6th Grade History Unit Resources

Unit 1: Early Human Communities

CA History–Social Science (HSS 6.1)

Students describe what is known through archaeological studies of the early physical and cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic era to the agricultural revolution.

CA Computer Science Standard (6-8.DA.8)

Represent data using multiple encoding schemes (e.g., images, numbers, text, audio, video).

CA Media Arts Standard (MA:Cr1.1.6a)

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work through creative exploration.

ISTE Student Standard (1.6 – Creative Communicator)

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively using the platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Unit 2: Ancient Egypt & Mesopotamia

CA History–Social Science (HSS 6.2)
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush.

CA Computer Science Standard (6-8.DA.8)
Represent data using multiple encoding schemes (e.g., symbolic, numeric, visual).

CA Media Arts Standard (MA:Cr1.1.6)
Represent data using multiple encoding schemes such as visualizations, models, and simulations.

ISTE Student Standard (1.4 - Innovative Designer)

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.

Unit 3: The Hebrew Kingdoms

CA History–Social Science (HSS 6.3)
Students analyze the origins of Judaism and examine how religious practices changed and developed over time. They also analyze the political consequences of the Hebrews’ geographic location.

CA Computer Science Standard (3-IC-21)
Discuss issues of bias and accessibility in the design of existing technologies. (Students will reflect on how generative AI interprets prompts about religious/historical figures.)

CA Media Arts Standard (6.VA:Cr2.1)
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

ISTE Student Standard (1.6 - Creative Communicator)

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Unit 4: Ancient China & India

CA History–Social Science (HSS 6.6)
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the development of Ancient China.

CA Computer Science (6-8.IC.C.1)
Describe trade-offs associated with computing technologies that affect people’s everyday activities and career options.

CA Media Arts Standard (6.VA:Cr2.1)
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work using media arts tools, techniques, and processes.

ISTE Student Standard (1.6 - Creative Communicator)

Students choose platforms and tools to create original works and communicate ideas clearly.

Ancient Greece

CA History Social-Science (HSS 6.4)
How did the environment impact the economic development and achievements of Greece?

CA Computer Science (6–8, 3-AP-16)
Incorporate existing code to create new or improved programs.

CA Media Arts (MA:Cr2.1.6)
Incorporate existing code to create new or improved programs.

ISTE Student Standard (1.6 Creative Communicator)

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively using platforms, tools, and digital media.

Ancient Rome 

CA History Social-Science (HSS 6.7)
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures during the development of Rome. Focus: How Rome built on earlier civilizations and what is needed to develop a civilization.

CA Computer Science (6–8.IC.C.1)
Compare trade-offs associated with computing technologies that affect people’s everyday activities.

CA Media Arts (6.VA:Cr1.1)
Use technology tools to create representations that express ideas or solve problems.

ISTE Student Standard (1.1 - Empowered Learner)

Students leverage technology to take an active role in achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals.