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6 th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Civilizations: - Foundations of Human Civilization (c. 10,000- 3500 BCE) o 6.01 – 6.04 - Ancient Mesopotamia (c. 3500-1700 BCE) o 6.05 – 6.12 Civilizations: - Ancient Egypt (c. 3000-700 BCE) o 6.13 – 6.19 - Ancient Israel (c. 2000-500 BCE) o 6.20 – 6.24 - Ancient India (c. 2500-400 BCE) o 6.25 – 6.30 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Civilizations: - Ancient China (c. 2500-200 BCE) o 6.31 – 6.38 - Ancient Greece (c. 800-300 BCE) o 6.39 – 6.50 Civilizations: - Ancient Rome (c. 500 BCE – 500 CE) o 6.51 – 6.62 - TN Ready Review

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6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Civilizations - Foundations of Human Civilization (c 10000-

3500 BCE) o 601 ndash 604

- Ancient Mesopotamia (c 3500-1700 BCE) o 605 ndash 612

Civilizations - Ancient Egypt (c 3000-700 BCE)

o 613 ndash 619 - Ancient Israel (c 2000-500 BCE)

o 620 ndash 624 - Ancient India (c 2500-400 BCE)

o 625 ndash 630

Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Civilizations - Ancient China (c 2500-200 BCE)

o 631 ndash 638 - Ancient Greece (c 800-300 BCE)

o 639 ndash 650

Civilizations - Ancient Rome (c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE)

o 651 ndash 662 - TN Ready Review

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

601 (H)

Identify the meaning of time

designations and abbreviations used

by historians including

1113088 BCBCE

1113088 ADCE

1113088 Circa (c or ca) decades centuries

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05

- Identify abbreviations and terminology used

by historians for time measurement

- Explain the use of a timeline for events

- Determine time implements based on years

(decade century)

- Explain the difference between different

time designations such as BC AD)

2 Ch 1 -

Understanding

History Begins

with Time

Pgs 5-8

Unit 1 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 1 - One

Drive Folder

Unit 1 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 1 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

BCBCE

ADCE

Circa

Decade

Century

Era

Timeline

Chronological Order

Gregorian calendar

Unit 1 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

602 (C H)

Describe the characteristics of the

nomadic hunter-gatherer societies

including their use of

1113088 Basic hunting weapons

1113088 Fire

1113088 Shelter

1113088 Tools

- Explain how resources and climate

contributed to the nomadic lifestyle

- Describe the types of basic hunting

weapons used by early man

- Identify the types of tools used by early

man

- Explain how shelters were temporary and

the use of natural resources in creating them

3-4 Ch 2 - Early

Humans

Societies and

the Agricultural

Revolution

Student Book

Pgs 9-11

Adapt

Agricultural Revolution

Artifact

Barter

Domesticate

Interdependent

Modify

Nomadic

PrehistoryPre-Historic

Settlement

Shelter

Foundations of Human

Civilizations c 10000-3500 BCE

Overview Students will learn proper time designations and analyze the development and characteristics of civilizations including the effects of the Agricultural Revolution

Standards 1-4

Quarter 1 3 Weeks TN Ready

Blueprint 15-20

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Tools

603 (C E G H)

Explain the impact of the Agricultural

Revolution including

1113088 Barter economy

1113088 Domestication of plants and animals

1113088 Emergence of permanent

settlements

1113088 Food surpluses

1113088 Labor specialization

1113088 New sources of clothing and shelter

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how human behaviors develop as a

reaction to their geography

- Identify how specializing leads to a barter

economy and cultural diffusion

- Explain the chain reaction of farming to

advanced civilization (see resource

attachments)

- Identify types of labor specialization

available to early society

- Explain the purpose of permanent

settlements

- Describe resources available to early

peoples

- Explain how early people would have had

to adapt to their environment

Ch 2 - Early

Humans

Societies and

the Agricultural

Revolution

Student Book

Pgs 12-16

604 (C E G H P)

Identify and explain the importance of

the following key characteristics of

civilizations

1113088 Culture

1113088 Government

1113088 Religion

1113088 Social structure

1113088 Stable food supply

1113088 Technology

1113088 Writing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 0305 06

- Describe the characteristics of culture

- Describe the characteristics of government

- Describe the characteristics of religion

- Explain the purpose of religion

- Describe the characteristics of social

structure (hierarchy ndash simple and complex)

- Explain the process that creates a stable

food supply

- Describe the characteristics of technology

- Identify the purpose of creating writing

systems

- Explain the impact of writing

3-4 Ch 3 -

Characteristics

of Civilizations

Student Book

Pgs 17-21

Ancient

Civilization

Culture

Government

Irrigation

Legacy

River Valley

Specialize

Surplus

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Mesopotamia c 3500-1700 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia

Standards 5-12

Quarter 1 3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary 605 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Mesopotamia

including

1113088 Black Sea

1113088 Euphrates River

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Persian Gulf

1113088 Tigris River

1113088 Zagros Mountains

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify on a map the location of the Black Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Tigris and

Euphrates Rivers

- Identify on a map the location of the

Mediterranean Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Persian Gulf

- Identify on a map the location of the Zagros

Mountains

- Identify the relative location Mesopotamia in the

ancient world

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

Unit 2 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 2 - One Drive

Link

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Bronze

Cultivate

Domesticate

Fertile

Fertile Crescent

Irrigation

Metallurgy

silt

Unit 2 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

606 (G H)

Explain how geographic and

climatic features led to the region

being known as the Fertile

Crescent

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the region known as the Fertile Crescent

on a map

- Explain the reason behind naming the region the

Fertile Crescent

- Describe the geographic features that contributed

to the development of the Fertile Crescent region

- Describe the climactic features that contributed to

the development of the Fertile Crescent region

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

607 (C E H) - Describe the early irrigation systems used by

Sumerians

1-2 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Explain how irrigation silt

metallurgy production of tools

use of animals slave labor and

inventions such as the wheel

sail and plow led to

advancements in agriculture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how irrigation led to development of the

Mesopotamian region

- Describe metallurgy and its importance in

advancing agriculture

- Identify the types of tools and animals used in

ancient Mesopotamian agriculture

- Explain the use of slave labor by early

Mesopotamians

- Explain the importance of the inventions of the

wheel sail and plow

- Explain the impact of these inventions on the

agricultural development of ancient Mesopotamia

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

24-25

608 (C E G H P)

Analyze how advancements in

agriculture in Sumer led to

economic growth expansion of

trade and transportation and the

emergence of independent city-

states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how agricultural advancements led to a

boost in economy

- Explain how advancements in Sumerian

agriculture increased trade and transportation in

the Fertile Crescent region

- Explain the impact of agriculture on the

development of independent city-states

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2830

Artisans

City-States

Code

Cuneiform

Empire

Epic

Monarchy

Polytheist

ziggurat

609 (G H P)

