Ancient Civilizations

Sixth Grade Social Studies will develop an understanding of how ancient world civilizations developed based upon geography and materials available and unique to that civilization. Students will be taken from the age of hunters and gatherers in the Stone Age through to more recent times. Also included is the study of the origins of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and other religions. Projects, research assignments, tests and quizzes are a strong part of the curriculum.

Ancient Civilizations to study include:

• Mesopotamia- "The Land Between the Rivers" and how the earliest civilizations survived
• Egypt- the Pharoahs, Pyramids and daily life are explored
• India- Early Civilizations of India and origins of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism are explored, and Indian Empires are discussed
• China- Chinese Civilization, isolationism, dynasties, philosophies and the silk road are explored
• Greece- the rise of Greek Civilization and early democracy is explored
• Rome- the founding of Rome, the development of the Roman Empire and its’ leaders is developed
• North American Civilizations
• Arabian Civilizations- Islamic Cultures are explored and developed, Muhammad is detailed and the Islamic Empire is explored
• Africa- The rise of African nations is detailed, Western African are detailed, the development of African society