| Approved Site(s): |
| | Approved for Challenger, Dana, and Wangenheim Middle Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 6 |
| Course duration: |
| | Yearlong course. |
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| Course Description: |
| | Advanced History-Social Studies 6th is a rigorous course that has students explore in-depth case studies of different ancient societies to identify patterns that span the scope of time and region. Students will work with abstract and complex themes. Discussions will center around sites of encounters, diffusion of ideas, and changes and continuities still observed in today’s world. Students will articulate their learning in a range of diverse and innovative assignments assuming different mediums. This course studies ancient times to classical antiquity. Instruction for advanced learners will have greater depth and complexity. Opportunities to engage with appropriately challenging text and content, problem-solving, conduct research, use technology creatively, and write regularly on topics that interest them can be especially valuable for advanced learners. Strategic thinking and extended learning allow students to engage more deeply with content and may lead to global citizenship. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9170 - History-Social Science (Departmentalized K-6) |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Burnstein, Shek, et al., World History: Ancient Civilizations, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006. |