Social Studies -
6th Grade Lesson Plan

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History of Judaism-Explain the origins of Judaism as the first religion based on the concept of one god. Analyze the significance of monotheism and the concept of moral laws for humanity. Discuss the Hebrew Bible as the source of the teachings and central beliefs of Judaism. Explain the role of beliefs such as the observance of law and the concepts of righteousness and justice. Discuss how the ideas of the Hebrews are reflected in the moral and ethical traditions of Western civilization.

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From Brahmanism to Hinduism-Investigate the major beliefs and practices of Brahmanism in India and how they grew into Hinduism.

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The Caste System-Investigate the social structure of the caste system.

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Buddhism in India-Summarize the life and moral teachings of Buddha. Describe how Buddhism spread in India, Ceylon, and Central Asia. Describe the growth of the Maurya Empire and Emperor Asoka's political and moral achievements.

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Contributions of India-Identify important artistic and intellectual contributions of the civilizations of India, including Sanskrit literature (Bhagavad Gita), medicine, astronomy, and mathematics.

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Emperor Shi Huangdi-Summarize the achievements of the emperor Shi Huangdi when unifying northern China under the Qin dynasty.

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The Han Dynasty-Examine the contributions of the Han dynasty that led to the development and expansion of the empire. Explain the significance and location of the ''silk roads'' of the Han and Roman empires.

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The Tang Dynasty-Describe the reunification of China under the Tang dynasty. Examine the reasons for the spread of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan during Tang China. Describe the agricultural, technological, and commercial developments during the Tang and Sung periods.

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Chinese Discoveries-Examine the historical influence of Chinese discoveries such as tea, the manufacture of paper, the compass, woodblock printing, and gunpowder.

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Rise of Rome-Describe the location and rise of the Roman Republic. Investigate the following mythical and historical figures: Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Cicero.

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Features of the Government-Explain significant features of the government of the Roman Republic: written constitution, tripartite government, checks and balances, and civic duty.

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Reasons for the Growth-Describe the political and geographic reasons for the growth of the Roman territories and empire, including the use of currency and trade routes. Describe the roles of Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar in Rome's transition from republic to empire.

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Jewish Migration-Describe the migration of Jews in the Mediterranean region and their conflicts with the Romans.

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Origins of Christianity-Summarize the origins of Christianity in Jewish prophecies, the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, and the contribution of St. Paul the Apostle to the spread of Christian beliefs.

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How Christianity Spread-Describe how Christianity spread in Europe and other Roman territories.

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Roman Legacy-Explain the legacy of Roman art and architecture, technology and science, literature, language, and law.

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The Arabian Peninsula-Describe the climate and physical features of the Arabian Peninsula and its surroundings.

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Spread of Muslim Rule-Explain the spread of Muslim rule by military conquest and treaties. Discuss the blending of cultures in the civilization and the acceptance of Islam and Arabic.

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Muslim Contributions-Identify the contributions that Muslim scholars made to later civilizations in science, geography, mathematics, philogosphy, medicine, art, and literature.

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West African Civilization-Locate the Niger River and the vegetation zones of forest, savanna, and desert. Relate these features to the trade in gold, salt, food, and slaves, as well as to the growth of the Ghananian and Malian empires.

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Effects of the Caravan Trade-Describe the caravan trade across the Sahara and its role in changing religious and cultural characteristics of West Africa.

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Written & Oral Traditions-Summarize the importance of written and oral traditions in African history and culture.

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Development of the West-Describe the role of mining and the transcontinental railroad in the development of the West.

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The Plains Indians-Identify the Native American nations that lived on the Great Plains. Describe the culture of the Plains Indians.

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Settler & Native American Wars-Explain why wars broke out between settlers and Native Americans. Name the battles that took place on the plains. Describe how the government ended wars.

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Life on the Plains-Describe how cattle ranching became a big business. Describe how farmers adapted to life on the plains.

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Farming in the Late 1800's-Explain why farmers faced hard times in the late 1800s. Discuss how farmers organized to help themselves.

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Importance of Railroads-Explain why railroads grew after the Civil War. Describe their impact.

