Durham Public Schools Social Studies 2016-2017

6th Grade Social Studies
Curriculum Overview
Quarter 1 / Quarter 2 / Quarter 3 / Quarter 4
Unit 1 / Unit 2 / Unit 3 / Unit 4 / Unit 5 / Unit 6 / Enrichment
5 WEEKS / 4 WEEKS / 3 WEEKS / 6 WEEKS / 9 WEEKS / 7 WEEKS / 2 WEEKS
Geography & First Human Societies / Emergence of Ancient Civilizations / Greece and Rome / Religious Transitions / Regional Civilizations / Growth and Globalization / Review,
Enrichment
& Assessment
6.H.2.3
6.G.1.1
6.G.1.2
6.G.1.4
6.G.2.1
*6.H.1.1
*6.H.1.2
*6.H.1.3 / 6.G.1.1
6.E.1.1
6.C&G.1.2
6.C&G.1.4
*6.H.1.1
*6.H.1.2
*6.H.1.3 / 6.H.2.4
6.C&G.1.1
6.C.1.3
*6.H.1.1
*6.H.1.2
*6.H.1.3 / 6.H.2.4
6.C&G.1.2
6.C.1.1
6.C.1.2
6.C.1.3
*6.H.1.1
*6.H.1.2
*6.H.1.3 / 6.H.2.1
6.H.2.2
6.G.1.3
6.G.2.1
6.E.1.2
6.C&G.1.3
*6.H.1.1
*6.H.1.2
*6.H.1.3 / 6.H.2.2
6.G.1.2
6.G.2.2
6.E.1.2
6.C.1.1
*6.H.1.1
*6.H.1.2
*6.H.1.3 / All Standards
Weekly pacing includes time for assessments
Days of enrichment include NC Final Exam review, extension, and assessment.
Standards are written from a conceptual perspective and define what students should understand and be able to do.
*Standards are skill-based and should be utilized in each unit.