Explain the basic concepts of

monarchy and empire and

identify Mesopotamia as the

regional location of the worldrsquos

first empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of government

- Explain the basic concepts of a monarchy

- Explain the basic concepts of an empire

- Identify the regional location of Mesopotamia and

its surrounding areas

- Identify Mesopotamia as the worldrsquos first empire

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2833

610 (C H)

Explain the concept of

polytheism and its presence in

Mesopotamia with respect to

beliefs about the relationship of

Explain the reason early civilizations created the

concept of religion

- Explain the concept of polytheism

- Explain how Mesopotamians practiced

polytheism

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

deities to the natural world and

their importance in everyday life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

related to the natural world

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

played a role in their everyday life

Student Book Pgs

29

611 (C E H)

Identify important achievements

of the Mesopotamian civilization

including cuneiform clay tablets

and ziggurats and identify the

Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify cuneiform as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify clay tablets as an important

Mesopotamian achievement

- Identify ziggurats as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify the Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

1 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

27-2830

612 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of the

introduction of written law in the

Code of Hammurabi and explain

its basic principles of justice

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the purpose of law and punishment

- Analyze the impact of the written law found in the

Code of Hammurabi

- Explain the basic principles of justice in the Code

of Hammurabi

2-3 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

32

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 2: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

601 (H)

Identify the meaning of time

designations and abbreviations used

by historians including

1113088 BCBCE

1113088 ADCE

1113088 Circa (c or ca) decades centuries

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05

- Identify abbreviations and terminology used

by historians for time measurement

- Explain the use of a timeline for events

- Determine time implements based on years

(decade century)

- Explain the difference between different

time designations such as BC AD)

2 Ch 1 -

Understanding

History Begins

with Time

Pgs 5-8

Unit 1 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 1 - One

Drive Folder

Unit 1 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 1 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

BCBCE

ADCE

Circa

Decade

Century

Era

Timeline

Chronological Order

Gregorian calendar

Unit 1 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

602 (C H)

Describe the characteristics of the

nomadic hunter-gatherer societies

including their use of

1113088 Basic hunting weapons

1113088 Fire

1113088 Shelter

1113088 Tools

- Explain how resources and climate

contributed to the nomadic lifestyle

- Describe the types of basic hunting

weapons used by early man

- Identify the types of tools used by early

man

- Explain how shelters were temporary and

the use of natural resources in creating them

3-4 Ch 2 - Early

Humans

Societies and

the Agricultural

Revolution

Student Book

Pgs 9-11

Adapt

Agricultural Revolution

Artifact

Barter

Domesticate

Interdependent

Modify

Nomadic

PrehistoryPre-Historic

Settlement

Shelter

Foundations of Human

Civilizations c 10000-3500 BCE

Overview Students will learn proper time designations and analyze the development and characteristics of civilizations including the effects of the Agricultural Revolution

Standards 1-4

Quarter 1 3 Weeks TN Ready

Blueprint 15-20

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Tools

603 (C E G H)

Explain the impact of the Agricultural

Revolution including

1113088 Barter economy

1113088 Domestication of plants and animals

1113088 Emergence of permanent

settlements

1113088 Food surpluses

1113088 Labor specialization

1113088 New sources of clothing and shelter

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how human behaviors develop as a

reaction to their geography

- Identify how specializing leads to a barter

economy and cultural diffusion

- Explain the chain reaction of farming to

advanced civilization (see resource

attachments)

- Identify types of labor specialization

available to early society

- Explain the purpose of permanent

settlements

- Describe resources available to early

peoples

- Explain how early people would have had

to adapt to their environment

Ch 2 - Early

Humans

Societies and

the Agricultural

Revolution

Student Book

Pgs 12-16

604 (C E G H P)

Identify and explain the importance of

the following key characteristics of

civilizations

1113088 Culture

1113088 Government

1113088 Religion

1113088 Social structure

1113088 Stable food supply

1113088 Technology

1113088 Writing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 0305 06

- Describe the characteristics of culture

- Describe the characteristics of government

- Describe the characteristics of religion

- Explain the purpose of religion

- Describe the characteristics of social

structure (hierarchy ndash simple and complex)

- Explain the process that creates a stable

food supply

- Describe the characteristics of technology

- Identify the purpose of creating writing

systems

- Explain the impact of writing

3-4 Ch 3 -

Characteristics

of Civilizations

Student Book

Pgs 17-21

Ancient

Civilization

Culture

Government

Irrigation

Legacy

River Valley

Specialize

Surplus

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Mesopotamia c 3500-1700 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia

Standards 5-12

Quarter 1 3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary 605 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Mesopotamia

including

1113088 Black Sea

1113088 Euphrates River

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Persian Gulf

1113088 Tigris River

1113088 Zagros Mountains

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify on a map the location of the Black Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Tigris and

Euphrates Rivers

- Identify on a map the location of the

Mediterranean Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Persian Gulf

- Identify on a map the location of the Zagros

Mountains

- Identify the relative location Mesopotamia in the

ancient world

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

Unit 2 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 2 - One Drive

Link

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Bronze

Cultivate

Domesticate

Fertile

Fertile Crescent

Irrigation

Metallurgy

silt

Unit 2 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

606 (G H)

Explain how geographic and

climatic features led to the region

being known as the Fertile

Crescent

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the region known as the Fertile Crescent

on a map

- Explain the reason behind naming the region the

Fertile Crescent

- Describe the geographic features that contributed

to the development of the Fertile Crescent region

- Describe the climactic features that contributed to

the development of the Fertile Crescent region

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

607 (C E H) - Describe the early irrigation systems used by

Sumerians

1-2 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Explain how irrigation silt

metallurgy production of tools

use of animals slave labor and

inventions such as the wheel

sail and plow led to

advancements in agriculture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how irrigation led to development of the

Mesopotamian region

- Describe metallurgy and its importance in

advancing agriculture

- Identify the types of tools and animals used in

ancient Mesopotamian agriculture

- Explain the use of slave labor by early

Mesopotamians

- Explain the importance of the inventions of the

wheel sail and plow

- Explain the impact of these inventions on the

agricultural development of ancient Mesopotamia

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

24-25

608 (C E G H P)

Analyze how advancements in

agriculture in Sumer led to

economic growth expansion of

trade and transportation and the

emergence of independent city-

states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how agricultural advancements led to a

boost in economy

- Explain how advancements in Sumerian

agriculture increased trade and transportation in

the Fertile Crescent region

- Explain the impact of agriculture on the

development of independent city-states

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2830

Artisans

City-States

Code

Cuneiform

Empire

Epic

Monarchy

Polytheist

ziggurat

609 (G H P)

