SIXTH GRADE

United States Studies: 1877 to the Present

Sixth-grade content standards focus on the United States from 1877 to the present. Historical events studied by sixth graders include the Spanish-American War, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and major events of the latter part of the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on economic, geographic, social, and political changes that impacted every aspect of life during these time periods, including communication and technological advances, changes in national boundaries, and the movement of the United States into the role of world leader.

Sixth-grade students are interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of those whose cultures and political opinions are different from their own. As they begin a transitional stage characterized by physical, cognitive, and social changes, they begin to analyze and evaluate relationships between ideals and practices. Therefore, sixth-grade instruction provides constant opportunities for students to explore their prior knowledge and opinions and to maximize and expand their knowledge through the use of cooperative learning, large- and small-group discussions, hands-on activities, and technology.

Cherokee County Schools: The content standards, bullets and examples contained within this local version of the Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies are minimum content and are required for instruction. The activities and resources listed in this document are not all-inclusive, but are a representation from which one can pick, choose and blend with activities and resources already employed within the fifth and sixth grade settings. Resources are from state/county adopted textbooks and relevant websites. Content standards are listed; bullet information from the state course of study is labeled A, B, C, and etc.

Text Location Chapter/Lesson	Alabama Course of Study	E	G	H	PS	SAT10	Alabama High School Graduation Exam	NCLB*** Reading/Writing	Resources
Overview Lesson 1	5^th grade							NCLB CARDS Fluency: Read Aloud Repeatedly Comprehension: Cooperative Learning-Use Prior Knowledge	Meet The People www.sfsocialstudies.com
Overview Lesson 2	5^th grade
Overview Lesson 3	5^th grade
Unit 1 Beginning	5^th grade							NCLB CARDS Fluency: Choral Reading Comprehension: Monitor Comprehension	Meet The People www.sfsocialstudies.com
Chapter 1 Lesson 1	5^th grade
Chapter 1 Lesson 2	5^th grade
Chapter 1 Lesson 3	5^th grade
Chapter 1 Lesson 4	5^th grade
Chapter 2 Lesson 1	5^th grade
Chapter 2 Lesson 2	5^th grade
Chapter2 Lesson 3	5^th grade
Chapter 2 Lesson 4	5^th grade
Unit 2 Beginning								Sequence of events p 124 Read Aloud: TE p 119h NCLB CARDS Fluency: Partner Reading Comprehension: Generate Questions	Meet The People www.sfsocialstudies.com California Gold Rush (gold rush), www.pbs.org Cowboys and Cattle Drives www.old-cowtown.org Labor Unions (labor unions) www.carnegielibrary.org ALEX LESSON PLANS http://alex.state.al.us/plans2.php?std_id=14825
Chapter 3 Lesson 1	(6.1a, 6.1b) 1.) Describe the Westward Expansion and its technological, economic, and social influence on the people of the United States prior to World War I. Examples: development of railroads, conflicts with Native Americans, location of reservations, end of frontier, Manifest Destiny • Locating states, capitals, and important geographic features west of the Mississippi River • Identifying major groups and individuals involved with the Westward Expansion	X	X	X		X	V-1 Identify and evaluate the events that led to the settlement of the West	Vocabulary cards Chart Cause and Effects Descriptive writing with vocabulary Read Aloud / Primary Sources: (Fluency/Comprehension) Honoring Chinese American Laborers	Chapter 3 Transcontinental Railroad (Transcontinental Railroad) www.pbs.org Homestead Act www.nps.gov Center for Military History-Indian Wars www.army.mil
Chapter 3 Lesson 2	(6.1, b, c, e) 1.) Describe the Westward Expansion and its technological, economic, and social influence on the people of the United States prior to World War I. Examples: development of railroads, conflicts with Native Americans, location of reservations, end of frontier, Manifest Destiny • Identifying major groups and individuals involved with the Westward Expansion • Identifying groups of western settlers engaged in areas of conflict and cooperation and trading practices, including farmers, ranchers, Mormons, and Hispanics • Locating areas settled in the United States between 1877 and	X	X	X		X	V-1 Identify and evaluate the events that led to the settlement of the West	Vocabulary cards Chart Cause and Effects Descriptive writing with vocabulary Read Aloud / Primary Sources: (Fluency/Comprehension) The Homestead Act
Chapter 3 Lesson 3	(6.1, a, b, c, e) 1.) Describe the Westward Expansion and its technological, economic, and social influence on the people of the United States prior to World War I. Examples: development of railroads, conflicts with Native Americans, location of reservations, end of frontier, Manifest Destiny • Locating states, capitals, and important geographic features west of the Mississippi River • Identifying major groups and individuals involved with the Westward Expansion • Identifying groups of western settlers engaged in areas of conflict and cooperation and trading practices, including farmers, ranchers, Mormons, and Hispanics • Locating areas settled in the United States between 1877 and 1900	X	X	X		X	V-1 Identify and evaluate the events that led to the settlement of the West	Vocabulary cards Chart Cause and Effects Descriptive writing with vocabulary Read Aloud / Primary Sources: (Fluency/Comprehension) Charles Goodnight Sitting Bull: Sioux Leader
Chapter 3 Lesson 4	(6.1 a, b, d) 1.) Describe the Westward Expansion and its technological, economic, and social influence on the people of the United States prior to World War I. Examples: development of railroads, conflicts with Native Americans, location of reservations, end of frontier, Manifest Destiny • Locating states, capitals, and important geographic features west of the Mississippi River • Identifying major groups and individuals involved with the Westward Expansion • Analyzing the impact of closing the frontier on Native Americans	X	X	X		X	V-1 Identify and evaluate the events that led to the settlement of the West	Vocabulary cards Chart Cause and Effects