The sixth grade social studies program completes the study of United States history, civics, and geography by emphasizing the era from 1900 to the present. During the second semester, students study nations from around the world and develop projects which may be community or service based.
In sixth grade, students will:
Identify and explain physical, cultural, political, social, and economic characteristics of the United States and selected nations from 1900 to the present.
Identify and Explain the causes, results, key individuals, and impacts of World War I, World War II, the Depression, Korea War, Vietnam Conflict, Cold War, Civil Rights and other major conflicts of the 20th century.
Demonstrate application of map, globe, historical, graphing, and problem solving skills to the study of 20th century history of the U.S. and selected nations.
Analyze and explain examples of authority, justice, privacy, participation, responsibility, property, freedom, diversity, conflict/cooperation, movement, (transportation, immigrants and of ideas), and human environment relationships in the 20th century history.
Identify important individuals and events in 20th century history.
Research and develop a research project in social studies that includes geographic, historical, and civic dimensions. (Community participation projects are encouraged).
Identify and demonstrate civic responsibility and participation.
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