Program of Studies - Social Studies 6

OVERALL PROJECT OBJECTIVES

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Grade 6 Ancient Greece Major Generalizations
·    awareness of chronology, B.C., and A.D.; that time is measured from the birth of Christ
·  some important values, religious beliefs and customs and how they affected everyday life; e.g., government, holy days/festivals, art/literature
·  ways that Greek values, beliefs and ideas have affected Western civilization, such as: -  Olympics

Grade 6 Ancient Greece Skill Objectives
·  locate information on each topic or question researched, using more than one source
·  select pertinent information (main ideas and supporting facts) by reading history books, myths, legends, historical maps and historical fiction
·  use computer programs (where appropriate software and hardware are available)
-  to collect and organize information, using a data base
-  to write a paragraph or report
·  distinguish between fact and fiction (historical fiction)
·  classify events, facts and ideas in sequence
·  on a simple time line, record the period of civilization(s) under study
·  classify pictures, facts or events under main headings and categories
·  write a summary of main points encountered in oral, written or viewed presentations
·  collect information on a clearly defined topic, and organize the information into a short report
·  write a fictional story, using historical events

Grade 6 China Major Generalizations

·  sharing of goods, language, foods, music, art and ways of doing things influences lifestyle; e.g., acupuncture, fast foods, rock music, television

Grade 6 China Skill Objectives
·  acquire information by reading, listening and viewing
·  select pertinent information from a variety of sources; e.g., newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, news media, films
·  use computer programs (where appropriate software and hardware are available)
-  to write a paragraph/report
·  compare and contrast the way people in Canada and China meet their needs
·  take notes in point form collected from various sources
·  collect and organize information on a clearly defined topic, using a simple outline, webbing, etc.

Event #1 - Long jump

• locate information on each topic or question researched, using more than one source
• ways that Greek values, beliefs and ideas have affected Western civilization, such as: -  Olympics
• use computer programs (where appropriate software and hardware are available)

-  to collect and organize information, using a data base

Event #2 - Wrestling

• analyze how the values, ideas and beliefs of the Greek civilization affect us today
• select pertinent information from a variety of sources; e.g., newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, news media, films
• collect and organize information on a clearly defined topic, using a simple outline, webbing, etc.

Event #3 - Discus

• sharing of goods, language, foods, music, art  and ways of doing things influences lifestyle; e.g., acupuncture, fast foods, rock music, television

Event #4 - Javelin

Event #5 - 185m Dash