6th Grade

Reading

Skills:

●    6.5F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
●    6.7B: analyze how the characters’ internal and external responses develop the plot
●    6.7D: analyze how the setting, including historical and cultural settings influences character and plot development
●    6.7A: infer multiple themes within and across text using text evidence
●    6.5G: evaluate details read to determine key ideas
●    6.5H: synthesize information to create new understanding
●    6.8C: analyze how playwrights develop characters through dialogue and staging
●    6.9B: analyze how the use text structure contributes to the author’s purpose

Habits:

●    6.1A: listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately
●    6.5A: establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected text
●    6.1D: participate in student-led discussions by eliciting and considering suggestions from other group members, taking notes, and identifying points agreement and disagreement
●    6.6D: paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
●    6.3A: adjust fluency when reading grade-level text based on the reading purpose

Questions to Ask my Child about their Reading:

1.    How do you track multiple plotlines when reading?
2.    How have the characters changed/ evolved since the beginning of the novel?
3.    What symbols or metaphors are emerging in your story?
4.    How does the setting affect the characters?
5.    What is the text structure in the nonfiction book/ article you’re reading?
6.    What central ideas have you found? What is the author’s purpose for your topic?

Writing

Skills:

●    6.7A: infer multiple themes within and across text using text evidence
●    6.11B: compose informational texts, including multi-paragraph essays that convey information about a topic, using a clear, controlling idea or thesis statement and genre characteristics and craft
●    6.5E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
●    6.10A: plan a first draft by selecting a genre appropriate for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as discussion, background reading, and personal interest

Habits:

●    6.1A: listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately
●    6.10B: develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing
●    6.10C: revise drafts for clarity, development, organization, style, word choice, and sentence variety
●    6.9A: explain the author’s purpose and message within a text

Questions to Ask my Child about their Writing:

1.    What genre and topic are you currently writing about?
2.    What do strong writers do when writing in that genre? Where does that show up in your own writing?
3.    How do you find evidence from your novel to support the claim of your essay?
4.    What tools support your writing work?

Grammar

TEKS:

●    6.10Di: complete complex sentences with subject-verb agreement and avoidance of splices, run-ons, and fragments
●    6.10Dii: consistent, appropriate use of verb tense
●    6.10Dv: pronouns, including relatives
●    6.10Dvii: capitalization of proper nouns, including abbreviations, initials, acronyms, and organization
●    6.10Dviii: punctuation marks, including commas in complex sentences, transitions, and introductory elements

Questions to Ask my Child about Grammar:

1.    What are you working on this week in Patterns of Power?
2.    How has your writing changed since learning the grammar skill for this week?

Rational Number Relationships

● Classify numbers as natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers using visual representation such as Venn diagram to describe the relationship between sets of numbers (TEKS 6.2A)
● Identify the opposite and absolute value of numbers (TEKS 6.2B)
● Extend knowledge of sets and subsets using visual representation (7th grade)(TEKS 7.2A)
● Extend representation for division to include fraction notation such as a/b (TEKS 6.2E)
● Generate equivalent Fractions, Decimals, and Percents (TEKS 6.4F, 6.4G, 6.5C)
● Order Rational Numbers (integers, negative and positive rational numbers) (TEKS 6.2C, 6.2D)

Integer Operations

● Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers (with and without models) (TEKS 6.3C, 6.3D)

Operations with Rational Numbers

● Multiply and divide fractions and decimals (TEKS 6.3A, 6.3B, 6.3E)
● Add and subtract fractions and decimals (7th grade) (TEKS 7.3A, 7.3B)
● All operations including positive and negative fractions and decimals (7th grade) (TEKS 7.3A, 7.3B)

Ratios, Rates, and Proportions

● Compare two ratios or rates (TEKS 6.4B, 6.4C, 6.4D)
● Solve prediction problems using proportions (TEKS 6.4B)
● Calculate unit rate (7th grade) (TEKS 7.4B)
● Convert measurements using proportions (TEKS 6.4H)
● Convert between customary and metric measurement systems (TEKS 7.4E)

Percents as Ratios

● Represent ratios and percents with concrete models (TEKS 6.4E)
● Find the part when given percent and whole (TEKS 6.5B)
● Find whole when given percent and part (TEKS 6.5B)
● Find percent when given part and whole. (TEKS 6.5B)
● Find the percent increase or decrease (TEKS 7.4D)

Equivalent Expressions

● Find the prime factorization of a number (TEKS 6.7A)
● Generate equivalent expressions using Order of Operations (TEKS 6.7A)
● Generate equivalent expressions using properties (Inverse, Identity, Commutative, Associative, and Distributive) (TEKS 6.7D)
● Determine if two expressions are equivalent (TEKS 6.7C)

6th Grade TEKS - http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111b.html#111.26

7th grade TEKS - http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111b.html#111.27

Questions to ask your child?

