Standards covered in sixth grade:
Some of these are covered during a single quarter, others are assessed throughout the year. Each standard will have a formative and a summative assessment attached to it, along with feedback, either verbal or written. All students have the option to retake assignments. If a student receives a 1 on an assignment, they no longer have the option, but must redo the assignment. Please see the Student handbook for a better explanation.
Behavior Science
SS.6.13. Identify what makes up a culture and examine how people acquire their cultural beliefs and value systems.
SS.6.14. Explain how groups form in our society, and how groups, as well as the individuals within those groups, can influence each other.
Economics
SS.6.15. Distinguish how varying economic systems impact a nation and its citizens.
Geography
SS.6.16. Utilize and construct geographic representations to explain and analyze regional, environmental, and cultural characteristics.
SS.6.17. Analyze and explain the cultural, physical, and environmental characteristics of places and regions and how this affects the life of the people who live there.
SS.6.18. Explain how changes in transportation, communication, and technology influence the movement of people, goods, and ideas in various countries.
SS.6.19. Explain how global changes in population distribution patterns affect changes in land use in particular countries or regions.
History
SS.6.20. Analyze connections among historical events and developments in various geographic and cultural contexts.
SS.6.21. Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed throughout different historical eras.
SS.6.22. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past.
SS.6.23. Compare Iowa’s geography, natural resources and climate to other regions of the world.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
SS.6.24. Explain how personal financial decisions are influenced by an individual’s interpretation of needs and wants. (21st century skills)
SS.6.25. Demonstrate how to allocate income for spending, saving and giving. (21st century skills)
SS.6.26. Explain how debit cards differ from credit cards, gift cards, and savings accounts. (21st century skills)
SS.6.27. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of various savings tools. (21st century skills)
SS.6.28. Describe how to protect one’s identity from common threats. (21st century skills).
Reading in the Content Area
RH.6.8.8: Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.6.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH.6.8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Writing in the Content Area
WHST.6.8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6.8.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Some of these are covered during a single quarter, others are assessed throughout the year. Each standard will have a formative and a summative assessment attached to it, along with feedback, either verbal or written. All students have the option to retake assignments. If a student receives a 1 on an assignment, they no longer have the option, but must redo the assignment. Please see the Student handbook for a better explanation.
Behavior Science
SS.6.13. Identify what makes up a culture and examine how people acquire their cultural beliefs and value systems.
SS.6.14. Explain how groups form in our society, and how groups, as well as the individuals within those groups, can influence each other.
Economics
SS.6.15. Distinguish how varying economic systems impact a nation and its citizens.
Geography
SS.6.16. Utilize and construct geographic representations to explain and analyze regional, environmental, and cultural characteristics.
SS.6.17. Analyze and explain the cultural, physical, and environmental characteristics of places and regions and how this affects the life of the people who live there.
SS.6.18. Explain how changes in transportation, communication, and technology influence the movement of people, goods, and ideas in various countries.
SS.6.19. Explain how global changes in population distribution patterns affect changes in land use in particular countries or regions.
History
SS.6.20. Analyze connections among historical events and developments in various geographic and cultural contexts.
SS.6.21. Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed throughout different historical eras.
SS.6.22. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past.
SS.6.23. Compare Iowa’s geography, natural resources and climate to other regions of the world.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
SS.6.24. Explain how personal financial decisions are influenced by an individual’s interpretation of needs and wants. (21st century skills)
SS.6.25. Demonstrate how to allocate income for spending, saving and giving. (21st century skills)
SS.6.26. Explain how debit cards differ from credit cards, gift cards, and savings accounts. (21st century skills)
SS.6.27. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of various savings tools. (21st century skills)
SS.6.28. Describe how to protect one’s identity from common threats. (21st century skills).
Reading in the Content Area
RH.6.8.8: Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.6.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH.6.8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Writing in the Content Area
WHST.6.8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6.8.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
