Welcome to Ms. Patankar's
Social Studies 6 Site!
Course Overview
East meets
West:
Exploring the
Silk Road of the Past, Present and Future
The Silk Road was once an intricate network of trade routes
connecting East Asia to the Western world over thousands of miles
of varied terrain. Important connections were made
along the Silk Road as cultures came into contact with one
another. Individuals were exposed to products, languages,
inventions, belief systems, and forms of artistic expression that
were previously unfamiliar to them. In many ways, these
interactions have laid the foundation for the global society that
we inhabit today.
Throughout this school year, we will explore the
diverse cultures and landscapes of Asia as we travel across the
Silk Road. Our journey will take us from the Pacific Rim
through Central and South Asia to the Middle East and
beyond. We will investigate the dynamic exchanges that have
taken place between societies from ancient times to the present
day. We will also reflect upon the ways in which these
cultures continue to influence our daily lives, as Americans living
in the Pacific Northwest.
Over the course of the year, we will investigate
the following themes as they apply to Asian history and current
events:
- GEOGRAPHY and CARTOGRAPHY
- CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY and ARCHAEOLOGY
- HIERARCHY
- TRADE,
ECONOMICS, and TRANSPORT
- BELIEF
and the TRADE OF IDEAS
- CONFLICT
and RESOLUTION
By looking at the cultures of Asia in terms of
these broad human themes, we will get a sense of how societies have
impacted and influenced one another while maintaining their own
unique identities and traditions.
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