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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 6th - Social Studies
Description: The New York City Core Curriculum program aims to provide a high-quality curricula to NYC students through a seamless instructional program across grades and subjects. This list has been curated by NYCDOE for 6th Grade Social Studies materials. #nycdoe
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Italy in Pictures
by Alison BehnkeA historical and current look at Italy, discussing the land, the government, the people, and the economy.
Ancient Egypt
by Jackie GaffBuildings, mummies, beads, pots, and bones...
Excavating the Past explores history's great civilizations through fascinating archaeological finds, Looking at excavations of historical sites and the wonderful objects uncovered, these books bring to life the excitement of archaeological discoveries.
The Egyptian civilization grew to become one of the greatest of all the ancient cultures. Around 5000 B.C.E., a complex society with advanced architecture, religious beliefs, and arts and crafts developed around the Nile River in North Africa.
The buildings and artifacts left behind have provided archaeologists with spectacular finds that reveal much about life in ancient Egypt. Book jacket.
The Lorax
by SeussCelebrate nature with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment!
I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference.
Israel
by Debbie SmithExplores the land and people that make up modern Israel. This work portrays the country and its changing boundaries. It includes topics such as: the hills and deserts in Israel; how food is grown and the land made fruitful in the desert; protecting the land; Ancient cities and Jerusalem; and sacred city to three major religions.
World Religions
by John BowkerThe Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student.