6th Grade

Social Studies

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Station 1: Western Region Lesson 1

Figure 1: Landforms in North America; “Landforms in North America” map from Active Classroom with permission.

The Rocky Mountains, or Rockies, cover much of the western part of the United States. As the

mountain range enters Canada, it becomes the Canadian Rockies. In Alaska, these mountains

are called the Brooks Range. Mount McKinley, in the Alaska Range, is the tallest mountain

in North America and is 20,320 feet high.

To the west of the Rockies is another range of mountains. It stretches from California all the

way to Alaska. In California, this range is called

the Sierra Nevada. In Oregon and Washington, these

mountains are called the Cascade Range. In Canada,

this range becomes the Coast Mountains. In Alaska,

it is called the Alaska Range.

Figure 2. Volcanoes from Mexico to Panama; “Volcanoes” map from Active Classroom with permission.

Volcanic mountain ranges stretch over Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica,

and Panama. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur often in this region.

Cities and towns in the region are located at the base of mountains, along railways, or in river

valleys.

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Station 2: Great Plains

The Great Plains is in the middle of North America. The fertile (rich) soil of these lands makes

them good for agriculture (farming). Much of the world’s corn, wheat, soybeans,

and livestock comes from these areas. This region is often called the “Breadbasket of North

America,” because the grain grown in the region feeds a large part of the world. The Great

Plains region is also rich in oil and natural gas.

The prairie (grasslands) regions of the Great Plains make up the largest biome, or major plant

and animal community, in North America. Large plants do not grow in the region due to

extreme weather. Animals such as prairie dogs, grasshoppers, and bison live in the region.

The region is sparsely populated, with many farms and ranches.

Figure 2. Great Plains region; J Intela [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

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Station 3: Canadian Shield

Farther north and east in Canada, a large band of rocky highlands and plateaus surrounds

Hudson Bay. This band is called the Canadian Shield. If you continue north, you will find

the taiga and the tundra. The taiga are forests. The tundra are large and treeless plains. Like a

desert, a tundra is not a welcoming place. It is very cold, and few animals or plants can live

there.

There are large deposits of nickel, gold, silver, and copper in this region, as well as large forests.

Most of the cities and towns in the region are close to paper mills and mines.

Figure 1. Colorado Great Plains; Chris Light [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons

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Station 4: Eastern Region

The Appalachian Mountains and the Coastal Plains are in the Eastern Region. The Appalachian

Mountains are not as tall or as wide as those in the West but do cover a wide area. They form

the second-longest range in North America. They run almost 1,500 miles, from

eastern Canada to the U.S. state of Alabama.

Figure 1. Physical Map of Canada; Map from Active Classroom with permission. .

Figure 2. Canadian Shield Ontario; P199 [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Figure 3. Nunavut tundra; ADialla [CC BY 2.0 ] via Wikimedia Commons

The Coastal Plains are along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Cities such as Houston

and Corpus Christi are in the region and along the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf Coastal Plain). There are

several rivers, marshes, beaches and wetland areas along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico

and the soil is very moist and rich. Areas along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico are densely

populated. The mountainous areas are sparsely populated.

Figure 1. Map from Active Classroom with permission.

Figure 2. Galveston Beach; Daniel Schwen [CC BY-SA 2.5] via Wikimedia Commons

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Figure 1-2. Maps from Active

Classroom with permission.

Station 5: Caribbean Region

The Caribbean is a region of islands located south of Florida and north of South America in the

Caribbean Sea. Some of the islands are independent. Others, such as Puerto Rico (U.S.

territory), are tied to mother countries.

Some of the islands in the Caribbean have slightly flat and sandy land and others are rocky,

mountainous, and volcanic areas. Tourists from all over the world visit the Caribbean islands to

enjoy the beautiful landscapes. The region also has many valuable resources for trade such as

fruits, beans, and wood.

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Figure 1. Doctor's Cave Beach landscape in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Op. Deo [CC] via Good Free Photos

The Setting of North America Guided Notes Lesson 1

Introduction: The Setting of North America

1. List 3 countries that are located on the continent of North America in the blank space below:

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 2. On the map to the left, circle the COUNTRY in North America in which you currently live. 3. Think About It: Describe, at least, 1 physical feature that can be found in the country and/or area in which you live.

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Stations Directions: Read the excerpts carefully, scan the images, and answer the questions that follow.

Figure 2. Map is a derivative of Physical Map of North America by Unknown Author [CC BY 4.0] via Mapswire

Station 1: The Mountainous West

Figure 3. User:Wapcaplet [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

4. Use the Western Region map and political map above to identify 3 U.S. states that include part of the Rocky Mountains. Record the states in the blank area below.

Station 2: The Great Plains 5. Why is the Great Plains called the “Breadbasket of North America”?

