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 6.4.4

Cite current national and/or global events that exemplify the concept of global interconnectedness.

• Conflict between Ukraine and Russia in 2022 (shared by GA Dept. of Ed.)
  This is a lesson plan designed for 5th and 6th grades by the Georgia State Department of Education. It introduces students to the history of the region, including the Cold War and the relationship between Russia and Ukraine.
• Global Issues using primary sources
  Global issues today can best be understood by studying the newspaper, the source that carries our current information. This lesson is to introduce students to how to use newspapers to understand what is currently happening in the world today.
• Rights and Responsibilities
  As members of the human race we have certain rights and with those rights come certain responsibilities. This lesson is designed to help students understand their rights and responsibilities and how it affects their lives.

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