6th Grade World History: Early Humans to the Renaissance
Dates
Topic
Aug 26 Aug 30
Orientation and
Assessment
Priority Standards
6.G.1.3
Sept 3 Sept 13
Human
Geography
Compare distinguishing characteristics of various world
regions.
6.G.2.1 Use maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available
technology tools to draw conclusions about the
emergence, expansion and decline of civilizations,
societies, and regions.
6.G.2.2 Construct maps, charts and graphs to explain data about
geographic phenomena.
6.C.1.3 Summarize systems of social structure within various
civilizations and societies over time.
Essential Questions
 How does the physical
environment influence how people
live?
 How do humans organize
themselves when they live
together in large groups?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/unit_1_human_geography_final_draft.pdf
http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/getting_started.php
6.H.1.2 Summarize the literal meaning of historical documents in
order to establish context.
 How does the availability or
6.H.1.3 Use primary and secondary sources to interpret various
scarcity of resources affect
historical perspectives.
migration and settlement of
Sept 16 Early Humans
6.G.1.1 Explain how the physical features and human characteristics
people?
Sept 27
of a place influenced the development of civilizations,
 Why do people living in large
societies and regions.
groups or societies need laws
6.C&G.1.4 Compare the role and evolution of laws and legal systems
and law enforcement?
in various civilizations, societies and regions.
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_2__Early_Humans_and_Mesopotamia_FINAL_draft.pdf
http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/eras/era1.php
6.H.2.3 Explain how innovation and technology changed areas over
time.
Sept 30 6.G.1.4 Explain how and why civilizations have used, modified and
Ancient China
Oct 10
adapted to their environments.
6.C&G.1.3 Compare the requirements for and responsibilities of
citizenship.
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/6th_grade_unit_3_ancient_china.pdf
Adapted from http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/975
 How does a civilization’s
environment affect its
achievements and technology?
6th Grade World History: Early Humans to the Renaissance
6.H.2.3 Explain how innovation and technology changed areas
over time.
Ancient India
6.G.1.4 Explain how and why civilizations have used, modified
and adapted to their environments.
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/6th_grade_unit_4_ancient_india.pdf
Oct 14 Oct 25
http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/units/four/landscape/Era04_landscape1.php
6.H.2.2 Compare historical & contemporary events and issues to
understand continuity and change.
6.H.2.3 Explain how innovation and technology changed areas
Oct 28 Egypt and
over time.
Nov 15
Mesopotamia
6.G.1.4 Explain how and why civilizations have used, modified and
adapted to their environments.
6.C.1.1 Analyze how cultural expressions reflected the values of
civilization.
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How do changes in culture
affect the development of
technology and achievements?
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How do technology and
achievements reflect the values
of civilizations and societies?
How do developments in
technology affect relationships
between civilizations?
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http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/6th_grade_unit_5_ancient_egypt_and_mesopotamia.pdf
Nov 18 Dec 6
Ancient Greece
6.H.2.1 Explain how invasions, conquests, and migrations affected
societies, civilizations and regions.
6.C&G.1.1 Explain the origins and sources of government systems.
6.C&G.1.2 Summarize ideas that shaped political thought.
6.C&G.1.3 Compare the requirements for and responsibilities of
citizenship.
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How does the need for order
give rise to forms of
government?
What are the rights and
responsibilities of citizens in
societies?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_6_Ancient_Greece.pdf
Dec 9 Dec 20
Ancient Rome
6.H.2.1 Explain how invasions, conquests, and migrations affected
societies, civilizations and regions.
6.C&G.1.1 Explain the origins and sources of government systems.
6.C&G.1.2 Summarize ideas that shaped political thought.
6.C&G.1.3 Compare the requirements for and responsibilities of
citizenship.
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_7_Ancient_Rome.pdf
Adapted from http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/975
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How does the need for order
give rise to forms of
government?
What causes civilizations to
expand and collapse?
What are the requirements for
citizenship in societies?
6th Grade World History: Early Humans to the Renaissance
Jan 2 Jan 24
Islam and
Muslim Empire
6.H.2.1 Explain how invasions, conquests, and migrations affected
societies, civilizations and regions.
6.C&G.1.1 Explain the origins and sources of government systems.
6.C&G.1.2 Summarize ideas that shaped political thought.
6.C&G.1.3 Compare the requirements for and responsibilities of
citizenship.
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How do civilizations expand?
How does religion influence
societies politically,
economically, and socially?
What are the rights and
responsibilities of citizens in
societies?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_8_Islam_and_Muslim_Empire.pdf
Jan 27 Feb 14
Culture and
Kingdoms of
Africa
6.E.1.1 Explain how conflict, compromise, and negotiation over
resources impacts economic development.
6.E.1.2 Explain how quality of life is impacted by economic
choices.
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How does control over
resources lead to economic and
political power over a region?
How does movement of goods
and people spread cultural
influence?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_9_Culture_and_Kingdoms_of_Africa.pdf
 How did religion influence the
Feb 17 Feb 28
Classical India
6.C.1.2 Explain how religion transformed societies
6.C.1.3 Summarize system of social structure within various
civilizations
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_10_Classical_India__Final.pdf
Adapted from http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/975
way people lived their lives?
 How did religion and social
structure influence political
systems?
 How did a civilizations culture
reflect its values?
6th Grade World History: Early Humans to the Renaissance
March 4 March 14
Imperial China
6.H.2.1 Explain how invasions, conquests, migrations affected
societies, civilizations, and regions.
6.E.1.1 Explain how conflict, compromise, and negotiation over
resources impacts economic development.
6.C.1.2 Explain how religion transformed societies.
6.C.1.3 Summarize systems of social structure within various
civilizations.
 How do philosophy and beliefs
influence societies and
governments?
 How does control over resources
and regulation of trade lead to
economic power over a region?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_11_Imperial_China.pdf
March 17 March 28
Feudal Japan
6.G.1.1 Explain how physical features and human characteristics
of a place influenced the development of civilizations,
societies and regions.
6.C.1.3 Summarize systems of social structure within various
civilizations.
 How do the physical features of a
region influence the development
of civilization?
 How does the distribution of
resources impact social structure
and the empowerment of certain
groups?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_12_Feudal_Japan.pdf
 How did the distribution of
March 31 April 17
Medieval
Europe
6.G.1.2 Explain the factors that influenced movement of people,
goods and ideas and effects of that movement
6.C.1.1 Analyze how cultural expressions reflected the values of
civilizations.
6.C.1.2 Explain how religion transformed societies
6.C.1.3 Summarize system of social structure within various
civilizations
wealth affect societal structure
and quality of life during the
Medieval Times?
 How did the religious beliefs
during this time influence
government decisions?
 What positive and negative
effects did movement have on
people, goods and ideas?
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/54/Unit_13_Medieval_Europe_-_Brads_version.pdf
April 28 May
Review for MSL
and EOG
Adapted from http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/975