6. Think About It: What physical geographic factor(s) would motivate people to move into the Great Plains region? Explain your reasoning.

Station 3: The Canadian Shield 7. Think About It: Which of the following economic activities would you most likely find in the region? Farming, mining, or fishing? Explain your reasoning.

Station 4: The Eastern Region 8. According to the reading, which area of the Eastern region do you currently live in? _____________________________________________________________________________________

9. Think About It: Why do you think the Coastal Plains are densely populated? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Station 5: The Caribbean 10. Think About It: Imagine that you are a businessman/businesswoman who wants to develop a new business in the Caribbean. Based on the region’s physical geographic features, what type of business would you create and why?

Pre-Columbian Civilizations—The Olmecs Lesson 2

The Olmecs lived in central Mexico from approximately 1200 – 400 BCE and

developed urban areas (cities), had carved obsidian tools, drainage systems for

fields rich with maize (corn) and other agricultural products, and huge carved

stone statues. The Olmecs were traders. They traded with groups that lived in

present-day Mexico and Central America.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum. Image Source: Maribel Ponce Ixba (frida27ponce) [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Pre-Columbian Civilizations—The Maya

The Mayas lived in the Yucután Peninsula (which is in southeastern Mexico) and

nearby areas about 200 – 900 CE. This group had a 365 day calendar and built

large cities and pyramids. The Maya used hieroglyphic writing and had extensive

agriculture. The Maya used stone tools made from chert and obsidian.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum. Image Source: Daniel Schwen [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons Pictured: Large Mayan step pyramid, known as El Castillo or Temple of Kukulcan; Chichen Itza

Pre-Columbian Civilizations—The Aztecs

The Aztecs (1300 – 1500) in central Mexico evolved into a technologically

advanced society and conquered many neighboring groups while building large

cities and impressive structures, agricultural areas, and systems of roads.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum. Image by bergslay from Pixabay Pictured: Teotihuacan, Mexico pyramids

The Columbian Exchange—The Arrival of Christopher Columbus

Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. In 1492, he sailed

from Europe to the Americas (or the New World). He and his sailors crossed the

Atlantic Ocean, not knowing where they would land. It was a voyage into the

unknown. After Columbus, other Europeans began to explore and settle in the

Americas.

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The Columbian Exchange—Exchange of Goods, Ideas, and Diseases

Old World crops such as wheat, turnips, rice, and barley were sent to the New

World, and New World crops such as maize, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes

were sent to the Old World. Domesticated animals such as horses, cattle, sheep,

or goats as well as germs from humans and animals such as chickens, cattle, black

rats, and mosquitoes were also introduced to the New World. Among these

germs were those that carried smallpox, measles, chickenpox, influenza, malaria,

and yellow fever.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum. Columbian Exchange map retrieved from Active Classroom with permission.

The Columbian Exchange—Effects on Indigenous

(Native) Peoples

Indigenous peoples suffered from European brutality, alcoholism, the killing and

driving off of game, and the seizing (taking away) of farmland. Smallpox was the

worst of the infectious diseases that killed the Native Americans. The disease

killed around 90% of the Native American population.

en:Bernardino de Sahagún (1499-1590), compiler. Original illustration by unknown 16th-century artist; this version of the drawing by unknown

16th-century copyist. [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons.

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Pre-Columbian Civilizations and The Columbian Exchange

Lesson 2

Topic Question My Response

Pre-Columbian Civilizations

The Olmecs

Where were the Olmecs from? What types of technology and/or tools did they use? Structures built?

Location: (what part of Mexico were they from) Tools/Technology: Structures built:

Pre-Columbian

Civilizations

The Maya

Where were the Maya from? What types of technology and/or tools did they use? Structures built?

Location: Tools/Technology: Structures built:

Pre-Columbian Civilizations

The Aztecs

Where were the Aztecs from? What types of technology and/or tools did they use? Structures built?

Location: Tools/Technology: Structures built:

The Columbian Exchange

The Arrival of Christopher Columbus

The Arrival of Christopher Columbus

Who was Christopher Columbus and where was he from? What happened as a result of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the new world?

Christopher Columbus was… As a result of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the new world…

The Columbian Exchange

Exchange of Goods, Ideas, and Diseases

List 3 domesticated animals and 3 foods that were introduced to the Americas. How did germs from the Old World travel into the New World?

3 Domesticated animals introduced to the Americas: 3 Foods introduced to the Americas: Germs from the Old World travelled into the New World through…

The Columbian Exchange

Effects on

Indigenous (Native) Peoples

What were 3 negative effects of the Columbian Exchange on indigenous (native) peoples? How did small pox affect native populations?