● What is the problem asking you to solve?
● What information is important to help you solve the problem?
● What problem-solving strategy can you use to solve the problem? (Draw a picture, make a table, write an equation, number line)
● Do you have notes that can help you solve the problem?

How can I help my child learn at home?

● Is there an activity on IXL, Imagine Math, or ST Math (whichever campus uses) to help with the topic?

Space

● Physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets (TEKS 6.11A)
● Gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system (TEKS 6.11B)
● History and future of space exploration (TEKS 6.11C)

Matter

● Differences between elements and compounds (TEKS 6.5A)
● Elements comprise the largest portion of solid Earth, living matter, oceans, and the atmosphere (TEKS 6.5B)
● Use evidence of chemical change to identify the formation of a new substance (TEKS 6.5C) 
● Physical properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids (TEKS 6.6A)
● Calculate density to identify an unknown substance (TEKS 6.6B)

Earth’s Structures and Components

● Methods of Thermal Energy Transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation (TEKS 6.9A)
● Thermal Energy moves in a predictable pattern (TEKS 6.9B)
● Build and interpret models that illustrate the layers of Earth: inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere. (TEKS 6.10A)
● Describe the physical properties of minerals, including their hardness, color, luster, and streak. (TEKS 6.6C)
● Classify rocks by how they are formed: metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary. (TEKS 6.10B)

Plate Tectonics

● Identify the major tectonic plates: Eurasian, African, Indo‐Australian, Pacific, North American, and South American. (TEKS 6.10C)
● Describe how plate tectonics causes major geological events like: ocean basin formation, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and building mountains. (TEKS 6.10D)

6th Grade Science TEKS http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112b.html

Questions to ask your child:

Space

● What factors influence gravitational attraction?
● What is gravity?

Matter

● What is the difference between an element and a compound?
● How are chemical changes different from physical changes?
● How is density calculated?

Earth’s Structures and Components

● How does heat travel through convection? Conduction? Radiation?
● How can you model the physical and mechanical properties of Earth’s layers?
● What are the similarities and differences between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks?

Plate Tectonics

● What evidence do we have that Earth’s surface is changing?

How can I help my child learn at home?

Space

● Visit the kids’ NASA Solar System site and choose a game, craft, activity, or media to engage in with your child.
Matter
● Cook dinner with your child. Have your student document different chemical changes that take place during the process, then verify using an internet search (or using your child’s class notes).

Earth’s Structures and Components

● Bake something at home then watch a video on YouTube about how heat traveled throughout the baking process. Discuss how the outcome may have been different if heat traveled in a different way.
● Make or draw a model of the Earth’s layer. Encourage your child to design it, provide feedback, then if possible: gather the materials, and get creative!
● Read this article on Rock Types - SIM.

Plate Tectonics

● Play the Plate Interactions interactive game. Or model plate movement using your hands.

●    6.3A: identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions
●    6.5C: identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as mining, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure
●    6.13A: identify and describe common traits that define cultures and culture regions
●    6.8B: describe levels of economic development of various societies using indicators such as life expectancy, gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita, and literacy
●    6.10A: identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many
●    6.1A: trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as colonization, immigration, and trade
●    6.3B: explain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions
●    6.9A: describe and compare examples of limited and unlimited governments such as constitutional (limited) and totalitarian (unlimited)
●    6.18A: identify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and inventors that have shaped the world
●    6.3C: identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions
●    6.6A: describe ways in which the factors of production (natural resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs) influence the economies of various contemporary societies

1.    How does geography influence the way people live?
2.    Why do people make economic choices?
3.    How do people adapt to their environment?
4.    Why does conflict happen?

5.    Why do people trade?

●    6.3A: identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions
●    6.3C: identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions
●    6.5C: identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as mining, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure
●    6.13A: identify and describe common traits that define cultures and culture regions
●    6.8B: describe levels of economic development of various societies using indicators such as life expectancy, gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita, and literacy
●    6.10A: identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many
●    6.17A: explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical idea, and cultures
●    6.17B: explain the significance of religious holidays and observances
●    6.14A: identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions
●    6.5B: identify and analyze ways people adapted to the physical
●    environment in various places and regions
●    6.18A: identify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and inventors that have shaped the world

1.    How do geographic features contribute to the development and advancement of societies?
2.    How do people govern themselves?
3.    How is culture impacted by people’s belief systems?
4.    How did Ancient Civilizations use technology to adapt to their environments?

