Social Studies for 6th Graders Lesson Plans

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Mexico's Day of the Dead

By studying the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday, students will gain an understanding that various cultures have…

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Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Multicultural Music

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Historical Sites Project

Students will research an historically important site and make a project explaining its historical importance.

Subjects

Speech

American History/U.S. History

U.S. States

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Native American Music: Call-and-Response

Introduce students to a call-and-response form of Native American song and dance.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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Olympic Leaders

Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic athlete and present it as an oral report to…

Subjects

Speech

Creative Writing

Olympic Games

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What Is Child Labor?

Students commemorate Labor Day by learning the meaning of child labor. Then, they learn ways that they can take action…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Industrial Revolution

Labor

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint

Students learn the basics of an organization chart in this printable PowerPoint activity on family trees.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Families

Graphs and Charts

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Invent a Sport

Students create a new game using knowledge they have about other sports.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention

Sports

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The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act

Learn why colonial Americans were upset with British tax laws, such as the Stamp Act.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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The Struggle Against Segregation

Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Segregation

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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions

Give your students information on the U.S. flag and thought-provoking related questions.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

Flags

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Labor Day Newspaper

Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…

Subjects

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums

Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from…

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Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Culture and Diversity

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Who Are My Representatives?

Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…

Subjects

U.S. Government

U.S. Elections

Government and Civics

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Interactive Timeline

Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

Music

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MAPS

State Scavenger Hunt

Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.

Subjects

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

U.S. States

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Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce the defining characteristics of ancient Egypt, including pharaohs and pyramids, with these PowerPoint…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Egypt

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Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games with these PowerPoint slides. Visit…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Greece

Olympic Games

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Inaugural Poetry

Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…

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Reading Comprehension

Literature

Poetry

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MAPS

Chart Columbus's Voyages

Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Map

Australia and New Zealand

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Appalachian Riddle Song

Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…

Subjects

Music

Multicultural Music

Music National Content Standard 1

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