6th+Social+Studies+Essential+Learnings

Essential Learning
 * Students will explain how the geography of a civilization influences its behavior, economics, settlement patterns and characteristics.
 * Students will explain the development and role of social classes within each era or civilization.
 * Students will compare and contrast various forms of government, their development through time, and how societies have influenced each other."
 * Students analyze how various technological developments impacted the development of ancient societies.
 * Students will distinguish between various religions and philosophical ideas by comparing and contrasting their characteristics as well as evaluate their impact on the societies that practice them.
 * Students will classify, illustrate, identify, compare/contrast, and evaluate the artistic and cultural achievements of various civilizations.
 * Students will explain, compare and contrast the economy of various civilizations throughout history.
 * Students will understand that powerful individuals have influenced the course of history.
 * Students will be able to explain, appreciate the lasting and significant contributions of peoples from the past.