●    6.5F: make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
●    6.7B: analyze how the characters’ internal and external responses develop the plot
●    6.7C: analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non-linear elements such as flashback
●    6.8A: demonstrate knowledge of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, myths, fantasy, and science fiction
●    6.5E: make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
●    6.5H: synthesize information to create new understanding
●    6.8Di: the controlling idea or thesis with supporting evidence

●    6.1A: listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately
●    6.5A: establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected text
●    6.1D: participate in student-led discussions by eliciting and considering suggestions from other group members, taking notes, and identifying points agreement and disagreement
●    6.5B: generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information

1.    What issues are your characters facing? How do you know?
2.    How do you use your reading notebook?
3.    What discussions are you and your partner having about your book?
4.    What figurative language is in your book? Can you show me?
5.    How do the text features in your book support the central idea?
6.    What is the main idea? What details from the text support this?

●    6.11C: compose multi-paragraph argumentative texts using genre characteristics and craft
●    6.11D: compose correspondence that reflects an opinion, registers a complaint, or requests information in a business or friendly structure
●    6.11A: compose literary texts such as personal narratives, fiction, and poetry using genre characteristics and craft
●    6.9E: identify the use of literary devices, including omniscient and limited point of view, to achieve a specific purpose
●    6.9D: describe how the author’s use of figurative language such as metaphor and personification achieve specific purposes

●    6.10Bi: organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, coherence within and across paragraphs, and a conclusion
●    6.10B: develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing
●    6.10C: revise drafts for clarity, development, organization, style, word choice, and sentence variety

1.    How do you plan before drafting?
2.    What transitions do you use most often?
3.    How have you studied a mentor text to improve your own writing?
4.    What correspondence have you written? Why did you choose that topic?

●    6.10Di: complete complex sentences with subject-verb agreement and avoidance of splices, run-ons, and fragments
●    6.10Dii: consistent, appropriate use of verb tense
●    6.10Diii: conjunctive adverbs
●    6.10Dv: pronouns, including relatives
●    6.10Dvii: capitalization of proper nouns, including abbreviations, initials, acronyms, and organization
●    6.10Dviii: punctuation marks, including commas in complex sentences, transitions, and introductory elements

1.    How do you incorporate grammar skills taught into your writing?
2.    When do you edit your own writing?
3.    How do you talk to your classmates about editing?

● Generate and determine equivalent expressions using properties (Inverse, Identity, Commutative, Associative, and Distributive) (TEKS 6.7D, 6.7C)

● Distinguish between expressions and equations (TEKS 6.7B)
● Write a one-step equation and inequality to represent a real-world situation (TEKS 6.9A)
● Write a real-world situation to represent a one-step equation and a one-step inequality (TEKS 6.9C)
● Model and Solve a one-step equation and a one-step inequality (TEKS 6.10A)
● Represent the solution to an equation or inequality on a number line (TEKS 6.9B)
● Determine if a given value makes a one-step equation or inequality true (TEKS 6.10B)

● Graph ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants on a coordinate grid (including fractions and decimals) (TEKS 6.11A)
● Identify independent and dependent quantities from a table and graph (TEKS 6.6A)
● Differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships (TEKS 6.4A)
● Represent situations with ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions (TEKS 6.5A)
● Represent a situation using a table, graph, equation, and verbal description (TEKS 6.6C)
● Write an equation (y = kx or y = x + b) when given a table that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities (TEKS 6.6B)

● Represent numeric data with dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots (TEKS 6.12A)
● Summarize categorical data with numerical and graphical summaries, including mode and percent values, to describe the data distribution (TEKS 6.12D)
● Summarize numeric data using the mean, median, range, and interquartile range to describe the data (TEKS 6.12C)
● Represent numeric data graphically to describe the center, spread and shape of the distribution (TEKS 6.12B)
● Interpret numerical and graphical representation (dot plot, stem-and-leaf plot, histograms, and box plots) of data (6’13A)
● Determine whether situations yield variable data (TEKS 6.13B)

● Find the measure of one angle of a triangle when given the other two (TEKS 6.8A)
● Determine when three lengths will form a triangle (TEKS 6.8A)
● Develop area formulas for parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids (TEKS 6.8B)
● Find the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles (TEKS 6.8D)
● Write equations to represent the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles and the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8C)
● Find the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8D)

