Social Studies — Grade 6

Travel brochure for Western Europe

Students will explore a particular country in Western Europe and get a general overview of the country. This is an activity designed to cover a great amount of material in a brief period of time.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

By Debra Martinez.

Tracing the Titanic tragedy

Students will learn about the Titanic disaster as a historical event by reading informative articles and books and by use of the Internet. They will then produce a database of passengers with information about them and use the database to analyze the information.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

By Elizabeth Harren.

Resources of South America

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.9

In this lesson for grade six, students will research the resources of a South American country and will create a map illustrating those resources.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

By Shea Calloway and Joann Via.

Let's take a trip: Careers in tourism

In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.10

In this lesson for grade six, students will create advertisements for travel destinations in Europe and South America and will research careers in travel and tourism.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

By Shea Calloway.

Ecuador: A study of population

In this lesson, students will create population pyramid graphs and analyze photographs to investigate population in Ecuador. Students will draw on this analysis to make predictions about how population issues will affect Ecuador's future. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)

By Eric Eaton.

Ecuador: A land of climate diversity

In this lesson, students will create climate graphs and analyze photographs to investigate the various types of climate in Ecuador and the interactions between climate and human culture. The lesson plan is designed to be adapted to the study of various countries.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science and Social Studies)

By Eric Eaton.

Resources on the web

Where in the world would you like to live?

Students compare thematic maps of the continents and the world as a whole to determine where they would like to live. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Sushi bar: You, me, sushi

In this Xpeditions lesson, students visit a virtual Sushi Bar and explore where the ingredients for various kinds of sushi can be found. Students have the opportunity to consider what resources are available in their area and how globalization, transportation,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

The shape of things to come

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the shapes of countries around the world. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

School space: An analysis of map perceptions

In this Xpeditions lesson, students analyze sketch maps produced by different people on the basis of their mental maps. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Regional guidebook

In this Xpeditions lesson, students are asked to consider the unique physical and human characteristics of their home region and to create guidebooks that describe these features to visitors to the region. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Rail traffic controller

In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students use the Xpedition Hall virtual exhibit, Rail Traffic Controller, to locate the countries of origin for items imported to specific countries in Europe. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Population pyramids and us

In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn how a geographer uses a population pyramid to interpret the dynamics of a population. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Mission geography: Europe

In this Xpeditions lesson, students research and learn about the culture, physical geography, and history of selected countries in Europe. Acting as "tour operators," small groups of students create an imaginary tour group itinerary that highlight interesting... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Interpreting the evidence

This lesson, the second of a two-part series from Science NetLinks, offers useful information and activities to help students understand how scientists learn about civilizations that have disappeared. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Geography and your dream job

Introduces students to the five themes of geography. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Famous boundaries

Students label boundaries (between states or countries) on a map and then think about the boundaries they are familiar with near their homes. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Clues from the Black Sea

Students discuss the scientific method and define “theory” and “hypothesis.” (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Boundary ballads

Students identify the boundaries that are “singing” odd geographical songs. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–7 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Alike and different: The Middle East and the United States

This Xpeditions lesson asks students to examine the similarities and differences between the Middle East and their own city, state, and country. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic