Social Studies · Grade 6 · Middle School
World Cultures, Grade 6
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HistoryThe student understands that historical events influence contemporary events
HistoryThe student understands the influences of individuals and groups from various cultures on…
GeographyThe student understands the factors that influence the locations and characteristics of…
- Why People Live Where They LiveIdentify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and…6.3(A)
- How Migration Shapes PlacesExplain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions6.3(B)
- Finding Features on a World MapIdentify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies…6.3(C)
- Finding Major Countries by RegionIdentify the location of major world countries for each of the world regions6.3(D)
GeographyThe student understands how geographic factors influence the economic development and…
GeographyThe student understands the impact of interactions between people and the physical…
- How Earth's Forces Shape Our LivesDescribe ways people have been impacted by physical processes such as earthquakes and climate6.5(A)
- How People Adapt to Their EnvironmentIdentify and analyze ways people have adapted to the physical environment in various places and…6.5(B)
- How People Change the LandIdentify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as mining, irrigation…6.5(C)
EconomicsThe student understands the factors of production in a society's economy
- What Makes an Economy WorkDescribe ways in which the factors of production (natural resources, labor, capital, and…6.6(A)
- When Resources Run ShortIdentify problems that may arise when one or more of the factors of production is in relatively…6.6(B)
- Why Countries Trade With Each OtherExplain the impact of the distribution of resources on international trade and economic…6.6(C)
EconomicsThe student understands the various ways in which people organize economic systems
- How Societies Share Goods and ServicesCompare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and…6.7(A)
- Three Ways to Run an EconomyCompare and contrast free enterprise, socialist, and communist economies in various contemporary…6.7(B)
- Why Honesty Keeps Markets WorkingUnderstand the importance of ethics in maintaining a functional free enterprise system6.7(C)
EconomicsThe student understands categories of economic activities and the data used to measure a…
GovernmentThe student understands the concepts of limited and unlimited governments
- Limited and Unlimited GovernmentsDescribe and compare examples of limited and unlimited governments such as constitutional (limited)…6.9(A)
- Why Governments Need LimitsIdentify reasons for limiting the power of government6.9(B)
- When Governments Abuse Human RightsIdentify and describe examples of human rights abuses by limited or unlimited governments such as…6.9(C)
GovernmentThe student understands various ways in which people organize governments
- Governments Ruled by One, Few, or ManyIdentify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many6.10(A)
- Comparing Four Governments Around the WorldCompare ways in which various societies such as China, Germany, India, and Russia organize…6.10(B)
- Where Democracy BeganIdentify historical origins of democratic forms of government such as Ancient Greece6.10(C)
CitizenshipThe student understands that the nature of citizenship varies among societies
CitizenshipThe student understands the relationship among individual rights, responsibilities…
CultureThe student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in…
- What Makes a Culture RegionIdentify and describe common traits that define cultures and culture regions6.13(A)
- What Makes a Society MulticulturalDefine a multicultural society6.13(B)
- How Different Groups Shape a SocietyAnalyze the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies6.13(C)
- When Cultures Clash and CooperateIdentify and explain examples of conflict and cooperation between and among cultures6.13(D)
CultureThe student understands that all societies have basic institutions in common even though…
- Institutions Every Society SharesIdentify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and…6.14(A)
- Comparing Institutions Around the WorldCompare characteristics of institutions in various contemporary societies6.14(B)
- How Institutions Keep GoingAnalyze the efforts and activities institutions use to sustain themselves over time6.14(C)
CultureThe student understands relationships that exist among world cultures
- How Cultures Spread and MixIdentify and describe means of cultural diffusion such as trade, travel, and war6.15(A)
- What Makes Cultures Change?Identify and describe factors that influence cultural change such as improvements in communication…6.15(B)
- How Faster Communication Connects CulturesAnalyze the impact of improved communication technology among cultures6.15(C)
- How Cultures Spread and Change UsIdentify the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies6.15(D)
CultureThe student understands the relationship that exists between the arts and the societies…
- How Societies Shape Their ArtsExplain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and…6.16(A)
- How Today's Problems Shape ArtDescribe ways in which contemporary issues influence creative expressions6.16(B)
- Big Ideas in Art Around the WorldIdentify examples of art, music, and literature that convey universal themes such as religion…6.16(C)
CultureThe student understands the relationships among religion, philosophy, and culture
Science, technology, and societyThe student understands the influences of science and technology on contemporary societies
- Discoveries and Inventions That Changed the WorldIdentify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and…6.18(A)
- Why Some Places Have More TechnologyExplain how resources, economic factors, and political decisions affect the use of technology6.18(B)
- Predicting How New Ideas Change LifeMake predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that…6.18(C)
Social studies skillsThe student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired…
- Finding and Using Good SourcesDifferentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as oral, print, and…6.19(A)
- Thinking Skills for Reading InformationAnalyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships…6.19(B)
- Reading Outlines, Graphs, and MapsOrganize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including…6.19(C)
- Finding Different Points of ViewIdentify different points of view about an issue or current topic6.19(D)
- Making a Claim You Can Back UpFormulate and communicate visually, orally, or in writing a claim supported by evidence and…6.19(E)
- Can You Trust This Source?Evaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity, credibility, bias, and…6.19(F)
Social studies skillsThe student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data
- Asking Where and Why About PlacesAnswer geographic questions, including: Where is it located? Why is it there? What is significant…6.20(A)
- Asking Questions About World DataPose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns for various world regions and…6.20(B)
- Comparing Places with Maps and GraphsCompare various world regions and countries using data from maps, graphs, and charts6.20(C)
- Maps and Graphs That Show DataCreate and interpret regional sketch maps, thematic maps, graphs, and charts depicting aspects such…6.20(D)
Social studies skillsThe student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms
- Using Social Studies Words CorrectlyUse social studies terminology correctly6.21(A)
- Main Ideas Backed by ResearchIncorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication based on research6.21(B)
- Sharing What You Learned Out LoudExpress ideas orally based on research and experiences6.21(C)
- Turning Research into Written WorkCreate written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines…6.21(D)
- Giving Credit When You WriteUse effective written communication skills, including proper citations to avoid plagiarism6.21(E)
- Talking Respectfully About Tough TopicsApply foundational language skills to engage in civil discourse about social studies topics…6.21(F)