Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

 

Course Title:                 Social Studies                           Grade: 6

 

Unit:     Rome & Greece (COMBINED STUDIES)                             


Month Presented:         April- June                               Unit Length (in weeks):   10     

 

Essential Question (s) Focus:

Ø      How are we like those who have come before us?

Ø      Why should we study the past?

Ø      What makes people civilized?

Ø      What are the contributions of civilizations?

 

Learning Objectives:

Students will compare and contrast two civilizations and their contributions.

Students will prepare for and present their knowledge in a debate-style activity. 

 

Skills Indicators:

  1. Reflect on learning and community progress.
  2. Identify and utilize a variety of reading strategies to determine the meaning and usefulness of a text.
  3. Cooperate with others to create a positive learning environment.
  4. Maintain an organized approach to learning: taking notes, completing homework and class work, and being prepared.
  5. Exhibit understanding of essential questions pertaining to a specific area of study.

Skills: ALL

 

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

  • Group/partner cooperation and teamwork activities (preparation for the debate)
  • Oral presentations
  • Research and notetaking background information.

 

Materials Utilized:

Ancient Civilizations for Kids VIDEO Series: Greece, Rome, Aegean

Various readings on Greece and Rome

Message of Ancient Days

 

Assessment Strategies:

Debate preparation write-up

Sweatbook entries

 Quizzes and Hot Spots

Reflection journals.