6th grade · History
What a 6th grade student learns in History
This year, students explore early civilizations, the development of societies, and the foundations of cultures from prehistoric times through the classical era, including world geography and the impact of social, political, and technological changes.
The skills for the year
- 1Understanding primary and secondary sources and distinguishing between them
- 2Analyzing timelines and chronological order of historical events
- 3Identifying and mapping major geographic features of the ancient world
- 4Describing characteristics and achievements of early humans and hunter-gatherer societies
- 5Examining the impact of the Agricultural Revolution on human society
- 6Exploring the rise and characteristics of river valley civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China)
- 7Describing the development of written language, law, and government in early civilizations
- 8Analyzing the structure and contributions of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome
- 9Exploring the origins and core beliefs of major world religions and philosophies (Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, early Christianity)
- 10Exploring the influence of trade, technology, and cultural diffusion across ancient societies
- 11Examining the causes and effects of migration, conquest, and empire building
- 12Comparing forms of government, citizenship, and leadership in classical societies
- 13Assessing the legacy of classical civilizations on modern societies
- 14Understanding the roles of social hierarchies, slavery, and gender in ancient cultures
- 15Recognizing major achievements in art, architecture, science, and technology from ancient societies
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