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Social Studies Curriculum Guide
Grade 6

Objectives

Core Curr.
Content
Standards

Instructional
Activities

Assessment
(Cross-curricular)
(Multi-cultural)

Resources

GEPA
HSPA
Terra Nova
Unit 1   Ancient Civilizations (to A.D. 476)   Text: People in Time &
Place: World Culture,
Silver Burdett Ginn		  
A. Map Skills
 The student will be able to: 		         
1. Explain the movement of Earth & how it relates to seasons. 6.7 Text, pp. 2-6
Workbook, p. 11 		Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 6		 Text
Workbook		 R. II, III
2. Use longitude & latitude to find locations on a map. 6.7 Text, pp. 7-10
Workbook, p. 12 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 10; Review Master, p. 10		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
3. Use map scale to determine elevation & distance on a map. 6.7 Text, pp. 11-15
Workbook, pp. 13-14 		Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 15
Cross-curricular: Tying Math to
Social Studies, T. p. 30		 Text
Workbook		 M. I
4. Recognize the technology involved in mapmaking. 6.7 Text, pp. 16-18
Workbook, p. 15 		Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 18		 Text
Workbook		 R. II
5. Explain map distortion, differentiate between kinds of maps & review names of continents & oceans. 6.7 Text, pp. 19-25
Workbook, pp. 16-17 		Assessment: Lesson 5 Review,
p. 21; Lesson 6 Review, p. 25;
Master Review, pp. 7-8		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
6. Know how to read, interpret & use time lines. 6.7
6.8		 Text, pp. 26-29
Workbook, p. 18		 Assessment: Lesson 7 Review,
p. 29; Review Master, p. 12;
Map Skills Posttest Parts I & II		 Text
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. II, III
B. Early Civilizations          
1. Identify how we learn about the past & why historians must know geography. 6.8 Text, pp. 50-55
Workbook, p. 19		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 55; Review Master, p. 13		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
2. Describe changes due to the Agricultural Revolution & identify five New Stone Age inventions. 6.8 Text, pp. 56-59
Workbook, p. 22		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 59
Cross-curricular: Journal Writing,
T.E. p. 56		 Text
Workbook		 R. II
W. II
3. Describe Sumerian life & how writing came about. 6.2 Text, pp. 60-65
Workbook, p. 21		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 65
Multi-cultural: Contributions &
Crafts of Sumerians, T.E.
pp. 61, 63		 Text
Workbook		 R. I, II
4. Outline the code of Hammurabi & state reasons why societies need law. 6.1
6.2		 Text, pp. 66-69
Workbook, p. 23-24
Review Master, p. 16 		Assessment: Oral Reports,
T.E. p. 65
Lesson 4 Review, p. 69
Chapter 1 Review, T. pp. 70-71
Chapter 1 Content Test
Chapter 1 Skills Test
Chapter 1 Writing Test
Review Master, pp. 17-19 		Text
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II
W. I
C. Ancient Egypt          
1. Name & describe the two most important physical features of Egypt & how the Nile River effected Egyptians lives. 6.7 Text, pp. 72-77
Workbook, pp. 25-26
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 74 		Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 72 		Text
Workbook		 R. I, II, III
2. Describe the position & role of pharaohs & describe class divisions. 6.5 Text, pp. 78-83
Workbook, p. 27 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 83; Review Master, p. 21
Cross-curricular: Making a Mural,
T.E. p. 80 		Text
Workbook
Review Master

R. II, IV

 
3. Describe important cultural contributions by the ancient Egyptians. 6.2
6.5		 Text, pp.84-91
Workbook, pp. 28-30 		Cross-curricular: Making Paper,
T.E. p. 89; Art, T.E. p. 90
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 91; Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 88;
Review Master, pp. 22-25
Chapter 2 Review, T. p. 92
Chapter 2 Content Test
Chapter 2 Skills Test
Chapter 2 Writing Test 		Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, IV
W. I
D. The Ancient Near East          
1. Identify important events & leaders in Israelite history. 6.4 Text, pp. 95-99
Workbook, p. 31
Review Master, p. 26 		Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 99
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E. p. 97;
Literature, T.E. p. 96 		Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. I, II
M. I
2. Describe how Hittite and Assyrian empires were based on military powers & how it affected their civilization. 6.4 Text, pp. 100-103
Workbook, p. 32 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 103; Review Master, p. 27 		Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
3. List why Phoenicians became sailors & merchants & how they survived various empires. 6.4 Text, pp. 104-106
Workbook, p. 33
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 104		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 106 		Text
Workbook		 R. I, II
4. Summarize the events that led to the rise & fall of the Persian Empire. 6.2
6.4		 Text, pp. 107-109
Workbook, p. 34
Review Master, p. 29		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 109
Review Master, pp. 30-32
Chapter 3 Review, T. pp. 110-111
Chapter 3 Content Test
Chapter 3 Skills Test
Chapter 3 Writing Test 		Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I
E. Ancient Greece          
1. List the main geographical regions of Greece. 6.2
6.4		 Text, pp. 112-115
Workbook, p. 34, 36		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 115 		Text
Workbook		 R. I, II
2. Describe important features of early Greek culture. 6.2
6.4		 Text, pp. 116-119
Workbook, p. 35
Review Master, p. 34		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 119
Cross-curricular: Literature,
T.E. p. 118 		Text
Workbook
Review Master		 W. I, II
3. List Greek contributions to literature, art, history, philosophy, science & athletics. 6.2
6.4		 Text, pp. 120-125
Workbook, p. 38
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 122		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 125; Review Master, p. 35		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
4. Compare & contrast the democracies of Athens & Sparta. 6.4 Text, pp. 126-129
Workbook, p. 39		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 129
Cross-curricular: Science, T.E.
p. 127		 Text
Workbook		 R. II, IV
5. Explain how Alexander the Great was able to build his empire & how Philip II united Greece. 6.3 Text, pp. 132-135
Workbook, pp. 40-42
Conducting a Debate, T.E. p. 132		 Assessment: Lesson 5 Review,
p. 135; Review Master, p. 37
Chapter 4 Review, T. pp. 136-137
Chapter 4 Content Test
Chapter 4 Skills Test
Chapter 4 Writing Test
Review Master, pp. 38-40		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
F. Ancient Rome          
1. Describe the physical features of the Italian peninsula 6.7 Text, pp. 138-141
Workbook, p. 43
Review Master, p. 41		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 141
Cross-curricular: Science, T.E.
p. 140		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
2. Trace the development of Rome from a village to a republic & describe daily life in Rome. 6.5
6.8		 Text, pp. 142-144
Workbook, p. 44		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 144 		Text
Workbook		 R. II
3. Summarize events that led to the rise & fall of the Roman Empire. 6.3 Text, pp. 145-153
Working with Maps, T.E. p. 147
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 149		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 153; Review Master, p. 43
Cross-curricular: Literature,
T.E. p. 150 		Text
Review Master		 R. I, II
W. I, II
4. Summarize how Christianity began, spread & its effect on civilization. 6.3 Text, pp. 154-157
Workbook, p. 46		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 157 		Text
Workbook		  
5. Identify Roman influence in law, government, language, art & architecture. 6.2
6.3
6.5		 Text, pp. 158-161
Workbook, p. 47
Writing with Symbols, T.E. p. 158		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 157
Cross-curricular: Language Arts,
T.E. p. 159; Math, T. p. 162
Chapter 5 Review, T. pp. 162-163
Chapter 5 Content Test
Chapter 5 Skills Test
Chapter 5 Writing Test
Review Master, pp. 45-48 		Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II
W. I
M. I
G. Ancient China          
1. Describe China’s diverse landscape & how it supports the worlds largest population. 6.4
6.8		 Text, pp. 164-169
Workbook, p. 48		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 169; Master Review, p. 49		 Text
Workbook
Master Review 		R. II
2. Describe the development of the earliest Chinese civilization & the effect of writing & religion on this civilization. 6.4 Text, pp. 170-173
Workbook, p. 49
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 170		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 173
Cross-curricular: Language Arts,
T.E. p. 172		 Text
Workbook 		R. II
W. I, II
3. List the four major early Chinese dynasties & their accomplishments.

