World Studies: The Ancient World © 2008, World Studies…€¦ · 1.0 Content Standard: POLITICAL SCIENCE- Students will understand the historical development and current status

World Studies: The Ancient World © 2008, World Studies: Foundations ofGeography © 2008, and World Studies: Medieval Times to Today © 2008

Correlated to:Maryland VSC for Social Studies

(Grade 6)

Maryland VSC for Social Studies (Grade 6)

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a. Identify and compare forms of government and various distributions of power, such as those found in ancient civilizations, dynastic China, absolute and constitutional monarchies

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 76-81, 128-132, 151-155 Medieval Times to Today: 10-15, 171, 198-200, 202-203

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8h, 152a-152h, 188a-188h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 35-37, 57-59, 67-69; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 192, 194, 208, 218, 219, 246, 247, 248, 252, 290, 292, 307; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 6-8; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 80-82, 109, 111, 134, 368; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Maurya Elephant Army, The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW36, AW43, AW46; PHSchool.com: lbp-2444, lbd-2404 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT53; PHSchool.com: lgd-8101

b. Summarize the positions taken on government by political philosophers from early civilizations through the Middle Ages

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 146-150

1.0 Content Standard: POLITICAL SCIENCE- Students will understand the historical development and current status of the fundamental concepts and processes of authority, power, and influence, with particular emphasis on the democratic skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.

A. The Foundations and Function of Government

1. Examine the necessity and purpose of government in early world history

1SE = Student Edition - TE = Teacher Edition - TR = Teaching Resources - TECH = Technology



(Grade 6)




TE: The Ancient World: 136a-136h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 64-66; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 286, 288, 398, 301, 311; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW45; PHSchool.com: lbd-2502

a. Examine and report on the roots of democratic principles in World History, such as Sumerian written law, Hammurabi’s Code, Greek city-states, Roman Republicanism, and the British Constitution (Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights)

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 38-39, 48-49, 172-173, 212-213 Medieval Times to Today: 142, 200

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32h, 166a-166h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 166a-166h, 188a-188h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 192, 194, 208, 218, 219, 246, 247, 248, 252, 290, 292, 307; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 283; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW30, AW48 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

b. Examine the decline of feudalism and the emergence of monarchies

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 140-144, 145

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 166a-166h

2. Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices in early world history that are the foundations of political systems




(Grade 6)




TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 55-57; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 83-85, 282-283, 284; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, B11, MT68; PHSchool.com: lgd-8504

a. Describe the conflict between the church and the state in the formation and implementation of policy

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 158-160


TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 59-61; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 314, 316; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT69; PHSchool.com: lgp-8621

b. Analyze perspectives regarding issues in a feudal society, such as the church leaders v. lords of the manor, joining the Crusades, the growth of trade




TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT67; PHSchool.com: lpg-8543, lgd-8506

3. Analyze the roles of institutions and governments in early world history regarding public policy and issues




(Grade 6)




a. Compare methods used in early world history to change governments, such as coups, elections and revolts



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 270, 271, 272; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; PHSchool.com: lgd-8521

b. Examine the role of citizens in Greek city-states and the Roman Republic/Empire

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 173, 212-213

TE: The Ancient World: 166a-166h, 208a-208h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 74-76; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 326; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

c. Examine how religion shaped and influenced government policy

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 28, 113, 149 Medieval Times to Today: 158-160

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 106a-106h, 136a-136h Medieval Times to Today: 152a-152h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 111, 236, 286; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 314, 316; Spanish Support

B. Individual and Group Participation in the Political System

1. Analyze the methods used by individuals and groups to shape governmental policy and actions in early world history




(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT69; PHSchool.com: lgp-8621, lgd-861

a. Analyze the usefulness of various sources of information used to make political decisions

b. Explain why common people did not have a voice in ancient civilizations

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 172, 228


TR: Spanish Support


a. Describe the importance of citizenship in ancient Rome and Greece



TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 74-76; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 324, 326; Spanish Support


b. Describe the significance of Hammurabi’s Code and how it defined rights of citizens



2. Analyze the importance of civic participation as a citizen of early world history

C. Protecting Rights and Maintaining Order

1. Analyze the individual rights and responsibilities in an ancient world civilization




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 148, 161; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT53; PHSchool.com: lgd-8101

a. Explain how the Roman Republic and the rule of the Senate affected individuals and groups


TE: The Ancient World: 208a-208b

TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support


b. Compare power and authority of rulers in Ancient Egypt, India, Persia and China v. the protection of citizens in Greek city-states

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 76-78, 128-132, 151-155

TE: The Ancient World: 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 192, 208, 246, 247, 248, 252, 292, 299, 307, 310; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW43; PHSchool.com: lbd-2404

C. Protecting Rights and Maintaining Order

2. Evaluate how ancient governments around the world protected or failed to protect the rights of individuals and groups




(Grade 6)




c. Examine the balance between providing for the common good of the manor v. the rights of the individual serfs

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 121-123, 124-125


TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 46-48; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 270, 278, 290-293; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT65; PHSchool.com: lgd-8501

a. Describe how location and environment influenced early world cultures

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 154, 167

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 136a-136h, 166a-166h

TR: Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lbp-2523, lbp-2611

b. Describe and compare elements of culture such as art, music, religion, government, social structure, education, values, beliefs and customs, from civilizations in early world history

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 26-28, 29, 55-57, 65, 82-87, 88-89, 90-92, 103, 116-120, 121-125, 229-233 Foundations of Geography: 92-95

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 68a-68h, 106a-106h Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f

2.0 Content Standard: PEOPLES OF THE NATION AND WORLD – Students will understand the diversity and commonality, human interdependence, and global cooperation of the people of Maryland, the United States and the World through both a multicultural and historic perspective.

