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Monticello Middle School
SOCIAL STUDIES 6(Master)
Content
A. Geography and History
- Understanding History
- Connecting Geography and History
B. Prehistory
- Stone Age
- Advent of Farming
C. The Beginnings of Civilization
- Advantages of Farming
- Early Cities
- First Civilizations
Skills
A. Geography and History
A1. Learn what tools are used to
understand history.
A2. Find out about the connections
between geography and history.
B. Prehistory
B1. Discover how hunter-gatherers lived
during the Stone Age.
B2. Learn about the beginning of farming.
C. The Beginnings of Civilization
C1. Find out about the advantages people
gained from settling down in one place.
C2. Learn about the growth of early cities.
C3. Understand how the first civilizations
formed and spread.
Assessment
A. Geography and History
A1,A2. Section 1 Quiz (short answer,
multiple choice)
A1,A2. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
A1,A2. Section 1 Guided Reading and
Review WS
B. Prehistory
B1,B2. Section 2 Quiz (matching, multiple
choice)
B1,B2. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
B1,B2. Section 2 Guided Reading and
Review WS
C. The Beginnings of Civilization
C1-C3. Section 3 Quiz (short essay and
multiple choice)
C1-C3. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
C1-C3. Section 3 Guided Reading and
Review WS
C1-C3. KWL Activity
C1-C3. Reviewing Key Terms, p.25
D. Unit Overview
A-C. Word Knowledge WS
A-C. Using a Timeline WS
A-C. Analyzing Ancient Objects Activity
A. Land Between Two Rivers
- Geography
- First Cities
- Sumerian Religion
B. Fertile Crescent Empires
A. Land Between Two Rivers
A1. Find out how geography made the rise
of civilization in the Fertile Crescent
possible.
A2. Learn about Sumer's first cities.
A3. Examine the characteristics of
A. Land Between Two Rivers
A1-A3. Section 1 Quiz (matching, multiple
choice)
A1-A3. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
A1-A3.
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SOCIAL STUDIES 6(Master)
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Content
- 3 Important Empires
- Babylon and Assyria
- Persians
C. The Legacy of Mesopotamia
- The Code of Hammurabi
- Mesopotamian Writing
D. Mediterranean Civilizations
- Phoenicians
- Israelites
E. Judaism
- Basic Beliefs
- Effects
Skills
Monticello Middle School
Assessment
Sumerian Religion.
B. Fertile Crescent Empires
B1. Learn about the 3 most important
empires of the Fertile Crescent.
B2. Find out what characterized the
Babylonian and Assyrian Empires.
B3. Investigate the achievements of the
Persian Empire.
C. The Legacy of Mesopotamia
C1. Learn about the importance of
Hammurabi's Code.
C2. Find out how the art of writing
developed in Mesopotamia.
D. Mediterranean Civilizations
D1. Understand how the sea power of the
Phoenicians helped spread civilization
throughout the Mediterranean area.
D2. Learn about the major events in the
history of the Israelites.
E. Judaism
E1. Learn about the basic beliefs of
Judaism.
E2. Find out about the effect that Judaism
has had on other religions.
