Discover! Social Studies 6

Discover! Social Studies Grade 6

Ready to ditch dry, disconnected lessons and dive into something that actually makes sense to your student? Discover! Social Studies Grade 6 is your go-to guide for exploring the who, what, when, where, and why of the ancient world—without making you reinvent the homeschool wheel.

This all-in-one curriculum covers world history, geography, civics, and economics with a global perspective and a strong dose of critical thinking. Add in vocabulary, writing prompts, and real-world connections, and you've got yourself a social studies program that pulls its weight.

What Your Student Will Actually Do:

Let's be honest: this isn't just read-and-regurgitate. Your child will:

• Learn through clear, structured lessons (no guessing required)
• Reflect and respond with writing and discussion prompts
• Apply big ideas to both academic and real-life scenarios
• Work through hands-on activities that speak to all learning styles (yes, even the "fidgety" ones)

What He'll Cover (Aka: the Good Stuff):

Split into two student worktexts (A & B), this course explores:

• Early Civilizations – what made them tick
• Ancient Egypt – pyramids, pharaohs, and all the Nile drama
• Ancient Israel – history, religion, exile, and empire
• Ancient India – caste systems, Buddhism, empires, and more
• Ancient China – dynasties, innovation, Confucius, and government

Each unit wraps with a chapter review—because remembering what you learned is kind of the point.

What You Get (That Makes Your Life Easier):

• Instructor Guide – with teaching tips, answer keys, and ideas to make it stick
• Assessment Booklet – complete with quizzes, rubrics, and planning tools to track what actually sinks in

Why It Works (And Why You'll Love It):

• Flexible structure—follow the pace that fits your family
• Appeals to visual, verbal, hands-on learners and everyone in between
• Neutral religious tone with a broad international lens
• Built-in writing and vocabulary so you're not juggling extra workbooks

Discover! Social Studies Grade 6 helps your student connect the dots from ancient history to today—and gives you everything you need to support him.