Syllabus

World History/

World Geography

Sixth Grade

Harris Middle School

Regions: Chapter 1

A look at the five themes of geography and a review and evaluation of basic geographic knowledge.

Reviews the labeling of various physical and political divisions of the earth.

A Look Into the Past: Chapter 2

Identification of archaeology, its methods, and its importance to the study of history.

Early Cultures: Chapter 3

Traces the beginnings of civilizations and the developments of ideas such as law, tools, and inventions.

Types of Government Systems:

Features a brief overview of the different types of government used throughout history and the role of citizen involvement.

Highlights the function of the republic government in the United States while emphasizing responsible citizenship. See my unit on local government called Municipal Market.

Types of Economic Systems:

Allows students to become familiar with the function of economics as it is used in the world and has been used throughout history.

Ancient America: Chapter 11

Identifies the region of Central America as a site of early civilization.

Identifies the ancient native American groups; the Olmec and the Maya.

Describes the civilizations and achievements of these groups.

Empires and Cultures of America: Chapter 15

Identifies the ancient native American groups; the Aztecs and the Inca.

Briefly looks at geography and the tribal groups of North America.

Describes life in those societies and their achievements.

Ancient Mesopotamia: Chapter 5

Geographically describes the continent of Asia.

Identifies the region of the Fertile Crescent as an early area of civilization.

Traces the development of society within and around the Fertile Crescent.

Ancient Arabia: Chapter 10

Describes the legacy left by the ancient peoples of this region.

Ancient India: Chapter 6

Focuses on this portion of the Asian continent and its importance to world history.

Ancient China: Chapter 7

An in-depth look at this most historically important area of Asia.

Empires and Cultures of Asia: Chapter 14

Describes the scope and influence of other Asian groups such as the Ottoman Turks, the Mogul Empire, the Khmer Kingdom, the later Dynasties of China, and Feudal Japan

Ancient Egypt: Chapter 4

Exploration of the fascinating culture of the Ancient Egyptians including their beliefs, architecture, and inventions.

Empires and Cultures of Africa: Chapter 13

Maps the continent of Africa showing its unique physical and political features.

Visits the various societies and tribal groups that flourished below the Sahara Desert.

Experiences with the rich oral traditions of these civilizations.

Ancient Greece: Chapter 8

Traces the development of Western Society including the model for democracy.

Ancient Rome: Chapter 9

Maps the extent and influence of the Roman Empire in the ancient world and how its achievements have affected modern life.

Medieval Europe: Chapter 12

Outlines the geography of Europe.

Starts with the fall of the Roman Empire and traces European history through the Renaissance .

European Expansion: Chapter 16

Charts the Age of Exploration and the effects of Europe's contacts with the rest of the world such as in the Americas and in Africa.

Revolutions Change the World: Chapter 17

Briefly discusses the French Revolution, Independence in the Americas, the Industrial Revolution, the Communist Revolution in Russia, and the Rise of Industrial Japan.

World at War: Chapter 18

Shows the causes and effects of World War I and World War II.

New Nations and The Changing World: Chapters 19 and 20

Calls attention to current events and the ever-changing world of social studies.

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