B. Fertile Crescent Empires
B1-B3. Section 2 Quiz (matching, multiple
choice)
B1-B3. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
B1-B3. Anticipation Guide
B1-B3. Rise of Empires Chart
C. The Legacy of Mesopotamia
C1-C2. Section 3 Quiz (T-F, multiple
choice)
C1-C2. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
C1-C2. Anticipation Guide
C1-C2. Main Idea WS
D. Mediterranean Civilizations
D1-D2. Section 4 Quiz (matching, multiple
choice)
D1-D2. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
D1-D2. Anticipation Guide
D1-D2. Israel/Phoenicia Chart
D1-D2. Poetry Activity, p.53
E. Judaism
E1-E2. Section 5 Quiz (matching, multiple
choice)
E1-E2. Class Discussion (Comprehension
and Critical Thinking Questions)
E1-E2. Anticipation Guide
F. Chapter Overview
A-E. Word Knowledge WS
D2. The Wisdom of Solomon WS
A-E. Illustrated Diagram of the Wheel
E1-E2. Primary Source Activity
A. The Geography of the Nile
A. The Geography of the Nile
A. The Geography of the Nile
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SOCIAL STUDIES 6(Master)
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Content
- Changes
- Communities
B. The Rulers of Egypt
- History of Kingship
- Accomplishments
- New Kingdom
C. Egyptian Religion
- Gods and goddesses
- Afterlife
- Tombs
D. Ancient Egyptian Culture
- Everyday Life
- Writing
- Scientific Advances
E. The Cultures of Nubia
- Nubia & Egypt
- Nubian Kingdoms
Skills
A1. Find out how the geography of the
Nile changes as the river runs its course.
A2. Learn about the types of communities
that first appeared along the Nile, and how
the Nile was used for trade.
B. The Rulers of Egypt
B1. Learn about the history of kingship in
ancient Egypt.
B2. Find out about Egypt's
accomplishments during each of the three
kingdom periods.
B3. Understand what characterized the rule
of Egypt during the New Kingdom period.
C. Egyptian Religion
C1. Learn about Egyptian gods and
goddesses.
C2. Find out about the Egyptians' belief in
the afterlife.
C3. Discover how and why the pharaohs'
tombs were built.
D. Ancient Egyptian Culture
D1. Find out about the everyday life of the
ancient Egyptians.
D2. Learn about writing in ancient Egypt.
D3. Discover advances made by the
Egyptians in science and medicine.
Monticello Middle School
Assessment
A1. - A2. Section 1 Quiz (MC, Matching)
A1. - A2. Reading and Vocabulary Study
Guide, Section 1
B. The Rulers of Egypt
B1. - B3. Section 2 Quiz (MC, Matching)
B1. - B3. Reading and Vocabulary Study
Guide, Section 2
C. Egyptian Religion
C1. - C3. Section 3 Quiz (MC, Matching)
C1. - C3. Book Project: Life in the Ancient
World
C1. - C3. Reading and Vocabulary Study
Guide, Section 3
D. Ancient Egyptian Culture
D1. - D3. Section 4 Quiz (MC, Matching)
D1. - D3. Reading and Vocab Study Guide,
Section 4
E. The Cultures of Nubia
E1. - E2. Section 5 Quiz (MC, Matching)
E1. - E2. Word Knowledge
E. The Cultures of Nubia
E1. Examine the relationship between
Nubia and Egypt.
E2. Learn about the Nubian kingdoms
centered in Kerma, Napata, and Meroe.
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SOCIAL STUDIES 6(Master)
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Content
A. The Indus and Ganges River Valleys
- India's Geography
- Ancient City Life
- A New Culture
B. Hinduism in Ancient India
- Beginnings
- Teachings
- Many Paths
C. The Beginnings of Buddhism
- Buddha
- Reception of the Religion
D. Empires of Ancient India
- Maurya Empire
- Asoka
- Gupta Empire
Skills
A. The Indus and Ganges River Valleys
A1. Learn about India's geographic setting.
A2. Find out about life in an ancient city of
the Indus River valley.
A3. Examine the rise of a new culture in
the Indus and Ganges river valleys.
B. Hinduism in Ancient India
B1. Find out about the beginning of
Hinduism.
B2. Learn about the teachings of Hinduism.
B3. Examine the many paths to truth in
Hinduism.
C. The Beginnings of Buddhism
C1. Learn about the Buddha and his
teachings.
C2. Find out how Buddhism was received
inside and outside India.
