: Physical map, p. 229
· Greek City-States and Colonies map, p. 232
· Persian Empire map, p. 261
· Persian Wars map, p. 264
· The Peloponnesian War map, p. 270
· Alexander the Great’s Empire map, p. 275
Economics
6.SS.E.G.1▲(K) explains how scarcity of resources requires communities and nations to make choices about goods and services (e.g., what foods to eat, where to settle, how to use land). / · Ch. 8, Section 1, Geography Shapes Greek Civilization, pp. 229-233
6.SS.E.G.2▲(K) identifies barriers to trade among nations (e.g., treaties, war, transportation, geography). / · Ch. 8, Section 1, Geography Shapes Greek Civilization, pp. 229-233
· Ch. 9, Section 2, The Peloponnesian War, pp. 270-271
Civics-Government
6.SS.C.G.1▲(A) compares and contrasts the rights of people living in Ancient Greece (Sparta and Athens) and Classical Rome with the modern United States. / · Ch. 8, Section 2, Government in Athens, pp. 236-241
· Democracy Then and Now chart, p. 241
· Ch. 9, Section 2, Sparta and Athens, pp. 266-269
6.SS.C.G.2▲(K) identifies the basic features of systems of government (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 8, Section 2, Government in Athens, pp. 236-241
6.SS.C.G.3 (K) describes the ways political systems meet or fail to meet the needs and wants of their citizens (e.g., republic, democracy, monarchy, dictatorship oligarchy, theocracy). / · Ch. 8, Section 2, Government in Athens, pp. 236-241
Ancient Rome – 6th Grade – World History