Elements of Culture

1. Describe characteristics that historians use to organize people into cultures




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 12-14, 38-40, 51-52, 54-56, 99-101; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 109, 111, 115, 116, 118-121, 125, 126, 127, 152, 154, 163; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources 210, 212; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW29, AW33, AW37, AW41, AW42, AW56, B2; PHSchool.com: lbd-2303, lbd-2403 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography, FG53; PHSchool.com: led-3401

c. Describe the social, political, and religious character of societies in early world history

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 60-64, 65, 181-185, 186-187, 224-228 Foundations of Geography: 96-101

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32h, 166a-166h, 208a-208h Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 28-30, 80-82, 96-98; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 156, 158, 161, 169, 176, 332, 334, 345, 384, 398; Spanish Support The Ancient World: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 42-44; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 214, 216; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW34, AW55; PHSchool.com: lbp-2265 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, B15, FG54; PHSchool.com: lep-3412, lep-3422




(Grade 6)




a. Identify cultural groups within a region in early world history

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 55-57, 98-102


TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 44-46; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 152, 204, 206, 208; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW33, AW39; PHSchool.com: lbp-2254

b. Describe factors that resulted in cultural diffusion, such as trade, conflict and migration

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 112-113, 124, 196-200 Medieval Times to Today: M14-M15, 41 Foundations of Geography: 104-108

TE: The Ancient World: 106a-106h, 166a-166h Medieval Times to Today: 34a-34f Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 86-88; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 234, 236, 340, 342; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 150; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 218, 220; Spanish Support

B. Cultural Diffusion

1. Explain how cultural diffusion influenced the development of cultures




(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW40, AW52; PHSchool.com: lbp-2433 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lgd-8201 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography Transparencies, B18, FG55; PHSchool.com: led-3403

c. Describe interactions that promoted or failed to promote relationships between groups, civilizations, empires, and nations

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 112-113, 188-193 Medieval Times to Today: 161-167

TE: The Ancient World: 106a-106h, 166a-166h Medieval Times to Today: 152a-152h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 83-85; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 234, 236, 338, 355; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 62-64; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 318, 320, 334-337; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW40, AW51; PHSchool.com: lbd-2604 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT70; PHSchool.com: lgp-8632




(Grade 6)




a. Examine the practices and beliefs of world religions and philosophies including monotheism and polytheism

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 38, 55-56, 60, 84,220




b. Describe the impact of various religions on a civilization, such as its effect on political, economic and social systems

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 220-223, 229-233 Medieval Times to Today: 27, 158-160

TE: The Ancient World: 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8h, 152a-152h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 93-95, 99-101; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 380, 382, 388, 390, 400-403; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 314, 316; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW54; PHSchool.com: lbd-2702, lbp-2734 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT69; PHSchool.com: lgp-8123, lgp-8621, lgd-8601

2. Analyze how increased diversity in early world history resulted from immigration, settlement patterns and economic development




(Grade 6)




a. Examine the causes and effects of social, economic, and political conflict such as the Crusades



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 278, 280; Spanish Support


b. Describe the impact of trade and migration on the exchange of ideas and beliefs

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 124 Medieval Times to Today: 135, 164-165 Foundations of Geography: 67-71

TE: The Ancient World: 106a-106h Medieval Times to Today: 116a-166h Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h

TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support The Ancient World: Foundations of Geography Study Guide, 29-31; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 166, 168; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lbp-2433 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lpg-6543. lpg-8632 The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography Transparencies, B2, FG50; PHSchool.com: lep-3312, led-3302

C. Conflict and Compromise

1. Analyze factors that affected relationships in early world history




(Grade 6)




a. Use maps to compare geographic locations of civilizations from world history to:

• Mesopotamia SE/TE: The Ancient World: 3, 5, 33, 35, 43

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All in One Teaching Resources, 91-93; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, B20; PHSchool.com: lbp-2232, lbp-2211, lbp-2225

• Africa including Egypt, Nubia/Kush and sub-Saharan Africa

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 69 Medieval Times to Today: 35

TE: The Ancient World: 68a-68h Medieval Times to Today: 34a-34f

TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lgp-8211

• Indus River Valley SE/TE: The Ancient World: 5, 107, 109



3.0 Content Standard: GEOGRAPHY – Students will use geographic concepts and processes to examine the role of culture, technology, and the environment in the location and distribution of human activities and spatial connections throughout time.

