6th Grade History: Foundations
of Western Civilization
The objective of this course is to introduce students
to the people, events, and cultures that shaped Western
Civilization, and to develop the analytical and study
skills necessary for success in future academic studies.
Foundations of Western Civilization is taught
using a thematic approach intended to encourage students’
development from concrete to abstract thinking. Students
are encouraged to use factual information to draw
conclusions about and make connections between the
civilizations being examined.
Topics include:
- Geography
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Roman Republic and Empire
- Western World Religions: Judaism, Christianity,
Islam
- Middle Ages
- Rise of Monarchies
- Renaissance & Reformation
- The Age of Discovery
6th Grade Humanities: Exploring
the Classics
The objective of Exploring the Classics is
to enrich students’ understanding of the core
curriculum through integrated learning and to emphasize
basic sixth grade skills. Exploring the Classics,
or ETC, is a team taught class that provides time
each week for coordinated inquiry-based hands-on learning
and features a unique five to one student-teacher
ratio.
Projects include:
- Mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome
– Sequencing of Events
– Characterization and point of view
- Great Greeks guided research project
- Western World Religions Banners
- Historical Fiction Blogging
- The Living Museum
Sixth grade History is taught in
a cross-curricular manner with sixth grade English
and Latin classes. In English, students read young
adult fiction set in time periods that coincide with
those studied in History. In Latin, students continue
to explore Roman language and culture.
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