● Compare the features and costs of a checking account and debit cards offered by different banks (TEKS 6.14A)
● Understand the difference between credit and debit cards(TEKS 6.14B)
● Balance a checkbook including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers (TEKS 6.14C)
● Understand the information of a credit report and how long it is retained (TEKS 6.14E)
● Understand the value of having a good credit report to a borrower and lender (TEKS 6.14E and 6.14F)
● Understand different methods to pay for college (savings, grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study) (TEKS 6.14G)
● Compare salaries of different jobs and the education or training required for the jobs (TEKS 6.14H)

● Generate and determine equivalent expressions using properties (Inverse, Identity, Commutative, Associative, and Distributive) (TEKS 6.7D)

● Distinguish between expressions and equations (TEKS 6.7B)
● Write a one-step equation and inequality to represent a real-world situation (TEKS 6.9A)
● Write a real-world situation to represent a one-step equation and a one-step inequality (TEKS 6.9C)
● Model and Solve a one-step equation and inequality (TEKS 6.10A)
● Write a two-step equation to represent a real-world situation (TEKS 7.10A)
● Write a real-world situation to represent a two-step equation (7.10C)
● Model and Solve a two-step equation (7.11A)
● Represent the solution to an equation or inequality on a number line (TEKS 6.9B, 7.10B)
● Determine if a given value makes a one-step and two-step equations or inequalities true (TEKS 6.10B, 7.11B)

● Graph ordered pairs in all 4 quadrants on a coordinate grid (including fractions and decimals) (TEKS 6.11A)
● Identify independent and dependent quantities from a table and graph (TEKS 6.6A)
● Differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships (TEKS 6.4A)
● Represent situations with ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions (TEKS 6.5A)
● Represent a situation using a table, graph, equation, and verbal description (TEKS 6.6C)
● Write an equation (y = kx or y = x + b) when given a table that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities (TEKS 6.6B)
● Represent constant rate of change from numbers in real-world problems, table, graph, and equations (7th grade) (TEKS 7.4A)
● Determine the constant of proportionality (k = y/x) in mathematical and real-world problems (7th grade) (TEKS 7.4C)
● Represent linear relationships using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations in the form of y = mx + b (7th grade) (TEKS 7.7A)

● Represent numeric data with dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots (TEKS 6.12A)
● Summarize categorical data with numerical and graphical summaries, including mode and percent values, to describe the data distribution (TEKS 6.12D)
● Summarize numeric data using the mean, median, range, and interquartile range to describe the data (TEKS 6.12C)
● Represent numeric data graphically to describe the center, spread and shape of distribution (TEKS 6.12B)
● Interpret numerical and graphical representation (dot plot, stem-and-leaf plot, histograms, and box plots) of data (6’13A)
● Determine whether situations yield variable data (TEKS 6.13B)
●    Solve problems using data represented in bar graphs, dot plots, and circle graphs, including part-to-whole and part-to-part comparisons and equivalents. (TEKS 7.6G)

● Find the measure of one angle of a triangle when given the other two (TEKS 6.8A)
● Write and solve equations using geometric concepts, including the sum of angles in a triangle, and angle relationships (7th grade) (TEKS 7.11C)
● Find angle measures related to triangles and their exterior angles (8th grade) (8.8D)
● Find the measures of angles formed with a line crosses two parallel lines (8th grade) (8.8D)
● Determine when three lengths will form a triangle(TEKS 6.8A)
● Develop area formulas for parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids (TEKS 6.8B)
● Find the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles (TEKS 6.8D)
● Write equations to represent the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles (TEKS 6.8C)
● Find the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8D)
● Write equations to represent the volume of right rectangular prisms (TEKS 6.8C)

● Understand how pi is related to a circle's diameter and circumference (7th grade)(TEKS 7.5B)
● Develop circumference of a circle formula using models and approximation (7th grade)(TEKS 7.8C)
● Find the circumference of a circle(7th grade) (TEKS 7.9B)
● Find the area of a circle(7th grade)(TEKS 7.9B)
● Develop area of a circle formula using models and approximation (7th grade) (TEKS 7.8C)