6.3

 

 Text, pp. 174-177
Workbook, p. 50-52
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 176		 Cross-curricular: Math, T.E.
p. 174; Tying Language Arts to
Social Studies, T. p. 178
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 177; Master Review, p. 51
Chapter 6 Review, T. p. 178
Chapter 6 Content Test
Chapter 6 Skills Test
Chapter 6 Writing Test
Master Review, pp. 52-54		 Text
Workbook
Master Review
Test Master Booklet 		R. I, II, III
W. I
H. Ancient India          
1. Summarize the landforms & climate of the Indian subcontinent. 6.7
6.9		 Text, pp. 180-184
Workbook, p. 53		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 184
Master Review, p. 55		 Text
Workbook
Master Review 		R. II
2. Outline the development of the Caste system & growth of the Aryan empires. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 185-189
Workbook, p. 56
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 186 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 189
Cross-curricular: Literature,
T.E. p. 186		 Text
Review Master		 R. I, II
W. I
3. Contrast Hinduism & Buddhism. 6.5 Text, pp. 190-192
Review Master, pp. 57-60 		Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 192
Chapter 7 Review, T. p. 193
Chapter 7 Content Test
Chapter 7 Skills Test
Chapter 7 Writing Test		 Text
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I
Unit II   The Growth of Civilization (476-1453)      
A. Western Europe: The Middle Ages          
1. Summarize the changes & Barbarian invasions after the fall of the Roman Empire. 6.3 Text, pp. 202-209
Workbook, p. 57
Making a Speech, T.E. p. 206		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 209; Review Master, p. 61
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 204		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
W. I, II
2. Describe how lifestyles changed during the Middle Ages in Europe. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 210-215
Review Master, p. 62
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 212		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 215
Cross-curricular: Economics,
T.E. p. 213		 Text
Review Master		 R. I, II
W. I, II
3. Describe how the Christian church became a way of life during the Middle Ages. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 216-219
Workbook, p. 58		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 219; Review Master, p. 63		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
4. Summarize the positive effects of strong monarchies in Western Europe. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 220-227
Workbook, pp. 59-61
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 224		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 227
Review Master, p. 64
Chapter 8 Review, T. pp. 228-229
Chapter 8 Content Test
Chapter 8 Skills Test
Chapter 8 Writing Test
Cross-curricular: Tying Social
Studies to Language Arts, T. p. 228		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I
B. The Middle East: Origins of Islam          
1. Describe how & where Islam religion began. 6.5 Text, pp. 230-235
Workbook, p. 62		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 235; Review Master, p. 68
Multi-cultural: Comparing Cultures,
T.E. p. 231
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E. p. 234		 Text
Workbook		 R. I, II
W. I
2. Summarize the spread of Islam & describe life in the Islamic world. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 238-243
Workbook, p. 63
Holding a Debate, T.E. p. 241		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 243
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 238;
Literature, T.E. p. 242 		Text
Workbook 		R. I, II, IV, VI
W. I, II
3. Name the various forces that invaded the Islamic world & the outcomes of each. 6.3
6.5		 Text, pp. 244-249
Workbook, pp. 64-65
Review Master, p. 70
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 244		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 249
Review Master, pp. 71-73
Chapter 9 Review, T. p. 250
Chapter 9 Content Test
Chapter 9 Skills Test
Chapter 9 Writing Test 		Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet 		R. I, II, III
W. I
C. South & East Asia: Rise of Empires          
1. Describe the major contributions made by each of the dynasties & compare & contrast each dynasty. 6.3
6.5		 Text, pp. 253-245
Workbook, p. 66		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 259
Review Master, p. 74 		Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II
2. Describe how different cultures & beliefs led to civilizations of India & Southeast Asia. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 265-269
Workbook, pp. 68-69		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 264; Review master, p. 75
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E.
p. 260		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
M. I
3. Describe the geography of Japan & its feudal system. 6.8
6.9		 Text, pp. 265-259
Workbook, pp. 68-69		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 269
Review Master, pp. 76-79
Chapter 10 Review, T. pp. 270-271
Chapter 10 Content Test
Chapter 10 Skills Test
Chapter 10 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I
D. Africa: Kingdoms & Trading States          
1. Describe the physical features of Africa & identify the four climate zones. 6.7 Text, pp. 272-278
Workbook, pp. 70-71
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 275		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 278; Review Master, p. 80
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 277		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
2. Describe African religious beliefs, traditions & contributions to art. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 279-282
Workbook, p. 72		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 282; Review Master, p. 81
Cross-curricular: Literature, T.E.
p. 280
Multi-cultural: Summarizing
African Beliefs, T.E. p. 281		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
3. Describe Africa’s two powerful kingdoms & how trade helped them 6.3
6.9		 Text, pp.283-287
Workbook, p. 73
Review Master, p. 82		 Cross-curricular: Science, T.E.
p. 285; Tying Math to Social
Studies, T. p. 288
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 287
Review Master, pp. 83-85
Chapter 11 Review, T. pp. 288-289
Chapter 11 Content Test
Chapter 11 Skills Test
Chapter 11 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
M. I
E. The Americas: Early People & Cultures          
1. Describe & locate the physical features of the three Americas.

