6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
In social studies, sixth graders start an exciting learning journey through the ancient world, uncovering how civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome rose, thrived, and impacted the future. Along the way, they explore ancient systems of government, belief, and culture while developing map and geography skills to place these societies in a global context. By connecting these ancient stories to the modern world, our curriculum gives students a deeper, more meaningful understanding of how human history has evolved.
Sample Lesson
You can find more lessons about social studies for sixth grade on YouTube at The Miacademy Learning Channel!
Will my student be ready for social studies in 6th grade?
Before beginning sixth-grade social studies lessons, we recommend students complete a fifth-grade social studies curriculum, such as our U.S. Government course.
Your student is likely ready for sixth-grade social studies if they:
- Can read and interpret simple maps, including continents, oceans, and major countries
- Are familiar with basic geography terms, such as landforms and climate regions
- Understand how to read a timeline, placing events in past, present, and future order
- Are aware of simple civics concepts, like rules, laws, and community responsibilities
- Recognize that cultures around the world can be different in customs, language, and beliefs
- Can identify cause-and-effect relationships in stories or simple historical events
- Can read and understand informational texts, finding the main idea and important details
- Can use basic research skills, with help, to locate information in books or online
- Are able to think critically, asking questions and making comparisons with evidence
6th Grade Social Studies Worksheets – PDF Download
Each video lesson has an accompanying PDF with fun social studies activities to extend learning beyond the screen with a hands-on approach!
Click here to download a free sample PDF of our sixth grade social studies worksheets:
What are the 6th grade social studies standards?
By the end of sixth grade, students will be able to:
- Learn about ancient cultures and how they developed
- Know the key leaders and thinkers from ancient times
- Understand the purpose of laws and government
- Learn the basic beliefs of major faiths around the world
- Read maps and use them to understand regions and cultures
- See how people in different places lived, worked, and interacted
- Understand how goods and ideas moved across civilizations
- Think about why things happened in history and what changed because of them
- Identify important inventions, art, and literature of ancient peoples
- Learn about rights, responsibilities, and how to take part in communities
Standards can vary by state, so be sure to check what’s required where you live.
Scope and Sequence
Ancient World History
Miacademy’s Ancient World History course takes students on an engaging journey through the major civilizations of the ancient world, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond. With interactive lessons, stories, and activities, students explore the cultures, innovations, and influential figures that shaped early human societies. The course encourages critical thinking, helping students connect the past to modern life.
Choosing the Best Homeschool Social Studies Curriculum
At Miacademy, students explore the fascinating stories of the ancient world through a rich, interactive social studies curriculum that goes beyond memorizing facts. By combining lessons in geography, culture, government, and civics, Miacademy encourages students to make meaningful connections across subjects and see how the past influences their lives today. Through activities like map-making, research assignments, and games, our sixth-grade social studies lessons help students grow into informed and thoughtful citizens.
Plus, one of the best things about our homeschool social studies curriculum is its flexibility! You get full customization over your lesson plans and assignments to fit your child’s unique learning needs. Students can skip what they already know and dive right into new challenges!
Miacademy offers a comprehensive, accredited curriculum for K-12, providing the right level of challenge for your child at every stage. From learning the days of the week to learning about government and citizenship, our curriculum grows with your child to continually meet their unique learning needs.
Whether you homeschool full time or are looking to supplement a public school education, we’re here to support you! Wondering if Miacademy can be a good fit for your student? Start a chat with one of our friendly customer service agents below! They’ll be happy to help you with any questions you may have.
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