Social Studies for 6th Graders Lesson Plans

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Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Native Americans

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Lewis & Clark Trading Post

Lewis and Clark wanted to open up more of North America to trade. Trade was vital to the local peoples at this time.…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Mathematics

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Communities

A visit to a virtual honeybee hive illustrates what it takes to make a successful community.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Families

Mathematics

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Origins of Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month

Learn about the celebration of Asian-Pacific-American (APA) Heritage Month -- a celebration of Asian and Pacific…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Music History

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Perspectives on War

Explore an activity that introduces students to the words and ideas of prominent people who have spoken and written…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Social and Emotional Development

Social Skills

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Lessons from History

Students visit a website of historical American events to help them identify the lessons people can and should learn…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Father's Day Brainstorming and Writing

Share the history of Father's Day with your students and brainstorm about what fatherhood means. The brainstorming can…

Subjects

Writing

Composition

Creative Writing

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Teaching Guide to Marching for Freedom

This comprehensive teacher's guide to Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary includes…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Map It Out

On a map, trace a character's travels in a story.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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What Would the Greek Gods Say?

Present a lesson that will help improve students' computer skills while teaching them Greek mythology. Students research…

Subjects:

Mythology

Ancient History

Language Arts and Writing

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Veterans Day Newspaper

Students write a class newspaper about the armed conflicts in which the United States has fought. This is an activity…

Subjects

World War I (1914-1918)

World War II (1939-1945)

Historic Wars and Military Action

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What Is Veterans Day?

Use this lesson to familiarize English as a Second Language students with the American holiday Veterans Day. Students…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

China

Multicultural Music

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The Presidential Election Process

With this lesson plan, students learn that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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A New Deal for the Arts - WPA Photographs

Students will learn about the 1930s, especially school life during that time, by studying photographs and then comparing…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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School Pictures

Use this group activity when teaching the New Deal lesson plan.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson

Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…

Subjects

Civil Rights

Human Rights

Government and Civics

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Colonial American Gazette

Assign a project that centers on the creation of a publication called the Colonial American Gazette. Children will…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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An Expedition to Egypt

Students use estimation and budgeting skills to decide what artifacts the school should "purchase" for an exhibit on…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

U.S. States

Culture and Diversity

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6th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans