Social Studies for 6th Graders Lesson Plans

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  • MAPS

    Latitude and Longitude Lesson Plan

    This 40-minute latitude and longitude lesson plan will help students understand how latitude and longitude are used to…

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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.

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    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.

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Culture and Diversity
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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…

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    Social Studies and History
    Industrial Revolution
    Labor
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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…

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    Speech
    Creative Writing
    Olympic Games
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  • Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint

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    Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint

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

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    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.

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    Social Studies and History
    Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention
    Sports
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  • The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act

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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…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Segregation
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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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  • Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

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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.

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    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…

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    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
    Community and Ways of Life
    Social Studies and History
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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…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Twentieth Century
    Music
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    State Scavenger Hunt

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

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    Library Resources
    Language Arts and Writing
    U.S. States
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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…

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    U.S. Government
    U.S. Elections
    Government and Civics
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  • Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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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…

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    Social Studies and History
    Ancient History
    Ancient Egypt
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  • Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

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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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    Chart Columbus's Voyages

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

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    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…

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    Music
    Multicultural Music
    Music National Content Standard 1
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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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