Explain the basic concepts of

monarchy and empire and

identify Mesopotamia as the

regional location of the worldrsquos

first empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of government

- Explain the basic concepts of a monarchy

- Explain the basic concepts of an empire

- Identify the regional location of Mesopotamia and

its surrounding areas

- Identify Mesopotamia as the worldrsquos first empire

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2833

610 (C H)

Explain the concept of

polytheism and its presence in

Mesopotamia with respect to

beliefs about the relationship of

Explain the reason early civilizations created the

concept of religion

- Explain the concept of polytheism

- Explain how Mesopotamians practiced

polytheism

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

deities to the natural world and

their importance in everyday life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

related to the natural world

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

played a role in their everyday life

Student Book Pgs

29

611 (C E H)

Identify important achievements

of the Mesopotamian civilization

including cuneiform clay tablets

and ziggurats and identify the

Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify cuneiform as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify clay tablets as an important

Mesopotamian achievement

- Identify ziggurats as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify the Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

1 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

27-2830

612 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of the

introduction of written law in the

Code of Hammurabi and explain

its basic principles of justice

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the purpose of law and punishment

- Analyze the impact of the written law found in the

Code of Hammurabi

- Explain the basic principles of justice in the Code

of Hammurabi

2-3 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

32

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 3: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Tools

603 (C E G H)

Explain the impact of the Agricultural

Revolution including

1113088 Barter economy

1113088 Domestication of plants and animals

1113088 Emergence of permanent

settlements

1113088 Food surpluses

1113088 Labor specialization

1113088 New sources of clothing and shelter

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how human behaviors develop as a

reaction to their geography

- Identify how specializing leads to a barter

economy and cultural diffusion

- Explain the chain reaction of farming to

advanced civilization (see resource

attachments)

- Identify types of labor specialization

available to early society

- Explain the purpose of permanent

settlements

- Describe resources available to early

peoples

- Explain how early people would have had

to adapt to their environment

Ch 2 - Early

Humans

Societies and

the Agricultural

Revolution

Student Book

Pgs 12-16

604 (C E G H P)

Identify and explain the importance of

the following key characteristics of

civilizations

1113088 Culture

1113088 Government

1113088 Religion

1113088 Social structure

1113088 Stable food supply

1113088 Technology

1113088 Writing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 0305 06

- Describe the characteristics of culture

- Describe the characteristics of government

- Describe the characteristics of religion

- Explain the purpose of religion

- Describe the characteristics of social

structure (hierarchy ndash simple and complex)

- Explain the process that creates a stable

food supply

- Describe the characteristics of technology

- Identify the purpose of creating writing

systems

- Explain the impact of writing

3-4 Ch 3 -

Characteristics

of Civilizations

Student Book

Pgs 17-21

Ancient

Civilization

Culture

Government

Irrigation

Legacy

River Valley

Specialize

Surplus

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Mesopotamia c 3500-1700 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia

Standards 5-12

Quarter 1 3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary 605 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Mesopotamia

including

1113088 Black Sea

1113088 Euphrates River

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Persian Gulf

1113088 Tigris River

1113088 Zagros Mountains

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify on a map the location of the Black Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Tigris and

Euphrates Rivers

- Identify on a map the location of the

Mediterranean Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Persian Gulf

- Identify on a map the location of the Zagros

Mountains

- Identify the relative location Mesopotamia in the

ancient world

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

Unit 2 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 2 - One Drive

Link

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Bronze

Cultivate

Domesticate

Fertile

Fertile Crescent

Irrigation

Metallurgy

silt

Unit 2 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

606 (G H)

Explain how geographic and

climatic features led to the region

being known as the Fertile

Crescent

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the region known as the Fertile Crescent

on a map

- Explain the reason behind naming the region the

Fertile Crescent

- Describe the geographic features that contributed

to the development of the Fertile Crescent region

- Describe the climactic features that contributed to

the development of the Fertile Crescent region

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

607 (C E H) - Describe the early irrigation systems used by

Sumerians

1-2 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Explain how irrigation silt

metallurgy production of tools

use of animals slave labor and

inventions such as the wheel

sail and plow led to

advancements in agriculture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how irrigation led to development of the

Mesopotamian region

- Describe metallurgy and its importance in

advancing agriculture

- Identify the types of tools and animals used in

ancient Mesopotamian agriculture

- Explain the use of slave labor by early

Mesopotamians

- Explain the importance of the inventions of the

wheel sail and plow

- Explain the impact of these inventions on the

agricultural development of ancient Mesopotamia

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

24-25

608 (C E G H P)

Analyze how advancements in

agriculture in Sumer led to

economic growth expansion of

trade and transportation and the

emergence of independent city-

states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how agricultural advancements led to a

boost in economy

- Explain how advancements in Sumerian

agriculture increased trade and transportation in

the Fertile Crescent region

- Explain the impact of agriculture on the

development of independent city-states

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2830

Artisans

City-States

Code

Cuneiform

Empire

Epic

Monarchy

Polytheist

ziggurat

609 (G H P)

Explain the basic concepts of

monarchy and empire and

identify Mesopotamia as the

regional location of the worldrsquos

first empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of government

- Explain the basic concepts of a monarchy

- Explain the basic concepts of an empire

- Identify the regional location of Mesopotamia and

its surrounding areas

- Identify Mesopotamia as the worldrsquos first empire

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2833

610 (C H)

Explain the concept of

polytheism and its presence in

Mesopotamia with respect to

beliefs about the relationship of

Explain the reason early civilizations created the

concept of religion

- Explain the concept of polytheism

- Explain how Mesopotamians practiced

polytheism

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

deities to the natural world and

their importance in everyday life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

related to the natural world

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

played a role in their everyday life

Student Book Pgs

29

611 (C E H)

Identify important achievements

of the Mesopotamian civilization

including cuneiform clay tablets

and ziggurats and identify the

Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify cuneiform as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify clay tablets as an important

Mesopotamian achievement

- Identify ziggurats as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify the Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

1 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

27-2830

612 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of the

introduction of written law in the

Code of Hammurabi and explain

its basic principles of justice

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the purpose of law and punishment

- Analyze the impact of the written law found in the

Code of Hammurabi

- Explain the basic principles of justice in the Code

of Hammurabi

2-3 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

32

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 4: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Mesopotamia c 3500-1700 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia

Standards 5-12

Quarter 1 3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary 605 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Mesopotamia

including

1113088 Black Sea

1113088 Euphrates River

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Persian Gulf

1113088 Tigris River

1113088 Zagros Mountains

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify on a map the location of the Black Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Tigris and

Euphrates Rivers

- Identify on a map the location of the

Mediterranean Sea

- Identify on a map the location of the Persian Gulf

- Identify on a map the location of the Zagros

Mountains

- Identify the relative location Mesopotamia in the

ancient world

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

Unit 2 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 2 - One Drive

Link

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 2 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Bronze

Cultivate

Domesticate

Fertile

Fertile Crescent

Irrigation

Metallurgy

silt

Unit 2 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

606 (G H)

Explain how geographic and

climatic features led to the region

being known as the Fertile

Crescent

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the region known as the Fertile Crescent

on a map

- Explain the reason behind naming the region the

Fertile Crescent

- Describe the geographic features that contributed

to the development of the Fertile Crescent region

- Describe the climactic features that contributed to

the development of the Fertile Crescent region

1 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

22-23

607 (C E H) - Describe the early irrigation systems used by

Sumerians

1-2 Ch 4 - Ancient

Mesopotamia Land

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Explain how irrigation silt

metallurgy production of tools

use of animals slave labor and

inventions such as the wheel

sail and plow led to

advancements in agriculture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how irrigation led to development of the

Mesopotamian region

- Describe metallurgy and its importance in

advancing agriculture

- Identify the types of tools and animals used in

ancient Mesopotamian agriculture

- Explain the use of slave labor by early

Mesopotamians

- Explain the importance of the inventions of the

wheel sail and plow

- Explain the impact of these inventions on the

agricultural development of ancient Mesopotamia

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

24-25

608 (C E G H P)

Analyze how advancements in

agriculture in Sumer led to

economic growth expansion of

trade and transportation and the

emergence of independent city-

states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how agricultural advancements led to a

boost in economy

- Explain how advancements in Sumerian

agriculture increased trade and transportation in

the Fertile Crescent region

- Explain the impact of agriculture on the

development of independent city-states

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2830

Artisans

City-States

Code

Cuneiform

Empire

Epic

Monarchy

Polytheist

ziggurat

609 (G H P)

Explain the basic concepts of

monarchy and empire and

identify Mesopotamia as the

regional location of the worldrsquos

first empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of government

- Explain the basic concepts of a monarchy

- Explain the basic concepts of an empire

- Identify the regional location of Mesopotamia and

its surrounding areas

- Identify Mesopotamia as the worldrsquos first empire

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2833

610 (C H)

Explain the concept of

polytheism and its presence in

Mesopotamia with respect to

beliefs about the relationship of

Explain the reason early civilizations created the

concept of religion

- Explain the concept of polytheism

- Explain how Mesopotamians practiced

polytheism

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

deities to the natural world and

their importance in everyday life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

related to the natural world

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

played a role in their everyday life

Student Book Pgs

29

611 (C E H)

Identify important achievements

of the Mesopotamian civilization

including cuneiform clay tablets

and ziggurats and identify the

Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify cuneiform as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify clay tablets as an important

Mesopotamian achievement

- Identify ziggurats as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify the Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

1 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

27-2830

612 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of the

introduction of written law in the

Code of Hammurabi and explain

its basic principles of justice

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the purpose of law and punishment

- Analyze the impact of the written law found in the

Code of Hammurabi

- Explain the basic principles of justice in the Code

of Hammurabi

2-3 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

32

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 5: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Explain how irrigation silt

metallurgy production of tools

use of animals slave labor and

inventions such as the wheel

sail and plow led to

advancements in agriculture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how irrigation led to development of the

Mesopotamian region

- Describe metallurgy and its importance in

advancing agriculture

- Identify the types of tools and animals used in

ancient Mesopotamian agriculture

- Explain the use of slave labor by early

Mesopotamians

- Explain the importance of the inventions of the

wheel sail and plow

- Explain the impact of these inventions on the

agricultural development of ancient Mesopotamia

Between Two

Rivers

Student Book Pgs

24-25

608 (C E G H P)

Analyze how advancements in

agriculture in Sumer led to

economic growth expansion of

trade and transportation and the

emergence of independent city-

states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how agricultural advancements led to a

boost in economy

- Explain how advancements in Sumerian

agriculture increased trade and transportation in

the Fertile Crescent region

- Explain the impact of agriculture on the

development of independent city-states

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2830

Artisans

City-States

Code

Cuneiform

Empire

Epic

Monarchy

Polytheist

ziggurat

609 (G H P)

Explain the basic concepts of

monarchy and empire and

identify Mesopotamia as the

regional location of the worldrsquos

first empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of government

- Explain the basic concepts of a monarchy

- Explain the basic concepts of an empire

- Identify the regional location of Mesopotamia and

its surrounding areas

- Identify Mesopotamia as the worldrsquos first empire

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

26-2833

610 (C H)

Explain the concept of

polytheism and its presence in

Mesopotamia with respect to

beliefs about the relationship of

Explain the reason early civilizations created the

concept of religion

- Explain the concept of polytheism

- Explain how Mesopotamians practiced

polytheism

1-2 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

deities to the natural world and

their importance in everyday life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

related to the natural world

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

played a role in their everyday life

Student Book Pgs

29

611 (C E H)

Identify important achievements

of the Mesopotamian civilization

including cuneiform clay tablets

and ziggurats and identify the

Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify cuneiform as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify clay tablets as an important

Mesopotamian achievement

- Identify ziggurats as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify the Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

1 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

27-2830

612 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of the

introduction of written law in the

Code of Hammurabi and explain

its basic principles of justice

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the purpose of law and punishment

- Analyze the impact of the written law found in the

Code of Hammurabi

- Explain the basic principles of justice in the Code

of Hammurabi

2-3 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

32

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 6: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

deities to the natural world and

their importance in everyday life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

related to the natural world

- Explain how their religious beliefs and deities

played a role in their everyday life

Student Book Pgs

29

611 (C E H)

Identify important achievements

of the Mesopotamian civilization

including cuneiform clay tablets

and ziggurats and identify the

Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify cuneiform as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify clay tablets as an important

Mesopotamian achievement

- Identify ziggurats as an important Mesopotamian

achievement

- Identify the Epic of Gilgamesh as the oldest

written epic

1 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

27-2830

612 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of the

introduction of written law in the

Code of Hammurabi and explain

its basic principles of justice

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the purpose of law and punishment

- Analyze the impact of the written law found in the

Code of Hammurabi

- Explain the basic principles of justice in the Code

of Hammurabi

2-3 Ch 5 -

Mesopotamiarsquos

Growth and

Achievements

Student Book Pgs

32

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 7: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient

Egypt c

3000-700

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural

structures of ancient Egypt

Standards 13-19

Quarter 2

3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Resources Vocabulary

613 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Egypt including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Nile Delta

1113088 Nile River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 The regions of Upper and Lower

Egypt

1113088 The Sahara

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean

Sea as a geographical feature of ancient

Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile Delta as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Nile River as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Lower

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify and locate the region of Upper

Egypt as a geographical feature of

ancient Egypt

- Identify the Sahara as a geographical

feature of ancient Egypt

2 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs

33-3538

Unit 3 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 3 - One Drive

Link

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 3 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Calendar

Canal

Cataract

Desert

Irrigation

Oasis

River delta

Sahara

Sediment

Snowmelt

Unit 3 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

614 (C E G H)

Explain how agricultural practices

impacted life and economic growth in

ancient Egypt including the use of

irrigation and development of a

calendar

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the agricultural practices

of Egyptians impacted how they lived

- Explain the economic growth

contributed to agricultural practices

- Explain the impact of irrigation on

Egyptianrsquos lives

- Explain how the use of a calendar

impacted the lives of ancient Egyptians

1 Ch 6 - Geography

of Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs36-37

615 (C E H P)

Explain the structure of ancient

Egyptian society including

1113088 Relationships between groups of

people

- Identify the social structure of ancient

Egypt

- Explain how the social classes were

defined by occupation

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Afterlife

Mummification

Papyrus

Pharaoh

Polytheistic

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 8: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 How social classes were organized

by occupation

1113088 Positions of pharaohs as godkings

1113088 Role of slaves

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the different groups of

Egyptians interacted with each other

- Explain why Egyptian pharaohs were

considered godkings

- Explain the role of slaves in Egyptian

society

Student Book

Pgs41-43

Pyramid

Ruling Class

Sarcophagus

Scribe

Slave

Theocracy

616 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs

about the afterlife the reasons for

mummification and the use of

pyramids

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Egypt

- Explain Egyptians beliefs about the

afterlife

- Explain the purpose of mummification

- Explain how pyramids were used

3-4 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs46-47

617 (C E H P)

Analyze the impact of key figures from

ancient Egypt including

1113088 Growth under the leadership of

Queen Hatshepsut and her economic

policies

1113088 Ramses the Greatrsquos military

conquests leading to growth of the

kingdom

1113088 Significance of the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb on the

understanding of ancient Egypt

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Queen Hatshepsutrsquos impact on

ancient Egypt due to her economic

policies

- Explain how Ramses the Greatrsquos

military conquests led to territorial

growth

- Explain how the discovery of

Tutankhamunrsquos tomb led to some of the

most important discoveries about

ancient Egyptian culture

2-3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs49-5052-53

618 (C E G H)

Analyze the achievements of ancient

Egyptian civilization including

hieroglyphics papyrus and the

pyramids and Sphinx at Giza

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe hieroglyphics as an ancient

form of writing and how they were used

- Decribe the use of papyrus

- Analyze the use of papyrus as an

achievement of the ancient Egyptians

- Analyze the pyramids and Sphinx at

Giza as an achievement of the Egyptian

people

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book

Pgs44-4547-4854-

55

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 9: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 619 (C E G H P)

Examine the cultural diffusion of

ancient Egypt with surrounding

civilizations through trade and conflict

including its relationship with Nubia

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Define cultural diffusion

- Explain how Egyptian conflict with

surrounding areas led to cultural

diffusion

- Explain the influence of trade on the

cultural diffusion of Egypt to

surrounding civilizations

- Explain Egyptrsquos relationship with Nubia

and their influence on each other

through cultural diffusion

3 Ch7 - Growth and

Achievements of

Ancient Egypt

Student Book Pgs51

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

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6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Israel c 2000-500

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 20-24

Quarter 2 2-3 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 18-23

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

620 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient Israel including

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Dead Sea

1113088 Jerusalem

1113088 Jordan River

1113088 Red Sea

1113088 Sinai Peninsula

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Dead Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jerusalem as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Jordan River as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Red Sea as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

- Identify and locate the Sinai Peninsula as a

geographical feature of ancient Israel

2 Ch8- Geographical

Features of Ancient

Israel

Student Book

Pgs56-58

Unit 4 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 4 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 4 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Homogeneous

Iron Age

Landlocked

Peninsula

Plateau

Vast

Unit 4 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

621 (C G H P)

Describe the development of the

ancient Israelites and explain the

reasons for their movements from

Mesopotamia to Canaan (later called

Israel) from Canaan to Egypt and

from Egypt back to Canaan

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the origin and development of the

ancient Israelites

- Explain the movement by Abraham of the

Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan

- Explain the Israelitesrsquo movement from Canaan

to Egypt and the reason for it

- Explain the movement of the Israelites by

Moses form Egypt back to Canaan

2-3 Ch 9 - History of

Ancient Israel

Student Book

Pgs61-62

Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book Pgs

68

Chariot

Commandment

Covenant

Descendants

Famine

Hebrew

Monotheism

Patriarch

Pillar

Prosper

Scroll

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 11: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

worth

622 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Judaism

1113088 Key Person(s) Abraham Moses

1113088 Sacred Texts The Tanakh (ie

Hebrew Bible)

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism Ten

Commandments emphasis on

individual worth and personal

responsibility

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Abraham as the father of Judaism

and the part he plays in its origin

- Describe Moses as a central feature and part of

the origin of Judaism

- Describe the Tanakh

- Explain the Tanakhrsquos role in Judaism

- Explain monotheism

- Describe monotheism as a central feature of

Judaism

- Explain the Ten Commandments

- Describe how the Ten Commandments act as a

moral and ethical guidebook

- Describe the emphasis on individual worth and

personal responsibility as a basic belief of

Judaism

3-4 Ch 9 ndash Ancient

History of Israel

Student Book

Pgs59-6163

623 (C G HP)

Identify the importance of Saul as

the first king of Israel David as the

second king who founded Jerusalem

as the capital and Solomon as the

third king who built the first temple

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify Saul as the first king of Israel

- Identify David as the second king of Israel

- Identify David as the king who founded the

city of Jerusalem

- Identify Solomon as the third king of Israel

- Identify Solomon as the king who built the

first temple

3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs64-66

Consolidate

Exile

Fortify

Inherit

Relic

Reputation

Rivalry

Sacred

Shepherd

Shrine

624 (C E G H P)