A. Using Geographic Tools

1. Use geographic tools to locate places and describe the human and physical characteristics in early world history




(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, B20; PHSchool.com: lbp-2421

• Northern China SE/TE: The Ancient World: 2, 137



TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, 20, AW46; PHSchool.com: lbp-2511

• Greeks and Romans SE/TE: The Ancient World: 6, 7, 167, 209


TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 91, 93, 95, 96; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW12, AW13; PHSchool.com: lbp-2711

• Mesoamerican, such as the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 61, 63

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 60a-60f


TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lgp-8321, lgp-8311

b. Use photographs and thematic maps, to identify and describe physical and human characteristics of early civilizations

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 15, 19, 22-23, 43, 53, 96-97, 114, 186-187 Medieval Times to Today: 27, 37, 92, 111 Foundations of Geography: 43, 44-45, 53, 61, 62-67, 77, 98-99, 100, 110, 115




(Grade 6)




TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 166a-166h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f, 34a-34f, 88a-88f Foundations of Geography: 26a-26h, 58a-58h, 90a-90f, 112a-112f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 212, 217; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lbp-2122, lbp-2232, lbp-2244 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lgp-8123, lgp-8221, lgp-8421, lgp-8443 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lep-3213, lep-3223, lep-3214, lep-3321, lep-3331, lep-3321, lep-3412, lep-3422, lep-3414, lep-3213

a. Identify and describe physical characteristics that influenced human settlement

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 13, 70-75, 100, 108-110, 138-140, 168-169, 210-212 Medieval Times to Today: 2, 3, 4, 5, 36-41, 62-63 Foundations of Geography: 60-66

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 34a-34f, 60a-60f Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions

1. Examine how physical and human characteristics shape the identity of places and regions and influence the development of civilizations in world history




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 6-8, 32-34; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 103, 123-124, 188, 189, 190, 207, 234, 282, 297, 324, 376; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 16-18; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 148, 149, 150, 159, 186-188; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 26-28; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 162, 164; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Ancient Egypt: Life on the Nile; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW13, AW35; PHSchool.com: lbd-2101, lbd-230, lbp-2335, lbp-2421 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT56; PHSchool.com: lgp-8221, lgp-8231, lgd-8201 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography Transparencies, FG49; PHSchool.com: led-3301, lep-3321, lep-3331

b. Explain how physical characteristics of a place influenced human activities, such as agriculture, transportation, art and architecture and economic activity in the ancient world

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 20, 27, 40-41, 130, 154

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 106a-106h





(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Birthplace of Civilization; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW28; PHSchool.com: lbp-2444, lbp-2523

c. Explain how human perceptions of and interactions with the environment changed over time in due to technologies, such as road building, dam construction, and agricultural improvements

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 24 Medieval Times to Today: 206 Foundations of Geography: 122-125, 128-132

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f Medieval Times to Today: 188a-188h Foundations of Geography: 112a-112f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 109; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 29-31; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 249, 251, 253, 255, 262-265, 270-271, ; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography: FG57; PHSchool.com: lep-3312, led-3503

a. Identify reasons why people migrate, such as economic opportunity, climate, and political reasons

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 9, 18, 55, 63, 192, 211 Medieval Times to Today: 38-41 Foundations of Geography: 67-71

C. Movement of People, Goods and Ideas

1. Describe and analyze population growth, migration and settlement patterns in early world history




(Grade 6)




TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 166a-166h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 34a-34f Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h

TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 16-18; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 148, 149, 150; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 29-31; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 166, 168; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The First Great Migration; PHSchool.com: lbp-2111, lbp-2254, lbp-2265, lbp-2624, lbp-2721 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lgp-8231, lgd-8201 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography Transparencies, B2, FG50; PHSchool.com: lep-3312

b. Explain how the development of transportation and communication networks influenced the movement of people, goods and ideas from place to place, such as trade routes in Africa, Asia and Europe, and the spread of Islam

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 74-75, 79, 159 Medieval Times to Today: 117, 130, 135, 161-167 Foundations of Geography: 104-107

TE: The Ancient World: 68a-68h, 136a-136h Medieval Times to Today: 116a-116h, 152a-152h Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 188, 303-306; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 62-64; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 318, 320, 334-337; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 45-47; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 218, 220 Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW35; PHSchool.com: lbp-2322, lbp-2534 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT70; PHSchool.com: lpg-8543, lgp-8632, lgp-8511, lpg-8532 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography: FG55

c. Describe how economic systems and cultural diffusion help to shape patterns of human settlement and interaction

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 6, 7 Medieval Times to Today: 4-5 Foundations of Geography: 106

TE: Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 91-93, 95, 96; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support




(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

a. Describe ways people modified their environment to meet their needs, such as cultivating lands, building roads, dams, and aqueducts

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 19, 24, 40-41, 110-112, 138-140 Medieval Times to Today: 66 Foundations of Geography: 13, 120-121

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 38a-38h, 68a-68h, 136a-136h Medieval Times to Today: 60a-60f Foundations of Geography: 8a-8f, 112a-112f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 109, 175, 260-261, 256-269; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lbp-2122 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

D. Modifying and Adapting to the Environment

1. Analyze why and how people modify their natural environment and the impact of those modifications




(Grade 6)




b. Analyze how people in early world history perceived and reacted to environmental concerns, such as flooding, drought, and depletion of natural resources and evaluate the consequences of those actions

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 5, 110-111


TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 91-93, 260-261; Spanish Support


a. Identify opportunity cost of economic decisions made by individuals and groups such as the decision to engage in trade

a. Identify ways people have used resources to meet economic wants such as domesticating agriculture

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 18-21 Foundations of Geography: 93

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 9-11; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 105, 107, 122; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support

4.0 Content Standard: ECONOMICS – Students will develop economic reasoning to understand the historical development and current status of economic principles, institutions, and processes needed to be effective citizens, consumers, and workers participating in local communities, the nation, and the world.

