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Social Studies Curriculum Social Studies - 6th Grade
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Standard 2

Students will understand the transformation of cultures during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and the impact of this transformation on modern times.

Objective 1

Explain how physical geography affects economic and cultural expansion.

  • Bing Search Results for Maps of the Middle Ages
    This is a collection of 32,000 images and maps of the Middle Ages.
  • Late Medieval Maps 1300-1490
    This link provides an time line with medieval maps provided. You can also find a selection of low resolution images and accompanying monographs.
  • Marco Polo and His Travels
    Learn about Marco Polo (1254-1324) who is probably the most famous Westerner who traveled on the Silk Road. His journey through Asia lasted 24 years. He traveled the whole of China and returned to tell the tale, which became the greatest travelogue.
  • Tales of the Middle Ages
    Check out these true stories, fables, and anecdotes from the Middle Ages.
  • Trade - Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade
    Global Envision created this lesson plan to help students learn about the differences between exports and imports, decisions that affect trade, and how international trade affects a nation's economy.


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