Standards

6th Grade Social Studies Standards
6.1 6.1.8 6.1.9 6.1.13
 * Students will explore the key historic movements, events and figures that contributed to the development of modern Europe and America from early civilizations through modern times by examining religious institutions, trade and cultural interactions, political institutions, and technological developments.
 * Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E.
 * Compare the diverse perspectives, ideas, interests and people that brought about the Renaissance in Europe.
 * Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E.
 * Analyze the interconnections of people, places and events in the economic, scientific and cultural exchanges of the European Renaissance that led to the Scientific Revolution, voyages of discovery and imperial conquest.
 * Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800.
 * Explain the origin and spread of scientific, political, and social ideals associated with the Age of Enlightenment.

Geography and History of the World Standards
GHW.6 GHW.6.2 GHW.6.3
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will examine physical and human geographic factors that influenced the origins, major events, diffusion and global consequences of new ideas in agriculture, science, culture, politics, industry and technology.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Prepare maps, timelines and/or other graphic representations showing the origin and spread of specific innovations. Assess the impact of these innovations on the human and physical environments of the regions to which they spread.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Map the spread of innovative art forms and scientific thought from their origins to other world regions. Analyze how the spread of these ideas influenced developments in art and science for different places and regions of the world.

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">21st Century Standards
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Skills <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1.1.1 <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">1.1.4 <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">1.1.6 <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">1.1.8 1.1.9 2.1.1 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.6 3.1.1 3.1.3 3.1.4 4.1.7
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Follow and Inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using the process in real life.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
 * Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry.
 * Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.
 * Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical thinking skills
 * Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations.
 * Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.
 * Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.
 * Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.
 * Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
 * Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
 * Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information.