Geography:

In geography the focus is the political and physical maps of the region, environmental issues, and how location and climate affect where people live and how countries trade.

 

Economics:

In economics, students will learn about the types of economic systems, trade barriers, and factors that influence economic growth. 

 

Government:

Government focus on the way citizens participate in different forms of government, and the rights and freedoms given to citizens  in Europe, Canada, Latin America, and Australia.

 

History:

History in Europe will start at the end of WWI and students will learn about the Treaty Of Versailles, Rise of Communism, Rise of Nazism, the Holocaust, and the Cold War.  In our Canada unit, students will learn about the Quebec Independence Movement.  Latin America focuses on how African slavery impacted the Americas, the Cuban Revolution, and the impact of poverty, the war on drugs, and migration.  During the Australia unit, students will learn about the impact of European colonization on the Aboriginal people.

 

STEAM:

The 6th grade incorporates STEAM into all of our units. We integrate other content areas into our social studies lessons, and focus on real world problems.

 Here are some examples:

 

Europe:

Students construct a Leaning Tower of Pasta that incorporates math and science standards; Students complete a Genius Hour research project on the science and technology of WWII; Students learn about the Holocaust through a survivor guest speaker that makes history come alive.

 

Canada:

Students compare the climate in Canada using integers, a concept students learn in math; Students complete a choice board which included ELA, Art, Science, and Math

 

Latin America:

Students complete an economy and government graphic organizer to help with a science project on creating a home on another planet if earth became uninhabitable; students complete a debate and a mock trial over issues like deforestation of the rainforest and whether or not Columbus was a hero or a villain.

 

Australia:

Students complete a Tic-Tac-Toe choice board which incorporates science, math, art, and ELA standards; students complete a research project which guides them through the engineering design process.