3 Negative effects of Columbian Exchange on indigenous (native) peoples included… Small Pox…

Democracy in Action Reading Lesson 3

Athens and Rome

To fully understand our government and how it works, we must first recognize

the development of ideas that influenced democracy in America. Democracy began in Athens,

Greece as a direct democracy in which every citizen voted on laws and made decisions. From

there, democracy spread to Rome, Italy where there was a representative democracy with

elected officials voting and making decisions on the behalf of the people.

Democracy in England

Next, democracy migrated to England and was influenced by the Magna Carta (the first

written constitution in European history) signed in 1215 by King John and later the English Bill

of Rights (1689) began to limit the power of the king and give power to a group of

representatives called Parliament. Under the English Bill of Rights, Englishmen were given

certain political and civil rights. These rights included freedom of speech in Parliament, freedom

from cruel and unusual punishment, and freedom from fines and penalties without trial.

The American Revolution

During the American Revolution (American colonists vs. Great Britain, 1775-1783),

American colonists declared, fought for, and won their independence from the British. The

Founding Fathers including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and others, formed

a representative democracy and later created the U.S. Constitution which included the

principle of individual rights. The American Revolution and the ideas of individual rights

(freedoms individuals should have without interference from the government), popular

sovereignty (power to the people) and republicanism influenced revolutions in other places

around the world.

Democracy in the 19th Century and Beyond

In the 19th century (1800s), the spread of democratic ideas from the

American Revolution led to similar revolutions and changes in government in Mexico and other

countries in North America. Since then, democracy has spread and succeeded in many of these

countries. For example, Mexico has a federal democratic system similar to the U.S. with states

and a national capitol and Canada has a parliamentary system similar to Great

Britain. Moreover, and whether you are in Canada, Mexico, the US, or any other country with a

limited government, voting is a major way people influence government, participate in the

political process (civic participation), and is a key responsibility in a democracy.

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On Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Lesson 4

Population: 516,625

Official Language(s): French

Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the oldest city in Canada.

Thousands of years before Europeans arrived, Aboriginal (native) hunters and fishermen lived in

the area. In the 1530s, French explorer Jacques Cartier took control of the land in the name of

the king of France.

Featured Dish: Poutine

A Canadian dish that includes French fries and

fresh cheese curds topped with brown gravy.

Featured Dish: Sugar Pie (tarte au sucre)

A French-Canadian sweet treat, sugar pie is filled

with a mixture of cream, flour, egg, and brown

sugar. Sometimes maple syrup is used. Sugar pie

is common in Northern France (and Belgium),

where many of Quebec’s people are originally

from.

Featured Celebration: Quebec Winter Carnival (or

“Carnaval” in English and French)

A festival held in Quebec City since 1894. Festival

events include daytime and nighttime parades, a

masquerade ball where people dance while

wearing decorated masks, and snow sculpture

contests.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum Images: Sjschen [CC BY 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons MaamBolduc Sugar Pie by snowpea&bokchoi is licensed under CC BY 2.0 No machine-readable author provided. Boréal assumed (based on copyright claims). [CC BY-SA 2.5] via Wikimedia Commons

On Location: (City of) Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico

Population: 428,323

Official Language(s): Spanish

Spanish conquistador (Spanish conqueror) Hernán Cortés founded the city of Veracruz in 1519

while searching for gold in the region. Native populations were destroyed by new European

diseases and enslavement during the first years after the Spanish arrived, and as a result,

African slaves were brought over to work on the sugarcane plantations. Slavery ended in

Mexico in 1829. Today, Veracruz has one of the largest populations of Mexicans of African

descent in Mexico.

Featured Dish: Pollo Encacahuate Pollo Encacahuate is chicken covered in peanut sauce

(see picture on left). Peanuts were used by enslaved

West Africans in preparing food and were not eaten

before they arrived in the Americas. Their use of the

peanut in cooking has greatly influenced other dishes

in the region.

Featured Celebration: Carnaval

A tradition and one of the most important

celebrations in Veracruz that is celebrated before

the Catholic period of Lent. During Carnaval, people

perform in colorful costumes, perform in and attend

public concerts, and participate in parades. The

celebration lasts 9 days and is the second largest

Carnaval celebration in Mexico. (Interesting Fact:

Many countries in the Caribbean and South America celebrate Carnival.)

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum Images: Peanut Sauce by Charles Haynes is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 2015-02-18 Carnaval de Veracruz 2015_0071 by CanMex Photos Commandez vos photos en haute résolution is licensed under CC BY 2.0

On Location: Frankenmuth, Michigan, United States

Population: 5,247

Primary Language(s): English

15 Germans settled in Frankenmuth in 1845. The settlers came from Germany to convert Native

Americans to Christianity. A church was first built, followed by a school. Other structures

(buildings) were built throughout the years that followed and the population grew.

