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Grade 6 Social Studies lessons

Everything in Grade 6 Social Studies on one page: 12 units and 120 lessons for learners aged 11–12. Work through the units in order, or jump straight to the topic you need.

Unit 1 · 10 lessons

Advanced Social Studies Enquiry

  1. Developing compelling enquiry questions
  2. Planning research
  3. Primary and secondary sources
  4. Source origins and purposes
  5. Credibility and reliability
  6. Corroborating evidence
  7. Recognising bias and missing perspectives
  8. Constructing evidence-based explanations
  9. Citing sources
  10. Presenting and reflecting on conclusions

Unit 2 · 10 lessons

World Geography and Spatial Analysis

  1. Continents and oceans
  2. Latitude and longitude
  3. Equator and hemispheres
  4. Map scale
  5. Map projections introduction
  6. Physical regions
  7. Climate zones
  8. Population distribution
  9. Thematic maps
  10. Spatial patterns and geographical analysis

Unit 3 · 10 lessons

World History and Connected Societies

  1. Historical periods and chronology
  2. Early societies
  3. Civilisations and cultural achievements
  4. Trade routes and exchange
  5. Migration and settlement
  6. Empires and states
  7. Technological developments
  8. Colonialism and independence
  9. Historical continuity and change
  10. Comparative historical investigation

Unit 4 · 10 lessons

Africa and the Wider World

  1. Africa’s physical geography
  2. African regions
  3. Cultural and linguistic diversity
  4. Historical states and societies
  5. Regional trade
  6. Migration and population
  7. Colonial history and independence
  8. Contemporary African economies
  9. Regional cooperation
  10. Africa’s global connections

Unit 5 · 10 lessons

Government and Political Systems

  1. Purposes of government
  2. Forms of government
  3. Constitutions and laws
  4. Separation of powers introduction
  5. Legislatures
  6. Executives
  7. Courts and justice systems
  8. Elections and representation
  9. Accountability and rule of law
  10. Comparing government systems

Unit 6 · 10 lessons

Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility

  1. Human dignity
  2. Human rights introduction
  3. Children’s rights
  4. Rights and responsibilities
  5. Equality and fairness
  6. Discrimination and inclusion
  7. Peaceful conflict resolution
  8. Civic participation
  9. Public responsibility
  10. Rights-based community enquiry

Unit 7 · 10 lessons

Economics and Global Interdependence

  1. Scarcity
  2. Opportunity cost
  3. Production and consumption
  4. Markets and prices
  5. Trade and specialisation
  6. Imports and exports
  7. Public goods and services
  8. Taxation introduction
  9. Economic interdependence
  10. Economic decision-making

Unit 8 · 10 lessons

Population, Migration, and Cultural Exchange

  1. Population distribution
  2. Population change
  3. Rural-to-urban migration
  4. International migration
  5. Reasons people move
  6. Voluntary and forced migration
  7. Cultural exchange
  8. Urbanisation
  9. Challenges and opportunities of migration
  10. Migration case study

Unit 9 · 10 lessons

Environmental Challenges and Sustainability

  1. Natural resources
  2. Resource distribution
  3. Deforestation
  4. Water scarcity
  5. Pollution
  6. Climate change and society
  7. Environmental justice introduction
  8. Conservation policies
  9. Sustainable development
  10. Environmental decision-making project

Unit 10 · 10 lessons

Global Organisations and International Cooperation

  1. Why countries cooperate
  2. International organisations
  3. United Nations introduction
  4. African Union introduction
  5. Regional organisations such as ECOWAS
  6. Humanitarian assistance
  7. International trade cooperation
  8. Global public-health cooperation
  9. Peacebuilding and diplomacy
  10. International cooperation case study

Unit 11 · 10 lessons

Media, Technology, and Global Communication

  1. Communication through history
  2. Modern communication technologies
  3. News and information
  4. Facts, opinions, and interpretations
  5. Media ownership and purpose
  6. Advertising and persuasion
  7. Misinformation
  8. Checking sources
  9. Responsible digital citizenship
  10. Media analysis project

Unit 12 · 10 lessons

Secondary School Readiness and Capstone Project

  1. Historical thinking review
  2. Geographical skills review
  3. Government and citizenship review
  4. Economics review
  5. Global connections review
  6. Source evaluation
  7. Evidence-based writing
  8. Research presentations
  9. Independent guided community or global enquiry
  10. Final Grade 6 mastery assessment

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