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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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