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Steel & Big Business-Explain how steel became a big industry. Describe how business leaders helped build American industry. Explain why some people criticized big business.

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Inventions of the Time-Describe how the telephone was invented. Name the discoveries and inventions of Thomas Alva Edison. Explain how Henry Ford created a new way to make cars.

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Work in the Factory-Describe how factory work changed in the 1880s. Describe how workers tried to improve their lives. Explain why violence broke out between workers and owners.

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Custom Standard-Custom Standard

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Coming to America-Explain why and how millions of people immigrated to America. Discuss how native-born Americans reacted to the newcomers.

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Growth of American Cities-Explain the growth of American cities. Identify the different populations that lived in the cities. Describe attempts at urban improvement.

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Changes in the Late 1800's-Describe how cities changed in the late 1800s. Name the sports that Americans enjoyed. Describe how music influenced American life.

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Presidents Roosevelt & Wilson-Describe how Theodore Roosevelt became president. Identify the reforms that Roosevelt supported. Discuss Woodrow Wilson's policies as president.

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Fighting for Equality-Describe how life for African Americans worsened in the 1890s. Discuss how African-American leaders fought discrimination. Identify the problems faced by African, Asian, Mexican, and Native Americans.

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Overseas Expansion-Explain why some Americans called for overseas expansion in the late 1800s. Describe how the United States gained Alaska. Explain how the United States increased its influence in the Pacific.

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The Spanish-American War-Explain the importance of Latin America to the United States. Identify the causes of the Spanish-American War, and explain why American opinion was divided regarding the peace treaty.

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The Panama Canal-Describe how the United States built the Panama Canal.

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Invasion of Mexico in 1916-Discuss the policies of the United States toward Latin America. Explain why the United States invaded Mexico in 1916.

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Native American Artifacts-Describe Native American artifacts that have been found in your state, and write an essay describing these peoples' lives.

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Native American Homes-Conduct research to determine which type or types of Native American homes were used in your state. Include a detailed description of each type.

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Your Major Officeholders-Identify your state's major officeholders, such as governor, lieutenant governor, state senators, and local representatives. Write your local representative a letter that expresses your views on a current local or state issue.

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Branches of Local Government-Create a chart depicting the branches of your local community government. Include the names of current officeholders.

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National & State Landmarks-Collect postcards and travel information depicting national and state landmarks in your state. Write to tourism boards, or research online sources, for information on the landmarks. Use this information to create your own travel brochure that encourages others to visit your favorite landmark.

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Major Industries-Investigate the major industries of your state. Explain how these industries may be related to the availability of natural resources. Identify key people who were instrumental in the formation of each industry.

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Advantages & Disadvantages-Identify the advantages and disadvantages of globes and maps.

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The Global Address System-Locate the North and South Poles in relationship to the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.

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Weather Patterns-Examine weather patterns in relation to the formation of desert ecosystems of the Middle East.

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Characteristics of Citizens-Describe a citizen as defined in the Constitution, and explain how Americans are citizens of both their state and the United States. Describe the three ways to become a citizen of the United States.

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American Principles & Values-Identify values and principles Americans share, as set forth in such documents as the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Explain why it is important to the guarantee of human rights that Americans understand and act on their shared political values and principles.

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Private Life & Civic Life-Differentiate between private life and civic life. Create a plan for participating in civic life.

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Political Party-Describe what a political party is and what it means to be a party member. Examine the functions performed by political parties, and explain how they are organized.

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Presidential Election-Explain how presidential candidates are selected. Summarize the presidential election from nominating conventions to general elections.

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Influences on Income-Explain how physical geography, specialization, and trade influence the way people earn income. Explain how increased specialization and trade make countries wealthier yet more interdependent. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging money between and among nations.

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Decisions in a Market Economy-Explain how economic decisions are made in a market economy by describing the relationships among economic factors (such as scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, money, goods and services, price, and supply and demand).

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Different Economic Systems-Describe different economic systems: traditional, command, and market. Compare how each system determines what will be produced, for whom, and how production will be accomplished.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)-Define gross domestic product (GDP). Compare and contrast the level and sources of GDP in countries of the Eastern world and the United States.

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