A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making

1. Explain that people made choices because resources relative to economic wants to goods and services in the context of early world history

2. Analyze how scarce economic resources were used to satisfy economic wants in early world history




(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW28; PHSchool.com: lbd-2102 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

b. Describe how available resources affected specialization and trade

SE: Foundations of Geography: 78-79

TE: Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h

Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 170; Spanish Support

TECH: Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography: FG 51; PHSchool.com: led-3303

a. Give examples of how technology changed consumption and provided greater access to goods and services

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 204-209 Foundations of Geography: 76-79

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 188a-188h Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h

TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 78-80; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 372, 374, 385-388; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 32-34; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 170, 172; Spanish Support

A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making

3. Analyze how technological changes affected consumption and production in early world history




(Grade 6)




TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT75; PHSchool.com: lgd-8703 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography: FG51; PHSchool.com: led-3303

b. Examine why technology has changed production such as the development of the printing press

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 204-209 Foundations of Geography: 76-79

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 188a-188h Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h

TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 78-80; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 372, 374, 385-388; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 32-34; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 170, 172; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT75; PHSchool.com: lgd-8703 Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography: FG51; PHSchool.com: led-3303

a. Analyze examples of regional specialization that resulted from economic resources, such as silk production, bronze casting and terraced farming

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 27, 139, 158-160

4. Examine how specialization, interdependence and trade affected the production of goods and services in early world history




(Grade 6)




TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 136a-136h


TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Maurya Elephant Army, The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW29

b. Describe the effects of agricultural surplus and job specialization on the emergence of early towns and cities in various parts of the world




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Birthplace of Civilization

c. Identify African and Eurasian trade routes to explain how surplus goods and regional specialization resulted in economic interdependence




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW29, AW35




(Grade 6)




a. Describe how various early world societies answer the basic question of what, how, and for whom to produce

SE: Foundations of Geography: 74-79, 122-125

TE: Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h, 112a-112f

Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 32-34, 52-54; Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 170, 172, 249, 268-269; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Foundations of Geography: FG51, FG57; PHSchool.com: lep-3321, led-3303

b. Describe examples of tradition in economies such as the economic roles of men and women in tribal societies

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 19, 183-184 Medieval Times to Today: 22, 24-25, 75, 95 Foundations of Geography: 120-121

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 166a-166h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f Foundations of Geography: 112a-112f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 332; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 249; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW50 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook

B. Economic Systems and the Role of Government in the Economy

1. Describe the types of economic systems in early world societies




(Grade 6)




c. Describe examples of command in economies, such as the feudal system



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 46-48; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 270, 272, 290, 293, 294; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Feudal Life in the Middle Ages Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT65; PHSchool.com: lgd-8501

a. Explain how the growth and management of towns, guilds, and the banking system were affected by technology and agriculture



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 274; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT27, MT66; PHSchool.com: lpg-8532

b. Analyze how the guild system addressed changes in the economy, such as dictating price and production




2. Describe the transition from feudalism and the manor system to the development of early towns




(Grade 6)





a. Explain how societies used mediums of exchange to facilitate trade and help their economies grow





a. Describe characteristics and innovations of hunting and gathering societies, such as nomadic lifestyles, inventors of tools, adaptation to animal migration and vegetation cycles and the shift from food gathering to food-producing activities

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 16-21, 22-23, 40-41

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32-32h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 9-11; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 105, 107, 113, 122, 127, 175; Spanish Support

3. Describe the importance of medium of exchange in early world history

5.0 Content Standard: HISTORY-Students will examine significant ideas, beliefs, and themes; organize patterns and events; and analyze how individuals and societies have changed over time in Maryland, the United States and around the world.

A. Individuals and Societies Change Over Time

1. Analyze how the rise of the earliest communities led to the emergence of agricultural societies




(Grade 6)




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The First Great Migration; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW28; PHSchool.com: lbp-2122, lbp-2102

b. Explain how and why towns and cities grew from early human settlements, including the need for security and government





a. Describe and trace the development of political and social structures of the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 64-67, 70-75, 76-77, 85


TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 26-28, 29-31; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 77-79, 188, 189, 190, 192, 199, 205-208, 209-211, 213; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Cortes and the Aztec Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT59, MT60; PHSchool.com: lgd-8301

a. Describe the characteristics of a civilization, such as social hierarchy, government, writing system, specialization in an area of trade and the establishment of cities

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 49-51, 52-54, 93-95, 103, 142-143

2. Examine the emergence, growth and decline of empires in the Americas

B. Emergence, Expansion and Changes in Nations and Empires

1. Analyze how civilizations emerged in the river valley areas




(Grade 6)





TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 25-27, 41-43, 61-63; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 148, 150, 152, 200, 202, 213-216, 282, 284; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, B15, AW32, AW38, AW44; PHSchool.com: lbd-2203

b. Compare major cultural, political and economic achievements of river valley civilizations, such as the Tigris and Euphrates River Valley, the Huang River Valley, the Indus River Valley and the Nile River Valley including Egypt, Nubia and Kush

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 34-39, 42043, 47-51, 65, 98-102, 103, 110-113, 141, 158-162, 163

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 16-18, 19-21, 22-24, 44-46, 48-50, 70-72; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 140, 144, 148, 159, 161, 165-168, 171, 175, 176; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Secrets of the Red City; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW30, AW32, AW39, AW40, AW47; PHSchool.com: lbd-2201, lbd-2203, lbd-2504

a. Describe the major cultural achievements of the Greek civilization, such as art, science, political systems, and philosophy across time

