Some Links and Resources for 6th grade

Learning Objectives	Internet Resources and Links
Peace and Justice: (focus on dignity of work and rights of workers) 1.         Work is a way to continue participation in God’s act of creation 2.            The basic rights of workers, owners, and others must be respected 3.            These rights must be exercised in a way that advances the common good.	http://www.educationforjustice.org/resources/type/lesson-plans http://www.educationforjustice.org/taxonomy/term/247 http://www.laborrights.org/
Geography: (focus on Europe, Asia, and Africa as connected with the history studied)  The study of the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa should focus on: Placing countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges, and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map Name and identify on a map the countries in each continent Identify: ·         Major mountain ranges ·         Rivers ·         Bodies of water ·         Climate ·         Natural resources Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications Explain how particular regions and resources in these regions influence the availability of the growth of technology, transportation, and communication Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts, and graphs that show patterns and characteristics that define regions	http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/g68.html http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/geog.html#6-8 http://www.mrdonn.org/geography.html http://www.lessonplans4teachers.com/geography.php http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#africa http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#specificafricancountries http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#middleeast http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#asia http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#specificasiancountries http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#oceania http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#australia http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#europe http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edgeography.htm#specificeuropeancountries
History: (focus on world history from early civilizations through medieval times in Europe, Asia, and Africa)	See individual sections listed below.
Discuss and establish student understanding of the modern characteristics (Geography, Government, Culture, Economic system, Religion, History, Key figures) of life in China, Japan, Europe and Africa and their roots in earlier civilizations.  Note:  this work can be accomplished fairly quickly and does not have to be done "in depth."  Students just need some sort of world view and context for the deeper history to follow.	http://multimedialearning.org/presentations_world.php http://www.africa.mrdonn.org/ http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?grade=6-8&keywords=countries+of+africa&media=lesson http://k12east.mrdonn.org/China.html http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/china.htm http://www.pem.org/aux/pdf/learn/asia_curriculum/china-lesson3.pdf http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/youngchina/lesson.html http://k12east.mrdonn.org/Japan.html http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/imperial_japan_1868_1945 http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/tps/1750_jp.htm http://www.besthistorysites.net/earlymoderneurope.shtml http://euce.org/education/k12plans.php http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?grade=6-8&keywords=geography+western+europe&media=lesson http://www.beyondbooks.com/bbteacher/lessons/indexeur11.asp
Compare the characteristics (Geography, Government, Culture, Economic system, Religion, History, Key figures) of medieval life in China, Japan, Europe and Africa and their impact on later civilizations, with emphasis on the following: China: Tang dynasty Mongol Empire Ming Dynasty Africa: •         Empire of Ghana •         European slave trade Japan: •         feudal society and the influence of China on its culture •         role of Shinto and Buddhism Europe: •         Feudalism •         Limited monarchy - Magna Carta •         The role of the Roman Catholic Church •         Crusades •         Black Plague	http://africa.mrdonn.org/dailylife.html http://www.archaeolink.com/ancient_african_civilizations.htm http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=501 http://ruafrica.rutgers.edu/resources/lesson_plans.html http://lessonplans.mrdonn.org/SPAM.html http://ncta.osu.edu/lessons/japan/history/netter-japan.pdf http://www.pbs.org/empires/japan/images/Japan_study_guide.pdf http://www.outreachworld.org/resource.asp?curriculumid=294 http://ncta.osu.edu/lesson_on_jp.html http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/lessonplans.html http://www.besthistorysites.net/medieval_europe.shtml http://www.archaeolink.com/medieval_civilization_lesson_pla.htm http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=448 http://www.edselect.com/grade_41.htm
Describe the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Islam and Arab world, with emphasis on: Geography History of the Byzantine Empire and connections to Rome Division of the Christian church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox church Dessert life on the Arabian peninsula  Teachings of Muhammad and Islam Spread of Islam	http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/byzantium/ http://www.archaeolink.com/byzantine_civilization.htm http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1094 http://westernreservepublicmedia.org/middleages/crusade_crusades.htm http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/islamhistory/ http://dnet01.ode.state.oh.us/ims.itemdetails/lessondetail.aspx?id=0907f84c805313db http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/islam/ http://www.icgc.info/ http://www.cair.com/
Compare the characteristics of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and their enduring impact on later civilizations, with emphasis on the following: Geography Government Culture Economic system Religion – especially role in the spread of Christianity Technology Art and architecture History  Key figures	http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/6-8.html http://www.archaeolink.com/ancient_greece_lesson_plans.htm http://greece.mrdonn.org/lessonplans.html http://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/exhibitions/coa/re_lesson_plans.html http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory/social_studies/history/ancient_greece http://www.mrdonn.org/ancienthistory.html http://www.archaeolink.com/ancient_rome_lesson_plans.htm http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/pdf/lesson1.pdf http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/expansion/ http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/pdf/lesson2.pdf http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/social/rome/
Compare the early river civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley and China) with emphasis on: Geography especially the impact/importance of river valleys Government Culture Economic system Religion Technology Agricultural practices History Key Figures	http://www.uen.org/cc/uen/core/pub/displayCoreCourseLessonPlans.action?ccId=6220&itemId=3459 http://www.teacheroz.com/rivervalleys.htm http://www.smithlifescience.com/SSEarlyCivilizations.htm http://www.enotes.com/river-paulsen-lesson
Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: •              Hunter-gatherer life •              Technology (tools, use of fire) •              Development of cultural features among prehistoric peoples, especially religion •              Domestication of animals and plants •              Development of farming How communities emerged and what life was like in early villages	http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?grade=6-8&keywords=paleolithic+era&media=lesson http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=362 http://www.archaeolink.com/archaeology_lesson_plans.htm
Civics and Government:(focus on forms of government, especially those found in historical cultures and countries studied) Students will describe and compare the defining characteristics of democracy, republic, and limited monarchy and show connections to American rights today: Democracy – voting rights, legislative bodies, written constitutions Republic – separation of powers, representative government, civic duty Monarchy – limited monarchy Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political processes differ under these various systems of government Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government	http://government.pppst.com/types.html http://www.nationmaster.com/lps/intro.php
Economics (focus on human resources and rights of workers) Explain how the availability of productive resources and labor affects the production of goods, specialization, trade, interdependence, and services in different world regions Explain why trade occurs when individuals, regions, and countries specialize, and how this causes both production and consumption to increase Describe the growth of cities due to the establishment of trade routes in Asia,Africa, and Europe and the products and inventions that traveled along these	http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory/social_studies/economics