6.7

 

 Text, pp. 290-294
Workbook, p. 74		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 294: Review Master, p. 86
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E. p. 292		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
M. I
2. Describe & locate the four North American Indian cultures. 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 295-301
Workbook, p. 75		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 301: Review Master, p. 87
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 296		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
3. Summarize the accomplishments of the Maya & Aztec civilizations. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 302-305
Workbook, p. 76
Spelling Bee, T.E. p. 302		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 305; Review Master, p. 88
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E. p. 303		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
M. I, IV
4. Summarize the accomplishments of the Inca Empire. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 306-308
Workbook, p. 77
Holding a Debate, T.E. p. 306 		Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 308
Cross-curricular: Tying Math to
Social Studies, T. p. 309
Review Master, pp. 89-92
Chapter 12 Review, T. pp. 309-310
Chapter 12 Content Test
Chapter 12 Skills Test
Chapter 12 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, IV
W. II
Unit III   Time of Change      
A. The Renaissance & Restoration          
1. Outline the changes that contributed to the Modern World through the Renaissance. 6.2
6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 318-324
Workbook, p. 79
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 320 		Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 324
Cross-curricular: Literature, T.E.
p. 322		 Text
Workbook		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
2. Explain how increased commerce changed Europe during the Renaissance. 6.6 Text, pp. 325-326
Workbook, p. 79 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 326; Review Master, p. 94		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
3. Outline Catholic & Protestant efforts at reform & summarize the conditions of Reformation. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 327-331
Workbook, p. 80
Review Master, p. 95		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 331 		Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II
4. List the major inventions & achievements of the Renaissance period. 6.2
6.4		 Text, pp. 334-337
Workbook, pp. 82-83
Current Events, T.E. p. 333		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 337; Review Master, p. 96
Cross-curricular: Science, T.E.
p. 334 		Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II, IV
5. Summarize cultural & political developments in China, India, Japan & the Ottoman Empire. 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 338-341
Workbook, p. 81
Debating, T.E. p. 340		 Assessment: Lesson 5 Review,
p. 341
Review Master, p. 97
Chapter 13 Review, T. pp. 342-343
Chapter 13 Content Test
Chapter 13 Skills Test
Chapter 13 Writing Test 		Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet 		R. I, II, III
W. I, II
B. Western Exploration & Expansion          
1. Explain why Europeans were eager to explore new territories. 6.3 Text, pp. 345-347
Review Master, p. 101
Making a Montage, T.E. p. 344		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 347

