Has anyone successfully used or adapted any units in World History Origins for sixth grade?

Laura Vitale I teach Big History and I cover ancient civilizations using the OER curriculum. I use the articles and activities included in the unit. I like the way in which each of the ancient civilizations are presented following the same structure: Geography & Environment, Political Structure, Culture, Society, and Decline & Transformation. Each section includes a big question, which I asked my students to respond at home in preparation for a class discussion. In class I explained and deepened some of their characteristics. Then I paired civilizations for each of the sections I teach for my students to compare civilizations.

I concluded the unit with the Museum Project. This was the best part where creativity and fun came hand in hand. Did you try it?

Thank you! And, to follow up, how many weeks do you spend on the unit (5)?

 Laura Vitale I sent a total of 6 weeks to cover the unit, inlcuding a formal and assessment and the Museum Projects presentations. 

Sounds good, thanks!

Sounds good, thanks!