Summarize the breakup of the

Kingdom of Israel Babylonian

captivity and the return of the Jews

to their homeland under the Persian

Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the breakup of the kingdom of Israel

into 2 parts

- Describe the captivity of the Israelites by the

Babylonians

- Describe the Israelites (Jews) return to their

homeland under the Persian Empire

2-3 Ch 10 - The

Kingdom of Israel

Student Book

Pgs67-68

Tribe

Unified

Wisdom

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 12: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient India c 2500-400

BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient India

Standards 25-30

Quarter 2 3-4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

625 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient India including

1113088 Ganges River

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Indian Ocean

1113088 Indus River

1113088 Monsoon winds

1113088 Subcontinent of India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Ganges River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Himalaya

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indian Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the Indus River as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify and locate the subcontinent as a

geographical feature of ancient India

- Identify the monsoon winds

2-3 Ch 11-

Geographical

Features of

Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

69-72

Unit 5 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 5 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 5 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Dense

Glacier

Invasion

Mountain Range

Subcontinent

Tropical Forest

Monsoon

Unit 5 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

626 (E G H P)

Explain the emergence of the Harappan

civilization in the Indus River Valley

as an early agricultural civilization and

describe its achievements including

1113088 Architecture built with bricks

1113088 Arranging roads into a series of grid-

systems

1113088 Sanitation and sewer systems

- Explain the emergence of the Harrapans

in the Indus River Valley as an early

agricultural civilization

- Describe the Harrapan achievements of

building with bricks

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

arranging roads and buildings into grid-

systems

- Describe the Harrapan achievement of

creating sanitation and sewer systems

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book Pgs

73-76

Archeologist

Artisan

Caste

Deity

Enlightenment

epic

Excavate

Grid

herb

Sanitation

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 13: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

Migrate

Missionary

Monsoon

nirvana

reincarnation

ritual

sanitation

untouchables

627 (C E H P)

Describe the social structure of the

caste system and explain its effect on

everyday life in ancient India

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the unique social structure of the

caste system

- Explain the influence of the caste system

on everyday life in ancient India

2 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs79-80

628 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Hinduism

1113088 Key Person(s) origins in Aryan

traditions

1113088 Sacred Texts The Vedas

1113088 Basic Beliefs dharma karma

reincarnation and moksha

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the Aryan traditions and describe

it as a central feature and a part of the

origin of Hinduism

- Explain the Vedas and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Hinduism

- Explain dharma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain karma and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

- Explain reincarnation and describe it as a

basic belief and a central part of

Hinduism

- Explain moksha and describe it as a basic

belief and a central part of Hinduism

3-4 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs77-7881-83

629 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central

features of Buddhism

1113088 Key Person(s) Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha)

1113088 Sacred Texts Tripitaka

- Explain who Siddhartha Gautama and

describe him as a central feature and a

part of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Tripitaka and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs81-83

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

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6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1113088 Basic Beliefs Four Noble Truths

Eightfold Path Nirvana

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the For Noble Truths and

describe it as a central feature and a part

of the origin of Buddhism

- Explain the Eightfold Path and describe it

as a central feature and a part of the origin

of Buddhism

- Explain Nirvana and describe it as a

central feature and a part of the origin of

Buddhism

630 (C E H)

Identify the long-lasting intellectual

traditions that emerged during the late

empire of ancient India including

medical education medical techniques

and mathematics (eg Hindu-Arabic

numerals)

- Identify the advancements in medical

education as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in medical

techniques as a lasting contribution of the

late Indian civilization

- Identify the advancements in mathematics

(Hindu-Arabic numerals) as a lasting

contribution of the late Indian civilization

2-3 Ch 12 - Growth

and Achievements

of Ancient India

Student Book

Pgs84-85

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

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6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient China c 2500 BCE-

200 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Israel

Standards 31-38

Quarter 3 4 Weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 20-25

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade Resources

Vocabulary

631 (G)

Identify and locate geographical

features of ancient China including

1113088 Gobi Desert

1113088 Himalayan Mountains

1113088 Pacific Ocean

1113088 Plateau of Tibet

1113088 Yangtze River

1113088 Yellow River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Identify and locate the Gobi Desert as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Himalayan

Mountains as a geographical feature of

ancient China

- Identify and locate the Pacific Ocean as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Plateau of Tibet as

a geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yangtze River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

- Identify and locate the Yellow River as a

geographical feature of ancient China

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 86-89

Unit 6 ndash

Gallopade Online

Unit 6 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Map and

Vocabulary)

Unit 6 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Cargo

Hydroelectric

Loess

Plateau

River of Sorrows

Unit 6 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

632 (C G H)

Analyze the influence of geographic

features on the origins of ancient

Chinese civilization in the Yellow River

Valley and explain how Chinarsquos

geography helped create a unique yet

diverse cultural identity that was

isolated from the rest of the world

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain how the geographic features of

the Yellow River Valley aided in the

development of the ancient Chinese

civilization

- Explain how the geography of China led

to a unique and diverse cultural identity

- Explain how geographic features like the

Himalayan Mountains Gobi Desert and

the Pacific Ocean helped keep China

isolated from the rest of the world

2-3 Ch 13 -

Geographical

Features of China

Student Book

Pgs 90-92

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 16: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 633 (C G H P)

Describe how the size of ancient China

made governing difficult and how the

concepts of the mandate of heaven and

Legalism emerged solutions to this

problem

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the difficulties of governing

China due to its size and scope

- Describe the Mandate of Heaven

- Explain how the Mandate of Heaven

became a solution for the enforcement of

laws and governing of the people of China

- Describe Legalism

- Explain how Legalism became a solution

for the governing of ancient China

2-3

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs96-97100

Diffusion

Dynasty

Emperor

Feudalism

Harmony

Hierarchy

Iron

Kinship

Legalism

Mandate

Monarch

Noble

Peasant

philosophy

634 (C H P)

Identify the political and cultural

problems prevalent in the time of

Confucius and how the philosophy of

Confucianism and The Analects

emphasized the concepts of kinship

order and hierarchy to address these

problems

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the political problems facing the

people of China during Confuciusrsquo time

- Identify the cultural problems of ancient

China during the time of Confucius

- Describe the philosophy of Confucianism

- Describe the Analects

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

kinship

- Explain how kinship according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

order

- Explain how order according to Confucius

would help solve Chinarsquos political and

cultural problems

- Describe how the Analects emphasized

hierarchy

- Explain how hierarchy according to

Confucius would help solve Chinarsquos

political and cultural problems

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs98

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 17: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 635 (C E G H P)

Explain the significance of the

unification of ancient China into the

first Chinese empire by Qin Shi

Huangdi beginning the Qin Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the significance of the unification

of ancient China by the conquests of

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

- Explain the origin of the Qin Dynasty

under Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

2

Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs99

Emperor

636 (C E H P)