Text
Review Master

 R. II, IV
2. Describe the accomplishments & discoveries of early explorers. 6.3 Text, pp. 348-352
Workbook, p. 85		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 352; Review Master, p. 102		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
3. Describe Europe’s trade relations with China, Japan & India. 6.3
6.6		 Text, pp. 353-355
Current Events, T.E. p. 354		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 355; Review Master, p. 103		 Text
Review Master		 R. II, IV
W. II
4. Locate the earliest European colonies in America. 6.3
6.7		 Text, pp. 356-359
Writing a Journal, T.E. p. 358		 Assessment: Lesson 5 Review,
p. 359
Review Master, p. 104
Chapter 14 Review, T. pp. 360-361
Chapter 14 Content Test
Chapter 14 Skills Test
Chapter 14 Writing Test		 Text
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. II, III
W. I, II
C. The Enlightenment & Political Revolutions          
1. Explain the growth & decline of the English monarchy. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 362-365
Workbook, p. 89
Writing to Learn, T.E. p. 364		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 365; Review Master, p. 108		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
W. I, II
2. Describe the development of the monarchy in France, Spain & Russia. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 366-368
Workbook, p. 90		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 368; Review Master, p. 109		 Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II
3. Explain how changes in science brought about a change in the way people saw the world. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 369-374
Workbook, p. 91		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 369; Review Master, p. 110
Cross-curricular: Science, T.E.
p. 368		 Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II, IV
4. State the cause & results of the French Revolution. 6.3 Text, pp. 375-381
Workbook, p. 92
Review Master, p. 111		 Cross-curricular: Music, T.E.
p. 380; Literature, T.E. p. 378
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 381
Chapter 15 Review, T. pp. 382-383
Chapter 15 Content Test
Chapter 15 Skills Test
Chapter 15 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet 		R. I, II, III
W. I, II
D. The Industrial Revolution          
1. List the new inventions of the Industrial Revolution. 6.3 Text, pp. 385-392
Workbook, pp. 93-94
Writing an Autobiography, T.E. p. 386		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 392; Review Master, p. 115		 Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II, III
W. I, II
2. Describe the changes that the Industrial Revolution brought to people’s lives. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 393-396
Workbook, p. 95
Conducting a Debate, T.E. p. 394 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 396; Review Master, p. 116
Cross-curricular: Literature, T.E.
p. 395		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
3. Trace the development of capitalism & socialism as a result of the Industrial Revolution. 6.3
6.4
6.6		 Text, pp. 397-400
Workbook, p. 96
Review Master, p. 117 		Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 400
Chapter 16 Review, T. pp. 401-402
Chapter 16 Content Test
Chapter 16 Skills Test
Chapter 16 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
Unit IV   Nationalism & Imperialism      
A. The Rise of Nationalism          
1. Describe how the alliance of ruling powers helped Greece obtain independence. 6.3 Text, pp. 410-414
Workbook, p. 98		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 414; Review Master, p. 121
Cross-curricular: Literature, T.E.
p. 412		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. I, II, III
2. Explain the similarities between German & Italian unification. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 415-419
Workbook, p. 99
Writing an Essay, T.E, p. 418		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 419; Review Master, p. 122		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
W. I
3. Explain the various methods by which the United States acquired territories & expanded. 6.3
6.7		 Text, pp. 420-423
Workbook, pp. 100-101 		Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 423
Review Master, p. 123
Chapter 17 Review, T. pp. 426-427
Chapter 17 Content Test
Chapter 17 Skills Test
Chapter 17 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. II, III
W. I, II
B. The Age of Imperialism          
1. Explain why Europe became interested in building empires. 6.3 Text, pp. 428-430
Workbook, p. 103 		Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 430		 Text
Workbook		 R. II, III
2. Describe the colonization of Africa by Belgium, France & Great Britain. 6.3
6.7		 Text, pp. 431-434
Workbook, p. 102
Role-playing, T.E. p. 432 		Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 434; Review Master, p. 128		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
W. I, II
3. Describe the way European nations gained colonies in Southern Asia. 6.3
6.7		 Text, pp. 435-438
Workbook, pp. 104-105
Graphic Organizer, T.E. p. 436 		Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 438; Review Master, p. 129		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
4. Describe the differences in European attempts at imperialism in China & Japan. 6.3 Text, pp. 439-443
Workbook, pp. 104-105 		Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 443; Review Master, p. 130
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E.
p. 447		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
5. Describe the United States’ overseas empire. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 444-446
Workbook, p. 106
Current Events, T.E. p. 444 		Cross-curricular: Math, T.E. p. 447
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review,
p. 446
Review Master, pp. 131-134
Chapter 18 Review, T. pp. 447-448
Chapter 18 Content Test
Chapter 18 Skills Test
Chapter 18 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet 		R. II, IV
W. I, II
Unit V   Entering the 20th Century      
A. World War I & Its Aftermath          
1. List the inventions at the turn of the century & describe the actions by women gaining the right to vote. 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 456-463
Workbook, p. 107		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 463; Review Master, p. 135
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 461;
Music, T.E. p. 462		 Text
Workbook 		R. II
2. Outline & sequence events & attitudes leading to World War I. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 464-470
Workbook, pp. 108-109		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 470; Review Master, p. 136;
Debating, T.E. p. 466
Cross-curricular: Literature, T.E.
p. 468		 Text
Workbook 		R. I, II, III
W. I, II
3. Summarize the events that led to the Communist Revolution in Russia. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 471-475
Workbook, p. 110		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 475
Review Master, pp. 138-140
Chapter 19 Review, T. pp. 447-448
Chapter 19 Content Test
Chapter 19 Skills Test
Chapter 19 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
B. World War II & Its Aftermath          
1. Describe & compare economic conditions in Europe & the United States after WW I (1920’s & 1930’s). 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 478-483
Workbook, pp. 111-113		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 483; Review Master, p. 141
Cross-curricular: Economics, T.E.
p. 480		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
2. Describe how dictators were able to come to power in the Soviet Union, Italy & Germany. 6.3
6.4		 Text, pp. 484-489
Review Master, p. 142
Making a Chart, T.E. p. 485		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 489
Cross-curricular: Literature, T.E.
p. 488		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. I, II, IV
W. II
3. Describe the cause & results of WW II.