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 172-173, 174-180, 201


2. Analyze the emergence and enduring influence of Aegean civilizations




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 74-76, 77-79; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 324, 326, 328, 330, 353-354; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW25, AW48, AW49; PHSchool.com: lbd-2601

b. Explain the emergence, rise and decline of the Greek city-states

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 170-173, 201




a. Describe the major achievements of the Roman Era, such as legal, artistic, architectural, technological, and literary



TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 380, 382, 400-403; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW54; PHSchool.com: lbd-2706, lbd-2702

3. Analyze the emergence, expansion and decline of the Roman Empire




(Grade 6)




b. Explain the transition from Roman Republic to Roman Empire including the social structure, significance of citizenship and the development of political institutions



TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 376, 378, 380, 412; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Maurya Elephant Army, The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, B15, AW53

c. Summarize the factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire



TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 102-104; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 392, 394, 406, 407, 408, 409-410; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW57; PHSchool.com: lbp-2745, lbd-2705

a. Describe the causes and consequences of the unification of China under early imperial dynasties, such as the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 151-155 Medieval Times to Today: 90-97

TE: The Ancient World: 136a-136h Medieval Times to Today: 88a-88f

4. Compare the dynasties and empires in ancient China




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 67-69; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 290, 292, 310; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 36-38; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 226, 227, 228, 241; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW46 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Kung Fu and the Shaolin Monk; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT62; PHSchool.com: lgp-8421, lgd-8401

b. Explain the major traditions, customs and beliefs of Confucianism and Taoism in the context of early Chinese imperial dynasties



TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 64-66; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 286, 288, 301; Spanish Support


c. Analyze China’s cultural, political and economic influence on Japan, Korea, and countries in Southeast Asia

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 100-105, 106-107, 113





(Grade 6)




TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 39-41; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 230, 231, 232, 243-246, 255, 256; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT65; PHSchool.com: lgd-8402

a. Describe the contributions of major African monarchies, cities, and trade networks, such as Ghana, Mali and Songhai



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 19-21; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 152, 154, 163, 174; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT57

b. Analyze the cultural and economic impact of African regional and worldwide trade routes

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 50-51, 52-56



TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Great Zimbabwe: The Lost City; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT20, MT58; PHSchool.com: lgd-8203

5. Analyze the emergence, growth and decline of African Empires




(Grade 6)




c. Summarize the factors that led to the decline of the African empires



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 188a-188h; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 326, 328, 344-346; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT72; PHSchool.com: lgp-8734

a. Describe how interactions promoted or failed to promote development, such as the Fertile Crescent Empire, Greek city-states, and Latin Empires



TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 19-21, 74-76; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 146, 324, 326; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Maurya Elephant Army, The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW48; PHSchool.com: lbp-2232, lbd-2601

b. Analyze the causes of the rise and fall, expansion and contraction of political entities and nation-states



C. Conflict between Ideas and Institutions

1. Analyze the effect of interactions between civilizations in early world history




(Grade 6)




TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 55-57; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 83-85, 282, 283, 284; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, B11, MT68; PHSchool.com: lgd-8504

a. Describe the major traditions, customs and beliefs of Buddhism




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: The Maurya Elephant Army, The Great Wall of China; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW52; PHSchool.com: lbd-2403, lbp-2433

b. Explain the major traditions, customs and beliefs of Hinduism and its political and social impact on India




TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; The Ancient Word Transparencies, AW41

2. Analyze the major traditions, customs, and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism and their expansion throughout Asia




(Grade 6)




a. Analyze the major traditions, customs, and beliefs of Islam

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 18-23, 24-25, 26-30, 31


TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 9-11, 12-14; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 124, 131-132; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, B15, MT14, MT54, MT55; PHSchool.com: lgd-8103, lgd-8104

b. Describe causes and consequences of the expansion of Islam into other regions, such as Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, North Africa, Europe and India




TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, MT55; PHSchool.com: lgd-8103

a. Analyze the major traditions, customs, and beliefs of Christianity

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 229-233 Medieval Times to Today: 126-129

TE: The Ancient World: 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 116a-116h

3. Analyze the emergence and expansion of Islamic civilization

4. Analyze the changes in the European society during the Middle Ages




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 99-101; The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 388, 390; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 274, 275; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; PHSchool.com: lbp-2734 Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

b. Explain the origins and consequences of the Black Death during the 14th century, such as a population decrease, a decline in trade, the elimination of the social order and the decline of religious power

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 132


TR: Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

c. Analyze the characteristics of the development and decline of feudalism and the emergence of monarchies



TR: Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today Reading and Vocabulary Study Guide, 55-57; Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 183-185, 282, 283, 284; Spanish Support

TECH: Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM; Discovery Channel School Video: Constantinople: Capital of the Byzantine Empire; Medieval Times to Today Transparencies, B11, MT68; PHSchool.com: lgd-8504




(Grade 6)




d. Describe the causes, consequences and cultural diffusion that resulted from the Crusades, such as the increase in Mediterranean trade and the exchange of knowledge and ideas

SE/TE: Medieval Times to Today: 133




a. Acquire and apply new vocabulary through investigating, listening, independent reading and discussing a variety of print and non-print sources

b. Identify and use new vocabulary acquired through study of relationships to prior knowledge and experiences

c. Use context clues to understand new social studies vocabulary

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 68, 70, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 83, 86, 87, 90, 93, 98 Medieval Times to Today: 152, 159, 160, 161, 166, 167, 170, 177, 180, 184 Foundations of Geography: 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 39, 40, 47, 50, 52, 54

TE: The Ancient World: 68a-68h Medieval Times to Today: 152a-152h Foundations of Geography: 26a-26f

6.0 Content Standard: SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS AND PROCESSES- Students shall use reading, writing, and thinking processes and skills to gain knowledge and understanding of political, historical, and current events using chronological and spatial thinking, economic reasoning, and historical interpretation, by framing and evaluating questions from primary and secondary sources.