● Compare the features and costs of a checking account and debit cards offered by different banks (TEKS 6.14A)
● Understand the difference between credit and debit cards(TEKS 6.14B)
● Balance a checkbook including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers (TEKS 6.14C)
● Understand the information of a credit report and how long it is retained (TEKS 6.14E)
● Understand the value of having a good credit report to a borrower and lender (TEKS 6.14E and 6,14F)
● Understand different methods to pay for college (savings, grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study) (TEKS 6.14G)
● Compare salaries of different jobs and the education or training required for the jobs (TEKS 6.14H)
● Calculate sales and income tax (7th grade)(TEKS 7.13A)
● Compare sales, rebates, and coupons (7th grade)(TEKS 7.13F)
● Identify the components of a personal budget, including income; planned savings for college, retirement, and emergencies; taxes; and fixed and variable expenses, and calculate what percentage each category comprises of the total budget.(TEKS 7.13B)
● Create and organize a financial assets and liabilities record and construct a net worth statement. (TEKS 7.13C)
● Use a family budget estimator to determine the minimum household budget and average hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs in the student's city or another large city nearby. (TEKS 7.13D)
● Calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings. (TEKS 7.13E)

Energy 

● Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using energy resources like: coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and solar. (TEKS 6.7A)

Energy Transformation

● Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy. (TEKS 6.8A)
● Demonstrate and describe examples of energy transformations. (TEKS 6.9C)

Force and Motion

● Calculate average speed using measurements of distance and time. (TEKS 6.8C)
● Analyze graphs for changes in motion. (TEKS 6.8D)
● Identify and describe the changes to an object when acted upon by unbalanced forces: position, direction, and speed (TEKS 6.8B)
● Describe how inclined planes can be used to change the amount of force needed to move an object. (TEKS 6.8E)
Classifying Organisms
● Describe the following characteristics of organisms that are used to classify them in unique kingdoms: prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic, mode of reproduction. (TEKS 6.12D)
● Describe all organisms as composed of one or more cells. (TEKS 6.12A)
● Understand the presence of a nucleus differentiates between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. (TEKS 6.12B)
● List the three domains as the broadest taxonomic classification of living organisms: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya (TEKS 6.12C)

Abiotic/Biotic Interactions

● Describe biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem in which organisms interact. (TEKS 6.12E)
● Diagram the levels of organization within an ecosystem: organism, population, community, and ecosystem. (TEKS 6.12F)

6th Grade Science TEKS http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112b.html

Questions to ask your child:

Energy

● How are some energy resources renewable and while others are nonrenewable?
● What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each energy resource?
● How are potential and kinetic energy similar? How are they different?
● Why is the Law of Conservation of Energy important?

Force and Motion

● How do applied forces cause changes to kinetic and potential energy within a system?
● How is speed calculated?
● How would you compare a distance-time graph to a speed-time graph?
● How does an inclined plane change the amount of force needed to move an object?

Classifying Organisms

● How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells alike and different?
● How can the characteristics of a living organism help scientists classify them in the taxonomy system?

Abiotic/Biotic Interactions

● How do organisms interact with biotic and abiotic parts of their ecosystem?
● How are different levels of organization within an ecosystem classified?

How can I help my child learn at home?

Energy

● Review examples of renewable and non-renewable resources. Have your student explain the pros and cons of examples of each type of resource.
● Prepare a meal with your child. Have them identify and describe the various energy transformations required in order to prepare food.

Force and Motion

● Ask your child for examples of balanced and unbalanced forces using examples around the home.
Classifying Organisms
● Build a model of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells using household items. Have your student determine what should be present in each model.

Abiotic/Biotic Interactions

● If you have any living plants in your house, ask your child which biotic and abiotic factors are currently interacting with it. (Alternatively, ask your child how their favorite plant interacts with biotic and abiotic factors in order to stay alive.)

●    6.6C: explain the impact of the distribution of resources on international trade and economy interdependence among and within societies
●    6.15D: identify the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies
●    6.7B: compare and contrast free enterprise, socialist, and communist economies in various contemporary societies, including the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system
●    6.17A: explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures
●    6.4A: explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions
●    6.7A: compare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services
●    6.13C: analyze the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies

1.    How do new ideas change the way people live?
2.    How do governments change?
3.    Why do civilizations rise and fall?

●    6.1A: trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as colonization, immigration, and trade
●    6.2A: identify and describe the historical influence of individuals or groups on various contemporary societies
●    6.4A: explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions
●    6.15D: identify the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and world societies
●    6.1B: analyze the historical background of various contemporary societies to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions
●    6.18B: explain how resources, economic factors, and political decisions affect the use of technology
●    6.18C: make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations
●    6.9A: describe and compare examples of limited and unlimited governments such as constitutional (limited) and totalitarian (unlimited)
●    6.9C: identify and describe examples of human rights abuses by limited or unlimited governments such as the oppression of religious, ethnic, and political groups

1.    How might exploration impact other cultures or places?
2.    How could geography impact the ways people explore and discover?
3.    Why do nations go to war?