This course introduces 6th-grade learners to ancient history through both Western and non-Western lenses. It emphasizes not only the great accomplishments of civilizations like Egypt, Greece, India, and China, but also the voices often left out—indigenous peoples, women, and everyday citizens. Students will evaluate primary sources, question historical bias, and explore the human story using critical thinking and collaboration.

Hands-on activities, research projects, map work, and debates make history relevant and engaging. Skills in organization, reasoning, note-taking, and comprehension will also be developed to support academic success.

This well-rounded course offers students a chance to understand early human civilizations and their lasting contributions to the modern world. Key themes include the relationship between geography and civilization, the development of political and social systems, and cultural exchange through trade, war, and migration.

Students will be introduced to both factual knowledge and historical interpretation, engaging with primary sources, evaluating historical narratives, and using technology for research and presentation. This course encourages students to become thoughtful, informed, and curious learners of the past.