Explain how the implementation of the

philosophy of Confucianism led to the

political success and longevity of the

Han Dynasty

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe how Confucianism was

implemented across the Chinese Empire

- Explain how the Confucianism aided in

the political success

- Explain how the Confucianism aided I the

length of the Han Dynasty

2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs 101

Confucianism

637 (C E H G)

Explain the major accomplishments of

the Han Dynasty including the

magnetic compass paper making

porcelain silk and woodblock printing

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain why the magnetic compass was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why papermaking was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why porcelain was a major

achievement of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why silk was a major achievement

of the Han Dynasty

- Explain why wood-block printing was a

major achievement of the Han Dynasty

was

1-2 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs102

638 (C E G H P)

Describe how the desire for Chinese

goods influenced the creation of The

Silk Road and initiated cultural

diffusion throughout Eurasia including

the introduction of Buddhism into

ancient China

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Identify the Silk Road trade routes across

the ancient world (Eurasia)

- Explain why there was a desire for

Chinese goods

- Explain how this desire led to the creation

of the Silk Road

- Explain how the desire for Chinese goods

led to cultural diffusion

- Explain how Buddhism was introduced to

ancient China because of desire for

Chinese goods

2-3 Ch 14 - Growth

and

Achievements of

Ancient China

Student Book

Pgs103-104

Eurasia

Diffusion

Iron

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 18: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Greece c

800-300 BCE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Greece Standards 39-50

Quarter 3 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

639 (G)

Identify and locate geographical features

of ancient Greece including

1113088 Asia Minor

1113088 Athens

1113088 Macedonia

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Peloponnesian peninsula

1113088 Sparta

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate ancient Greece on a

map

- Identify and locate Asia Minor as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Macedonia as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Sparta as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Athens as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Mediterranean as a

geographical feature of ancient Greece

- Identify and locate Peloponnesian

peninsula as a geographical feature of

ancient Greece

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book

Pgs105-106

Unit 7 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 7 ndash One Drive

Link

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 7 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

City-State

Coastal

Coastal Plain

Colony

independent

Isthmus

Maritime

Peninsula

Rugged

Terrain

Unit 7 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

640 (C E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical features of

ancient Greece including its mountainous

terrain and access to the Mediterranean

Sea contributed to its organization into

city-states role in maritime trade and

colonies in the Mediterranean

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze the influence of Greecersquos

mountainous terrain on the

development and organization of its

city-states

- Explain how the islands and mountains

of ancient Greece created a maritime

culture

- Analyze the geographical features of

mountainous terrain in ancient Greece

led to the development of colonies

1-2 Ch 15 - Ancient

Greece- A Land

Tied to the Sea

Student Book Pgs

107-108

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 19: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

- Explain how the Mediterranean Sea led

to the development of maritime trade in

ancient Greece

- Explain why ancient Greece created

colonies as a result of their access to the

Mediterranean Sea

641 (C H P)

Examine the concept of the polis in Greek

city-states including the ideas of

citizenship civic participation and the

rule of law

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe a polis and its place in ancient

Greece

- Explain the idea of citizenship as a

member of a polis in ancient Greece

- Describe civic participation in

relationship to the Greek polis

- Explain the rule of law in ancient

Greece

1-2 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110

Assembly

Citizenship

Civic Participation

Council

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Helots

Lottery

Oligarchy

Polis

Rule of Law

642 (C H P)

Explain the basic concepts of direct

democracy and oligarchy

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the concept of direct

democracy

- Describe the concept of oligarchy

1 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs110-111

643 (C E G H P)

Explain the characteristics of the major

Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

including

1113088 Advantages of each geographic location

1113088 Approaches to education

1113088 Practice of slavery

1113088 Status of women

1113088 Styles of government

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain Athensrsquo advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Athensrsquo approach to education

- Explain how Athens practiced slavery

- Explain Athensrsquo treatment of women

- Explain Athensrsquo style of government

- Explain Spartarsquos advantages because of

its geographic location

- Explain Spartarsquos approach to education

- Explain how Sparta practiced slavery

- Explain Spartarsquos treatment of women

- Explain Spartarsquos style of government

2-3 Ch 16 - The City-

States of Athens

and Sparta

Student Book

Pgs107-109111

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 20: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 644 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Persian Wars including the role of

Athens and its cooperation with Sparta to

defend the Greek city-states

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the Persian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Persian Wars

- Analyze the role of Athensrsquo cooperation

with Sparta to defend the Greek city-

states in the Persian Wars

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs112-113

Alliance

currency

Disunity

Fleet

Identity

Mountain Pass

philosopher

rebellion

645 (C H P)

Analyze the causes and consequences of

the Peloponnesian Wars including how

the growing political conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to war and left the

city-states open to conquest by the

Macedonians

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the causes of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze the consequences of the

Peloponnesian Wars

- Analyze how the growing political

conflict between Athens and Sparta led

to war

- Analyze how the conflict between

Athens and Sparta led to conquest by

the Macedonians

- Explain the unification of Greek city-

states under Macedonian rule

2-3 Ch 17 - Ancient

Greece at War

Student Book

Pgs114-115

646 (C H)

Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Greece with respect to beliefs about the

humanlike qualities of the deities their

importance in everyday life and the

emergence of the Olympic Games to

honor Zeus

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Greece

- Explain the beliefs about the human-

like qualities of the deities in the

polytheistic religion of ancient Greece

- Explain the emergence of the Olympic

Games to honor Zeus

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs118-119

Acropolis

Amphitheatre

Architecture

Column

Epic

Founder

Ideal

Ivory

Mythology

Shrewdness

Wit

647 (C H)

Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature including how the

- Explain the historical significance of

ancient Greek literature

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 21: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into

the life of the ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain how the Iliad and the Odyssey

provide insight into the life of the

ancient Greeks

Student Book

Pgs120-121

648 (C H P)

Examine the influence of ancient Greek

philosophers (eg Aristotle Plato and

Socrates) and their impact in education

and society in ancient Greeks

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Examine the influence of Aristotle and

his impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Plato and his

impact on education and society

- Examine the influence of Socrates and

his impact on education and society

2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book Pgs

122-123

649 (C H P)

Describe the purposes of major Greek

architecture including the Parthenon and

the Acropolis

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe the purpose of the Acropolis

- Describe the purpose of the Parthenon

1 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs124-125

650 (C E G H P)

Explain the unification of the Greek city-

states by Macedonia and analyze the

impact of Alexander the Great and the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the impact of Alexander the

great in the Mediterranean region and

beyond

- Analyze the impact and influence of the

diffusion of Hellenistic culture

1-2 Ch 18 - Elements

of Greek Culture

Student Book

Pgs116-117

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 22: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