Monticello Middle School
Assessment
A. The Indus and Ganges River Valleys
A1. - A3. Section 1 Quiz (MC, Matching)
A1. - A3. Anticipation Guide
A1. - A3. Guided Reading and Review
B. Hinduism in Ancient India
B1. - B3. Section 2 Quiz (MC, Matching)
B1. - B3. Anticipation Guide
B1. - B3. Guided Reading and Review
C. The Beginnings of Buddhism
C1. - C2. Section 3 Quiz (MC, Matching)
C1. - C2. Anticipation Guide
C1. - C2. Guided Reading and Review
D. Empires of Ancient India
D1. - D3. Section 4 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
D1. - D3. Anticipation Guide
D1. - D3. Guided Reading and Review
D. Empires of Ancient India
D1. Learn about the rise of the Maurya
Empire.
D2. Study Asoka's leadership.
D3. Investigate the Gupta Empire.
A. The Geography of China's River Valleys
- Ancient China
A. The Geography of China's River
Valleys
A. The Geography of China's River
Valleys
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SOCIAL STUDIES 6(Master)
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Content
- Early Civilization
- Family Ties
B. Confucius and His Teachings
- The Life of Confucius
- Teachings of Confucius
- Chinese Society
C. Warring Kingdoms Unite
- Qin Dynasty
- Emperor Shi Huangdi
- Han Dynasty
D. Achievements of Ancient China
- Silk Road
- Tradition and Learning
- Technological Advances
Skills
A1. Examine the geography of ancient
China.
A2. Find out about early civilization in
China.
A3. Learn about the importance of family
ties in early Chinese society.
B. Confucius and His Teachings
B1. Learn about the life of Confucius.
B2. Find out about the teachings of
Confucius.
B3. Understand the influence
Confucianism had on Chinese society.
C. Warring Kingdoms Unite
C1. Learn about the rise of the Qin
Dynasty.
C2. Find out how Emperor Shi Huangdi
tried to unify China's economy and culture.
C3. Examine the actions of the Han
dynasty's leaders.
Monticello Middle School
Assessment
A1. - A3. Section 1 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
A1. - A3. Reading and Vocab Study Guide,
Sec. 1
A1. - A3. Making Valid Generalizations
B. Confucius and His Teachings
B1. - B3. Section 2 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
B1. - B3. Enrichment (Journal Entry)
C. Warring Kingdoms Unite
C1. - C3. Section 3 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
C1. - C3. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
D. Achievements of Ancient China
D1. - D3. Section 4 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
D1. - D3. Vocab Development
D. Achievements of Ancient China
D1. Learn about the Silk Road.
D2. Find out about the Han dynasty's
respect for tradition and learning.
D3. Discover the important advances in
technology that were made in China during
the Han dynasty.
A. The Rise of Greek Civilization
- Geographic Setting
- Greek History
- Democracy
B. Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
- Beliefs
- Search for Knowledge
- New Ideas
C. Daily Life in Athens
A. The Rise of Greek Civilization
A1. Understand how Greece's geographic
setting influenced Greek civilization.
A2. Examine early Greek history.
A3. Examine the development of
democracy in Greece.
B. Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
B1. Identify the religious beliefs of the
Greeks.
B2. Explore the Greeks' search for
A. The Rise of Greek Civilization
A1. - A3. Section 1 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
A1. - A3. Reading Readiness Guide
A1. - A3. Enrichment
B. Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
B1. - B3. Section 2 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
B1. - B3. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
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Skills
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- Public Life
- At Home
- Slavery
knowledge.
B3. Describe the rise of democracy and the
spread of new ideas in Greek sity-states.
C. Daily Life in Athens
C1. - C3. Section 3 Quiz
C1. - C3. Anticipation Guide
D. Athens and Sparta
- Ancient Sparta
- Persian Invasion
- Athenian Empire
C. Daily Life in Athens
C1. Learn about public life in Athens.
C2. Find out how Athenians spent their
time when they were at home.
C3. Understand how slavery operated in
ancient Greece.
D. Athens and Sparta
D1. - D3. Section 4 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
D1. - D3. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
E. The Spread of Greek Culture
- Macedonia
- Conquests
D. Athens and Sparta
D1. Learn how people lived in ancient
Sparta.
