Social Studies Middle School Guide

​World History​ ​Intro to Social Studies​

​Unit 1​

​PACING​

​THEME(S)​

​2 Weeks​ ​First two weeks of school​ ​Social Studies Assessments​

​A Note About Themes​ ​Conflict​ ​Compromise​ ​Progress​

​UNIT OVERVIEW​ ​The 6th-grade introductory social studies unit aims to lay a solid foundation for students' understanding​ ​of history, geography, and the diverse cultures that shape our world. Students will develop essential​ ​historical thinking skills, map reading abilities, and critical analysis of primary and secondary sources. By​ ​exploring the past and its impact on the present, students will gain a broader perspective of the world,​ ​fostering their growth as informed global citizens.​ ​LEARNING INTENTIONS​ ​●​ ​Understand the concept of historical timelines and sequence events in chronological order,​ ​identifying significant moments in history.​ ​●​ ​Develop map skills by reading and interpreting different types of maps, including political,​ ​physical, and thematic maps.​ ​●​ ​Explore the importance of geography in shaping civilizations, trade, and cultural exchange​ ​throughout history.​ ​●​ ​Analyze primary and secondary sources to distinguish between fact and opinion, and draw​ ​informed conclusions about historical events.​ ​●​ ​Understand what constitutes culture and recognize the value of diversity in shaping the world.​ ​●​ ​Identify the role of government and the principles of democracy in various historical and​ ​contemporary societies.​ ​●​ ​Identify and describe the different social studies disciplines of history, geography, economics,​ ​and civics fostering an appreciation for social studies as a discipline.​ ​VOCABULARY​ ​To be determined by your PLC​ ​RESOURCES​ ​Social Studies CSD Middle School Drive​ ​Textbook: Historians Toolkit. Unit 1​ ​Reading Like a Historian chart​

​KEY LANGUAGE USE AND ML SUPPORTS​ ​Explain​ ​Argue​

​Information on Key Language Uses​ ​Supports for Multilingual Learners​