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Campbellsville Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map

Last Updated on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 5:02 AM

Campbellsville Middle School shared their 6th Social Studies curriculum map and the description below. 

Campbellsville Middle School
6th Grade Social Studies

Based on CATS information and other assessment data, we identified gaps in our curriculum. Teachers independently identified taught curriculum then worked in groups to assess grade level curriculum.  Next, all subject area teachers in one school met to finalize curriculum. The next step will be to work district wide. We will do this on PD days and early release days. We will be continuing these steps in other subjects during 2004-2005. This is a never-ending process. It will need to be modified each year as we learn about mistakes and successes. 

For more information about this map, please contact Beverly Ennis at Campbellsville Independent Schools.

Campbellsville Middle School   Grade Level: 6th Grade Social Studies 
Created: 2004

Weeks  (When will you teach the content?)

Topic/focus (What is the main concept from the state standards that you will teach?)

Concepts/skills (What is included under the main content?)

Activities/resources (What instructional strategies will you use?  what materials will you need?)

ASSESSMENTS

(HOW WILL YOU ASSESS STUDENT LEARNING?)

Weeks 1 – 2 August

Geography

SS-M-4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4

Basic geography

Analysis of geographic factors

Five geographic themes for interpretation and organization

 

 

 

Weeks 3 – 4

August

Culture

SS-M-2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1

Examine the concept of culture in the modern world

Analysis of how government reflects and impacts culture

 

 

Weeks 5 - 36

Guiding questions to be used in all units on World Geography

1.       How have geography factors influenced past decisions and events?

2.       How can the five themes of geography (location, place, regions, movement, and human interaction with the environment) be used to interpret and evaluate the impact of humans on their environment?

3.       How have economic factors impacted societies and governments?

4.       What role does government play in each of these countries/geographic areas?

5.       How can man benefit from developing a greater appreciation of these countries/geographic areas?

Weeks 5 –7 September

Middle East

 

Government

SS-M-1.1.1,

 

Culture

SS-M-2.2.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2

 

Economics

SS-E-3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3,

 

Geography

SS-E-4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3

Geography

Boundaries

Climate

Natural resources

Landmarks

Major cities

Architecture

Unique features of cities/regions

 

Culture

Culture centers

Ethnic groups

Religion

Values

Traditions

Cultural diversity

Historical figures

 

Economics

Trade

 

 

Week 8-14 September

October

November

Europe

 

Government

SS-M-1.1.1,

 

Culture

SS-M-2.2.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2

 

Economics

SS-M-3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3,

 

 

Geography

SS-M-4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3

Geography

Boundaries

Climate

Natural resources

Landmarks

Major cities

Architecture

Unique features of cities/regions

 

Culture

Culture centers

Ethnic groups

Religion

Values

Traditions

Cultural diversity

Historical figures

 

Economics

Trade

Industrial Revolution

Scientific Revolution

Urbanization

 

Government

Nationalism

Imperialism

Alliances

Czars

Communism

Development of Democracy in Great Britain

 

 

 

 

Week 15 –21

November

December 

January

Asia

 

Government

SS-M-1.1.1

 

Culture

SS-M- 2.2.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2

 

Economics

SS-M-3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3

 

Geography

SS-M-4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3

Geography

Boundaries

Climate

Land utilization

Population density

Major cities

Physical Features of the regions

 

Culture

Cultural diffusion

Ethnic groups

Religion

Traditions

Cultural diversity

 

Economics

Trade

Natural Resources

 

Government

Forms

 

 

 

Week 22-28 January

February

March

Africa

 

Government

SS-M-1.1.1,

 

Culture

SS-M-2.2.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2

 

Economics

SS-M- 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3,

 

Geography

SS-M-4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3

Geography

Boundaries

Climate

Physical features

Regions

Vegetation

Wildlife

Adaptation and modification of environment

Agriculture

 

Culture

Cultural Achievements

Ethnic groups

Religion

Traditions

Cultural diversity

 

Economics

Trade

Natural resources

 

Government

Forms of government

Kingdoms

Independence

Conflicts

 

 

 

Week 29-33

March

April

The Americas

 

Government

SS-M-1.1.1,

 

Culture

SS-M-2.2.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2

 

Economics

SS-M-3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3

 

Geography

SS-M-4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3

Geography

Boundaries

Climate

Physical features

Regions

 

Culture

Ethnic groups

Religion

Traditions

Cultural diversity

Important people

 

Economics

Trade

Natural resources

 

Government

Forms of government

Conflicts

 

 

Week 34-36 April

May

Oceania

 

Government

SS-M-1.1.1,

 

Culture

SS-M-2.2.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.2,

 

Economics

SS-M-3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.3

 

Geography

SS-M-4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.3

Geography

Boundaries

Physical features

Regions

Architecture

Land Forms

 

 

Culture

Religion

Traditions

Cultural diversity

 

Economics

Trade

Natural resources

 

 

 

Note: If you'd like to use this map or amend it to suit your needs, please check below for a handy Microsoft Word version. Just click on the Word icon to open it on your computer, then choose Word's Save As command to save it locally.

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For more information contact:

Mark Kopp
500 Mero Street, 18th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-2106
Mark.Kopp@education.ky.gov