D2. Discover some results of the Persian
invasion of Greece.
D3. Understand the conflicts that the
Athenian Empire faced.
E. The Spread of Greek Culture
E1. - E2. Section 5 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
E1. - E2. Enrichment
E. The Spread of Greek Culture
E1. Learn how King Philip of Macedonia
and Alexander the Great came to power.
E2. Learn how the conquests of Alexander
the Great affected Greek culture.
A. The Roman Republic
- Geography
- Republic Formation
- Decline
B. The Roman Empire
- Rome
- Greek Influence
- Architecture and Technology
- Roman Law
C. Roman Daily Life
- Roman Citizens
- Social Classes
- Family Life
A. The Roman Republic
A1. Learn about the geography and early
settlement of ancient Rome.
A2. Understand how Romans formed a
republic.
A3. Identify the reasons that the Roman
republic went into decline.
B. The Roman Empire
B1. Learn how Rome ruled an empire.
B2. Understand the Greek influence on
Rome.
B3. Identify key aspects of Roman
architecture and technology.
B4. Learn about key aspects of Roman law.
A. The Roman Republic
A1. - A3. Section 1 QUiz (MC and
Matching)
A1. - A3. Writing Assignment
B. The Roman Empire
B1. - B4. Section 2 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
B1. - B4. Chapter Summary
B1. - B4. Vocab Development
C. Roman Daily Life
C1. - C4. Section 3 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
C1. - C4. Enrichment
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Skills
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Assessment
- Slavery
D. Christianity and the Roman Empire
- Rise of Christianity
- Spread of Christianity
- Reaction
E. The Fall of Rome
- Bad Government
- Understand the Fall
- Constantine
- Northern Invaders
C. Roman Daily Life.
C1. Discover who could be a Roman
citizen.
C2. Find out how Romans of different
social classes lived.
C3. Understand the importance of family
life in Roman society.
C4. Learn about slavery in ancient Rome.
D. Christianity and the Roman Empire
D1. - D3. Section 4 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
D1. - D3. Anticipation Guide
E. The Fall of Rome
E1. - E4. Section 5 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
E1. - E4. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
D. Christianity and the Roman Empire
D1. Learn about the rise of Christianity in
the Roman Empire.
D2. Discover how Christianity spread
throughout the empire.
D3. Understand the ROman government's
reaction to the growth of Christianity.
E. The Fall of Rome
E1. Explore how bad government
contributed to the decline of the Roman
Empire.
E2. Understand the fall of the Roman
Empire.
E3. Discuss Constantine's role in
Christianity.
E4. Learn how northern invaders
contributed to the collapse of the Roman
Empire.
A. Feudalism and the Manor System
- Middle Ages
- Land and Power
- Manor System
- Peasants
B. The Church and the RIse of Cities
- Roman Catholic Church
- Trade
- Medieval Towns
A. Feudalism and the Manor System
A1. Learn about the Middle Ages.
A2. Find out how land and power were
divided under feudalism.
A3. Learn how the manor system worked.
A4. Learn what life was like for peasants.
B. The Church and the Rise of Cities
B1. Learn why the Roman Catholic Church
was so important and powerful during the
A. Feudalism and the Manor System
A1. - A4. Section 1 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
A1. - A4. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
B. The Church and the Rise of Cities
B1. - B4. Section 2 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
B1. - B4. Anticipation Guide
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SOCIAL STUDIES 6(Master)
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- Culture and Learning
C. The Crusades
- Causes
- Effects
D. The Power of Kings
- Nation Building
- England
- Hundred Years' War
Skills
Middle Ages.
B2. Discover the connection between an
increase in trade and the growth of towns.
B3. Learn about life in a medieval town.
B4. Understand the role of culture and
learning in the Middle Ages.
C. The Crusades
C1. Learn about the causes of the
Crusades.
C2. Find out about the different Crusades.
C3. Discover the effects the Crusades had
on life in Europe.