Grades 6 -8

A. Read to Learn and Construct Meaning about Social Studies

1. Use appropriate strategies and opportunities to increase understandings of social studies vocabulary




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 207, 208, 209; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 329, 330; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 121, 122, 123, 124; Spanish Support

TECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM

d. Use new vocabulary in speaking and writing to gain and extend content knowledge and clarify expression

a. Identify the characteristics of informational texts, such as print features, graphic aids, informational aids, organizational aids, and online features

SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW1 Medieval Times to Today: RW1 Foundations of Geography: RW1

TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support


2. Use strategies to prepare for reading (before reading)




(Grade 6)




b. Preview the text by examining features, such as the title, pictures, maps, illustrations, photographs, charts, timelines, graphs, and icons

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 10, 16, 24 Medieval Times to Today: 10, 18, 22, 26, 28 Foundations of Geography: 43

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f Foundations of Geography: 26a-26h

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 112, 113, 114; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 120, 121, 122; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support


c. Set a purpose for reading the text SE/TE: The Ancient World: 10 Medieval Times to Today: 10

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 112; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 120; Spanish SupportTECH: The Ancient World: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Medieval Times to Today: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM Foundations of Geography: Student Edition on Audio CD; ExamView Test Bank CD-ROM; Guided Reading Audiotapes, English and Spanish; Interactive Textbook; Teacher EXPRESS CD-ROM




(Grade 6)




d. Ask questions and make predictions about the text

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 16, 24, 45, 75, 102, 150, 161, 173, 193, 202, 228 Medieval Times to Today: 18, 22, 26, 28 Foundations of Geography: 126-127

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 68a-68h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8h Foundations of Geography: 112a-122f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 113, 114; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 121, 122; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 261; Spanish Support


e. Make connections to the text using prior knowledge and experiences

a. Identify and use knowledge of organizational structures, such as chronological order, cause/effect, main ideas and details, description, similarities/differences, and problem/solution to gain meaning

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 13, 54, 64, 66, 104, 120, 155, 164, 173, 193, 208, 210, 215, 229, 233, 236, 240, 242 Medieval Times to Today: 62, 66, 68-69, 70, 72, 78, 81, 90, 95, 100, 102, 108, 110, 116, 118, 120, 126, 131, 133, 136, 140, 142, 190, 194, 195, 198, 200, 203, 204, 208, 212, 214, 216 Foundations of Geography: 58, 60, 62, 66, 67, 68, 71, 74, 76, 79, 80, 84, 92, 95, 97, 101, 104, 106, 108, 114, 115, 120, 122, 128, 131, 134

3. Use strategies to monitor understanding and derive meaning from text and portions of text (during reading)




(Grade 6)




TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h Medieval Times to Today: 60a-60f, 88a-88f, 116a-166h, 188a-188h Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h, 90a-90f, 112a-112f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 249, 250, 251, 252, 297, 298, 299, 395, 396; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 199, 200, 201, 204, 237, 238, 239, 285, 286, 379, 380, 381; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 177, 178, 179, 221, 222, 256, 257, 258; Spanish Support


b. Reread slowly and carefully, restate, or read on and revisit difficult parts

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 8, 34, 52 Medieval Times to Today: 36, 38 Foundations of Geography: 10, 12

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f Foundations of Geography: 8a-8f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 159; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 159; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 68; Spanish Support




(Grade 6)





c. Use a graphic organizer or another note-taking technique to record important ideas or information

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 10, 16, 24, 29, 34, 42, 47, 52, 60, 65, 70, 76, 82, 90, 98, 108, 116, 121, 128, 138, 146, 151, 158, 168, 174, 181, 188, 196, 210, 218, 224, 229, 236 Medieval Times to Today: 10, 18, 26, 36, 44, 52, 62, 70, 78, 90, 100, 108, 118, 126, 133, 140, 154, 161, 170, 180, 190, 198, 203, 212, 222, 230, 238 Foundations of Geography: 10, 16, 23, 28, 33, 40, 50, 60, 67, 74, 80, 92, 96, 104, 109, 114, 120, 128, 131

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f, 34a-34h, 60a-60f, 88a-88f, 116a-116h, 152a-152h, 188a-188h, 220a-220h Foundations of Geography: 8a-8f, 26a-26h, 58a-58h, 90a-90f, 112a-112f






(Grade 6)




d. Look back through the text to search for connections between and among ideas

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 150




e. Make, confirm, or adjust predictions about the text

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 45, 75, 78, 102, 132, 150, 162, 173, 200, 202, 217, 242 Medieval Times to Today: 18, 22, 30, 112, 137 Foundations of Geography: 110, 126, 127, 134

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 136a-136h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 116a-116h, 152a-152h Foundations of Geography: 112a-112f

TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 261; Spanish Support


f. Periodically summarize or paraphrase important ideas while reading

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 42, 47, 60, 134, 155, 193, 242 Medieval Times to Today: 44, 46, 52, 55 Foundations of Geography: 16, 22

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32h, 136a-136h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 32a-32f Foundations of Geography: 8a-8f




