CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Social Studies for Sixth Grade
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Emergence of Civilizations and Their Cultures
Compare and contrast forms of government
Describe the roles of individuals within a civilization
Explain how the rule of law in specific political systems compares to the
American system
Describe the impact of trade and specialization on a civilization
Compare and contrast how different economic systems operate in the
exchange, production, distribution, and consumption of goods and
services
Create and analyze charts, graphs, timelines, and maps utilizing primary
and secondary sources
Locate, describe, and explain places, regions, and physical features on
earth
Use location to determine the factors that influence the development of
cultures
Describe how people adapt to their environment
Identify the legacies of world cultures including language, the arts,
architecture, literature, and traditions
Identify causes and effects of turning points in the development of a
culture