Montclair Public Schools CCSS Social Studies Unit: Marshall A.b Subject Social Studies Grade 6 th Unit # Three Pacing 8-10 Weeks Unit

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1 Montclair Public Schools CCSS Social Studies Unit: Marshall A.b Subject Social Studies Grade 6 th Unit # Three Pacing 8-10 Weeks Unit The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean World: Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome Overview World History/Global Studies: All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 1st century. Active Citizenship in the 1st Century All students will acquire the skills needed to be active, informed citizens who value diversity and promote cultural understanding by working collaboratively to address the challenges that are inherent in living in an interconnected world. Classical civilizations (i.e., Greece and Rome) developed and expanded into empires of unprecedented size and diversity by creating centralized governments and promoting commerce, a common culture, and social values. Cultural exchange and diffusion dramatically increased, and enduring world religions emerged, during the era of classical civilization Classical civilizations declined as a result of internal weaknesses and external invasions, but they left lasting legacies for future civilizations. Standard # NJCCCS SLO # 6..8.A Civics, 1 Government, and Human Rights Student Learning Objectives Compare and contrast the methods (i.e., autocratic rule, philosophies, and bureaucratic structures; communication and transportation systems) used by the rulers to control and unify their expanding empires. Compare and contrast the rights and responsibilities of free men, women, slaves, and foreigners in the political, economic, and social structures of classical civilizations. Depth of Knowledge 1: 01-01

2 Determine the foundational concepts and principles of Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic that later influenced the development of the United States Constitution. Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of citizens in Athens and Sparta to those of United States citizens today, and evaluate how citizens perceived the principles of liberty and equality then and now. 5 Compare and contrast the American legal system and the legal systems of classical civilizations, and determine the extent to which the early systems influenced the current legal system B Geography, People, and the Environment 6 7 Determine how geography and the availability of natural resources influenced the development of the political, economic, and cultural systems of each of the classical civilizations and provided motivation for expansion. Explain how geography and the availability of natural resources led to both the development of Greek city-states and to their demise C Economics, Innovation, and Technology 8 9 Analyze the impact of expanding land and sea trade routes through the Mediterranean Basin. Explain how the development of a uniform system of exchange facilitated trade in classical civilizations. : 01-01

3 10 Explain how classical civilizations used technology and innovation to enhance agricultural/manufacturing output and commerce, to expand military capabilities, to improve life in urban areas, and to allow for greater division of labor. 11 Compare and contrast social hierarchies in classical civilizations as they relate to power, wealth, and equality D History, Culture, and Perspectives 1 1 Compare and contrast social hierarchies in classical civilizations as they relate to power, wealth, and equality. Determine common factors that contributed to the decline and fall of the Greek city-states and Han China. 1 Compare the golden ages of Greece and Rome, and justify major achievements that represent world legacies. 15 Compare and contrast the tenets of various world religions that developed in or around this time period (i.e., Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Taoism), their patterns of expansion, and their responses to the current challenges of globalization. 16 Determine the extent to which religions, mythologies, and other belief systems shaped the values of classical societies. : 01-01

4 Standard # WHST CCSS ELA Standard Write routinely over extended time frames SLO # 17 Student Learning Objectives Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting) for a range of discipline specific tasks Depth of Knowledge RH Cite specific textual evidence to 18 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RH Integrate visual information 19 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. WHTS.6-8.1b Support claim(s) 0 Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. RH.6-8. Determine the central ideas 1 Formulate a summary of a source and differentiate between main and two or more supporting ideas RH.6-8. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Determine the meaning of content specific vocabulary and phrases from textual sources; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. : 01-01

5 RH Describe how a text presents information Analyze the structure of text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas. RH Integrate visual information Connect a variety of sources to each other to support a statement or idea. Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words). RH RH Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. Analyze primary and secondary sources. 5 Prove that a statement is fact using textual evidence from a given source. 6 Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts. Big Ideas: Marshall A.c 1. Ancient cultures derived many benefits from trade and cultural exchanges.. Contributions from Ancient Greece and Rome still impact the lives of Americans today.. Recognize the importance of arts, literature, politics, philosophy and sciences in Ancient Greek and Roman cultures.. Philosophies such as equality and democracy are easier in thought than in practice. Essential Questions: Marshall A.c, C.c How have economic, political, and cultural decisions promoted or prevented the growth of personal freedom, individual responsibility, equality, and respect for human dignity? How do citizens, civic ideals, and government institutions interact to balance the needs of individuals and the common good? How do our interpretations of past events inform our understanding of cause and effect, and continuity and change, and how do they influence our beliefs and decisions about current public policy issues? 5: 01-01

6 Assessments: Marshall A.d, D.c Unit Interim assessments Formal and informal formative and summative assessment as determined by the teacher Key Vocabulary Democracy Equality Citizen Empire Colonies Mythology Philosophy Republic Aristocrats Economy Christianity Gospels Senate Civil War Greco-Roman Suggested Resources (CCSS Exemplar Texts in Bold) History Alive! The Ancient World (chapters 5-1 and -7) Lexile Amistad Curriculum, Holocaust Curriculum 6: 01-01