6th Grade Social Studies
Jodie Connell
(256)428-7620
I. Course Description: Sixth-grade content standards focus on the history of the United States from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Historical events studied by six graders include the rise of the United States as an industrial nation, World War I, the Great Depression, WWII, and the Cold War Era. Furthermore, the economic, political, social, and technological issues and developments from post-WWII to the present are explored. Emphasis is placed on economic, geographic, historic, and civic and governmental changes that have influenced every aspect of life during these events, including communication and technological advances, reorganization of national boundaries, and the movement of the United States into the role of world leader.
II. Course Objective:
Students will: Examine the significance of key turning points in American history Explain the significance of political, social, and economic organizations Identify major discoveries, inventions, and scientific achievements, and evaluate their impact on society Identify achievements in art, literature, and politics, and assess their impact on society Compare the world we live in today with past eras Identify economic and political challenges that Americans have faced, and explain how they have responded to those challenges Reflect upon choices humans have made in the past and consider how choices made today may affect the future
III. Classroom Expectations: Students are expected to come to class with charged computers and required materials. Students are expected to turn in assignments on time and follow all CMS and HCS rules.
IV. Huntsville City Schools Grading Distribution: a. Grades are determined based on the following procedures: i. 60% : Assessments ii. 40%: In Class Assignments
V. Units of Study: Chapter 18- Industry and Urban Growth Chapter 19- Political Reform and the Progressive Era Chapter 20- The United States Looks Overseas Chapter 21- World War I Chapter 22- The Roaring Twenties Chapter 23- The Great Depression and the New Deal Chapter 24- World War II Chapter 25- The United States and the Cold War Chapter 26- The Civil Rights Era Chapter 27- The Vietnam Era Chapter 28- New Directions for a Nation Chapter 29- Challenges for a New Century
VI. Assignments will be posted on Edmodo. Students will use their planner to record homework on a daily basis. VII. Grades will be updated in I-Now on Monday.