6.3

 

 Text, pp. 492-497
Workbook, pp. 114-116		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 497; Master Review, p. 143
Cross-curricular: Science/Math,
T.E. p. 496		 Text
Workbook		 R. II, IV
4. Describe the political division of Europe & Asia after WW II & define "cold war." 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 498-501
Workbook, p. 117
Current Events, T.E. p. 498		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 501
Review Master, pp. 145-147
Chapter 20 Review, T. pp. 502-503
Chapter 20 Content Test
Chapter 20 Skills Test
Chapter 20 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, IV
W. I, II
C. From Colonies to Nations          
1. Explain how India achieved independence. 6.3 Text, pp. 504-508
Workbook, p. 118		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 508; Review Master, p. 148
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 505		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
2. Outline the consequence of the founding of Israel. 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 509-514
Workbook, p. 119
Delivering a Speech, T.E. p. 511		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 514; Review Master, p. 149		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III
W. I, II
3. Explain why sub-Saharan nations demanded freedom after WW II. 6.3 Text, pp. 515-518
Workbook, pp. 120-121
Review Master, p. 150 		Multi-cultural: Music of Africa,
T.E. p. 515
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E.
pp. 518-19
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 518
Review Master, pp. 151-153
Chapter 21 Review, T. pp. 519-520
Chapter 21 Content Test
Chapter 21 Skills Test
Chapter 21 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. I, II, III
W. I, II
Unit VI   The World Today      
A. Europe & the Soviet Union          
1. Describe how geographical features effect life in Europe & the Soviet Union. 6.6
6.9		 Text, pp. 528-533
Workbook, p. 122		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 533; Review Master, p. 154
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 528;
Math, T.E. p. 532		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II
M. I
2. Describe & compare economics of Western Europe, Eastern Europe & the Soviet Union. 6.6
6.9		 Text, pp. 534-541
Workbook, p. 123
Creating a Brochure, T.E. p. 537		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review
p. 541; Review Master, p. 155		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
W. II
3. Compare the lives & cultures of the people of Western Europe to Eastern Europe & the Soviet Union. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 542-545
Workbook, p. 126
Graphic Organizer, T.E. p. 543		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 545; Review Master, p. 156
Cross-curricular: Math – Pie
Charts, T.E. p. 542		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
M. I, III
4. Compare the political systems of Eastern Europe, Western Europe & the Soviet Union. 6.3
6.5		 Text, pp. 546-551
Workbook, pp. 124-125
Brainstorming, T.E. p. 549		 Assessment: Lesson 4 Review,
p. 551
Review Master, pp. 157-160
Chapter 22 Review, T. pp. 552-553
Chapter 22 Content Test
Chapter 22 Skills Test
Chapter 22 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 M. I, II, III
W. I, II
B. The Americas          
1. Describe how economic activities in America cover a broad spectrum, varying by geography & resources of the region. 6.6
6.8
6.9		 Text, pp. 554-563
Workbook, p. 127
Writing a Job Description, T.E. p. 554
Creating a Diorama, T.E. p. 556		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 563; Review Master, p. 161
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E.
pp. 556, 560
Multi-cultural: Mexican Cooking,
T.E. p. 558		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
W. II
2. Identify cultural heritage of different parts of the Americas. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 564-568
Workbook, pp. 128-129		 Assessment: Lesson 2, Review
p. 568; Review Master, p. 162
Multi-cultural: Music of South
America, T.E. p. 565
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E. p. 566		 Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II, III
M. I, III
3. Explain how the governments changed in South America & Central America in the late 20th century. 6.3 Text, pp. 569-573
Workbook, pp. 130-131
Debating, T.E. p. 571		 Cross-curricular: Home Economics,
p. 575
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 573
Review Master, pp. 163-166
Chapter 23 Review, T. pp. 574-575
Chapter 23 Content Test
Chapter 23 Skills Test
Chapter 23 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet 		R. I, II, IV
W. I, II
C. The Asian-Pacific Region          
1. Describe economic conditions in the Asian-Pacific region & how they are influenced by geography. 6.8
6.9		 Text, pp. 576-586
Workbook, p. 132
Current Events, T.E. p. 579
Graphic Organizer, T.E. p. 584		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 586; Review Master, p. 167
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E.
pp. 577, 580		 Text
Workbook
Review Master 		R. II, IV
W. II
2. Describe modern Japanese & Chinese cultures. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 587-589
Workbook, p. 133		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 589; Review Master, p. 168		 Text
Workbook		 R. II
3. Describe the governments of the Asian-Pacific region. 6.3 Text, pp. 590-593
Workbook, pp. 134-136
Graphic Organizer, T.E. p. 591		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 593
Review Master, pp. 169-172
Chapter 24 Review, T. pp. 596-597
Chapter 24 Content Test
Chapter 24 Skills Test
Chapter 24 Writing Test
Cross-curricular: Language Arts,
T. p. 597		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. II, III, IV
W. I, II
D. North Africa & the Middle East          
1. Identify the products on which the economies of the North African & Middle Eastern countries are based. 6.8
6.9		 Text, pp. 598-605
Workbook, p. 137
Making a Graph, T.E. p. 602		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 605; Review Master, p. 173
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E. p. 599;
Science, T.E. p. 601, Math, T.E.
p. 602		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, IV
W. II
2. Explain the connection between religion & lifestyle in the Islamic world.

