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Voyage Through Civilization

Evolution of Culture

Author: Jennifer Colver, Debra Favro, Carolyn Miller

Grade Level: Grade Six

Overview:A multi task social studies unit designed to integrate social studies with the ELA standards. Students will be engaged in writing activities that assist them with the reading and interpretation of documents. The unit is divided into four segments, one designated for fall, early winter, late winter and spring, with specifics activities designed to answer the questions: Who are we? What determines who we are? and Does culture determine behavior or does behavior determine culture?

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA: Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 2 Literary Response and Expression, Standard 3 Critical Analysis and Evaluation, and Standard 4 Language for Social Interaction; Social Studies: Standard 2 History of the World, Standard 3 Geography of the World, Standard 6 Understanding Civic Values and responsibilities

Connection to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Lifelong Learner, Effective Communicator, Responsible Citizen.