Ancient Rome c 500 BCE ndash 500 CE

Overview Students will analyze the geographic political economic and cultural structures of ancient Rome Standards 51-62

Quarter 4 4-5 weeks

TN Ready Blueprint 15-20

Standard Unwrap the Standard Days Gallopade

Resources

Vocabulary

651 (G)

Identify and locate the geographical

features of ancient Rome including

1113088 Constantinople

1113088 Italian Alps

1113088 Italian Peninsula

1113088 Mediterranean Sea

1113088 Rome

1113088 Tiber River

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Identify and locate the city of Constantinople

as a geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Alps as a geographic

feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Mediterranean Sea as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the city of Rome as a

geographic feature of ancient Rome

- Identify and locate the Tiber River as

geographic feature of ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs126-127

Unit 8 ndash Gallopade

Online

Unit 8 ndash One

Drive Link

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Map and Vocab)

Unit 8 ndash Quizizz

(Content)

Barrier

Economic

Fertile

Inland

Invasion

Merchant

Mountain Range

Peninsula

Plains

Political

Sea

Unit 8 ndash Quizlet

Vocabulary Link

652 (E G H P)

Analyze how the geographical location

of ancient Rome contributed to its

political and economic growth in the

Mediterranean region and beyond

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 05 06

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as a

political power

- Analyze how the location of ancient Rome in

the Mediterranean Sea led to its growth as an

economic power

1-2 Ch 19 - Ancient

Rome the Boot-

Shaped Peninsula

Student Book

Pgs128

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 23: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 653 (C H P)

Describe the government of the Roman

Republic including

1113088 Branches of government

1113088 Checks and balances

1113088 Civic participation

1113088 Representative democracy

1113088 The rule of law and the Twelve

Tables

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the branches of government in the

Roman Republic

- Describe the checks and balances system used

in the Roman Republic

- Describe civic participation in the Roman

Republic

- Describe the representative democracy

practiced in ancient Rome by the republic

- Describe the Twelve Tables used in the

Roman Republic

2-3 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs131

Checks and Balances

Civic

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Legislative Branch

Patrician

Plebeian

Representative

Democracy

Republic

Rule of Law

Toga

654 (C E H P)

Describe the class system of ancient

Rome including the role of patricians

plebeians and slaves in Roman society

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Describe the role of patricians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of plebeians in the Roman

society

- Describe the role of slaves as members on the

Roman class system

1-2 Ch 20 - The

Roman Republic

Student Book

Pgs129-130

655 (C E G H P)

Describe the characteristics of Julius

Caesarrsquos rule including

1113088 Leadership in the military

1113088 Popularity amongst plebeians

1113088 Role as dictator for life

1113088 Assassination

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos leadership in the

military

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos popularity with the

Plebeian class

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos role as dictator for

life (self-proclaimed)

- Describe Julius Caesarrsquos assassination and its

impact on the people and politics of ancient

Rome

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs134136

Assassinate

Civil Service

Civil War

Colosseum

Currency

Dictator

Engineering

Gladiator

Province

Rebellion

Reforms

656 (C E G H P)

Analyze the influence of Augustus

Caesar including the establishment of

the Roman Empire and its political

geographic and economic expansion

during the Pax Romana

- Describe the Pax Romana

- Explain how Augustus Caesar influenced the

establishment of the Roman Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the political expansion of the Roman Empire

1-2 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 24: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06 - Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the geographic expansion of the Roman

Empire

- Explain Augustus Caesarrsquos involvement of

the economic expansion of the Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs132-133135-

136

657 (C G H P)

Analyze how innovations in engineering

and architecture contributed to Roman

expansion including the role of

1113088 Aqueducts

1113088 Arches

1113088 Bridges

1113088 The Colosseum

1113088 Domes

1113088 Roads

1113088 Sanitation

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Analyze how innovations in engineering and

architecture contributed to Romersquos growth

- Explain how aqueducts contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how arches contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how bridges contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how the Colosseum contributed to

Roman expansion

- Explain how domes contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how roads contributed to Roman

expansion

- Explain how sanitation contributed to Roman

expansion

2-3 Ch 21 - The

Roman Republic

Becomes an

Empire

Student Book

Pgs137-138

658 (C H P)

Explain the polytheistic religion of

ancient Rome with respect to beliefs

about the humanlike qualities of the

deities and their importance in everyday

life

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the polytheistic religion of ancient

Rome

- Explain the beliefs about the human-like

qualities of the deities in ancient Rome

- Explain the importance of deities in everyday

life in ancient Rome

1-2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs139

Altar

Crucify

Diaspora

Expel

Polytheism

Prophet

Protectorate

659 (C G H P)

Describe the origins and central features

of Christianity

1113088 Key Person(s) Jesus Paul

1113088 Sacred Texts The Bible

- Describe Jesus as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Describe Paul as a central feature and part of

the origin of Christianity

- Explain what the bible is

- Describe the Bible as a central feature and

part of the origin of Christianity

2 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140-142

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145

Page 25: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 - bartlettschools.org

6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1113088 Basic Beliefs monotheism sin and

forgiveness eternal life Jesus as the

Messiah

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Describe monotheism as a basic belief and

central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of sin as a basic belief

and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of forgiveness as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of eternal life as a basic

belief and central feature of Christianity

- Describe the concept of Jesus as the Messiah

as a basic belief and central feature of

Christianity

660 (C H P)

Explain the expulsion of the Jews from

their homeland by the Romans which

began the Jewish diaspora

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 03 04 05 06

- Explain the expulsion of the Jews from their

homeland by the Romans

- Describe the concept of diaspora

- Explain the cause of the Jewish diaspora

1 Ch 22 - Religion

in Ancient Rome

Student Book

Pgs140

661 (C H P)

Explain the division of the Roman

Empire into East and West and identify

the later establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Explain the division of the Roman Empire

into East and West

- Identify the establishment of Constantinople

as the capital by Constantine

1 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs143

Barbarian

Corrupt

Emperor

Factions

Harbor

Politician

Reforms

662 (C E G H P)

Analyze the fall of the Western Roman

Empire including difficulty governing

its large territory political corruption

economic instability and attacks by

Germanic tribes and identify the

continuation of the Eastern Roman

Empire as the Byzantine Empire

Social Studies Practices

SSP01 02 04 05 06

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of political corruption

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of economic instability

- Analyze the fall of the Roman Empire as a

result of attacksinvasions by Germanic tribes

- Identify the continuation of the Eastern

Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire

2-3 Ch 23 - The Fall

of the Western

Roman Empire

Student Book

Pgs144-145