Featured Dish: Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten is a popular German dish that

includes beef marinated in vinegar, spices,

seasonings, and wine. It is sometimes

served with knodel (a boiled dumpling).

Many restaurants in Frankenmuth, such as

the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, prepare the

dish for their customers daily. It is also a

popular dish prepared in homes.

Featured Celebration: Bavarian Easter

Celebration

A tradition Easter celebration in

Frankenmuth. During the celebration,

fountains are decorated using colorful eggs

and greenery. Decorating Easter Fountains is

a German tradition that is over 200 years

old.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum Images: Sauerbraten und Knödel by Jeremy Keith is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Nillerdk [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

On Location: Belize City, Belize

Population: 57,169

Official Language(s): English

The Maya, an indigenous group, were the first people in Belize around 1500 B.C.E. Christopher

Columbus explored the coast of Belize in 1502. England established the first English settlement

in Belize in 1638. England controlled Belize until 1981 when the country gained its full

independence.

Featured Dish: Belizean Rice and Beans

Rice and beans are important

in Belizean cooking. Rice and beans in Belize

are usually cooked in coconut milk and served

with meat and potato salad. It is considered a

Creole dish in Belize. (Interesting Fact: In

Belize, creole is a term used to describe the

people or foods of mixed French, African, and

Eastern origin.)

Featured Celebration: Garífuna Settlement

Day

The Garifuna people fought against the British

and were sent to Roatan, an island near

Honduras. The Garifuna then started settling

along the coasts of southern Belize,

Guatemala, and Honduras. On Garifuna

Settlement Day, people in Belize usually act

out the Garifuna’s arrival in Belize taking

boats out on the water and waving palm and

banana leaves to symbolize the cassava (a

South American root vegetable) that fed their

ancestors. There are also parades, music, and traditional dancing (see image on left) during the

celebration.

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum Images: satanoid from Austin, TX, USA [CC BY 2.0)] via Wikimedia Commons Rick Goldman [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

On Location: Panama City, Panama Population: 880,691 Official Language(s): Spanish Panama City was founded in 1519. It was a center of government and church authority but was

destroyed in 1671. It was once under Colombian rule but gained its independence in 1903.

Since the Panama Canal, a man-made waterway, was completed in 1914, the city has become

as a center for international business and trade.

Featured Dish: Carimañola

Carimañola is a Panamanian fried meat-pie

in a yuca fritter. It is usually stuffed with

seasoned ground meat or shredded chicken

and cheese. Carimañola is often eaten during

breakfast but can also be served as a snack

or appetizer.

Featured Celebration: Carnival

The Panama Carnival begins 4 days before Ash

Wednesday. It is the most celebrated

Panamanian festival and started in the 1900's.

Events during Carnival includes parades with

colorful floats, concerts, games, food booths,

and fireworks. Large trucks are known to roam

the streets spraying clean water on Carnival

goers. There are also outdoor dance parties

called "Culecos.” (Interesting Fact: Many

countries in the Caribbean and South America also celebrate Carnival.)

Created by HISD Social Studies Curriculum Images: Jdvillalobos [CC BY 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons Empollerada by Mónica Mora is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

My Journey through North America Travel Log Lesson 4

Stop #1:___________________________________________

Population:

Official Language(s):

Historical Facts:

Culture/Foods/Celebrations:

Evidence of Cultural Diffusion:

Stop #2:___________________________________________

Population:

Official Language(s):

Historical Facts:

Culture/Foods/Celebrations:

Evidence of Cultural Diffusion:

My Friend Visited: ___________________________________________

Population:

Official Language(s):

Interesting Historical Facts:

Culture/Foods/Celebrations:

Evidence of Cultural Diffusion:

Image is a derivative of Travel Map by gnokii, Courtesy: Open Clip Art Library [Public Domain] via Public Domain Files

Democracy in Action Notes—Part I

Start: Athens & Rome Stop 1: England How did the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights contribute to the development of democracy in England?

Stop 3: The American Revolution In addition to the American Revolution, what ideas influenced revolutions in other parts of the world?

Start: Athens and Greece Where did democracy begin and later spread? What was it like then?

Stop 4: Democracy in the 19th Century and Beyond According to the reading, why is voting so important in a democratic society?

Democracy in Action Notes—Part II—The Bill of Rights

Amendment What does the amendment say? Why is this important?

Amendment 1

Amendment 2

Amendment 4

Amendment 5

Amendment 6

Amendment 8

Responsibilities Word Bank

A. Testify in a court of law if called upon to present evidence

B. Serve in a jury

C. Respect rights, beliefs, and opinions of others

D. Do not participate in illegal activity

E. Pay reasonable court fines if issued a ticket or citation

F. Gun owners should act responsibly and not place anyone in danger