Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

Course Title: Social Studies Grade: 6

Unit: China

Month Presented: Jan- March. Unit Length (in weeks): 6 weeks (with break)

Essential Question (s):

Ø Why is China the longest lasting civilization?

Ø What are the important contributions of each society we study?

Learning Objectives:

Students will learn about the development of Ancient Civilizations

They will learn about the dynasties of China.

They will learn to use reading strategies to help them as they read texts.

They will work in teams and use cooperative learning strategies.

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.

4. Maintain an organized approach to learning: taking notes, completing homework and classwork, and being prepared.

5. Exhibit understanding of essential questions pertaining to a specific area of study.

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Materials Utilized:

Silk Road by John Major

Primary Source Book of Ancient China

Slides

Groskin Website

Various Social Studies Texts at their reading level! We can list them if needed

Assessment Strategies:

Quizzes

Maps

Leader Cards!

Sweatbook Reading entries.

Reflections

Group work observation & evaluations