6th Grade Social Studies and History

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

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Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…

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Science

Social Studies and History

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Our Growing Planet

The unit had three main parts: human population growth over time; the impact of population growth on Earth and its…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Society and Anthropology

Population

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One Small Step and Mission to the Moon

Share the story of Neil Armstrong and the race to the moon with your students, and assign the related activities to help…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Space Exploration

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Women in Space: Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe

Encourage students to learn more about Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe, two astronaut pioneers.

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Social Studies and History

Science

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Naming the Planets

Learn all about the origins of planet names! This activity should be used with Fast Facts: The Solar System.

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Social Studies and History

Science

Planets

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Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle

Distribute an article that examines the Challenger space shuttle tragedy of 1986.

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Social Studies and History

Science

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space and Astronomy

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: Telescopes

Students learn about the two main types of telescopes, refracting and reflecting, through this science reading passage.…

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Reading Comprehension

Telescope

Inventions

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Soviet Staffed Space Flight Programs

Use this reference and related activities to learn about the Soviet space program, space exploration, and space…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Space Exploration

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History of the Calendar

Learn about the history and purpose of calendars.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Space and Astronomy

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Halley's Comet

Some interesting facts and fun activities related to Halley's Comet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Civilizations

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Space Explorations

Teach your students about the first space missions that the United States undertook in the 1970s.

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Social Studies and History

Science

Space Exploration

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Space Shuttles

Read about the first space shuttles, and then explore the suggested activities as an extension.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Astronauts and Space Flights

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