1. What is new in Social Studies Grade 6 Eastview
Richard Dillon
Social Studies Coordinator

2. Shifts in Social Studies Content Delivery
An Inquiry-Based Approach to Social Studies Learner Active Classrooms Problem based learning Technology Integration Dual Language

3. Shifts in Social Studies Content and Skills
Social Studies Framework: The NYS guide for social studies content, practices, key ideas, and conceptual understandings. Intended to help school districts write their own social studies curriculum.
Key Ideas: Present larger social studies perspectives, trends, and issues (8-12 key ideas per grade level).
Conceptual Understanding:  Statements that support the key ideas/concepts.
Content Specifications: Specific content that will be taught to support conceptual understanding.
Social Studies Practices: Social studies and historical thinking skills.
Unifying Themes: Different lenses that can be applied to the key ideas and conceptual understandings.
Inquiry Arc: Develop questions; apply disciplinary tools and concepts; evaluate sources and use evidence; communicate conclusions and take informed action.

4. New York State Social Studies Framework

5. 6 Grade Social Studies-Content
The Eastern Hemisphere
Grade 6 Social Studies is based on the geography and history of the Eastern Hemisphere, including the development of cultures, civilizations, and empires; interactions between societies; and the comparison of trends in government and economics. It also incorporates some elements of other social sciences.
The course begins with an examination of the Eastern Hemisphere today, using geographic skills. This provides the foundation for making connections between the past and the present throughout the course. The remainder of the course is divided into seven Key Ideas that cover a time span from pre-history into the 1300s. Students are provided the opportunity to explore belief systems across time and to examine the foundations of democracy.

6. 6 Grade Social Studies Practices
Chronological Reasoning
Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence
Comparison and Contextualization
Geographic Reasoning
Economics and Economic Systems
Civic Participation

7. 6 Grade Social Studies Scope and Sequence (adapted from NYC DOE)

8. Grade 6 Social Studies Benchmarks
Introduction to Document-Based (Stimulus) Questions and Essays
River Valley Civilizations Project
Presentations using various medias
Classical Civilization Research Project
Note-taking, Organization, and study skills
Assessments of topics and skills

9. 6 Grade Social Studies-Resources
Textbook
Teachers Websites
Mrs. Jackson Mr. Jones
Mr. Lopez Mrs. Persampieri
Social Studies Page
Eastview School Media Center
District Resources Page
Engageny.org