(Grade 6)




TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 160, 161; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 160, 161; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 69; Spanish Support


g. Visualize what was read for deeper meaning

h. Explain personal connections to the ideas or information in the text

a. Identify and explain what is directly stated in the text

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 138, 141, 151, 155 Medieval Times to Today: 30, 41, 56, 58, 67, 84, 86, 97, 105, 112, 114, 144, 146, 160, 167, 186, 195, 203, 216, 218, 227, 235, 242, 244 Foundations of Geography: 87, 114, 135

TE: The Ancient World: 136a-136h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f, 32a-32f, 60a-60f, 88a-88f, 116a-116h, 188a-188h, 220a-200f Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h, 90a-90f, 112a-112f


4. Use strategies to demonstrate understanding of the text (after reading)




(Grade 6)





b. Identify, paraphrase, or summarize the main idea of the text

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 39, 57, 66, 102, 120, 138, 143, 151, 155, 220 Medieval Times to Today: 60, 62 Foundations of Geography: 87, 114, 135

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32h, 136a-136h, 208a-208h Medieval Times to Today: 60a-60f Foundations of Geography: 58a-58h, 90a-90f, 112a-112f



c. Determine and explain the author’s purpose

SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW1 Medieval Times to Today: RW1 Foundations of Geography: RW1





(Grade 6)





d. Distinguish between facts and opinions SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW1 Medieval Times to Today: RW1, 138-139, 146 Foundations of Geography: RW1


TR: The Ancient World: Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 289; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Spanish Support


e. Explain whether or not the author’s opinion is presented fairly

TE: Medieval Times to Today: 152a-152h, 165

f. Explain what is not directly stated in the text by drawing inferences

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 13, 21, 27, 28, 30, 36, 39, 51, 64, 81, 89, 115, 125, 134, 147, 162, 164, 180, 185, 202, 228, 233, 242 Medieval Times to Today: 32, 58, 67, 75, 84, 86, 123, 132, 137, 242 Foundations of Geography: 128




(Grade 6)




TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h, 208a-20h Medieval Times to Today: 32a-32f, 60a-60f, 116a-116h, 220a-220f Foundations of Geography: 112a-112f



g. Confirm or refute predictions made about the text to form new ideas

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 45, 75, 102, 132, 150, 162, 173, 193, 202, 228 Medieval Times to Today: 18, 22, 30, 112, 137 Foundations of Geography: 110, 126-127, 134

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h, 208a-20h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f, 88a-88h, 116a-116h Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f, 112a-112f





(Grade 6)





h. Connect the text to prior knowledge or personal experiences

i. Draw conclusions and make generalizations based on the text, multiple texts, and/or prior knowledge

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 12, 13, 25, 28, 30, 41, 49, 51, 61, 66, 75, 81, 95, 104, 113, 115, 120, 132, 134, 143, 162, 164, 173, 180, 185, 200, 202, 215, 217, 223, 233, 240, 242, Medieval Times to Today: 15, 67, 75, 132, 146, 186, 235 Foundations of Geography: 102-103

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 32a-32h, 68a-68h, 106a-106h, 136a-136h, 166a-166h, 208a-20h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f, 60a-60f, 116a-116h, 220a-220f Foundations of Geography: 90a-90f






(Grade 6)




a. Identify key ideas

b. Connect key ideas to prior knowledge (personal experience, text and world)

a. Identify form, audience, topic, and purpose before writing

SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW4, 64, 180 Medieval Times to Today: RW4, 227, 244 Foundations of Geography: RW4

TE: The Ancient World: 32a-32h, 166a-166h Medieval Times to Today: 220a-220f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 14, 15; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 12, 13, 14, 15; Spanish Support


b. Organize facts and/or data/statistics to support a topic



B. Write to Learn and Communicate Social Studies Understandings

1. Select and use informal writing strategies, such as short/response/essay answer/ brief constructed responses, journal writing, note taking, and graphic organizers, to clarify, organize, remember, and/or express new understandings

2. Use formal writing, such as multi-paragraph essays, historical investigations, research reports, letters, summaries, to inform




(Grade 6)






c. Provide introduction, body, and conclusion SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW4, 64, 180 Medieval Times to Today: RW4, 227, 244 Foundations of Geography: RW4







(Grade 6)




d. Cite sources when paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting





e. Enhance text with graphics, such as charts, maps, and diagrams







(Grade 6)





a. Identify form, audience, topic, and purpose

SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW3, 228 Medieval Times to Today: RW3, 167 Foundations of Geography: RW3


TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 11, 12, 13; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 13, 14, 15; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 9, 10, 11; Spanish Support


b. State a clear opinion or position SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW3, 228 Medieval Times to Today: RW3, 167 Foundations of Geography: RW3

B. Write to Learn and Communicate Social Studies Understandings

3. Use formal writing, such as multi-paragraph essays, historical investigations, editorials, and letters to persuade




(Grade 6)







c. Modify or refute a position when appropriate








(Grade 6)




d. Provide reasons and cite reliable supporting evidence





e. Demonstrate understandings of social studies knowledge







(Grade 6)





a. Address the topic SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW5



b. Provide accurate information SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW5

4. Use timed, on-demand writing to demonstrate understanding on assessments (Constructed Responses)




(Grade 6)






c. Support topic with appropriate details SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW5



d. Integrate social studies concepts and skills SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW5




