Monday, August 15, 2011

Sixth grade Social Studies - a Diverse Curriculum

Sixth Grade Social Studies - a Diverse Curriculum

Social studies in sixth grade encompasses many subjects. History is one part of social studies, as is economics, politics, government, and geography. Civics is also included in social studies, and in some cases comparative religions fits under social studies as well. Because the list of topics within the larger subject of social studies are so varied and far reaching, it will be important to cover something in each of the topics to keep you child well rounded. There are a couple of ways to go about the organization of the social studies curriculum. One way is to take each of the topics individually. This would mean that your child did a unit on history, then one on geography. Some parents choose for their students to make the studies overlap more. For example, study the government, history, and social impact of a society, and add in the geography factors that might have had influence on the way that society operated internally, as well as with its neighbors. How you decide to cover the various topics within social studies may also depend on the strengths, weaknesses, and individual interests of your student. From ancient India, to the Industrial Revolution, from geography to the steps that went into making the United States a world power, there is a lot to cover in sixth grade social studies.

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