6.4
6.5

 

 Text, pp. 606-609
Workbook, p. 138		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 609; Review Master, p. 174		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		  
3. Outline the sources of conflict in the Middle East. 6.3 Text, pp. 610-613
Workbook, p. 139
Graphic Organizer, T.E. p. 611		 Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 613
Review Master, pp. 175-178
Chapter 25 Review, T. pp. 614-615
Chapter 25 Content Test
Chapter 25 Skills Test
Chapter 25 Writing Test
Cross-curricular: Language Arts,
T. p. 615		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. II, III, IV
W. I, II
E. Africa South of the Sahara          
1. Describe the causes & effects of famine & drought in Southern Africa. 6.4
6.5
6.8
6.9		 Text, pp. 616-625
Workbook, p. 141
Writing a Letter, T.E. p. 616
Cooperative Learning, T.E. p. 623		 Assessment: Lesson 1 Review,
p. 625; Review Master, p. 179
Cross-curricular: Math, T.E.
p. 618		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III, IV
M. I, IV
2. Describe the variety of cultures south of the Sahara. 6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 626-630
Workbook, p. 142		 Assessment: Lesson 2 Review,
p. 630; Review Master, p. 180
Cross-curricular: Art, T.E.
p. 630
Multi-cultural: Comparing Cultures,
T.E. p. 627		 Text
Workbook
Review Master		 R. II, III, IV
3. Describe the common difficulties faced by the governments of most African nations south of the Sahara. 6.3
6.4
6.5		 Text, pp. 631-637
Workbook, pp. 143-144
Role Playing, T.E. p. 632
Current Events, T.E. p. 631		 Cross-curricular: Art, T.E.
p. 637
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review,
p. 637
Review Master, pp. 181-184
Chapter 26 Review, T. pp. 637-638
Chapter 26 Content Test
Chapter 26 Skills Test
Chapter 26 Writing Test		 Text
Workbook
Review Master
Test Master Booklet		 R. II, III, IV
W. I, II

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