Social Studies - 6th Grade (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 4: Our Modern World (World Religions, Cold War Era, Current Global Events/Issues)

Students will examine varying perspectives and opportunities for civic responsibilities based on the backdrop of two world wars, competing economic systems, and unprecedented technological changes. They will review how human and civil rights have developed over time, and use current events to increase awareness and identify possible solutions.

Compelling Questions:

• What are some of the commonalities found in major world religions?
• How has the struggle to gain and retain basic human rights, needs, and power in society resulted in historical conflict?
• Who are some of the inspiring people around the world who are champions of human rights and dignity?
• What impact might the (insert current global issue here) have on world economies?

Standard 6.4.2

Summarize the main differences between economic systems across the world (including communism, free market capitalism, individualism, socialism). Discuss the relationship between these systems and the concepts of freedom, equality, and fairness.

• How Did Sugar Feed Slavery?
  C3. Inquiry based lesson plan. Students explore the connection between the consumption of sugar and the reliance of slave labor to cultivate sugar plantations. Includes multiple opportunities to explore the supporting questions and develop an argument with claims, including charts, graphs, illustrations, reading excerpts, and background information.

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