(Grade 6)






a. Identify prior knowledge about the topic SE/TE: The Ancient World: 24




b. Pose questions the about the topic SE/TE: The Ancient World: 24




c. Formulate research questions SE/TE: The Ancient World: 24



C. Ask Social Studies Questions

1. Identify a topic that requires further study




(Grade 6)





d. Develop a plan for how to answer questions about the topic

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 24




a. Define the situation/issue SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW4-RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW4-RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW4-RW5

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21; Spanish Support


b. Identify prior knowledge about the situation/issue

SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW4-RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW4-RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW4-RW5

Identify a situation/issue that requires further study




(Grade 6)






c. Pose questions about the situation/issue from a variety of perspectives







(Grade 6)




d. Pose questions that elicit higher order thinking responses




e. Formulate research questions SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW4-RW5 Medieval Times to Today: RW4-RW5 Foundations of Geography: RW4-RW5





(Grade 6)





f. Develop a plan for how to answer questions about the situation/issue




a. Gather and read appropriate print sources, such as journals, periodicals, government documents, timelines, databases, reference works, and web sites

D. Acquire Social Studies Information

1. Identify primary and secondary sources of information that relate to the topic/situation/problem being studied




(Grade 6)




b. Read and obtain information from texts representing diversity in content, culture, authorship, and perspective

c. Locate and gather data and information from appropriate non-print sources, such as music, artifacts, charts, maps, graphs, photographs, video clips, illustrations, paintings, political cartoons, multimedia, interviews, and oral histories

d. Access and process information that is factual and reliable from readings, investigations, and/or oral communications

a. Gather data

b. Make and record observations

c. Design and conduct surveys and oral histories

a. Prioritize information gathered according to importance and relevance

b. Distinguish factual from fictional information

c. Find relationships among gathered information

d. Display information on various types of graphic organizers, maps, and charts

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 14-15, 96-97, 126-128 Medieval Times to Today: 16-17, 161 Foundations of Geography: 48-49

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 68a-68h, 106a-106h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f Foundations of Geography: 26a-26f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 117, 212, 255; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 125; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 127; Spanish Support

2. Engage in field work that relates to the topic/ situation/ problem being studied

E. Organize Social Studies Information

1. Organize information from non-print sources




(Grade 6)





e. Summarize information obtained from surveys and field work

a. Prioritize information gathered according to importance and relevance

b. Determine the bias and reliability of a source

SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW1 Medieval Times to Today: RW1 Foundations of Geography: 14-15

TE: The Ancient World: Medieval Times to Today: Foundations of Geography: 8a-8f



c. Find relationships among gathered information

2. Organize information from print sources




(Grade 6)




d. Construct various types of graphic organizers, maps, and charts to display information

SE/TE: The Ancient World: 14-15, 96-97, 126-128 Medieval Times to Today: 16-17 Foundations of Geography: 48-49

TE: The Ancient World: 8a-8f, 68a-68h, 106a-106h Medieval Times to Today: 8a-8f Foundations of Geography: 26a-26f

TR: The Ancient World: The Ancient World All-in-One Teaching Resources, 117, 212, 255; Spanish Support Medieval Times to Today: Medieval Times to Today All-in-One Teaching Resources, 125; Spanish Support Foundations of Geography: Foundations of Geography All-in-One Teaching Resources, 136; Spanish Support


a. Interpret information in maps, charts and graphs

b. Interpret information from field studies and surveys

c. Analyze a document to determine point of view

d. Analyze the perspective of the author to determine if the document or topic is historically significant

e. Identify bias and prejudice

F. Analyze Social Studies Information

1. Interpret information from primary and secondary sources




(Grade 6)




a. Compare information from a variety of sources





b. Compare information to prior knowledge SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW1 Medieval Times to Today: RW1 Foundations of Geography: 14-15




2. Evaluate information from a variety of sources




(Grade 6)




c. Determine the reliability of the document SE/TE: The Ancient World: RW1 Medieval Times to Today: RW1 Foundations of Geography: 14-15




d. Compare ideas, models, systems, and perspectives








(Grade 6)




a. Recognize relationships in and among ideas or events, such as cause and effect, sequential order, main idea, and details

b. Reconstruct the arguments of issues or events

c. Assess the costs and benefits of alternatives

d. Modify understandings of social studies concepts and trend

e. Verify or change prior understandings based on new information

a. Present social studies information in a variety ways, such as mock trials, simulations, debates, and skits

b. Engage in civic participation and public discourse

c. Use effective speaking techniques to deliver narrative, persuasive, and research presentations

a. Use historically accurate resources to answer questions, make predictions, and support ideas

b. Explain why historic interpretations vary and are subject to change

c. Construct a sound historical interpretation

d. Understand the meaning, implication and impact of historic events and recognize that events could have taken other directions

a. Summarize the main points of an issue explaining different viewpoints

2. Use historic contexts to answer questions

3. Use current events/issues to answer questions

3. Synthesize information from a variety of sources

G. Answer Social Studies Questions

1. Describe how the country has changed over time and how people have contributed to its change, drawing from maps, photographs, newspapers, and other sources




(Grade 6)




b. Make a decision based on the analysis of issues and evaluate the consequences of these decisions

c. Identify and formulate a position on a course of action or an issue

d. Propose and justify solutions to social studies problems

e. Use media resources to deliberate and advocate issues and policy


Documents

World Studies: The Ancient World © 2008, World Studies…€¦ · 1.0 Content Standard: POLITICAL SCIENCE- Students will understand the historical development and current status