Monticello Middle School
Assessment
C. The Crusades
C1. - C3. Section 3 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
C1. - C3. Newspaper Article
D. The Power of Kings
D1. - D3. Section 4 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
D1. - D3. Book Project: Birth of a Nation
D. The Power of Kings
D1. Learn about the forces that led to
nation building in Europe.
D2. Find out about nation building in
England.
D3. Discover how the Hundred Years' War
affected England and France.
A. Nationalism and Expansion in Europe
- Changes
- France
- Revolutions
- Expansion
B. Imperialism in Africa and the Middle East
- Colonization
- Africa
- Resistance
- Boer War
- Middle East
C. Imperialism in Asia and Latin America
- China
- India
- Japanese Resistance
- Latin America
A. Nationalism and Expansion in Europe
A1. Learn how changes in Europe in the
early 1800s led to a rise in nationalism.
A2. Describe France after the fall of
Napoleon.
A3. Identify European revolutions of 1848.
A4. Find out how European countries
expanded their control to other parts of the
world.
B. Imperialism in Africa and the Middle
East
B1. Learn why Europe colonized Africa.
B2. Learn about European claims in Africa.
B3. Learn how Africans resisted
colonization.
B4. Understand the causes of the Boer
War.
A. Nationalism and Expansion in Europe
A1. - A4. Section 1 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
A1. - A4. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
B. Imperialism in Africa and the Middle
East
B1. - B5. Section 2 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
B1. - B5. Anticipation Guide
C. Imperialism in Asia and Latin
America
C1. - C4. Section 3 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
C1. - C4. Guided Reading and Review
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B5. Understand how Britain gained control
of colonies in the Middle East.
C. Imperialism in Asia and Latin
America
C1. Understand British control of China.
C2. Explore how Britain ruled India
through the East India Company.
C3. Find out why Japan successfully
resisted Western colonial powers.
C4. Learn the effects of revolutions that
brought independence to Latin American
countries.
A. World War I
- Causes
- Stalemates
- USA
- Peace
B. The Russian Revolution
- The Czar
- 1917
- New Government
- Civil War and Dictatorship
C. Crises Around the World
- Hope in the 1920s
- Causes
- Responses
- Japan
D. WWII and the Holocaust
- Causes
- Early Success
- 1941
- 1942-1945
- Holocaust Events
A. World War I
A1. Identify the causes of WWI.
A2. Learn why the war resulted in
battlefield stalemates.
A3. Find out how the United States'
intervention led to the Allies' victory.
A4. Learn about the harsh terms of peace
and their effect on postwar Europe.
B. The Russian Revolution
B1. Understand why the Russian people
revolted against the czar.
B2. Learn about the revolutions in 1917.
B3. Identify the main features of the new
revolutionary government in Russia.
B4. Understand why the Russian
Revolution led to civil war and
dictatorship.
C. Crises Around the World
C1. Discover why people in the United
States and Europe were hopeful at the start
of the 1920s.
C2. Understand the causes of the 1929
crash on Wall Street and the Great
Depression.
A. WW I
A1. - A4. Section 1 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
A1. - A4. Reading and Vocab Study Guide
B. The Russian Revolution
B1. - B4. Section 2 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
B1. - B4. Anticipation Guide
C. Crises Around the World
C1. - C4. Section 3 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
C1. - C4. Guided Reading and Review
D. WWII and the Holocaust
D1. - D5. Section 4 Quiz (MC and
Matching)
D1. - D5. Anticipation Guide
D1. - D5. Cause and Effect
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C3. Explore the two major responses to the
Great Depression.
C4. Learn about Japan's growth as a major
power.
D. World War II and the Holocaust
D1. Explore the causes of WWII and the
Holocaust.
D2. Learn about Germany's early successes
in the war.
D3. Discover how 1941 was a turning
point.
D4. Understand why the Allies achieved
success from 1942 to 1945.
D5. Understand key events in the
Holocaust.
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